Avery Sommers News

Randolph A. Frank Prize For The Performing Arts Reveals Winner

by Stephi Wild — May 8, 2024

The 2024 Randolph A.

Photos: CULTURE & COCKTAILS Attracts 100+ To Jazzy Conversation With Music On The Sunset Lounge

by A.A. Cristi — April 9, 2024

Dave Lawrence, President & CEO of the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, welcomed more than 100 fans of cool conversation and hot music to this season’s final CULTURE & COCKTAILS, held last week in the beautiful rooftop ballroom of The Ben Hotel in downtown West Palm Beach.

Avery Sommers Returns To Cafe Centro This Month

by Stephi Wild — April 2, 2024

Following her recent sold-out concert at Café Centro, Broadway and Cabaret Star Avery Sommers will return for another solo performance in April, once again produced by legendary pianist Copeland Davis.

Photos: Danny Bacher Brings His Swing Party To Cafe Centro

by Stephen Sorokoff — March 20, 2024

Last night Danny Bacher, the award-winning singer, saxophonist, songwriter, and entertainer brought his “Swing Party” to Cafe Centro.

Avery Sommers To Return To Café Centro in April

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 12, 2024

Following her recent sold-out concert at Café Centro, Broadway and Cabaret Star Avery Sommers will return for another solo performance in April, once again produced by legendary pianist Copeland Davis.

CULTURE & COCKTAILS At The Ben To Reunite Authors James Patterson & Leslie Gray Streeter

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 23, 2024

CULTURE & COCKTAILS At The Ben reunites authors James Patterson & Leslie Gray Streeter on February 5.

Photos: Billy Stritch Plays Cafe Centro

by Stephen Sorokoff — January 19, 2024

What made last night so special was how he curated the evening of songs ranging from Broadway and Hollywood Musicals, to Jazz, Gershwin and Irving Berlin, as always, exhibiting his innate charm and knowledge.

Café Centro Expands ROB RUSSELL'S OPEN MIC to Twice a Month in 2024

by Stephi Wild — January 2, 2024

Master Showman Rob Russell, who is widely recognized as “Mr.

Avery Sommers Comes to Cafe Centro in January

by Stephi Wild — December 11, 2023

For her first solo concert in more than a year, Avery Sommers, one of South Florida’s most beloved entertainers and favorite singers is returning for an intimate and deliciously triumphant performance at Café Centro, located at 2409 N.

Photos: The Palm Beach Cabaret Season Launches at Cafe Centro

by Stephen Sorokoff — October 4, 2023

Entertainer Rob Russell, aka Mr.

LOVING AVERY: A Musical Salute To Avery Sommers Comes to Arts Garage

by Stephi Wild — July 11, 2023

Only a limited number of tickets are still available for the very special benefit concert: LOVING AVERY: A Musical Salute to Avery Sommers to be headlined by singers Rob Russell and Anthony Nunziata—along with special guests Copeland Davis, Patty Chamberlain, Tony Siders, and Meri Ziev, backed by

Tickets On Sale Now For LOVING AVERY at Arts Garage

by Stephi Wild — June 9, 2023

Tickets are now available for purchase for a very special benefit concert: LOVING AVERY: A Musical Salute to Avery Sommers to be headlined by singers Rob Russell and Anthony Nunziata—along with special guests Copeland Davis, Patty Chamberlain, Tony Siders, and Meri Ziev, backed by Music Director P

Arts Garage To Present LOVING AVERY: A Musical Salute To Avery Sommers, July 23

by A.A. Cristi — May 19, 2023

Marjorie Waldo, President & CEO of Arts Garage, today announced a very special upcoming concert: LOVING AVERY: A Musical Salute to Avery Sommers to be headlined by singers Rob Russell and Anthony Nunziata—along with special guests Copeland Davis, Patty Chamberlain, Tony Siders, and Meri Ziev, back

The Palm Beach Institute for the Entertainment Arts Presents OPEN AUDITIONS

by Stephi Wild — January 3, 2023

The Palm Beach Institute for the Entertainment Arts will present a unique concept in live theater titled OPEN AUDITIONS.

Crooner Anthony Nunziata To Celebrate MY ITALIAN BROADWAY CHRISTMAS

by A.A. Cristi — December 19, 2022

Brooklyn-born, Nashville-based tenor Anthony Nunziata is kicking off the coming holiday weekend with My Italian Broadway Christmas this Friday, December 23, at THE STUDIO AT MIZNER PARK, located at 201 W.

Photos: New York Cabaret Community Represented at 'Remembering Jan McArt' Tribute at Lynn University

by Stephen Sorokoff — November 15, 2022

There was a heartfelt and emotional tribute last night to legendary producer/actor/singer Jan McArt at Lynn University.

Photos: Carbonell Awards Announces Winners in First Live Ceremony Since 2019

by Chloe Rabinowitz — November 10, 2022

Gary Schweikhart, board president of the Carbonell Awards, South Florida’s Theatre & Arts Honors, today announced that the 45th annual awards—the first live ceremony since 2019—attracted nearly 500 theater activists and enthusiasts.

CARBONELL AWARDS Previews Ceremony At Lauderhill Performing Arts Center Next Month

by Stephi Wild — October 26, 2022

For its first in-person ceremony since April 2019, the Carbonell Awards—South Florida's Theater & Arts Honors—promises “a truly joyous celebration packed with music, laughter and applause as we recognize talented members of our theater community for shows produced in Broward, Miami/Dade and Pa

Photos: Avery Sommers Joins Copeland Davis at Cafe Centro Opening

by Stephen Sorokoff — October 20, 2022

Jazz/Pop pianist Copeland Davis began his residency at Cafe Centro last night and the evening took an exciting turn as a slew of soul singers in the audience joined for his opening night.

The Palm Beach Institute for the Entertainment Arts Presents Avery Sommers in Concert Next Month

by Stephi Wild — September 15, 2022

The Palm Beach Institute for the Entertainment Arts invites you to get up close and personal with south Florida born and raised Avery Sommers.