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2020 Spanish River Concerts to Honor

Legacy Of Founder Florrie Morganstern

Florrie Morgenstern, the founder and creative director, the concert will star Nicole Kaplan and Nashville’s Brennin
and driving force behind the Spanish River Concert Series, Hunt, who will perform some of the most memorable music
passed away this summer. However, she left a legacy that of our time.
has benefited South Florida residents for 18 years, and this February 23rd, 24th and 25th. (8 pm). Jerusalem
year’s concert series will celebrate the woman whose love Tenors. With passport stamps from all over Europe,
of all types of music---classical, soul, contemporary, folk, Asia, and North America, tenors Yevgeni Shapovalov,
or traditional---drove her to create an entity (originally Feliz Livshitz, and Vladislav Gorai will be joined by
known as Community Performing Arts) that would bring baritone Alexander Gounko for an evening of opera and
the music she loved to the her Florida community. Florrie, popular favorites. These three performances celebrate the
along with her husband Seymour, grew the concerts from anniversary of Spanish River Concerts’ first production
an original audience of 1,500 to their current subscriber list created in collaboration with Musical Director Tomer
of over 10,000 music lovers. Adaddi, which took place in 2014.
Florrie’s son, Jeffrey, took over the day to day operations March 22nd, 23rd and 24th. The Women of Spanish
of what had grown to be a full-time job several years ago, The late Florrie Morgenstern and her husband, Seymour. River. Florrie Morgenstern’s final programming idea was
and he and Spanish River Concerts Musical Director Tomer to bring together the most dynamic female vocalists from
Adaddi recently totally reconceived the series’ 2020 season, “The artists who knew my mother offered an emotional Spanish River Concerts’ storied history. Lital Gabai (70
based on the idea of paying tribute to his mother and her outpouring of support and a sincere desire to take part in Years in the Promised Land) Betty Lipska (Kol Esperanza)
vision by showcasing her best ideas through a mix of our effort to honor Florrie’s commitment to the arts,” he Emily West (American Rustic), and Brook Wood (50 Years
Spanish River Concerts’ proudest moments, combined with said recently. of Rock & Roll) will share their musical gifts and memories
some exciting new program ideas that were in the works. Four concerts were planned for the Spanish River of Florrie in a loving musical tribute.
Concerts 2020 series, the first of which took place during The individual prices for the Series concerts will be:
the first weekend of this month with the theme, Synco Premier-$79, Preferred-$69, Standard-$61. Value-$46.
Broken Sound Opens from page 1 Romantico Goes to Hollywood. It included classics from Special Event:
Garland to Gaga, Streisand to Sinatra, and more, with a Latin February 10th and 11th. Four Best Men. One of the
ranking WTA #20, doubles WTA #10; winner of two WTA vibe. There are three concerts remaining on the schedule. highest audience-rated concerts in the series’ history
Singles titles (Kuala Lumpur and Seoul); winner of five All concerts will take place at the Spanish River Church, starred David Burnham, Marc Devigne, Daniel Montenegro
WTA Doubles titles (Fes, Budapest, Tokyo, Brisbane and at 2400 Yamato Road in Boca: and Omer Shaish. All four will return to the Spanish
Estoril), and 2013 Fed Cup Finalist as a member of the January 26th, 27th and 28th. (8 pm). Elegant Elvis and River Concert stage to perform everything from opera to
Russian Fed Cup Team. Simon’s Diamonds. Paul Simon’s groundbreaking album Broadway to Rock in an unforgettable musical event. This
Alisa has victories over: Venus Williams, Garbine was named for Elvis Presley’s famous homestead, and this special event concert is sold separately. Tickets for this event
Muguruza, Kim Clijsters, Ana Ivanovic, Jelena Jankovic, concert will capture the best of both of these larger-than-life are: Premier-$84, Preferred-$74, Standard-$65, Value-$49.
Petra Kvitova, Sara Errani, Dominika Cibulkova and artists. Featuring a full orchestra and a narrator who will For more information, or to purchase tickets online, visit
Francesca Schiavone. explore the musical lexicon of both these musical geniuses, www.spanishriverconcerts.org or call (800) 716-6975.
The foursome played a pro set on Stadium Court 1
under the floodlights, with 150 people in attendance. Even “Our National Parks in Song
though the Broken Sound crowd fiercely supported their
club pros, they lost to Horacio and Alisa, 8 games to 2.
The evening culminated with a cocktail reception and and Story” Is Presentation at
dinner on Court 2 under the stars and swaying palms.
The featured cuisine was Spanish Style Tapas. It was a
memorable evening for all, and the perfect ending to a Boca Library January 25th
splendid day of matches.

