Ovations Magazine Spring 2024 - Flipbook - Page 2
A MESSAGE
FROM THE CEO
IN THIS ISSUE
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Diane Quinn
Lunch & Learn
Series Returns
Raymond F. Kravis Center
for the Performing Arts
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Sherry S. Barrat
Chair
Paul N. Leone
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Gospel Gala
Vice Chair
Monika E. Preston
Vice Chair
David G. Lambert
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Rhythms For The Brain:
An Interactive Neuroarts
Symposium
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Corporate Partners
Speaker Series
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Kravis Center Block Party
As our 2023-24 season continues, I am delighted to share
our spring Ovations magazine with you.
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Family Event At
Guatemalan Center
Many of us are still beaming from the 2024 Gala which was
not only a fabulous evening of fun and entertainment, but
also a great success. And this success is a result of your
incredible and ongoing support of the Center. Without
you, the show truly could not go on.
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Education Committe
Celebrates The Season
The pages of this magazine highlight the many amazing
events that have taken place throughout the season thus
far—and the common theme in all of them is the coming
together of the community, our generous donors and
volunteers, as well as our dedicated Board Members,
Life Trustees and committee members, who ensure that
the Kravis Center can continue our mission of providing
exceptional cultural and educational experiences for
those who live, work and play in Palm Beach County.
Summer is just around the corner and all of us are
thrilled to be presenting a brand-new experience here at
the Center. SPACE EXPLORERS: THE INFINITE is unlike
anything we have ever hosted, and we are proud to be
one of only four performing arts centers in the USA to ever
present it. This immersive, interactive VR experience takes
participants on a one-hour journey to the International
Space Station with never-before-seen 360-degree images
captured in space using advanced technology. Guests will
have the opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes look at
the daily life of astronauts through exclusive encounters
with the international crew.
As we ready for next season, we recently announced
the 2024-25 Classical Concert Series and among the
line-up are some of the most highly revered orchestras,
ensembles and soloists in the world. The London
Symphony Orchestra will make its Kravis Center debut
and Amsterdam’s Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra will
return to our stage for the first time in twenty years.
Subscriptions will go on sale May 20.
I hope you enjoy this issue of Ovations and look forward
to seeing you around the Kravis Center campus.
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Local Students
Experience The Arts
Lugano Diamonds
Pre-Gala Event
Commissioner Mack Bernard
Palm Beach County
Mayor Keith A. James
City of West Palm Beach
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Diane Quinn
LIFE TRUSTEES
12-15
Kravis Center Gala
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Curated Classics Event
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Celebrating Our
Founding Chairman
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Founders, Phantoms
& Philanthropy
20-21
Gratitude Evening
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Meet The New Vice
President of Development
Stephen L. Brown
Harold F. Corrigan
E. Llwyd Ecclestone
George T. Elmore
Herbert Gimelstob
Judy Goodman
James W. Harpel
Marshall Hess
John E. Jenkins
Amin J. Khoury
Sidney A. Kohl
Mark F. Levy
Garrison duP. Lickle
George J. Michel, Jr.
Thomas R. Pledger
Daniel Edward Ponton
David B. Robb, Jr.
Joseph M. Sanches
Laurie S. Silvers
Kathryn C. Vecellio
Lee Wolf
FOUNDING CHAIRMAN
Alexander W. Dreyfoos
Sponsor Listings
Diane Quinn
Chief Executive Officer
On our cover: SPACE EXPLORERS: THE INFINITE. This interactive, immersive experience transports you
on a journey to the International Space Station using VR technology. Experience never-before-seen
360-degree videos captures in space. Launches June 4. Funded by William A. Meyer
The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation and all gifts made to the Center are tax-deductible to the extent
provided by state and federal law. 100% of such gifts are retained by the Center to support its operations.
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Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, Ovations Magazine is published by The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, Inc.,
701 Okeechobee Boulevard, West Palm Beach, FL 33401-6399
OVATIONS SPRING 2024
Secretary
Penny Bank
Eileen Berman
Michael J. Bracci
James H. Coleman
Evan C. Deoul
Stuart Frankel
Robert L. Fromer
Kenneth A. Himmel
Irene Karp
John W. Ketchum
Norma E. Klorfine
David S. Mack
William A. Meyer
Jane M. Mitchell
Ava L. Parker
Bill Peterson
Richard Sloane
Jeffrey A. Stoops
EX OFFICIO
Thank you again for your continued support.
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Treasurer
Bradley J. Hurston
Wendy Vogeley, Creative Director
Charlotte Vermaak, Director of Public Relations
Bridget Gross, Social Media/PR Coordinator
Graphic Designers: Phase 9 Creative Agency
Contributing Writers
Wendy Vogeley
Slatkow & Husak Public Relations
Photo Contributors:
Kenneth M. Greenbaum
Capehart Photography
Alicia Donelan
Jason Gillman
Mary Stucchi Photography
Jacek Photo
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Ovations, Kravis Center
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West Palm Beach, FL
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