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Palm Beach Institute for the Enter tainment Ar ts Brings Hilarious New Comedy to Stage
The Palm Beach Institute for the Entertainment Arts (PBIEA) will premiere a new comedy – SOUL SEARCHING – in August. Production dates are Friday & Saturday – August 5 & 6 @ 7:00 pm and Friday & Saturday – August 12 & 13 @ at 7:00 pm. There will be two matinee performances – Sunday, August 7 at 2:00 pm and Sunday, August 14 at 2:00 pm.
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P r o d u c e d , written and directed by Managing Director Donna Carbone, who recently premiered her tribute to Rosa Parks titled INT E R S E C T I O N OF LINCOLN AND PARKS at the Kravis Center’s Rinker Playhouse, is a prolific writer. She has published seven books, mostly crime novels set in Palm Beach County. SOUL SEARCHING is her first comedy and the first play at PBIEA with music and dancing.
In a recent inter view, Carbone said, “There have been too many reasons to frown over the past few years. It’s time to laugh… to laugh out loud and to feel good again. Soul Searching presents a version of the afterlife unlike anything you have imagined. The story is based on the gospel according to Howie… the fifth evangelist… the one you never hear about. In Howie’s version, God and Satan are business par tners – frenemies – much as were Bill Gates and Steve Jobs. Their business is the collection of souls.” Carbone went on to say that the show contains numerous pop cult u r e r e f e r e n c e s and the cast includes some interesting de pictions of popular figures. “Of course, there is God and Satan. There is also St. Peter and the recently deceased Bitsie Bishop, a Palm Beach socialite who believes her last name should afford her special privileges. The audience will meet Mother Nature and her daughter, Gale, as well as a few other pivotal characters.”
According to Carbone, the cast is “having a blast” preparing for the show. Broadway star Avery Sommers will serve the narrator/church woman who reads Howie’s gospel to the congregation (the audience) at the opening of the show.
Donna Carbone ser ves as managing director at PBIEA. Under her leadership,
productions have grown in size and number. The Institute now has its own repertory company from which production casts are chosen.
PBIEA is located at: 115 U.S. Highway One – North Palm Beach in the Village Shoppes of North Palm Beach mall. More information and tickets, which cost $35.00, are available by calling Donna Carbone at 561 743-9955. Please note: due to the intricacies of the set and staging, all ticket holders must be in their seats 15 minutes before show time. Once the lights go out, no one will be admitted.
PBIEA is a community-minded nonprofit. It is both a school and a theater. The Institute’s focus is education through entertainment.
Palm Beach Institute is more than a school and a theater. We are a haven in the stor m of life for many strug gling individuals. Some of our students live with the neg ative effects of a dysfunctional childhood, domestic abuse, rape, depression, divorce, life threatening medical issues, ADD, Asperger’s syndrome, mental health issues and memory loss. We are giving a spotlight to people overcoming addictions and those who are neuro-diverse and diverg ent thinkers. We have welcomed Holocaust and civil war (Middle East/Europe) survivors, burn victims, unwed mothers, and a for mer priest who successfully dealt with the transition from religious life to domestic life. We are many things to many people… and we are proud of the role we play in bringing confidence and continuity to the lives of those in need.
Produced, written and directed by Managing Director Donna Carbone, who recently premiered her tribute to Rosa Parks titled INTERSECTION OF LINCOLN AND PARKS at the Kravis Center’s Rinker Playhouse, is a prolific writer
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Boca Raton, FL — Miami Hooters Girl Madison Novo claimed her crown as Miss Hooters International 2022 at the 25th Annual Hooters International Pageant held at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe.
A Hooters Girl for two years, Novo has been featured twice in the Hooters Calendar. She has a special place in her heart for the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital and leads her local Hooters team in volunteering every month. The Miss Hooters International title includes a $30,000 cash prize.
“For a quarter century, this pageant has showcased women who embody beauty both inside and out, and on behalf of more than 400,000 women who have worn the orange shorts, I am thrilled to accept this honor,” said Novo. “When I was 12 years old in the hospital with a rare kidney failure, I was visited by Hooters Girls who lifted my spirits. In my upcoming role, I’m determined to help children around the world feel they aren’t alone during their battles.”
Novo’s char m and confidence impressed co-hosts Tyler Suess, influencer and Hooters Girl alumnae, and Caleb Pressley, Barstool Sports personality, and a panel of judges including NBC’s Chicago P.D. actor LaRoyce Hawkins, UFC fighter Kelvin Gastelum, Barstool Sports podcaster Briana Chickenfry, Original Hooters Girl Lynne Austin, Hooters Girl alumnae Marissa Raisor and YouTuber and comedian Danny Duncan.