Photo(s) by Jon Ricco. When we visit national parks, we create memories that Boca Raton is fortunate to have such a great library and park
last a lifetime. But we can also celebrate our national parks system, and this program will bridge the gap to our amazing
at the Boca Raton Public Library thanks to Gary Bremen national parks.”
and Grant Livingston in their extraordinary Story Central This presentation is the first in the Boca Raton Public
presentation, “Our National Parks in Song and Story.” This Library’s year-long Story Central series with a focus on
free performance at the Downtown Library on Saturday, Civic Engagement and a celebration of American life.
January 25th, at 4:00 p.m., celebrates Yellowstone, Grand “Civic engagement takes many forms, and a common thread
Canyon, Gettysburg, Mammoth Cave, Selma, Stonewall, connects them all,” notes Story Central facilitator, Caren S.
Yosemite, and Florida’s own Biscayne National Park! Neile, Ph.D., MFA. “Only by giving voice to our concerns
A National Park Ranger for thirty-three years, Gary and helping others do the same can we grow and create real
Bremen is a writer, speaker and award-winning storyteller change. Storytelling helps others see our world through our
whose work has appeared in national magazines, on eyes and begin to experience our emotions. It builds bonds
television, radio and podcasts. Singer-songwriter-guitarist that enable us to work together to satisfy our most pressing
Grant Livingston was named one of the Ten Greatest South needs.” A performance storyteller and author, Neile has taught
Florida Folksingers of All Time. He is Artist-in-Residence storytelling and writing for twenty-five years in universities
Broken Sound’s Season Opener event at the club’s Tennis at Everglades National Park. and community settings. She currently teaches at Florida
Stadium Court 1 lasted into a beautiful sunset evening. Recreation Services Director Michael Kalvort says, Atlantic University.
“There are so many commonalities between libraries and Register for this free engaging presentation through the
our parks. They allow all citizens to explore their creativity library’s calendar at bocalibrary.org.
learn bridge in a day! and discover new things, and they are open to everyone.

Wednesday, February 26, 2020 B’nai Torah Congregation’s Annual
10:00 aM - 4:00 PM
$100/person, includes lunch Dinner Dance To Honor Elissa and

The workshop is designed to give new players,
as well as people who have played in the past, Dr. Peter Schoscheim February 1st
an introduction to playing bridge in the modern
era. The goal of this seminar is to give them B’nai Torah Congregation’s Annual Dinner Dance, Boca Regional Hospital, honoree and chair of Israel Bonds
enough confidence to jump into duplicate! L’dor V’dor, from generation to generation, will be held Physicians Dinner and a trustee of B’nai Torah.
on February 1st. Elissa and Dr. Peter Schosheim are this Their kindness and compassion have helped countless
boca raton duplicate bridge Club year’s honorees. Their love and dedication to B’nai Torah is people throughout our community and beyond. The Dinner
located at Saint Mark Greek Orthodox Church exemplified by a long history of volunteer service. Dance, an eagerly anticipated event which will offer
2100 Yamato Road Elissa has been a backbone of the synagogue. She has attendees unique entertainment surprises, will be held at
served on the Board of Trustees and has held multiple B’nai Torah Congregation, 6261 SW 18th Street in Boca
For information please call leadership positions including Mirochnick Religious School Raton, at 7:15 PM.
Joanne Weingold Director, Director of Fundraising, Executive Director, High Since B’nai Torah Congregation’s Annual Dinner Dance
561-504-7010 or Holy Day Chair, and Chair of the Renovation Committee. is such a popular and well attended event, be sure to register
Corey Krantz Peter is an orthopedic surgeon and is currently the early. For more information or to register, please visit online
610-304-9790 CEO of Physicians Medical Review, a medical consulting at: www.btcboca.org/adjournal2020 or call Elysa Stark at
company. Peter was a past President of Staff and a trustee at (561) 392-8566.