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NSAL Florida Holds Musical Event at Sklar Furnishings

Join us for Pop Up Paparazzi

Judi Asselta, Jacob Andreas, Linda Gunn Paton, and Kirsten Stephenson planning the event
Judi Asselta, Jacob Andreas, Linda Gunn Paton, and Kirsten Stephenson planning the event (Kay Renz)

Experience Pop-up Paparazzi II

NSAL Florida and Sklar Furnishings Partner to Support Young Local Artists

Boca Raton, FL – The National Society of Arts & Letters Florida (NSAL Florida) is excited to collaborate with Sklar Furnishings in Boca Raton to host the second annual Pop-up Paparazzi II on Thursday, December 11, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Event is for members and non-members to meet and enjoy wine, food and amazing performances by NSAL Scholarship recipients and Competition Winners from the top Universities, High Schools and Conservatories in South Florida. Donation of $35 is requested. Interested parties can register in advance at www.NSALFlorida.org.

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This highly anticipated, artistically-inspired event is designed to immerse guests in a vibrant cultural experience with photo opportunities set against the backdrop of one of South Florida's most prestigious design showrooms This year, guests will experience the magnificent Sklar Furnishings, a space filled with stunning contemporary furniture and exclusive pieces curated for inspired living.

To everyone in the community who shares our belief in the power of the arts, we welcome you," stated Judi Asselta, event chair. “Pop-up Paparazzi was launched last year as a vibrant cultural experience, allowing attendees to enjoy performances by award winning students in a stylish, intimate party setting. This fun and different event also provides NSAL of Florida the opportunity to introduce the community to the important mission this nonprofit performs in serving Florida’s young performing and visual artists through Competitions and Scholarships. We also hope it may motivate non-member attendees to join this wonderful organization.”

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"Sklar Furnishings stands out as one of the most generous and community-focused businesses in South Florida," noted Kirsten Stephenson, past President and NSAL Board Member. "Their willingness to host this event, and similar events to support vital local causes, demonstrates a true commitment, and we are profoundly grateful for their partnership with our nonprofit."

Look forward to seeing you on Thursday, December 11 at 6pm at Sklar

Sklar Furnishings is located at 6300 N. Federal Highway in Boca Raton.

Learn more about NSAL Florida at www.nsalflorida.org

About NSAL:

NSAL aims to discover talented young people at the beginning of their careers and provides scholarships and competitions in art, dance, drama, literature, music and musical theatre, and works to advance their careers and support creative opportunities. Excelling at the chapter level allows competitors to progress to national competitions and where many stars have been discovered. Among these are Shirley MacLaine, actress/dancer/writer; Jessye Norman, opera singer; Megan Hilty, Broadway and television star; Awadagin Pratt, pianist; and Amanda McKerrow, prima ballerina, and opera star Nadine Sierra who was discovered through the Florida Chapter.

For more information about NSAL scholarships, competitions and how to become a supporter, please visit www.NSALFlorida.org

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