Day of free performances & activities for all ages takes place November 8 from 1 to 8 p.m.
(West Palm Beach, Fla.) – The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts invites everyone to get ready for a day bursting with energy, excitement and imagination. The 3rd Annual Kravis Center Block Party welcomes residents and visitors of all ages to a spectacular community celebration. Guests can dive into a festival of FREE live performances, concerts, hands-on workshops and playful activities. The non-stop fun takes place Saturday, November 8 from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. and includes free parking throughout the day. Guests are encouraged to RSVP at kravis.org/kravis-center-block-party.
The event is rain or shine with activities happening indoors and outdoors throughout the Kravis Center campus. The exciting lineup features celebrated local and international artists, including a free headline concert at 6:30 p.m. by the GRAMMY®-nominated, New Orleans-based Afro-Indigenous funk collective, Cha Wa.
“The tremendous turnout for our block party each year has shown us the vital role the arts play in our community,” said Diane Quinn, CEO of the Kravis Center. “We are excited to invite everyone to come experience incredible music, create miniature kites, learn some new dance moves and celebrate our community together.”
Guests will preview the upcoming seasons of Ballet Palm Beach and Palm Beach Opera, hear the harmonious sounds of the Young Singers of the Palm Beaches and test their musicality at the Palm Beach Symphony Instrument Petting Zoo.
The fun continues with the hands-on opportunity to make traditional Guatemalan kites, discover the heartbeat of Mardi Gras with Tribal members of Cha Wa, shuffle in for Country fusion line dancing, or bring the kids for crafts, games and a sensory lounge provided by Rhythm & Hues and more.
PERFORMANCES BY:
· Cha Wa (Mardi Gras Indian Funk)
· Spred the Dub (Reggae Rock)
· Surfer Blood (Indie Rock)
· J Blue (R&B/Soul/Pop)
· I95 Band (Latin Hits)
· Spider Cherry (Classic Rock/Pop Covers)
· MESH (Interactive Troupe)
· DJ JDOS (Dance Music)
· DJ Mike Locke (World Beats)
· Ballet Palm Beach
· Young Singers of the Palm Beaches
· Palm Beach Opera
· Palm Beach Symphony’s The Middle Bridge Trio
ACTIVITIES:
· JAZZ IN UNEXPECTED PLACES: Untold Stories of Palm Beach County Multimedia Exhibit
· Immersive Video Dance Lounge by Loud Live Productions featuring DJ JDOS and MESH
· Palm Beach Symphony’s Instrument Petting Zoo
· Miniature Guatemalan Kite-Making Workshop with Jose Mendez
· Mardi Gras Indian Music Workshop with Members of Cha Wa
· Modern Dance Workshop with Samantha Cyprian of Soul Movement
· Country Fusion Line Dancing Class with Kristi J. Moynihan of Renegades
· All-Age Family Fun, Games and more with Rhythm & Hues
FOOD & BEVERAGES:
· Lessing’s Hospitality Group
· M&M BBQ
· Fuente de Sodas
· Eighty Six Pizza
· Uncle Louie G’s Italian Ice
For more information on the KRAVIS CENTER BLOCK PARTY and the full schedule of events, please visit www.kravis.org/kravis-center-block-party
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About the RAYMOND F. KRAVIS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is one of South Florida’s premier performing arts centers located in Downtown West Palm Beach. Since 1992 the Kravis Center has hosted the very best in live entertainment featuring world-class artists in music, comedy, dance, Broadway and more. Since opening its doors, the Kravis Center has welcomed millions of students to its comprehensive arts education programs. Students of all ages can participate in a variety of workshops, classes and special events, as well as free and reduced-price tickets to those who might not otherwise have the chance to experience live performances. For information, please visit kravis.org
*All programs, artists, availability, dates and times are subject to change without notice. Visit kravis.org for up-to-date information.
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