Happy National Poetry Month! Come listen to the talented poets of Poets on the Fringe (POTF), our weekly poetry group, share their poems. Feel free to bring a poem of your own to share for the open mic!

Please note that by registering or attending this event, you agree to follow all guidelines printed below.

About POTF: Poets from all walks of life, both established and emerging, are encouraged to share their work and offer positive feedback and support to each other. This weekly series is hosted by Pamela Passaretta, who coordinated this program for 10 years in Washington, DC.

Event and Poetry Reading Guidelines: 
-Each person has a 5-minute limit – If introducing the poem or giving context, this will be included in the 5-minute speaking limit.
-Keep it clean so everyone can attend – No violence, explicit sexual content, or other explicit content. No hard profanity.
-No discriminatory language, ideas, or behavior – This event will not support discrimination or harassment based on race, religion, ancestry, ethnicity, age, marital status, disability, orientation, or identity, nor encourage bullying of any kind. No inclusion of epithets, slurs, or other unwelcome remarks regarding any person, their appearance, or any aspect of their background.
-No plagiarism – No plagiarism or reading of a poem that belongs to anyone other than the person reading the poem.

Register of the Boca Raton Public Library’s calendar to receive a reminder but all drop-ins are welcome!

Join us for a menagerie of fun at Boca Ballet Theatre’s Spring Repertory Concert. Highlights include the one-act theatrical ballet, Graduation Ball, filled with young love, mischief and comedy. Also the lively and entertaining Bournonville Suite, which will delight you with its fancy footwork and festive tarantella, and for the Balanchine enthusiast, the virtuoso pas de deux from George Balanchine’s Diamonds. The mixed bill will be rounded out with Dan Guin’s contemporary work, In Deep, and jazzy romp, From Me To You.

Get ready for The Art of Laughter: A Hysterical Stand-Up Comedy Series at Arts Garage!
Come see some of the best touring comedians from South Florida and beyond, the first Friday of every month.

PERFORMER BIO:
A veteran in the world of stand-up, Maryellen Hooper’s comedy has taken her from clubs and colleges to theaters and television. She’s appeared on many late-night talk shows including several appearances on “The Tonight Show” with Jay Leno. Her 1⁄2 hour special on Comedy Central called “Lounge Lizards” received rave reviews and was played on heavy rotation. In 1998, the comedy industry awarded Maryellen “Funniest Female Stand-Up Comic” at the American Comedy Awards. Recently, the Walt Disney Company has asked Maryellen to perform on all four of its beautiful cruise ships, making her one of a very few comics who have.

A physical storyteller, Maryellen’s act is an ever-evolving saga about her life as a woman, wife, and mother. Never crude or offensive, her accounts of life’s little annoyances leave audiences exhausted from laughter. From home repairs on her family’s “Fixer Upper” to raising two odoriferous boys, no story is too sacred to share with her audiences.

A tribute to those great 1-hit wonder pop songs from the 60s and 70s that you’ll never forget….by bands you’ll never remember!

ONE HIT WONDERS is a 7-piece band with 4-5 part vocal harmonies which faithfully presents those wonderful and memorable pop songs from the 60s/70s known as 1-hit wonders. They are songs you forgot you love, but somehow will know every word to, by musical artists who no one can name and are known to the public only because of this one song, a song which overshadowed the rest of their career. These are songs which resonate with all of us…bring back memories of a time, a place, a person…and just make us feel good and nostalgic.

PERFORMER BIOS:
This talented group of musicians and vocalists have been performing since 2018 not only as ONE HIT WONDERS but also YACHT ROCK and several other concert-level tribute bands. While based in South Florida they perform all over Florida (and beyond) and are among the busiest, most successful musicians and bands in the state with shows booked as far as 2 years in advance.

BAND MEMBERS:
Fred Ferrese: Vocals, acoustic and electric guitar
Fred Moore: Vocals, Keys
Valerie White: Vocals, Keys, Sax, Flute
Cory Bickford: Vocals, Keys, Guitar, Banjo
Lou Piccinetti: Lead Guitar
Tom Porter: Bass Guitar
Ed Mejia: Drums

Born in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, Nestor Torres moved to New York City, where he pursued Classical flute studies at Mannes School of Music, Jazz at Berklee College of Music and Classical and Jazz at New England Conservatory of Music in Boston. During that time he also learned to improvise in the ‘Charanga’ Cuban Dance Music genre, which helped shape and develop Torres’ unique melodic and danceable style.

This rhythmic and mellifluous sound evolution remains apart in a class by itself with 4 Latin Grammy nominations, one Grammy nomination and one Latin Grammy Award. In addition to 18 solo recordings, Torres’ unique collaborations with diverse artists such as Gloria Estefan, Kenny Loggins, Dave Mathews, Paquito d’Rivera, Herbie Hancock, Arturo Sandoval and Tito Puente; as well as performances with the Cleveland, Singapore, and New World Symphony Orchestras among many others, are testament to his remarkable versatility and artistry. 2017 brought two diverse album releases for Torres; the Latin Grammy Nominated – “Jazz Flute Traditions”, a spectacular tribute to his jazz flute mentors and influences, and “del Caribe, soy!”, a collection of classical compositions by Latin American composers, including the great Puerto Rican icon Rafael Hernandez, alongside contemporary works written for Torres by Tania Leon and Miguel del Aguila. This relentless exploration of musical possibilities without boundaries led to a recent concerto commission by Mariano Morales for a world premiere with Torres and The Lynn Philharmonic. In May 2021 Torres recorded his much-awaited second classical album. The album was produced under the direction of the highly recognized and multi-Grammy winning Russian/Polish (Uruguayan born) classical composer and conductor Jose Serebrier. In January 2022 Torres released his most recent smooth jazz single, “Thank You Willie” with an album to follow in early fall of 2022.

