The Kretzer Piano Music Foundation has announced the talent roster for the third annual Physicians Talent Showcase to take place on Tuesday, Aug. 19 at 7:30 p.m. at the Harriet Himmel Theater at CityPlace in West Palm Beach.
A number of talented doctors are expected to perform.
Dr. John Fernandez from Stuart is affiliated with emergency medicine at Sebastian River Medical Center. A rock singer and guitarist, Fernandez also performed in 2012 and 2013.
Dr. Kenneth Fuquay of West Palm Beach is affiliated with the pulmonology departments at Jupiter Medical Center and Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center. A three-time performer, Fuquay plays the classical guitar.
Dr. Xavier Garcia is a veterinarian associated with the El Cid Animal Clinic in West Palm Beach. The opera-singing Garcia was a favorite at the two previous events.
Dr. Peggy Hunter is a resident of Boca Raton associated with PBC Dermatology and JFK Medical Center. A first timer, Hunter is a classical pianist.
Dr. Gordon Johnson is a retired pathologist and former chief of staff at Wellington Regional Medical Center, where he presently is serving on the board. Johnson is a vocalist who will also serve as master of ceremonies.
Dr. Andrew Moffitt is an internist affiliated with both Jupiter Medical Center and Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center. Moffitt is a singing guitarist, who also performed in the first Physicians Talent Showcase in 2012.
Dr. Lourdes Nieves is a pediatrician with Foundcare who dances Flamenco.
Dr. Thomas Rowe is in general surgery at Jupiter Medical Center. Another three-time performer, he plays the bass guitar.
Dr. Robin Shecter of Wellington is affiliated with both the Dermatology Center of Palm Beach and Wellington Regional Medical Center. Shecter is a vocalist who sang in the two previous events.
Dr. Robin Sykes is a plastic surgeon at Jupiter Plastic Surgery and Jupiter Medical Center. A talented flautist, she also performed last year.
Dr. Richard Wayne is an anesthesiologist with Comprehensive Pain Management and West Palm Hospital. He is a comedian and a two-time performer.
Dr. Richard Weiner, a pop pianist, is an orthopedic surgeon affiliated with Orthopedic Care Specialists, St. Mary’s Medical Center and Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center.
Dr. Maureen Whelihan is in obstetrics/gynecology and is affiliated with Elite GYN Care of the Palm Beaches and Wellington Regional Medical Center. She participated in the two earlier events and will also serve as master of ceremonies in August.
Dr. Jack Zeltzer of Lake Worth is a vascular surgeon associated with Palm Beach Surgical Associates, Palms West Hospital, Wellington Regional Medical Center and JFK Medical Center. Another three-time performer, Zeltzer is a drummer.
Also performing will be: Dr. Robin Arrigo, a concert pianist who earned a doctorate of musical arts from the University of Miami; Raquel Williams, a vocalist; Dr. Linda Johnson, a pianist; Gareth Johnson, a violinist; Wayne Perry, a trombonist and vocalist; Micailah Lockhart, a vocalist from Faith’s Place; and Lylybell Zhou, a Kretzer Kid pianist; and the drummers from Faith’s Place.
Tax deductible tickets are $75 each and can be purchased by calling Complete Ticket Solutions at (866) 449-2489.
Profits will benefit three local nonprofits: Adopt-a-Family of the Palm Beaches, Faith’s Place Center for Education and the Kretzer Piano Music Foundation.
The event is still seeking sponsors. Call Kretzer at (561) 748-0036 for more info.
ABOVE: Dr. Xavier Garcia, Dr. Robin Shecter, Dr. Robin Arrigo (sitting on the piano) and Dr. John Fernandez with the guitar.
