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to do the same thing; to get creative and have
fun, while helping people with disabilities,” said
Kimberly McCarten, president and CEO of The Arc
of Palm Beach County.
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About The Arc Of Palm Beach County
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possibilities, and improving the lives of the people
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In Your CommunItY from page 1 unassailable artistry. She is a seven-time Grammy winner He has received much praise for his uncanny comedic
who has enjoyed No. 1 hits in pop, gospel, R&B and impersonations of American political figures (popular with
and merriment, we’re also making a difference in people’s adult contemporary, and she has also triumphed in film, both audiences and the subjects of his impersonations),
lives. That’s always been our guiding principle.” television and live performance, as well as a philanthropy including the elder George Bush, Ross Perot, Jerry Brown,
What has also guided the success of the “Lady in Red” and humanitarianism. and Bob Dole. In addition to Wayne’s World, his films
Gala is the quality of its guest entertainment, and the 27th A native of Georgia, Knight began her singing career include This is Spinal Tap, Opportunity Knocks, and The
annual event year is no exception. Indeed, the great ones with her siblings at age eight, in a group called the “Pips.” Secret Life of Pets (both the original and sequel).
endure, and Gladys Knight has long been one of the greatest. The group opened for R&B legends in the 1950s, then In 2016, Carvey appeared as the expert-in-residence
Very few singers over the last 50 years have matched her headed to Motown and crossed over to pop music. As on USA Network’s comedic half-hour series First
“Gladys Knight & The Pips,” they recorded their signature Impressions. His Netflix special Straight White Male, 60
song, Midnight Train to Georgia. Other group and solo hits was released in 2016, to much acclaim. In addition to his
include: I Who Have Nothing, Where My Heart Belongs, Emmy Award and six Emmy nominations, he has been
That’s What Friends Are For, Every Beat Of My Heart, and honored twice with The American Comedy Award as
I Heard It Through The Grapevine. Television’s Funniest Supporting Male.
Knight left the Pips behind in 1989 and has continued to Although the current pandemic is continuously
perform and record as a solo artist. Her incredible talent and evolving and may alter some plans for this outstanding
staying power caused those in the public and the industry to “Lady in Red” Gala program, Pope said that the strongest
call her the “Empress of Soul.” In 1995, she earned her star safety and wellness procedures will be taken to ensure
on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and the next year, Gladys that attendees can fully enjoy themselves in a welcoming,
Knight & The Pips were inducted into the Rock ‘N’ Roll Hall healthy environment. She anticipates that guests, as well as
of Fame. She published an autobiography, Between Each all staff, will be required to wear face masks, temperature
Line of Pain and Glory (a line taken from her million-selling checks will be taken at the door, and that social distancing
recording Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me), in 1997 measures will be in place for tables.
and the next year, she and The Pips were presented with the Chairs of the gala are Lois Pope and Suzi Goldsmith.
Lifetime Achievement Award from the Rhythm & Blues Hall Grand Honorary Chair is Christine Lynn and Honorary
of Fame. In 2004, she received the “Lifetime Achievement Chairs are Bjaye and Frank Pilotte. Generous Corporate
Award” at the annual BET Awards ceremony. Sponsors for the night include: Ambassador Realty Corp.,
Dana Carvey is the Emmy-Award winning actor and Conair Corporation, Van Cleef & Arpels, Wells Fargo
comedian who is best known for his iconic and indelible Advisors, and the Gladys & Sy Ziv Foundation, Ronald
Saturday Night Live characters – most memorably Church S. Kochman, president.
Lady; Grumpy Old Man; Hans, of the Hans and Franz For more information on tickets, tables, and
body building duo; and, of course, Garth – Mike Myer’s sponsorships, or to receive an invitation, please call (561)
“excellent co-host” on the classic sketch turned feature film, 582-8083 or email life@life-edu.org.
Wayne’s World.
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