BOCA RATON – Synagogue founders Rick and Nancy Alovis endorse the idea that it’s “Cool to be Kind”
They have even created an organization by that name – Cool to be Kind.
“We envision Cool to be Kind as playing a vital role in acknowledging teens that are exhibiting great leadership in our community, and providing resources for all our teens with our efforts to eliminate bullying.” said Rick Alovis, who, with his wife, founded Temple Beth Shira.
Nancy Alovis with poster.
“We want to draw attention to kids who are doing terrific work, inspiring their peers to join in.” said Nancy Alovis. “We’re going to honor some of these great kids at our concerts, make a donation in their honor to the charity of their choice, and send them back to their school feeling acknowledged”.
The Alovis’s plan to launch Cool to Be Kind at two upcoming concerts, with a portion of the proceeds going to the organization. First up is Ultimate Beatlemania, a performance, open to the public, scheduled Saturday, March 5 at 3 p.m. and at 8 p.m. at the Countess de Hoernle Theatre at Spanish River High School. It features “Let It Be,” the premier Beatles tribute band.
Following Ultimate Beatlemania will be Ultimate Jersey Boys on April 16.
“We are so excited to be presenting this concert in our hometown of Boca Raton” said Rick Alovis, who has seen Beatlemania on Broadway. “We wanted to launch with a concert and what could be more perfect than the Beatles music?” said Alovis.
Tickets are priced from $35 per person, or $25 for students, and can be purchased by calling the box office at 561-994-6869. There are fundraising opportunities for all other organizations, and group rates as well.
Sponsors already on board include Gary Woo Asian Bistro, Flakowitz Deli Restaurant, and LOLA Restaurant. Also, Bernie Marcus, founder of Home Depot, offered advice on Cool To Be Kind, and U.S. Rep. Ted Deutch offered to write a letter on congressional stationary which will be given to the first Cool To Be Kind acknowledgment winners at the Beatlemania concert.
“We sold out 800 seats at the last show we produced, Ultimate Jersey Boys, in January” said Rick Alovis. “Tickets are selling fast for Beatlemania, and we’re hoping to have another sell out.”
To order tickets or for more information, call Rick Alovis at 561-994-6869 or visit www.Cool-To-Be-Kind.org. Special pricing is available to nonprofits.