Boca Raton, FL (October 16, 2002) - The Centre for the Arts at Mizner Park is pleased to announce the community grand opening of the new state-of-the-art Count de Hoernle Amphitheater in Mizner Park. The event, sponsored by Sun-Sentinel and Countess de Hoernle, is scheduled for Thursday, November 21, 2002 at 7:30 p.m. The program will feature the Florida Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus along with Broadway celebrities, Mary DÕArcy and Karl Jurman. The event is free-to-the-public with self parking available in Mizner ParkÕs west-side garages (Garage A & B).

Event co-chairs, Yvonne S. Boice and Pattie Damron, have been planning and coordinating the community grand opening. ÒWe are so grateful to our donors and benefactors who have made this facility a reality,Ó says Yvonne S. Boice, Vice Chair of the CentreÕs board. ÒThe up-beat and festive program planned is just the entertainment envisioned to celebrate this historical event and thank the community for their support and endorsement,Ó Wendy U. Larsen, Chair of the CentreÕs board added. ÒWe felt strongly that the first event to open the amphitheater should be a community celebration, free-to-the public, to showcase this facility and thank the community,Ó stated Pattie Damron. A post-performance backstage event for donors and benefactors is also being planned which will include a meet and greet with the orchestra and chorus while enjoying a champagne and dessert reception.

The Florida Philharmonic Orchestra is the largest performing arts organization in the state and the resident professional orchestra of Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties. It offers over 165 performances each year, showcasing the finest classical music and some of the world's leading guest artists. Broadway celebrity guests, Mary DÕArcy, who has sung on Broadway in Phantom of the Opera, Sunday in the Park and Singing in the Rain and Karl Jurman, who has been the Musical Conductor for Lion King.

The Centre for the Arts at Mizner Park is a not-for-profit organization, dedicated to creating a cultural heart for the entire South Florida community, located at Mizner Park in Boca Raton. The Centre is currently developing a three phase project on the north end parcel of land at Mizner Park, which when completed, will include the Count de Hoernle outdoor Amphitheater and JM Family Enterprises Arts Pavilion (Phase II) and the indoor performing arts hall and arts education building (Phase III). The Boca Raton Museum of Art (Phase I), located to the west of the Count de Hoernle Amphitheater opened to the public in January 2001. Included in the $6 million second phase is the construction of a landmark tower, decorative fountain, concert green and a perimeter 2-tier colonnade available for concert seating.

Unique giving opportunities remain for Phase II including prominent naming opportunities at the Count de Hoernle Amphitheater and engraved paver stones.

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For more information on The Centre for the Arts at Mizner Park, call Lisa R. Warren at (561) 368-8445.

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