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Happenings Outside Boca
Happenings Outside Boca

Delray Beach’s Cornell Art Museum Exhibits

Works by Cuban-Born Andrés López

The Cornell Art Museum’s new Spotlight Gallery The Cornell Art Museum is curated by Marusca Gatto, About Old School Square: Old School Square is a historic
exhibition, “Reflections by Andrés López,” features the Cultural Arts Director at the Delray Beach Downtown cultural arts campus in the heart of Downtown Delray Beach.
works of this Cuban-born fine oil painter, muralist, Plein Development Authority, in collaboration with Debby Coles- Old School Square’s mission is to create a welcoming space
Air artist and arts educator. He paints marine landscapes Dobay of Art Moves You. where the community comes together for high-quality, diverse
while focusing on the wonderful effects of reflecting light Learn more about Andrés López at https://www. and interactive art experiences, while honoring the 100-year-
and forms to create magnificent one-of-a-kind universes. The andreslopezfineart.com/. old historic campus. The 6-acre campus is home to early
“Reflections by Andres Lopez” showcase includes 26 of his About the Cornell Art Museum: The Cornell Art Museum is 20th century school buildings that have been renovated and
finest oil-on-canvas paintings, all of which explore life, its housed within the original Delray Elementary School building, are now a fine arts museum (Cornell Art Museum), wedding
colors and reflections. which was built in 1913. The Museum hosts several curated and events venue (The Vintage Gym), and a performance
The exhibition, which will be on view through June 22nd, fine art exhibitions each year featuring notable regional, theatre and creative arts school (Crest Theatre building). The
is free and open to the public. Donations are appreciated. national and international artists. It also has a Museum Store campus also boasts an outdoor amphitheater for live music
Hours at the Cornell Art Museum are Wednesday 12 to 5 displaying original works by regional artists. The City of performances, a park and its own parking garage. Old School
p.m.; Thursday and Friday 12 to 7 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to Delray Beach purchased the historic building on the Old School Square takes up an entire city block at the corner of Atlantic
5 p.m., and Sunday 12 to 5 p.m. Square campus from the Palm Beach County School District Avenue and Swinton Avenue. The address is 51 N. Swinton
The Cornell Art Museum is located at 51 N. Swinton in 1987. The building was named after benefactors George Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444.
Avenue, Delray Beach. Parking available in Old School and Harriet Cornell in 1990, before being renovated in 2017 For a full list of events happening at the Cornell Art
Square garage. through the generous support of Margaret L. Blume. Learn Museum, visit https://delrayoldschoolsquare.com/cornell or
more at https://delrayoldschoolsquare.com/about. call 561-654-2220.
“Respect: A Musical Journey for Women”

Opens March 28th at Pompano Beach Cultural Center

From Lily Langtry to Cyndi Lauper and Betty Boop to “‘Respect: A Musical Journey of Women’ is more than this journey to life on stage and to share in this tribute to
Tina Turner, or from Rosie the Riveter to Britney Spears, just a jukebox musical; it is a celebration of resilience, the voices, past and present, that continue to demand—and
female singers and pop stars and their music provide a vivid empowerment and the evolving role of women through deserve—respect.”
reflection of how much has changed for women since the the decades,” says the show’s director, Jeremy Quinn. The show will run from March 28th through April 6th
beginning of the 20th Century. “Respect: A Musical Journey “Through the powerful lens of music this production at Pompano Beach Cultural Center, located at 50 West
of Women,” the fourth production of the Pompano Players’ tells the story of struggle, triumph, love and identity, all Atlantic Boulevard, in Pompano Beach. Performances:
inaugural season, will open on March 28th at the Pompano woven together by the unforgettable songs that defined Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays at
Beach Cultural Center and run through April 6th. generations. 2 p.m. Tickets range in price from $45 to $65 and may be
The show featuring an ensemble cast of four (Dalia “Above all, ‘Respect’ is a celebration of the collective purchased online at https://pompanobeachculturalcenter.
Aleman, Noelle Nicholas, Heather Simsay and Anneliese strength of women. It is a reminder that music has the com or by calling (954) 501-1910.
Wolfanger) and a live band, and combining excerpts from 60 power to inspire, to heal and to unite. I am honored to bring
songs–including Someone to Watch Over Me, I Will Follow
Him, These Boots are Made for Walking, What’s Love Got
to Do with It and Brave—with women’s own stories about inSIGHT Through Education –
finding dreams, lost love, relationship issues, entering the
workforce, gaining independence and more, “Respect” has
resonated with audiences around the world. Men as well as 15 Years Of Inspiring Change In
women have no trouble at all identifying with the messages
of encouragement and empowerment that the production
portrays. Palm Beach County

Celebrating its 15th anniversary, inSIGHT
Through Education is a nonsectarian, nonprofit
organization committed to inspiring and educating
individuals through the lessons of the Holocaust
and other genocides. With a mission to combat
prejudice and foster respect and acceptance,
inSIGHT empowers students, educators, and
communities to build a more inclusive world.
Since its founding in 2010, inSIGHT has been
the primary funder of Holocaust education in the
Palm Beach County School District, one of the
nation’s largest. In the 2023/24 academic year
alone, the organization reached 40,000 students
and trained more than 400 educators, equipping
them with the tools to teach history with meaning
and impact. inSIGHT has provided $1.9 million
in educational programs over the past 14 years, Holocaust Survivor speaks with Palm Beach County
underscoring its commitment to fostering kindness, school students – courtesy photo
acceptance, and respect among students.
Looking ahead, inSIGHT aims to expand its card play. The event will feature keynote speakers
reach to 75,000 students and educators in the Lizzy Savetsky and Tanya Zuckerbrot, two
2024/25 academic year, striving to bring Holocaust extraordinary women who use their platforms to
education to every student, every year, across over drive meaningful change and inspire action. Tickets
180 schools and nearly 200,000 students in Palm are priced at $250 per person.
Beach County.
Join Us For inSIGHT OUT – A Day Of To purchase tickets for the inSIGHT OUT event,
Inspiration And Impact please visit insightthrougheducation.org/insightout.
To support its initiatives, inSIGHT Through Early registration is encouraged, as demand for this
event is expected to be high!
Education is hosting “inSIGHT OUT,” a signature By attending inSIGHT OUT and supporting
fundraising event on Monday, March 17, from inSIGHT Through Education, you are investing in
9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Palm Beach County the power of education to combat hate, promote
Convention Center. understanding, and create a future rooted in respect
This dynamic, full day of engaging activities will and acceptance.
bring together like-minded women from across the
community for thought-provoking conversations, Learn more at insightthrougheducation.org.
an exclusive shopping boutique, a luncheon, and
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