Published On: Fri, Apr 27th, 2012

On Her Birthday, Flossy Keesely gives Boca Raton a Present; 4th Annual Pathway To The Stars Concert a Success

By: Gina Onori

On Sunday, April 22, $2 lawn chairs were scattered throughout Count de Hoernle Amphitheater at Mizner Park as the crowd stuffed their faces with hot arepas and ice cold colas for the 4th Annual Pathway to the Stars Concert. The event started at 7 p.m. and ended at 9 p.m. with over five hundred people present.

Pathway to the Stars was presented by 98-year-old Flossy Keesely a philanthropist who has maintained a long-standing interest for helping people. Ms. Keesely is dedicated to raising scholarship funds to assist students in pursuing a degree in production, television and communications at Lynn University.

“I love to see young people get the opportunity to show their talent,” said Keesely.

The theme of the concert was past, present, and future. Therefore, talents from various generations were displayed from young children to performers in their 80’s. Entertainers included: Broadway Ziegfeld Entertainers, Mark and Rio, Francois Szony and Donna Shelley, Doug Crosley, Baritone, Betsy Wickward, Florida Follies, The Vogans, Reima Sang,Margo Joy, Soprano, Brett Loewenstern, Briana Kahane, Megan Saslo, Lizzie Sider, Melanie Sierra, and Boca Boys

“Music is a release to me,” said American Idol finalist Brett Loewenstern. Loewenstern says that regardless of having 10 or ten million fans, as long as your message is heard that’s all that matters. His message is to be yourself.

“Love yourself. When you are blessed with a gift you should share it with the world,” said Loewenstern.

Pianist Reima Sang says that a song with a positive message needs to be heard. Originally from China Town, NY Sang began playing the piano at age 7. She is also a private coach and teacher for students with special needs at Miami Dade College.

“The world is a better place because of music and the arts,” said Sang.

For guitarist Lukas of Boca Boys, Pathway to the Stars was his first live on-stage performance.

“I want to play for a better world,” said guitarist Lukas of Boca Boys. “I want to express the message of peace and love.”

“For me, to play here is a dream,” said Lukas.

“This is a great event supporting a great cause,” said Boca Boys drummer Jordan Meyers. “Flossy is a philanthropist who is generous and supportive to our community.”

Singer Doug Crosley also feels that Flossy is generous, compassionate, and charitable.

“I met Flossy 12 years ago singing with The Zigfeld Follies Show,” said Crosley. “We’ve been friends ever since.” Crosley performed  Oh What a Beautiful Morning, and Surrey With The Fringe on Top.

Only the last 10 years did this singer realize what performing truly means. “It is a feeling within yourself,” said Crosley. “I don’t know what happens but you realize every note and word you sing is important.”

The show ended with the entire cast and audience singing “God Bless America” in harmony under a crisp, cloudless, moonlit sky.

“The show was very entertaining and eclectically different,” said  40-year-old spectator Matoskah Bear. “They all had their own something special.”

“We’re very thankful for the generous work Flossy contributes,” said special events coordinator Becky Self. “Flossy is truly sincere and sweet in everything she does. She brings the community together and makes it a better place.”

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