Steinway Society of Central Florida

09/30/2026

Samuel Leszko in performance on Steinway grand in Hotel Beauden atrium Sept. 29

09/30/2026

Samuel Leszko in performance on Steinway grand in Hotel Beauden atrium Sept. 29.

09/30/2026

The first performance in the partnership between Steinway Society and Hotel Beauden featured scholarship winner Samuel Leszko on the Steinway Grand in the atrium. Talented students will perform on alternate Tuesdays at 5:30 pm. Various board members attended.

09/26/2026

From Abigail Huang. Some exciting news to share! 🎹✨ I'm thrilled to announce that I'll be performing at the Hotel Beauden in downtown Orlando on Tues., Oct 13th, at 5:30 PM. The gorgeous Steinway B in the Central Atrium is the perfect setting for an evening of music. I'll be featuring a special Beatles tribute on the piano from my upcoming album, alongside some of my favorite classical piano repertoire — a little bit of everything I love to play, all in one night.
A huge thank you to Gary Grimes and the incredible team at Steinway Society of Central Florida for the invitation and for all they do ♥️ Did you know they've provided over 10,000 piano lessons and awarded 350+ pianos to children in need over the last 20 years? "WOW" Truly a beautiful mission, and I'm honored to be part of an evening supporting it. 🎼🎶🎹🫶
Admission is free — I'd love to see you there! @ Hotel Beauden Orlando, Autograph Collection on October 13th, Tuesday, at 5:30 PM

09/23/2026

In a new partnership with Steinway Society and Hotel Beauden (formally the Grande Bohemian), a Steinway piano is featured in the hotel lounge. Talented youngsters will be performing there biweekly. The first performance will be Samuel Leszko, winner of the Jackie Jones Scholarship, on Sept. 29 at 5:30 pm. Kathy Grimes and Cory Ponder attended the grand opening Sept. 21 featuring the new Steinway 7' model B.

09/21/2026

Kathy Grimes and Cory Ponder at the grand opening Sept. 21 of the renamed Hotel Beauden (formerly Grand Bohemian) in downtown Orlando, featuring their new Steinway 7' model B permanently the lounge . The Steinway-sponsored piano will be played in a weekly Steinway music series. The first is Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 5:30 pm featuring Samuel Leszko, winner of the Jaqueline Jones Scholarship, in the lounge.

08/30/2026

Congratulations to Kathy Grimes, who was featured in this Sunday's Orlando Sentinel article "10 People Who Make Orlando a Better Place to Live" by Scott Maxwell, with a photo on the front page. She was nominated by Gary Grimes. See:

Scott Maxwell: Check out this year’s list of “10 People Who Make Orlando a Better Place to Live.” Readers nominated philanthropists, mentors, restaurateurs and more

08/15/2026

Great performances at last Sunday's Steinway Society Shenanikeys Divas gala from Carol Stein, Julian Bond and Michael Mastroianni. Thanks to all the sponsors, supporters and those who worked on the event. (photos by C. Wonsavage)

08/11/2026

The Steinway Society Shenanikeys Divas Gala Sunday was a great success with an inspiring program by Carol Stein, Julian Bond and Michael Mastroianna, buffet, live auction by Gary and Kathy Grimes, and lobby performance by Gale Murphy. Thanks to the sponsors, board volunteers, supporters and all who worked to make it possible. Great work by Board members and volunteers on our annual fundraiser for the Steinway Society at the Orlando Museum of Art. (photos by C. Wonsavage)