In addition to his achievements in the studio and on the stage, Torres is also the recipient of many awards, including two honorary doctorate degrees from Barry University and Carlos Albizu University, for his commitment to youth, education and cultural exchanges.

Band Members:
Jorge Luis Sosa / Keyboards
Rodner Padilla  / Bass Guitar
Jonathan “Hollywood” Joseph / Drums
Edwin Bonilla / Percussion

Featuring Grégoire Maret with Luques Curtis & Ruy Adrian López-Nussa
Harold López-Nussa is rapidly building a global following in jazz and beyond. His tight-knit quartet captivates audiences with a relentless vivaciousness that “bridges generations and genres” (Billboard). His music reflects the full range and richness of Cuban music, with its distinctive combination of classical, folkloric and popular elements, as well as its embrace of improvisation. López-Nussa has performed at esteemed venues The Kennedy Center and SFJAZZ Center, as well as some of the best jazz festivals in the world: Newport, North Sea, Monterey, Montréal, Detroit and Playboy.

BAND MEMBERS:
Harold López-Nussa – Piano
Grégoire Maret – Harmonica
Luques Curtis – Bass
Ruy Adrian López-Nussa – Drums

Florida Atlantic presents the Palm Beach Book Festival, featuring Anne Hull, David Finkel, Lauren Groff, Barry Sonnenfeld and Joyce Carol Oates.

You are cordially invited to join us for on March 7, 2024, at 8:00 PM at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Centre, featuring the Stars Go Dim-Tour, with Christian pop artist, Chris Cleveland, and The Band Table. Stars Go Dim has garnered multiple International #1’s and Top 5 hits at pop and Christian radio, including the massive No. 1 radio smash in the U.S. with “You Are Loved.”.

Formed in 2007 as a mainstream pop band, today Stars Go Dim is the moniker for Christian pop artist and songwriter Chris Cleveland. After years at the helm of an acclaimed independent secular band and more than a decade leading worship at Tulsa’s Asbury United Methodist Church—one of America’s largest congregations—Cleveland found success in the Christian format with his self-titled debut album. The singer has garnered multiple International #1’s and Top 5 hits at pop and Christian radio, including the massive No. 1 radio smash in the U.S. with “You Are Loved.” Chris and his songs have been nominated and won multiple awards, including CMT, NSAI (Nashville Songwriters Association International) listener’s choice award, ASCAP, & Billboard songwriting award winners, and Dove Award nominated.

His songs have hundreds of millions of streams and have been placed in commercials and ads hundreds of times. In addition, Chris has toured the world, written, and played with many of the biggest artists in pop and Christian music in the last 15 years, including: Justin Bieber, John Mayer, The GooGoo Dolls, Elton John, Billy Joel, Jason DeRulo, The Fray, Natasha Bedingfield, The Roots, Lauren Daigle, For King & Country, Bethel Music, Maverick City and countless more. His newest project, Grace In The Wilderness, released in the spring of 2022, with the first single, Yes He Does, quickly becoming another international #1 radio single. Chris also continues to write songs recorded by many of today’s biggest artists and worship groups.

Event Address:

151 Civic Center Way
Royal Palm Beach, 33411 United States

Concert Start Time:

8:00 PM ET

Dear Community,

Join us in celebrating the universal language of music at Jazz It Up, where every note tells a story, and every moment becomes masterpiece.

March 23, 2024, at 8:00 PM at Eissey Theatre – Palm Beach State Campus, featuring Award-winning jazz vocalist, Yvette Norwood-Tiger. Yvette is a jazz recording and international touring artist, songwriter, the Recording Academy voting member, and founder/director of the Palm Beach International Jazz Festival.

Yvette Norwood-Tiger is a Detroit, Michigan native who hails from a family of musicians. Yvette performs with vocally clean and pure interpretations while emphasizing intonation and storytelling. Her vocal styling and texture are often compared to that of Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday. In addition to jazz standards, her repertoire includes the Great American Songbook, standards, bebop, and Latin jazz.  She also performs jazz songs in other languages.

Buy Tickets: https://jazzitup.us/event/an-evening-of-jazz/

About Us:  Jazz It Up is dedicated to the enchanting world of the performing arts. We curate exceptional musical experiences that inspire and captivate, offering world-class performances, fine dining, and exclusive networking. We celebrate the enduring allure of jazz, and the performing arts while nurturing artistic expression and community connection. Friday, November 24, ‘Jazz It Up’ is setting the scene for an unforgettable evening in Royal Palm Beach as we present special guest, Yvette Norwood-Tiger! It’s a night of the great American Songbook, Standards, Latin Jazz, and more! Limited tickets ensure an intimate and exclusive gathering, savor a plethora of cuisine from our top chefs, and then enjoy the vocal styling of Yvette Norwood-Tiger. To learn more about how to Partner With Us for the event contact us today at sponsors@jazzitup.us or at (561) 288-0011.

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The BlackLuxe Picnic is a unique food, beverage, and music festival celebrating the excellence of the black culture in a luxury picnic setting. Founded in 2022, this event was created to bring the African American community together to celebrate peace, love, and unite during black history month.

 

BlackLuxe Picnic Festival features various DJs, a live performance from RnB sensation Bobby V,  live bands, stilt walkers, food trucks serving authentic cuisines and tasty drinks, bright and colorful photo installations and décor used for vibrant and beautiful photo opportunities.

 

Dress to impress and bring your own food, picnic baskets, picnic tables, picnic blankets and more to curate your own unique picnic experience.