The Kravis Center Celebrates Culture and Community
during Fourth Annual Block Party

The Kravis Center Celebrates Culture and Community
during Fourth Annual Block Party

Day of free performances & activities for all ages takes place
October 17 from Noon to 8 p.m.

West Palm Beach, Fla. – The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts invites everyone to the biggest party of the year during the 4th Annual KRAVIS CENTER BLOCK PARTY. The spectacular community celebration welcomes residents and visitors to enjoy a daylong festival of FREE live performances, concerts, hands-on workshops, food trucks, vendors and all-ages activities. The non-stop fun takes place Saturday, October 17 from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. and includes free parking in the Kravis Center garage during the Block Party hours. This year’s Block Party Grand Marshals are Steven Sanders and Lawrence Kaplan.

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 “American Idol’s” Bryant Thomas, Sons of Mystro, Derek Mack Band, Guavatron and the i95 Band, along with performance from THE GREAT GATSBY’s Noah J. Ricketts, followed by a behind-the-scenes conversation.

“The Kravis Center’s Block Party is more than an event; it is our annual invitation to the community to come together, connect with one another, and experience the arts as a force that inspires, unites, and enriches us all,” said Diane Quinn, CEO of the Kravis Center. “It’s a day filled with music, dance, art, activities and even culinary – truly for all ages.”

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 for the kids with crafts and games by Rhythm & Hues, while all ages will discover new culinary techniques, dance skills and more with free, expert-led workshops. Finally, everyone can hit pause on the everyday and settle into The RESET: An Immersive Sound Healing Experience with Davin Youngs (participants are encouraged to bring their own blankets, pillows and yoga mats).

PERFORMANCES BY:

• Bryant Thomas Band (Southern Rock)
• Sons of Mystro (Violin/Reggae/Pop)
• Derek Mack Band (R&B/Pop/Jazz/Funk/Blues)
• Guavatron (Funk/Rock/Electronic)
• i95 Band (Latin)
• THE GREAT GATSBY’s Noah J. Ricketts
• Ballet Palm Beach
• Palm Beach Opera
• Young Singers of the Palm Beaches
• Palm Beach Symphony’s Brass Quintet and String Quartet
• DJ Le Spam

ACTIVITIES:

• The RESET: An Immersive Sound Healing Experience with Davin Youngs (participants are encouraged to bring their own blankets, pillows and yoga mats).
• Guided Exhibit Tours of JAZZ IN UNEXPECTED PLACES: Untold Stories of Palm Beach County
• Jazz & Dialogue Community Listening Sessions with Electric Root
• Culinary experiences
• “The Magic Flute” Story Time with Palm Beach Opera
• “Conduct Us” with Palm Beach Symphony’s Brass Quintet
• Dance Workshops with Ballet Palm Beach
• Make your own “Fairy Wand” with Ballet Palm Beach
• Crafts, Games and more by Rhythm & Hues

FOOD & BEVERAGES:

• Lessing’s Hospitality
• Chick-fil-A
• Pizza Paradise
• The Slider Spot
• The Salty Donut
• Driftwood Coffee
• Kona Ice

And more to be announced!

The KRAVIS CENTER BLOCK PARTY is sponsored by Rick Case Automotive Group with support from JPMorgan Chase Co. For more information and the full schedule of events, please visit www.kravis.org/blockparty

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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