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Boca Happenings

“Streakin’ Thru the 70s: A Musical Flashback to the

1970s” At Mizner Park Cultural Center in February

“It’s like stumbling onto a jukebox full of your favorite Nature,” “How would you like a nice Hawaiian Punch,” Paris, and Tokyo. In 2013 he was recognized by the Broadway
45s. It leaves no pet rock unturned!” That’s how The New hot pants, polyester pantsuits, and the Village Person—plus League and the Coalitions of Broadway Unions and Guilds
York Daily News described the live theater experience that the popularity of the Broadway mega-hit Mamma Mia, for 25 years of dedication, craft and contribution to theatre.
will be on stage at the Mizner Park Cultural Center from emphasized the universal appeal of both mocking and Albert Evans wrote the music for the off-Broadway hit
February 4th through February 20th. simultaneously embracing the “what were we thinking” Pageant, chosen by Time Magazine as one of the year’s ten
MNM Theater Company and Arts Center Management culture of the 1970s. best entertainment events. His lyrics are featured in a new
has announced that tickets are now available for this “I am so looking forward to presenting this groovy good performing edition of The Merry Widow, seen at New York
kaleidoscopic flashback through game shows, sitcoms, disco, time and reminding audiences of what a special decade the City Opera, and televised on Live from Lincoln Center
earth shoes, pet rocks, and lava lamps – an outrageous dash 70s was,” says the show’s director, Jonathan Van Dyke. “With (PBS). He was the Composer in Residence for ten years at
through the much maligned “Me Decade” that features over all the laughs, music, fabulous fashion and fun in this show, New Jersey’s Paper Mill Playhouse and is currently Artistic
40 hit songs. it will be a ‘dy-no-mite’ theatrical event, whether you lived Associate at the 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle.
Streakin’ Thru the 70s began as a workshop by creators/ it or not!” Ticket prices range from $45 to $65 and can be purchased
writers James A. Rocco and Albert Evans, who were Eric Alsford will serve as Streakin’s music director; the online at https://miznerparkculturalcenter.com. Masks must
responsible for the off-Broadway hits Pageant and Nite Club cast includes Shelley Keelor, Dorian Quinn, Ellie Roddy and be worn in order to attend.
Confidential. A six-week tryout in a small theatre in Wichita Ryan Michael James. The Mizner Park Cultural Arts Center is located at
Kansas turned into a five-month run, and the enthusiastic James A. Rocco is an award-winning director, writer and 201 Plaza Real, in Boca. Performance days and times are:
reaction to the show, its iconic music, and uniquely 70s theatrical consultant whose work has been seen on Broadway, Wednesday, Saturday, & Sunday at 2 p.m.; Thursday, Friday,
catch phrases and images—“It’s not nice to fool Mother off-Broadway, throughout the United States and in London, Saturday at 7:30 p.m.
“Italian Bred” Theatrical Comedy at Mizner Park

Cultural Center and Delray Beach Playhouse in February

In Italian Bred – The stage with virtual cameo appearances of Emmy Award-winner studied with UCB, Second City, The Pit Improv, and has a
Theatrical Comedy, actress/ Steve Schirripa (“Blue Bloods”), Mario Cantone (“Sex & the BA in Theatre. www.candiceguardino.com
singer/storyteller Candice City”), Leslie Jordan (“Will and Grace”), and Vic DiBitetto Italian Bred will be at the Mizner Park Cultural Center
Guardino effortlessly slips (“Mall Cop 2”). on Thursday, February 24th at 7:30 p.m. and at the Delray
in and out of multiple family Candice Guardino was born in the Bensonhurst section Beach Playhouse on Friday, February 25th and Saturday,
characters as she reminisces of Brooklyn, was raised on Staten Island, and now splits her February 26th, both at 8 p.m. Tickets for these performances
about her childhood. The time between Los Angeles and New York City. She made range from $32.50 to $40, and can be purchased online
show, which has received a name for herself on the New York theatre scene with her at https://miznerparkculturalcenter.com and https://
rave reviews wherever it has outrageously revealing one-woman show, S.O.S. which ran at delraybeachplayhouse.com.
played, will have its Florida Stage 72 and The Laurie Beechman. Candice has also written Masks covering the mouth, nose, and chin must be worn
premiere performances at the several sitcoms, stage plays, screenplays and shorts. She has in order to attend.
Mizner Park Cultural Center
on February 24th, and at the Boca Public Library’s Photography
Delray Beach Playhouse on
February 25th and 26th.
Based on true life events and told through the eyes of a Exhibit Takes You On “A Walk
little girl growing up Italian on Staten Island—from learning
to make meatballs to learning to drive—Guardino shares
heartfelt and hilarious memories of her childhood with Through Cuba” Until February 14th
humor and skill. And from her matter-of-fact father to her
outspoken, chain-smoking grandmother, she impersonates all
the members of her sitcom-worthy family, while sharing the The Boca Raton Public Library presents
a new photography exhibit, “A Walk
Through Cuba” by Brian and Lorie
Bibbee. This exhibit captures the local
feel of Havana and several outlying small
Captain’s was established in 1980 servicing towns. From the back streets of Havana to
Palm Beach County and is a privately the tobacco fields in the mountains, these
owned and managed company. photos capture a diverse view of Cuba off
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Brian, a Florida native, has been
photographing Florida and international
locations for the past forty years. From
Australia to Switzerland, he has traveled
the world to capture the local scenery,
people, and beautiful landscapes. Recently,
the Palm Beach Photographic Institute
displayed his work in a juried photography
competition in their West Palm Beach
gallery. Lorie is recognized widely for her
astute “eye” for the perfect photo. She has
had experience in darkroom techniques and
photojournalism and contributed several
photos for this exhibition.
“A Walk Through Cuba,” a free exhibit
on view now, will run through February
14th at the Art in Public Places area of the
Downtown Library, 400 NW 2nd Avenue.
It is open during regular library hours.