Page 4 - Boca Club News - June '24

Page 4, Boca Club News
Boca Public Library Speaker on Introduction to Pride Authors

Join author and journalist Gregg Shapiro for an “Introduction to Pride News Tonight. Recent or forthcoming lit-mag publications
engaging introduction to notable authors and their works Authors from South Florida” include RFD, Pleiades, Orange Blossom Review, San
in contemporary LGBTQ+ literature. He will feature South with Gregg Shapiro is a free Pedro River Review, BarBar, Otherwise Engaged, The
Florida writers such as Caridad Moro-Gronlier, the newly event on Thursday, June Penn Review, Gargoyle, The Post Grad Journal, confetti,
named Poet Laureate of Miami-Dade and the author of 20th, from 6:00 p.m. to SoFloPoJo, and BP Review, in addition to the anthology
the award-winning 2021 poetry collection “Tortillera”; 7:30 p.m. at the Downtown Chameleon Chimera, an Anthology of South Florida Poets
award-winning writer Julie Marie Wade, whose 2023 Library, located at 400 NW (Purple Ink Press, 2024). Mr. Shapiro lives in South Florida
essay collection “Otherwise” has been named as a Lambda 2nd Avenue.. The Thursday with his husband Rick, and their dog Coco.
Literary Award finalist; Black, gay poet Jubi Arriola Night Speakers program is Mr. Shapiro states: “There’s no better time than Pride
Headley whose 2024 poetry collection “Bound” was just sponsored by the Friends of month to familiarize yourself with the rich literary history
published; and Rick Karlin, author of the forthcoming the Library. of the LGBTQ+ community, including the work of authors
“Last Call South Florida”, a history of LGBTQ+ bars from Gregg Shapiro is the Gregg Shapiro based right here in South Florida. As an entertainment
West Palm Beach to Key West. author of nine books, journalist and creative writer, I am uniquely positioned
including “Refrain in Light” and an anchor on Queer to speak from both sides of the literary aisle.”
Levis JCC “Summer of Culture”
Bocaire Celebrates Inauguration from page 1

This remarkable
interior metamorphosis Offers Films, Comedy,
was made possible by
the collaborative efforts
of the Renovation Concert, Books, Museum
Committee, spearheaded
by Past President Ed
Pomeranz and current In response to a growing year-round demand for A day trip excursion to the Boca Raton Museum of Art
President Jonathan high quality cultural programming, the Adolph & Rose on Thursday, July 25th at 1 pm. Tickets are $20. RSVP
Berger, alongside Levis JCC (Levis JCC) has announced a robust Summer required.
members Danny Bell, of Culture line-up that includes a special Summer Film Virtual Adult Learning Lectures span topics from
Arnold Kirsh, Sian Series, a new component of the Judy Levis Krug Boca classic and modern-day music, film and TV history to
Matthew and Heide Raton Jewish Film Festival. timely discussions about Jewish history and current
O’Connell, under “As more and more full-time residents flock to South events. Lectures are led by esteemed authors, educators
the expert guidance Florida, the desire for cultural enrichment continues and experts. Programs run through September and are $10
of General Manager/ during the summer months,” said Stephanie Owitz, Vice for non-virtual members.
COO Loraine Vienne President, Arts, Culture & Learning, Levis JCC. “We The Gail Shapiro-Scott Summer Book Club meets at 10
and AGM, Andre are uniquely positioned to provide everything from live a.m. on Thursdays, July 11th and August 1st. Recordings
Smith. The committee musical performances, exhibits and day trips to inspiring will be made available for virtual members. Tickets are $10.
worked closely with virtual lectures and literary events.” The ongoing arts, culture and learning schedule
Pam Manhas of Manhas Levis JCC’s Summer of Culture at-a-glance: can be found at https://levisjcc.org/culture/. For more
Design, an interior The Summer Film Series runs on select Wednesdays information on programming or membership, contact
designer specializing at 1 p.m. now through August 28th and includes an array Stephanie Owitz at stephanieo@levisjcc.org or call (561)
in hospitality design, of films including select features from this year’s Judy 558-2520. Events take place at the Levis JCC unless
and general contractor, Levis Krug Boca Raton Jewish Film Festival. The Summer otherwise noted. The Levis JCC is located at 21050 95th
Proctor Construction Film Series is $12 per film. Avenue S. in Boca Raton.
Company LLC to bring West Boca Theatre Company presents two staged About the Adolph & Rose Levis Jewish Community
their vision to fruition. readings, including Barbra’s Wedding: A Comedy by Center. The Adolph & Rose Levis Jewish Community
As the festivities Daniel Stern on Sunday, June 23rd at 2 p.m.; and Rounding Center promotes and enhances Jewish culture, heritage,
drew to a close, Third: A Comedy by Richard Dresser on Sunday, July 28th and values through educational, spiritual, social, wellness
enthusiasm and at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10. and recreational programs for individuals of all ages.
excitement radiated The Elevar Foundation presents a free Chamber With a preschool, summer camp, family activities,
about the future of Music Concert on Thursday, July 11th at 7 p.m. to the athletics, cultural arts, adult enrichment, and special needs
Bocaire Country community. programming, as well as a Resale Boutique, the Levis JCC
Club. The revitalized Israel: A Photographic Retrospective by photographer offers a comprehensive program.
clubhouse stood as a Benjamin Kenagen is on display through September 30th
testament to the power and features photographs taken between 1990 and 2023.
of collaboration, This exhibit is free and open to the public.
creativity and collective
vision—a space where residents could converge to
celebrate, support and inspire one another for generations
to come. For many, it serves as a reaffirmation of the
strong sense of community that defines life within
Bocaire Country Club—a reminder that amidst life’s
hustle and bustle the bonds of friendship and belonging
forged within these walls remain unbreakable.

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