During her year-long reign, Novo will have the opportunity to contribute to marketing initiatives and special events, including domestic and international openings and leading the crew in cheering on Chase Elliott, driver of the No. 9 Hooters Chevy. After being evaluated based on responses to interview questions, personality and overall contribution to the iconic Hooters brand, as well as uniform and swimsuit rounds, other pageant finalists include Averey Tressler (first runner-up) (Hooters of Mesa, Ariz.), Scarlett Knight (second runner-up) (Hooters of Pearland, Texas), Allie Roberts (third runner-up) (Hooters of Lone Tree, Colo.) and Cheila Almeida (fourth runner-up) (Hooters of Nottingham, U.K.).
Rounding out the top 10 in the contest were Emily Johnson (Hooters of Orange Park, Fla.), Jennifer Koenig (Hooters of Tucson, Ariz.), Paloma Henderson (Hooters of Atlanta), Breyale Jenkins (Hooters of Orlando) and Eden Davis (Hooters of Abilene, Texas).
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Nature is Focus of Photography Class
Broward County, FL – It’s been nearly a decade since Fern Forest Nature Center (201 Lyons Rd. South, Coconut Creek 33063; 954.357.5198) introduced its ongoing Team/ Family Shutt e r b u g P h ot o H u n t s , e m p h a s i z i n g a t e a m a pproach to nature photography. Now the p a r k b r i n g s back Zooming in on Nature, an introductor y class on how to phot o g r a p h t h e abundant flora and fauna found in the 247-acre Designated Urban Wilderness Area.
The program, designed for ages 10 and up, will be monthly this summer, from 10 to 11AM on Saturdays, July 9th, August 6th, and September 3rd. The fee is $5 per person, and participants really get two programs in one – a beginner’s class in nature photography, provided by way of a naturalist-led nature walk through the park’s diverse habitats. Bring your own camera, and closed-toe shoes are also recommended. Space is limited and preregistration is required.
For fur ther infor mation, call Fer n F o r e s t a t 954.357.5198. R e c r e ation. Preservation. Education.About the Parks and R e c r e a t i o n Division B r o w a r d County Parks m a n a g e s a lm o s t 6 , 5 0 0 acres, encompassing nearly 50 regional parks and nature centers, neighborhood parks, and natural areas at various stages of development. Hours and fees vary by location. Visit Broward.org/ Parks for details. Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations in order to participate in programs, ser vices, and activities must contact the Special Populations Section at 954.357.8170 or TTY 954.537.2844 at least five business days prior to the scheduled meeting or event.
U.S. Army Recruiting Command (USAREC) Launches Future Soldier Recognition Program in Tampa
The U.S. Army Recruiting Command (USAREC) plans to launch five Future Soldier Recognition events across the country to recognize newly enlisted recruits that are scheduled to ship for basic training. The first event is taking place in Tampa at 01:00 p.m. at the Sheraton Riverwalk hotel on June 2 3 r d , R i v e rwalk Ballroom, 200 N. Ashley Dr, Tampa, FL 33602.
The Future Soldier Recognition event provides an opportunity to reinvigorate commitment while building comradery amongst the Ar my’s Future Soldiers. During this event, Future Soldiers will get to share in this experience with family and friends as they take their first steps toward serving their country. This exclusive event will include remarks provided by recognized and decorated Army speakers, the presentation of awards for future soldier, promotions, and a recommitment swearing-in ceremony.
Army leaders hosting this event include Major General Kevin Vereen, commanding, U.S. Army Recruiting Command, located at Fort Knox, KY. Vereen is responsible for the recruiting mission for the active Army and the Army Reserve, including 12,500 personnel stationed at over 1,400 locations around the world. Prior to taking his current role, Vereen most recently served as the provost marshal general of the U.S. Ar my and commanding general, U.S. A r m y C r i m inal Investigation Command. O t h e r s enior and decor a t e d m i l i t a r y leaders will also be invited to take part in the recognition events including Command Sergeant Major John Foley, the senior enlisted leader for USAREC, and Colonel Khallid Shabazz, U.S. Army Central Command chaplain.
The Army also rewards new recruits with an abundance of personal benefits to help enhance career, family and learning opportunities. Benefits include competitive salaries, bonus programs, vacation pay, healthcare, housing and food subsidies, cost-of-living allowances, education financing, family services, even career support after service and more.
