Page 16 - PGA Community News - February '24

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Findlay Galleries Creates Beautiful Overture To

Palm Beach Symphony’s Upcoming 50th Anniversary Gala

Annual Kickoff Cocktail

Reception Stoked Excitement
For The Gala Set For March 6

The New Year ’ s
fireworks had barely
dimmed in the sky before
James R. Borynack, Adolfo
Zaralegui and Findlay
Galleries continued fueling
the excitement of things to
come by once again hosting
the annual kickoff cocktail Christine and Max Ansbacher Linda and Gary Lachman
reception supporting the Cathie Black, Thomas David McClymont, William
Palm Beach Symphony Harvey Meyer
50th Anniversary Gala that
will take place on March 6.
“It has been our great
pleasure to host this event Jennifer Garrigues, James R.
for a number of years, Borynack
yet a 50th anniversary is
something very special,
and I have little doubt that
this gala will be a highlight
of the social season,” said
Borynack, who is also chair
of the symphony’s Board of
Directors. “Cathie Black
and Tom Harvey have Ronnie and Philo Rosenfeld Sandra and Paul Goldner
graciously accepted the
roles of chairs for the gala Al Zucaro, Rhonda Small Mara and Arthur Benjamin by Ambassador Bonnie McElveen-Hunter in honor of
with Gala Honorary Chairs Leonard and Judy Lauder. Following the concert, guests
Patrick and Milly Park.” To be held in the Cohen Pavilion at the Kravis Center will enjoy a sumptuous dinner, dance to music by the
Guests at the kickoff for the Performing Arts, the gala will begin with cocktails Danny Beck Band and participate in a live auction.
enjoyed a captivating before guests are treated to a Masterworks concert Guests attending the kickoff at Findlay Galleries
exhibition of works by Stewart Manger, Adolfo with piano virtuoso Emanuel Ax as he joins Maestro included David Albenda, Max and Christine Ansbacher,
Am e ri c a n-Uk ra i n i a n Zaralegui Gerard Schwarz in a program that will include a world Arthur and Mara Benjamin, Gene Bernstein and Kathleen
abstract painter Simeon premiere of a composition by Aaron Jay Kernis. The
Braguin on the opening work was commissioned for the Palm Beach Symphony Findlay Galleries Creates Beautiful Overture on page 17
night at the Findlay
Galleries. The paintings
consist of carefully
balanced geometric shapes
painted in unique hues of
pastel color as Braguin
combined the playful wire-
like lines of Cocteau with
the sensuous color shapes
of Matisse.
“The annual gala is one
of the signature fundraising
events that supports the
symphony’s world-class Nancy Stone, Greg D’Elia
music and important
education and community initiatives,” said Zaralegui.
“Each year the symphony reaches thousands of students
throughout Palm Beach County with coaching sessions,
residencies, instrument donations and the Dale A. McNulty
Children’s Concert Series that are now also introducing
orchestra music to millions of young people through
broadcasts across the nation.”

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