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                                      Palm Beach Symphony Members



                                           Dine Before Historic Concert



          The air in the Cohen Pavilion at the Kravis Center   acknowledge Ambassador Bonnie McElveen-Hunter who   before the cheering audience brought him back to the stage
       buzzed  with  excitement as  members  of  Palm  Beach   took the lead and facilitated the commission for the work   for an encore of Debussy’s Clair de lune. The historic concert
       Symphony enjoyed a dinner before moving to the concert   we will be among the first ever to hear this evening.”  continued with the Symphony performing Webern’s Adagio,
       hall to relish the first world premiere commissioned by      Pulitzer-Prize winning composer Joseph Schwantner   in an arrangement by Maestro Gerard Schwarz, before a
       Palm Beach Symphony.                              joined the guests before the premiere of his Sojourn:   rousing finale of Stravinsky’s The Firebird.”
          “With your support, we had the confidence to commission   Reflections on Thoreau, which is dedicated to a
       not just our first new work but four more which we will be   remarkable medical doctor and McElveen-Hunter’s dear
       premiering beginning this evening and carrying through   friend, Dr. Joel Kassimir.
       our upcoming 50th Anniversary Season,” said Palm Beach      Guests at the concert also enjoyed acclaimed pianist
       Symphony CEO David McClymont. “I particularly want to   Misha Dichter performing Gershwin’s Piano Concerto in F

        The Singles Scene Column                                            ©



        Gentlemen, Start Your                           of you. Never arrive at her house empty-handed. These

        Engines!                                        signals will tell her you are into her! This is key to dating
                                                        and courtship. Don’t hate the players, hate the game! It is
                                                        what it is, gentlemen. Don’t let your ego keep you single.”
        By: Kelly Leary, M.S.,                          (Tina, 55-year-old School Principal)
        CEO/Head Matchmaker                                                                                Edith Hall Friedheim, Clare  Mary Bryant McCourt, James
           Happy Mother’s Day                              9. “Be yourself. Don’t try to be someone else. Sooner   Shore           Verrant
        to all of our favorite                          or later, the real you is bound to come out, so aim true. If
        mothers, grandmothers,                          she is a keeper, and your “truths” collide, you will know
        fur moms, and soon-to-be                        it in your heart.” (Vera, 60-year-old Doctor)
        mothers! I am touched by
        all the amazing women                              10. “Chivalry is NOT dead. It’s alive and well, and men
        that I know  and admire                         need to accept this fact if they want a beautiful woman by
        in and out of this popular                      their side.” (Katie, 43-year-old Pharmaceutical Rep)
        dating club. With so many
        of our clients and friends                         If these ten tips are followed in your budding courtships
        following this column, I feel compelled to make this  or relationships this month, you are destined to maintain a
        month wonderful for all--thus making it an extra win  happy month for yourself. Since so many of us are Mothers,
        for us ladies! GENTLEMEN treat the ladies in your life  we deserve it too, so bend over backward (for us) and watch
        better than ever, and you will win too! As they say: “If  the world open up for you! Honor us. Show us how you
        the woman in your life is happy, you are happy!” Whether  feel and pay attention to our needs. We all have needs, from   Gil Kemp, Bonnie McElveen-  Adolfo Zaralegui, Sherri
        she is your mother, wife, first date, girlfriend, or someone  the bedroom to the boardroom, but the needs of the heart   Hunter  Stephenson
        you have your eye on...treat her EXTRA special this May.  are the most precious. If you do not have a love interest
                                                        this month, call the pros today...before the “Summer
           I’ve interviewed several of my favorite women in  of Love 2023” kicks off without you. Nothing is worse
        the club and they have great advice for you handsome  than being single in the summer--especially in Florida!
        and smart men. Please enjoy and practice these top 10
        dating and relationship tips from the women clientele     In honor of Mother’s Day, I am giving all women
        of Revolution Dating:                           (and men) a $500 credit towards your membership at our
                                                        dating club--but do mention this when you reserve your
           1. “Many of us ladies just want the little things. For  appointment with your matchmaker. What a great time to
        example, open the car door for us. Make sure our tires  get revolutionary...amidst a “man training” session! Enjoy
        have air, gas in the tank, and our car windows are clean.”  the love around you and welcome more. I can’t wait to meet
        (Ruth, 65-year-old Retired Business Woman)      you! Our hotlines are open seven days a week with expert
                                                        pros that you can speak to LIVE! Just follow the prompts!
           2. “It is ALWAYS flattering when you compliment us.”  Ready. Set. Meow.
        (Rebecca, 27-year-old Account Exec)                                                                Arlette Gordon, Anka Palitz Cindy and Jerome Canty
                                                            XoXo, Kelly (aka THE Florida Matchmaker, Est. 1991)
           3. “Buy us something very expensive and totally
        useless.” (Sarah, 31-year-old CEO)              P.S. Stay tuned for next month’s issue when MEN get the
                                                        red carpet treatment from me. Have a blast, everyone. You
           4. “Send flowers for Mother’s Day...especially if she  only live once.
        is YOUR romantic interest and she happens to be a Mom
        or Grandma for example! Also, send flowers to your mom  #FindSustainableLove #GetIntroduced #BeYourChange
        too.” (Kim, 41-year-old Business Owner)         #DateLocal #ThisIsOrganic #TellYourFriends

           5. “Be confident, gutsy, and truthful. Take your guard     Kelly Leary© has 32 years in the dating industry and
        down. TAKE A RISK. What do you have to lose?” (Susan,  a Master’s Degree in Psychology. She has been profiled
        51-year-old Financial Advisor)                  by The Palm Beach Post, PalmBeacher Magazine,
                                                        Boca Magazine, The South Florida Business Journal,
           6. “Chivalry is key to all women! Once a man loses  The Stuart News, and many other publications. All
        this ability, he loses everything, including his manhood.”  Revolution  Dating  members  are  prescreened  first,   D iane Q uinn, Jam es   Ray Farris, Jacqueline
        (Jennifer, 37-year-old Lawyer)                  including background checks. Professional member   Borynack                Pearson
                                                        photos are taken by in-house. Revolution Dating is not
           7. “Men chase women. It’s biblical...so chase her...  online dating or blind dating. In addition to providing      Attendees at the dinner included: Chris and Max
        pursue her...claim the one you want and let her know how  matchmaking services that make singles “UN-single”   Ansbacher, Josephine Bayard, Lon and Richard Behr,
        you feel. If she is interested, she is yours. If she is not, move  through their exclusive membership, this club provides   JoAnne Berkow and Bryan Ellison, Edith Bjork, Leslie
        on. This is more simple than you think.” (Yours Truly)   outstanding dating feedback which is essential in this   Blum, Tweed and Dr. Bill Bogache, Pendleton Bogache,
                                                                                                           Thomas Boland, Tina and Jeffrey Bolton, James Borynack
                                                        wild world of dating today. For more information,   and Adolfo Zaralegui, Sheryne and Richard Brekus, Nancy
           8. “Make sure your girl knows you are into her,  please call (561) 630-XOXO (9696) or (772) 932-HERE   Brown and Leonardo Radomile, Carol and Thomas Bruce,
        especially when you are an “item.” Send her flowers  (4373). All inquiries are confidential.       Cindy and Jerome Canty, Vera Chapman, Amy Collins,
        (even if it’s not a holiday). Book a vacation for the two
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