Avery Sommers

CULTURE & COCKTAILS At The Ben To Return With Comedy Writer Alan Zweibel

Comedy writer Alan Zweibel will be joining Culture & Cocktails at The Ben in January. Learn more about upcoming programming and see how to attend the event!

Cultural Council For Palm Beach County Announces 20th Season Of CULTURE & COCKTAILS At The Ben

The Cultural Council will present three CULTURE & COCKTAILS conversations in early 2025 featuring some exciting personalities from the worlds of entertainment—all at our beautiful venue,

Carbonell Awards Reveal Four New Judges For 2024-2025 Theatre Season

The Carbonell Awards have announced four new judges. They will bring the total number of Carbonell judges to 46, including 18 in Broward County, 11 in Miami-Dade, and 17 in Palm Beach County.

Randolph A. Frank Prize For The Performing Arts Reveals Winner

The  2024 Randolph A. Frank Prize for the Performing Arts has been awarded to acclaimed entertainer Avery Sommers, Rosarian Academy Theatre and Fine Arts Director Robert Sherman and Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts Orchestra Director Jeffrey Adkins.

Photos: CULTURE & COCKTAILS Attracts 100+ To Jazzy Conversation With Music On The Sunset Lounge

Dave Lawrence, President & CEO of the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, welcomed more than 100 fans of cool conversation and hot music to this season’s final CULTURE & COCKTAILS, held last week in the beautiful rooftop ballroom of The Ben Hotel in downtown West Palm Beach. See photos of the event.

Avery Sommers Returns To Cafe Centro This Month

Following her recent sold-out concert at Café Centro, Broadway and Cabaret Star Avery Sommers will return for another solo performance in April, once again produced by legendary pianist Copeland Davis.

Photos: Danny Bacher Brings His Swing Party To Cafe Centro

Last night Danny Bacher, the award-winning singer, saxophonist, songwriter, and entertainer brought his “Swing Party” to Cafe Centro. Check out photos here!

Avery Sommers To Return To Café Centro in April

Following her recent sold-out concert at Café Centro, Broadway and Cabaret Star Avery Sommers will return for another solo performance in April, once again produced by legendary pianist Copeland Davis.

CULTURE & COCKTAILS At The Ben To Reunite Authors James Patterson & Leslie Gray Streeter

CULTURE & COCKTAILS At The Ben reunites authors James Patterson & Leslie Gray Streeter on February 5. Join the conversation at the rooftop ballroom of The Ben in West Palm Beach.

Photos: Billy Stritch Plays Cafe Centro

What made last night so special was how he curated the evening of songs ranging from Broadway and Hollywood Musicals, to  Jazz, Gershwin and Irving Berlin, as always, exhibiting his innate charm and knowledge. Check out photos here!

Café Centro Expands ROB RUSSELL'S OPEN MIC to Twice a Month in 2024

Master Showman Rob Russell, who is widely recognized as “Mr. Palm Beach,” is doubling his popular monthly musical series at Café Centro, located at 2409 N. Dixie Highway in West Palm Beach.

Avery Sommers Comes to Cafe Centro in January

 For her first solo concert in more than a year, Avery Sommers, one of South Florida’s most beloved entertainers and favorite singers is returning for an intimate and deliciously triumphant performance at Café Centro, located at 2409 N. Dixie Highway in West Palm Beach.

Photos: The Palm Beach Cabaret Season Launches at Cafe Centro

Entertainer Rob Russell, aka Mr. Palm Beach entered a room full of cheering music devotees at Cafe Centro last night and hosted the unofficial start of the Cabaret season at the popular Palm Beach dinner/music venue. Check out photos here!

LOVING AVERY: A Musical Salute To Avery Sommers Comes to Arts Garage

Only a limited number of tickets are still available for the very special benefit concert: LOVING AVERY: A Musical Salute to Avery Sommers to be headlined by singers Rob Russell and Anthony Nunziata—along with special guests Copeland Davis, Patty Chamberlain, Tony Siders, and Meri Ziev, backed by Music Director Phil Hinton (piano) with Frank Derrick on drums and Val Shaffer on bass.

Tickets On Sale Now For LOVING AVERY at Arts Garage

Tickets are now available for purchase for a very special benefit concert: LOVING AVERY: A Musical Salute to Avery Sommers to be headlined by singers Rob Russell and Anthony Nunziata—along with special guests Copeland Davis, Patty Chamberlain, Tony Siders, and Meri Ziev, backed by Music Director Phil Hinton (piano) with Frank Derrick on drums and Val Shaffer on bass.

Arts Garage To Present LOVING AVERY: A Musical Salute To Avery Sommers, July 23

Marjorie Waldo, President & CEO of Arts Garage, today announced a very special upcoming concert: LOVING AVERY: A Musical Salute to Avery Sommers to be headlined by singers Rob Russell and Anthony Nunziata—along with special guests Copeland Davis, Patty Chamberlain, Tony Siders, and Meri Ziev, backed by Music Director Phil Hinton (piano) with Frank Derrick on drums and Val Shaffer on bass.

The Palm Beach Institute for the Entertainment Arts Presents OPEN AUDITIONS

The Palm Beach Institute for the Entertainment Arts will present a unique concept in live theater titled OPEN AUDITIONS. The evening of 10 short scripts will feature seven of the Institute's repertory members in scenes they will not have seen or rehearsed before stepping onto the stage.

Crooner Anthony Nunziata To Celebrate MY ITALIAN BROADWAY CHRISTMAS

Brooklyn-born, Nashville-based tenor Anthony Nunziata is kicking off the coming holiday weekend with My Italian Broadway Christmas this Friday, December 23, at THE STUDIO AT MIZNER PARK, located at 201 W. Plaza Real in downtown Boca Raton.

Photos: New York Cabaret Community Represented at 'Remembering Jan McArt' Tribute at Lynn University

There was a heartfelt and emotional tribute last night to legendary producer/actor/singer Jan McArt at Lynn University.  On the same stage at the Wold Performing Arts Center that Jan McArt had greeted audiences when welcoming them to the world of theater and music, her daughter Deborah Lahr Lawlor stood before a full house and did the same.

Photos: Carbonell Awards Announces Winners in First Live Ceremony Since 2019

Gary Schweikhart, board president of the Carbonell Awards, South Florida’s Theatre & Arts Honors, today announced that the 45th annual awards—the first live ceremony since 2019—attracted nearly 500 theater activists and enthusiasts. See photos here!