Avery Sommers

Photos: CULTURE & COCKTAILS Welcomes Comedy Writer Alan Zweibel
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 15, 2025

CULTURE & COCKTAILS recently hosted comedy writer Alan Zweibel. 2025 is the 50th anniversary of Saturday Night Live and the legendary Alan Zweibel was one of the show’s original writers. Check out photos from the event.

Review: Clint Holmes Brings ICONS REIMAGINED to The Wick Museum Club at The Wick
by Stephen Sorokoff - Jan 5, 2025

Clint Holmes, Grammy Nominated singer/songwriter, and one of the most exciting entertainers on the planet brought his show ICONS REIMAGINED to Marilyn Wick’s glamorous immersive Supper Club.

CULTURE & COCKTAILS At The Ben To Return With Comedy Writer Alan Zweibel
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 5, 2024

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
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 1, 2024

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
by Stephi Wild - Sep 4, 2024

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
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2024

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
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 10, 2024

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
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2024

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
by Stephen Sorokoff - Mar 20, 2024

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
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 12, 2024

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
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2024

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
by Stephen Sorokoff - Jan 19, 2024

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
by Stephi Wild - Jan 2, 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
by Stephi Wild - Dec 11, 2023

 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
by Stephen Sorokoff - Oct 4, 2023

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
by Stephi Wild - Jul 11, 2023

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
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2023

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
by A.A. Cristi - May 20, 2023

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
by Stephi Wild - Jan 3, 2023

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
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 20, 2022

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.