THE BEST OF DAVID CROHAN Piano Concert to Benefit Lighthouse for the Blind

Legendary local pianist David Crohan will once again lend his extraordinary talents at the piano during a performance of "The Best of David Crohan"as part of the monthly "Music for the Mind" concert series by the Kretzer Piano Music Foundation. The Lighthouse for the Blind of the Palm Beaches will benefit from this concert at the Harriet Himmel Theater at CityPlace on Tuesday, March 21.

Without sight since infancy, David Crohan became a wizard at the piano. His uncanny talent, wit and versatility make him the consummate entertainer. As one of the most versatile pianists performing today, Crohan crosses the traditional boundaries between classical and jazz music with ease and sophistication. His performances have aroused admiration throughout the country. He has performed for Billy Joel, James Taylor, Carly Simon, four United States First Ladies, Rose Kennedy's 100th birthday and now regularly holds his audience spellbound at Café L'Europe in Palm Beach.

Proceeds from March 21 concert will benefit Lighthouse for the Blind's children's programs, offering services and year-round activities for babies and children who are blind or visually impaired. "Our kids are so fortunate to benefit from this annual concert," said Director of Vision ServicesMary Allen. "We are grateful to Kathi Kretzer and David Crohan for all they do to support our organization."

General admission tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students (with valid student ID) for the 7-9 pm show.

Guests also have the option to meet David Crohan during a special VIP cocktail reception from 6-7 p.m. The reception includes wine, light hors d'oeuvres and premier seating for $50 per person.

Tickets may be purchased online at lighthousepalmbeaches.org/events or by calling Event Mnager Julie Katzenberg at (561) 586-5600, ext. 3248.

The concert is presented by Kretzer Piano Music Foundation and is being underwritten by Concert Grand Sponsors John Smith Subs, The Jorgensen Foundation and National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI), and Baby Grand Sponsor Palm Beach County Optometric Association.

The Harriet Himmel Theater is located at 700 S. Rosemary Avenue in West Palm Beach.

About Lighthouse for the Blind of the Palm Beaches:

For more than 70 years, Lighthouse for the Blind of the Palm Beaches has been providing direct education and rehabilitation services to people who are blind or visually impaired in Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River and Okeechobee counties. The private, non-profit agency is the only organization of its kind based in West Palm Beach, FL. The Lighthouse assists persons with visual impairments to develop their capabilities to the fullest and to utilize them in the pursuits of life which are the right and privilege of all.

About Music for the Mind:

Held on the third Tuesday of every month in the Harriet Himmel Theater at CityPlace, Music for the Mind concerts feature musical groups from Palm Beach County. Music for the Mind has provided 11,000 young musicians the opportunity to perform while raising over $550,000 to help promote music in our schools and community since 2002. Learn more athttp://www.kretzerpiano.com/kpmf.