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      2 Across, Successful Comedy, Returns to Empire Stage



      In Ft. Lauderdale Now Through March 20th



         Two strangers, a man and a woman, are on board a San   strangers on San Francisco’s BART train. The tie that binds is
      Francisco BART train at 4:30 a.m. Alone in the car, the   that both of them are hard at work on the Saturday New York
      only thing they have in common is that they are both doing   Times crossword puzzle. Although they tackle the puzzle with
      the New York Times crossword puzzle. Soon the puzzles   very different approaches, they soon discover commonalities
      they unravel are more intriguing than any crossword puzzle   that cannot be ignored.”
      could ever be.                                       Michele Verdi and David R. Gordon star in 2 Across,
         “  2 Across was extremely successful when we presented   and both are excited at the prospect of exploring their
      it in 2019, and I am often asked not if, but when we will be   diametrically opposite characters:  Verdi’s Janet is a
      bringing it back,” says Pigs Do Fly Productions’ founder and   responsible, honest, rule-abiding psychologist, and Gordon’s
      Executive Producer Ellen Wacher. “Presenting it again is an   Josh is part-free spirit, part executive, part dreamer, and part
      exciting prospect; it’s a delightful two-person comedy that   Peter Pan.
      totally meets with our company’s mission: to show people      Playwright Jerry Mayer has written scripts for All in the
      over the age of 50 who are interesting and active and real. I   Family, M*A*S*H*, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, and the
      was captivated by these characters’ development, and I believe   Bob Newhart Show (where he served as story editor). His
      our audiences will be too.”
         Deborah Kondelik, who
      directed this show in 2019, is
      looking forward to revisiting
      these characters: “It has been
      said that opposites attract,”                                                                        first play, Almost Perfect, ran for a year and a half at the
      Kondelik  said  recently.                                                                            Santa Monica Playhouse. Other plays include the musical,
      “Whether or not that rings                                                                           You Haven’t Changed a Bit, and Other Lies and Dietrich and
      true remains to be seen in                                                                           Chevalier, The Musical.
      Jerry Mayer’s hilarious yet                                                                             Tickets for 2 Across are $39 and are available online at
      poignant romantic comedy.                                                                            www.pigsdoflyproductions.com or by calling (954) 678-
      One thing that is guaranteed,                                                                        1496. Performances are on Friday and Saturday at 8 pm,
      though, is a delightful very                                                                         and on Sunday at 5 pm. All performances take place at the
      early morning romp by two  Michele Verdi          Deborah Kondelik         David R. Gordon           Empire Stage, 1140 N. Flagler Drive in Fort Lauderdale.


      24th “Honor Your Doctor” Luncheon from page 1                 Celebrate With Your Doctor             attendees, our Club has reserved the entire grand ballroom
                                                              at the 2022 Honor Your Doctor Luncheon       so that we will be able to space out the tables and table
      medical and nursing students. Scholarships are eligible for      “It is wonderful to be back together to celebrate our   settings. Masks will also be provided if requested upon
      those enrolled in the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine   physicians and  healthcare professionals, after  having   arrival,” added Williams.
      at Florida Atlantic University, Christine E. Lynn College of   to cancel last year’s event and rescheduling this year’s      Founded in July 2012 to support the health and wellness
      Nursing at Florida Atlantic University, Lynn University, and   celebration due to the pandemic impact on our community.   needs of its community, The Rotary Club Downtown Boca
      Palm Beach State College.                         With so many virus ebbs and flows, it is our physicians and   Raton is dedicated to impacting the Boca Raton community
         Annually, the funds from this event, which was founded   their teams who have saved so many lives … always with   through Rotary International’s mission of “Service Above
      by Helen M. Babione 24 years ago, are primarily raised   the most compassionate patient care, and often putting they   Self.” The award-winning 501(c) (3) nonprofit that also
      in four ways. These include corporate and philanthropist   themselves in harm’s way,” shared Co-Chair Kaye.  presents the Annual Boca Raton Mayors Ball is dedicated
      sponsorships, ticket sales, “Chance to Win” purchases at the      In addition to cheering on the area’s most respected   to making a difference in its community by enhancing the
      event, and nominations made by patients and staff of their   medical professionals, there will be more ways at the event   lives of many in an environment that embraces and promotes
      favorite doctors, nurses and medical professionals who will   in which to support student scholarship through a “Chance   integrity, fellowship, and trust. The Rotary Club chapter
      attend the event as honored guests of the Rotary Club.   to Win”  opportunity. These  feature  chances  to  enjoy   is one of 34,000 Rotary clubs in more than 200 countries
         Because the 2020 event had to be canceled, the Rotary   vacation  getaway  accommodations  at  a  private  luxury   connecting 1.2 million Rotarians around the globe.
      Club of Downtown Boca reported that 100 percent of funds   condo  in  Breckenridge,  Colorado;  a  private  mountain      Tickets  to  the  2022  Honor Your  Doctor  Luncheon
      raised underwrote healthcare student scholarships.   retreat in North Carolina, and a choice of Bluegreen   are  $150  per  person.  To  nominate  a  medical
                 2022 Nominations Now Open:             Vacations resorts in Las Vegas, NV; Gordonsville, VA; St.   professional,  or  purchase  luncheon  tickets,  visit  www.
            Public Invited To Honor Your Own Doctor     Augustine or Orlando, FL and Myrtle Beach, SC. “Chance   rotarydowntownbocaraton.org/events/  or  call  Kaye
         According to Co-Chair Janice Williams, the Honor Your   to Win” tickets can be purchased for $50 each or three   Communications, Inc. at (561) 392-5166, ext. 2. For event
      Doctor Luncheon is the perfect way for patients and the   tickets for $125.                          sponsorships, contact Co-chairs Alan Kaye at (954) 558-
      greater community “to say thank you to medical professionals      “To  accommodate  social  distancing  for  luncheon   8058 or Janice Williams at (561) 471-2992.
      who continue to go beyond their typical ‘call to duty’ for
      patients, especially those affected by the pandemic or
      challenged by limited access to care because of it.”
         Nominations  are  now  open  online  at  www.
      rotarydowntownbocaraton.org/events/ and can be made for
      a $50 donation per nomination, or three nominations for a
      donation of $125. Anyone may nominate as many medical
      professionals as they choose or nominate one medical
      professional multiple times. The Doctor of Distinction for
      2022 will be awarded to the physician who receives the most   Do you know a family member,
      nominations.
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