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Responding to COVID19 with tech
An excerpt from Bravo Newsletter showcasing a project we are most proud of, embodying our mission as a response to COVID19 difficulties.
Friezo Foundation partners with Adrienne Arsht Center
AileyCamp Miami provided by the Adrienne Arsht Center is a full-scholarship summer camp uses dance as a vehicle for developing self-esteem, self-discipline, creative expression and critical thinking skills in 110 middle school students, ages 11-14. The six-week...
Tips on Working Remotely
As we navigate through these unprecedented times, a majority of the workforce now finds themselves working from home. For some this might be an easy transition, but for others who have never worked remotely before, it can take some getting used to. First, you need to...
Miami City Ballet 2020 Gala Donation
UPDATE: Due to global precautions regarding the COVID-19 outbreak, and as a matter of civic responsibility, Miami City Ballet’s 2020 Gala and Crash the Gala events have been postponed. On March 14, 2020 the Miami City Ballet will put up for auction at its annual gala...
Community Involvement: Miami City Ballet for Families in Pompano Beach
The Miami City Ballet hit the streets in Broward County this month and two seperate evetns to help bring music to the community. The MCB performed for Broward County School students, showing kids the magic of music and performance! Then over the weekend, the Miami...
Supporting Artists: Nathalia Arja
We are proud to announce that Nathalia Arja was promoted to principal dancer after her last performance of Firebird. Nathalia is a graduate of Miami City Ballet School and one of the few dancers in the company’s history who has literally come straight from the school...
New World Symphony 2020 Gala
Robert and Cindy Friezo had the honor of attending the 32nd anniversary gala for the New World Symphony. The event was held Saturday, February 8th and the theme was "A World of Difference." The Friezo's have been involved with NWS for many years and have attended this...
Peter Tunney Commissioned Art Piece
Attendees at the Miami City Ballet's annual gala will have the opportunity to bid on a original piece by renowned artist Peter Tunney. The piece was commissioned specifically as a tribute to Miami City Ballet and all proceeds from the sale go directly to MCB. Tunney...
Supporting Artists: Chloe Tula
American harpist Chloe Tula (b. 1995) is the sole Harp Fellow at New World Symphony, based in Miami Beach, Florida. A graduate of Rice University and a native of Hartford, Wisconsin, Ms. Tula has enjoyed a career spanning across the United States. Highlights of her...
Michael Tilson Thomas Honored
As active members and advisors of the New World Symphony, Cindy and Robert Friezo are proud to see members of the organization succeed. Especially it's Co-Founder Michael Tilson Thomas, an inspiration to musicians around the world. Michael was recently honored with a...
Miami City Ballet and New World Symphony Come Together for a Monumental Collaboration
Verity Partners, a global technology partner, along with the Cindy and Robert Friezo Foundation (CRFF) are proud to be a part of the first large-scale collaboration between the Miami City Ballet and New World Symphony. Stravinsky and Balanchine: A Monumental...
Toys for Tots
The foundation participates in the annual Exotic Car Toy Rally in December 2019, sponsoring financial support and a trunkload of toys to benefit local youth.
Supporting the Kick Hunger Challenge
The Foundation was proud to support The Kick Hunger Challenge and work to fight hunger across the country. Elior North America held a fundraising effort for the cause and the foundation was happy to help with a monetary donation. The Kick Hunger Challenge is a...
Jimmy Choo Event with New World Symphony
Cindy gave a speech on women empowerment at a special evening at Jimmy Choo on Brickell in partnership with the New World Symphony. The foundation also gifted a pair of shoes to the talented Chloe Tula, a harpist. Click here to read more about Chloe Tula.
Boca Raton Concours d’Elegance Sponsorship
This three-day extravaganza benefits the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County. Tim Allen was the Gala comedian headline entertainer and Jay Leno was also on hand as a celebrity judge. The FriezoFoundation and Verity were proud to sponsor the technology needed for...
Norton Museum Topping Off Ceremony
Cindy and Robert were honored to attend the topping off ceremony for the Norton Museum of Art's building expansion. The celebration was featured in Florida Weekly. "The New Norton is a landmark project for us", Friezo said. "It represents a perfect melding of arts...
Simone Dinnerstein and the Havana Lyceum Orchestra present “Mozart in Havana”
The New World Symphony hosted the Havana Lyceum Orchestra. This was the first time Miami saw a Mozart concerto performed by a group of talented musicians hailing from Havana, Cuba. CRFF was proud to provide financial and logistical support to make the concert happen....
The Bridge to Everywhere
The Cindy and Robert Friezo Foundation was proud to help support this monumental concert by providing technical and logistical support between Miami and Havana - one of the most challenging locations to do so. It was one of the first networked performance events...
Contact Us
For more information, invitations, or grant requests:
Cindy & Robert Friezo Foundation, Inc. a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation
1515 S. Federal Highway,
Boca Raton, FL 33432
(800) 870-7860