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March 2009 Palm Beach County Events
Posted February 24, 2009 23:16
Find something to do for all ages!
Palm Beach County has events going on all year long. There is always a concert series and festivals, guided tours and nature exhibits, or greenmarket to visit.
| “Rhythm & Roots” Exhibit 1/5/2009 - 3/29/2009 Spady Cultural Heritage Museum 170 NW 5th Avenue; Delray Beach, FL 33444 The “Rhythm & Roots” Exhibit is an exhibition dedicated to the music and musicians of the South. While the South has a rich tradition of deeply rooted music forms – Appalachian, Blues, Bluegrass, Cajun, Country and Gospel among them – Rhythm & Roots is a tribute to all of the musical forms that come together to create the Southern sound. Visit Website 561.279.8883 |
| The Science Tunnel: Max Planck Society Science Tunnel 1/16/2009 - 3/29/2009 South Florida Science Museum 4801 Dreher Trail North; West Palm Beach, FL 33405 The internationally-renowned Science Tunnel an exhibition of the Max Planck Society will make its U.S. debut in Palm Beach County. The 10,000-square-foot tented space is located on the grounds of the South Florida Science Museum in West Palm Beach. The special exhibition features video stations and hands-on exhibits designed to spark engagement and curiosity among even the youngest minds. Visit Website 561.832.1988 |
| Georgia O'Keeffe and Ansel Adams: Natural Affinities 1/24/2009 - 5/3/2009 Norton Museum of Art 1451 South Olive Avenue; West Palm Beach, FL 33401 This exhibit celebrates the deep commitment to the American landscape these two iconic artists share. Natural Affinities explores how both artists intensely focused their attention on beauty in nature and transformed these elements with color and tone. Visit Website 561.659.4689 |
| Connecting Culture and Community 2/4/2009 - 3/11/2009 Spady Cultural Heritage Museum 170 NW 5th Avenue; Delray Beach, FL 33444 The Spady Cultural Heritage Museum will be celebrating Black History Month with the return of its popular lecture series, Connecting Culture and Community. Guest speakers will speak on a wide variety of topics and give a presentation. 5:30 p.m. Free Visit Website 561.279.8883 |
| Delray Beach International Tennis Championship 2/21/2009 - 3/1/2009 Delray Beach Tennis Center 201 West Atlantic Avenue; Delray Beach, FL 33444 The local, national and international spotlight shines on Delray Beach for one special week...the Delray Beach International Tennis Championships (ITC) (ATP World Tour event), returns to the Delray Beach Stadium & Tennis Center bringing tennis' brightest stars to our own backyard. Also, enjoy entertainment, food, exhibit booths, and more. Visit Website 561.330.6000 |
| Spring Training and Florida State League Seasons 2/25/2009 - 9/6/2009 Roger Dean Stadium 4751 Main Street; Jupiter, FL 33458 Roger Dean Stadium is the only stadium in the country to host four teams: two Spring Training (Florida Marlins and St. Louis Cardinals) and two Minor League (Jupiter Hammerheads and Palm Beach Cardinals - Class A). Come watch these teams in action as they make Roger Dean Stadium their home - a great time for all ages! Spring Training: $25 - $31; Florida State League: $6.50 - $9.50 Visit Website 561.775.1818 |
| Lighthouse Sunset Tours 2/25/2009 - 2/25/2009 Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum 500 Captain Armour's Way; Jupiter, FL 33469 Take in the spectacular sunset views and witness the Jupiter Light turning on to illuminate the night sky. Visitors get an inside look at the nuts and bolts of a working lighthouse watchroom. Tour time approximately 75 minutes. Tours are weather permitting. Must be 4ft. tall to climb, no flip-flops on tour. Reservations are required. $15 Visit Website 561.747.8380 Ext. 101 |
| Le Nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro) 2/27/2009 - 3/2/2009 Kravis Center for the Performing Arts 701 Okeechobee Boulevard; West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Event Sponsor: Palm Beach Opera Friends, Contributors and Supporters In the palace of Count and Countess Almaviva, the Count's valet, Figaro, and the Countess's maid, Susanna, prepare to be married, but they face numerous, often hysterical, obstacles. One of the world's most popular comic operas, The Marriage of Figaro is a lighthearted, poignant, and touching satire of aristocracy prior to the French Revolution. Friday and Saturday: 7:30 p.m; Sunday and Monday: 2:00 p.m. $23 to $175 Visit Website 561.833.7888 |
| 7th Annual Boca Bacchanal 2/27/2009 - 3/1/2009 Various locations Palm Beach County, FL Enjoy a weekend of great wine matched with delectable culinary delights, featuring acclaimed chefs and prized vintners who will tempt the savvy palates of patrons. Sip, savor and bid through the event's world-class weekend of vintner dinners, the Bacchanal & Auction and the Grand Tasting. Visit Website 561.395.6766 |
| Nations Cup 2/27/2009 - 2/27/2009 Palm Beach International Equestrian Center Wellington, FL The Federation Equestre International Nations Cup Series is the oldest and most prestigious team show jumping competition in the world. Like the Olympics and the World Equestrian Championships, it is a competition where official national teams compete against each other. Visit Website 561.793.5867 |
