Page 8 - Jupiter Spotlight - December '21

Page 8, Jupiter Spotlight
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By Rex Hearn productions of Tchaikovsky’s ballet, The Nutcracker. A fairly Messiah Jupiter
December promises a new company, Ballet Palm Beach, performs their version Handel wrote 36 oratorios and 38 operas during his time
return to normal though it’s Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 5 at 1 p.m. And Miami City Ballet in London. The Messiah, which he wrote in order to provide
wise to check ahead for the presents the Balanchine version on Dec. 29 at 7 p.m. and Dec. funds for a Dublin orphanage is his most performed work.
protocols that are in place for 30 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Go to both and compare! On Dec. The best Messiah my wife and I have heard locally in my 30
when you attend an event, 6 at 8 p.m., the brilliant French pianist, Jen-Yves Thibaudet years of reviewing was in Jupiter given by the Masterworks
to avoid the disappointment gives a recital; be sure to check the color of his socks, he Chorus of the Palm Beaches. Founded in 1979 by Dr. Jack
of being turned away. And often wears varied colors to match his playing! Then on Jones, who also began the symphony, this group of 50-plus
please have a wonderful Dec. 7 at 8 p.m. The Four Tops and The Temptations will singers gets it right. And the four soloists rank high above
holiday season with family delight you – “age shall not weary them.’’ How long have all others. The small orchestra plays divinely, all led by the
and friends. Share a visit these guys been around? Dec. 12 at 8 p.m. the dynamic New brilliant and charming Maestro Ken Taylor. Performances are
with them to one of my World Symphony Orchestra plays under the baton of Marin on Sunday, Dec. 5, at 7 p.m. in the First United Methodist
recommendations. Support Alsop, one of the first women conductors to break the glass Church, Indiantown Road, Jupiter. (masterworkschorus@
the arts. And just have a darned good time. ceiling as music director of the Baltimore Symphony, a major gmail.com). Tickets are $25 at the door.
Kravis Center West Palm Beach American orchestra. Palm Beach Symphony
A full entertainment program ranging from rock and The Tony Award-winning musical, Dear Evan Hanson goes Celebrating their new home at the Kravis Center on Dec.
roll to symphonic music is bookended by two world-class up for eight performances – Dec. 15 to 19. It’s a coming of 2 at 7:30 p.m., Palm Beach Symphony conducted by that
age musical about a young man with social anxiety disorders. most distinguished of musicians, Maestro Gerard Schwarz,
Jupiter Medical Dec. 23 has Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer, another pays tribute to Mozart’s last year, 1791. The symphony plays
his Magic Flute Overture, Clarinet Concerto in A major,
musical, at 1 p.m., especially for the kids. Please take them.
Requiem in D minor and Ave Verum Corpus. Lots of soloists
It’s nearly Christmas. Jan. 2, 2022 sees the great American
Center Leads Diva, Renee Fleming give a song and operatic recital of her and the Master Chorale of South Florida will make it a night
to remember. On Monday, Jan. 10 at 7:30 p.m. the orchestra
favorites. I was privileged to interview her some time ago.
plays Liadov’s Kikimora, and Rachmaninoff’s Piano
You will be captivated by her charm, as was I, and of course,
The Way In you will hear her very, very beautiful creamy rich soprano Concerto No. 3, soloist the great Yefim Bronfman. He was
voice. What a joy. Jan. 5 to 9 has eight performances of
a judge at this year’s Artur Rubinstein Piano Competition,
won by a 28-year-old Spaniard, Juan Perez Floristan. The
Summer – The Donna Summer Musical. On Jan. 17 one can
Patient Safety enjoy the Detroit Symphony Orchestra at 8 p.m., conducted Symphony No. 5 in D minor of Shostakovich crash-bangs
the evening to a thrilling end. Call the box office at (561)
by Jader Bignamini. Call the box office at (561) 832-7469
281-0145 for information.
for information.
Jupiter Medical Center received an “A” Hospital
Safety Grade for the seventh consecutive time from
nationally respected watchdog organization, The Dreaming up the ideal
Leapfrog Group. The top rating is awarded only to retirement is your job.
those hospitals across the country committed to the
highest national standards of patient safety. Helping you get there
Jupiter Medical Center is the only “A-rated” hospital
in Palm Beach County and the only hospital in the area is ours.
to have received seven consecutive “A” grades.
The Leapfrog Group assigns a grade between “A” To learn more about why
and “F” to more than 2,600 general hospitals across Edward Jones makes sense for you
the country. The grade uses over 30 measures of safety
data including rates of preventable errors, injuries
and infections. It also accounts for whether hospitals
have systems in place to protect patients from harm.
Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades are considered the Sally S Stahl, AAMS®
“gold standard of patient safety.” Financial Advisor
“Safety is one of the foundational elements for 1851 W Indiantown Rd Ste 106
patients when deciding where to undergo care,” Jupiter, FL 33458
says Dr. Amit Rastogi, president and CEO of Jupiter 561-748-7600
Medical Center. “This national designation assures www.edwardjones.com
that the healthcare provided by Jupiter Medical Center M e m b P I S r e C

is the safest possible in Palm Beach County and the
Treasure Coast. Achieving seven consecutive ‘A’
grades is a testament to our commitment to providing
the highest level and quality of care.”
The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is the only
hospital ratings program based exclusively on hospital
prevention of medical errors and harm to patients. The
grading system is peer-reviewed, fully transparent and
free to the public. After measurements of medical-error
prevention, injuries, accidents, infections and other
patient safety issues are analyzed, each hospital is
given its “A” to “F” grade. Grades are updated twice
annually, in the fall and spring.
“Jupiter Medical Center has made a clear and
consistent effort to protect patients from harm,” said
Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog
Group. “Establishing and maintaining systems that
optimize patient safety is especially critical during
times of crisis. I am grateful to the leadership
and workforce of Jupiter Medical Center for their
unwavering dedication to protecting patients.”
Jupiter Medical Center
Rated No. 1 in the region for quality, safety and
patient experience, Jupiter Medical Center is the
leading destination for world-class healthcare in
Palm Beach County and across the Treasure Coast.
Jupiter Medical Center’s state-of-the-art facilities and
cutting-edge technologies enable its award-winning
physicians to provide a comprehensive continuum of
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Medical Center’s specialty centers of excellence
include: orthopedics and spine care, comprehensive
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