Need a little culture in your life? I know I could always use a bit more. Well my fabulous, culture-loving South Florida friends, I have some great news for you. The Festival of the Arts Boca is here and the line up is superior.
With names like Bella Fleck, Abigail Washburn, Clive Thompson, and International Stars of Ballet, the Festival of the Arts Boca has something for every age. For eight years now, The Schmidt Family Centre for the Arts at Mizner Park has taken the lead to bring some of the finest in Jazz, Classical Music, Dance, Film and Authors to our area. Starting the week of March 6 through the 15th, you will be able to check out the following events at either Mizner Park Amphitheater or Cultural Arts Center in Boca Raton:
Friday, March 6th, 2015 – 7:30 p.m.
West Side Story film viewing with orchestra featuring Festival Orchestra BOCA
Jayce Ogren, Conductor
Saturday, March 7, 2015 – 7:30PM
Bella Fleck & Abigail Washburn
Saturday, March 7, 2015 – 3:00PM
Girl Rising viewing – From Academy Award-nominated director Richard E. Robbins, an innovative film that spotlights the stories of nine unforgettable girls born into unforgiving circumstances.
Sunday, March 8, 2015 – 4:00PM
Richard Ford – Pulitzer Prize Winning Author
Sunday, March 8, 2015 – 7:00PM
Stars of International Ballet – With principal dancers from American Ballet Theater, Boston Ballet, National Ballet of Canada, Washington Ballet and more.
Monday, March 9, 2015 – 7:00PM
Siddhartha Mukherjee – Physician, Researcher & Pulitzer Prize Winning Author
Tuesday, March 10, 2015 – 7:00PM
Clive Thompson – Author, Journalist & Technology Industry Expert
Title: “Smarter Than You Think: How Technology is Changing Our Minds for the Better”
Wednesday, March 11, 2015 – 7:00PM
Bestselling author Thomas Friedman – Journalist & Pulitzer Prize Winning Author
of “That Used To Be Us”
Thursday, March 12, 2015 – 7:00PM
Michael Grunwald – Award Winning Journalist & Author of “Saving Paradise”
Friday, March 13, 2015 – 7:30PM
Mozart Gala starring Sir James Galway, Arnaud Sussman & Conrad Tao
Saturday, March 14, 2015 – 4:00PM
Lucinda Franks – Pulitzer Prize Winning Journalist & Author
of “Love & Politics”
Saturday, March 14, 2015 – 7:30PM
Young People’s Chorus of New York City and Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony with Master Chorale of South Florida & Festival Orchestra Boca, Constantine Kitsopoulos, Conductor
Sunday, March 15, 2015 – 4:00PM
Martin Goldsmith – Broadcaster & Author of “Alex’s Wake”
Talk about a heck of a line up! What makes this festival even better is the location. If you haven’t been to Mizner Park, this is a reason to check it out! The intimate venues allow for you to truly experience these great talents. To learn more about the event and see full descriptions, head to Festival of the Arts Boca website and follow them on social media for event updates: Facebook, Twitter & Youtube.
One lucky South Florida Anti Mom Blog reader will get to win two tickets to see Clive Thompson, the renowned technology expert, longtime contributing writer for the New York Times Magazine, columnist for Wired. He will speak about his latest work, Smarter Than You Think: How Technology is Changing Our Minds for the Better. Clive is one of the longest running bloggers out there and if you are a tech-lover, this is one show you don’t want to miss! The giveaway will be running from today March 2nd, 2015 through March 9th, 2015. Tickets will be given in certificate form where you will redeem at Will Call at the day of the event.
Stay tuned for a recap of West Side Story ft. Festival Orchestra BOCA with Conductor Jayce Ogren & one more chance to win 2 tickets to the Festival of the Arts Boca to see the International Stars of Ballet!
– Amanda
