David Foster and Katharine McPhee headline 2024 Kravis Center Gala
Kravis supporters William A. Meyer, Kristen and David Lambert chair Feb. 16 benefit.
The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is bringing some major star power to its stage for its upcoming gala on Friday, Feb. 16. Guests will enjoy a performance by 16-time Grammy Award-winning musician, songwriter, and producer David Foster alongside his wife and acclaimed singer, television and Broadway star, Katharine McPhee. In addition, there will be a surprise performer joining the duo. Chairing the gala are long-standing Kravis Center supporters William A. Meyer and Kristen and David Lambert. Honorary Chairs are Monika E. Preston and Kathryn C. Vecellio. “Each year, the Kravis Center Gala is a celebration that honors the Center’s artistic excellence and educational initiatives, all while thanking our loyal donors for their support,” said Meyer. “All proceeds from the Gala go towards the Kravis Center’s mission of uplifting the lives of those who live, work and play in Palm Beach County. With my friends Kristen and David Lambert, we look forward to celebrating our annual Gala with the local community and beyond.” The black-tie benefit begins with a cocktail reception at 5:30 p.m. in the Kravis Center’s Harris Pre-Function Hall in the Cohen Pavilion. The reception is followed by a 7 p.m. performance in Dreyfoos Hall. “The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts has not only garnered a reputation for its fundraising success, but also for hosting one of the most enjoyable and incredible galas of the season,” said the Lamberts in a joint statement. “This year we have David Foster and Katharine McPhee bringing their incredible voices to Dreyfoos Hall. We will also have a surprise multiplatinum recording artist, fresh
off a hit Broadway show. This performance will be a one-of-a-kind concert for our Kravis Center Gala guests. We look forward to seeing everyone on Feb. 16.” After the performance, gala guests will make their way to the elegantly decorated Gimelstob Ballroom in the Cohen Pavilion for a threecourse meal prepared by Kravis Events by Lessing’s Hospitality Group featuring Chef Emeritus Guy Reuge, Corporate Executive Chef Eddie Michaels, and Kravis Events Executive Chef Sean Koch. Reuge was awarded La Toque d’Argent, one of the culinary world’s most prized possessions, as well as “Chef of the Year” by the Maîtres Cuisiniers de France (Society of Master Chefs). Dinner will be followed by an evening of dancing to live music by the Marcia Mitchell Band of Marcia Mitchell Music & Events, LLC. The Kravis Center is a not-for-profit performing arts center located at 701 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach. The Center’s mission is to enhance the quality of life in Palm Beach County by presenting a diverse schedule of national and international artists and companies of the highest quality, by offering comprehensive arts education programs; by providing a Palm Beach County home for local and regional arts organizations to showcase their work; by being an economic catalyst; and by providing community leadership in West Palm Beach, supporting efforts to increase travel and tourism to Palm Beach County.