| Vanities 2/27/2009 - 3/8/2009 The Atlantic Theater 6743 West Indiantown Road #34; Jupiter, FL 33458 Vanities begins in the early 1960's - Joanne, Kathy and Mary are vivacious cheerleaders. When they reunite briefly in New York in 1974, their lives have diverged and old-time banter rings false. This snapshot-sharp chronicle of the lives of three small town Texas girls is both a bittersweet comedy and a remarkable testament to the way many of us grew up. Fridays: 8:00 p.m.; Saturdays: 3:00 p.m. and 8:00 pm; Sundays: 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Advanced: $20; At door: $25 Visit Website 561.575.4942 |
| Loggerhead Luau 2/28/2009 - 2/28/2009 Loggerhead Marinelife Center of Juno Beach 14200 U.S. One; Juno Beach, FL 33408 This creative "blue-tie" event is an inaugural fundraiser to benefit the Loggerhead Marinelife Center's sea turtle rehabilitation program. Enjoy live music, tropical drinks, dinner, and dancing under the stars. 7:00 p.m. Visit Website 561.627.8280 |
| The Velveteen Rabbit 2/28/2009 - 2/28/2009 Maltz Jupiter Theatre 1001 East Indiantown Road; Jupiter, FL 33477 Event Sponsor: Sharkey Family Charitable Foundation, Linda Dunhill and Chick-fil-A at the Gardens Mall This musical adaptation features a nursery filled with toys and their dreams of being real that made The Velveteen Rabbit one of the most popular children's stories of all time. 2:00 p.m. $12 Visit Website 561.743.2666 |
| Movie Madness 3/1/2009 - 3/1/2009 Maltz Jupiter Theatre 1001 East Indiantown Road; Jupiter, FL 33477 Musical Director Owen Seward leads the 60-piece orchestra in his renditions of some of the classic movie soundtracks from “Star Wars”, “Casablanca”, “West Side Story” and many more. 7:30 p.m. $25 Visit Website 561.743.2666 |
| St. Patrick's Preview Party 3/1/2009 - 3/1/2009 Palm Beach Kennel Club 1111 North Congress Avenue; West Palm Beach, FL 33409 Get the party started with Irish food and drink specials throughout the month. See the Rooney's Pub Classic featuring PBKC's fastest sprinters. 11:30 a.m. $1 Visit Website 561.683.2222 |
| The Honda Classic 3/2/2009 - 3/8/2009 PGA National Resort & Spa 400 Avenue of the Champions; Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418 Golf's top players compete to win part of the purse played on the challenging PGA National course, The Champion. The Honda Classic expects to generate a large contribution of funds to donate to The Nicklaus Children's Health Care Foundation, the primary beneficiary. Visit Website 561.799.2747 |
| Salute to Broadway 3/6/2009 - 3/6/2009 Maltz Jupiter Theatre 1001 East Indiantown Road; Jupiter, FL 33477 Celebrate the best of Broadway in this salute filled with all the classic show tunes from Rodgers & Hammerstein, Lerner & Lowe, Irving Berlin and more. 7:30 p.m. $25 Visit Website 561.743.2666 |
| Black Shopping Channel - Florida Expo 3/7/2009 - 3/7/2009 Palm Beach County Convention Center 650 Okeechobee Blvd.; West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Event Sponsor: Black Shopping Channel Black Shopping Channel is a television, internet and onsite shopping format to provide promotion and exposure for small businesses to sell their products to the African American market. Motivational speakers include Nia Long, Vivica Fox, Al Sharpton, and Michael Irving. 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. $8 Visit Website 800.826.1497 |
| 4th Annual Sea Turtle Day 3/7/2009 - 3/7/2009 Gumbo Limbo Nature Center Boca Raton, FL Kick off the 2009 sea turtle nesting season with exhibits, fun educational talks, games, crafts for the kids, food and more. This is a family fun-filled day that you don't want to miss. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Visit Website 561.338.1473 |
| 14th Annual Evening on Antique Row 3/7/2009 - 3/7/2009 Antique Row West Palm Beach, FL This popular antique district offers visitors a stroll through the district’s unique array of boutiques, plus a wide variety of food, music and entertainment. It is home to more than 45 antique shops, plus award winning restaurants and a charming boutique hotel. Visit Website 561.832.4164 |
| Jazz & Art on the Riverwalk 3/7/2009 - 3/7/2009 Riverwalk Events Plaza US 1 and Indiantown Road; Jupiter, FL 33477 Enjoy the cool breezes and sounds of the Jupiter Intracoastal waterfront Riverwalk. This community event offers food, fun, music, artists, and crafters for your entertainment and relaxation. 12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Visit Website 561.746.5134 |
| Yesteryear Village & Riddle House Ghost Quest 3/7/2009 - 3/8/2009 Yesteryear Village 9067 Southern Boulevard; West Palm Beach, FL 33411 Event Sponsor: Odyssey Star Productions Do you believe in ghosts? Investigate nearly 10 acres of haunted historic village at the Yesteryear Village Ghost Quest. Join television celebrities from shows such as SciFi Channel's "Ghost Hunters" and A&E Televisions "Psychic Kids" & "Paranormal State"! 7:00 p.m. Starting at $75 Visit Website |
| 12th Annual Pineapple Grove Bed Race 3/7/2009 - 3/7/2009 Pineapple Grove Arts District Delray Beach, FL Watch as numerous bed racing teams compete for first place in an unforgettable race. Bed racing teams are made up of four runners, one queen or princess riding in the bed and one substitute. The entry fee is $150 per team with a minimum age requirement of 18. Visit Website 561.279.1380 Ext. 36 |
| Lighthouse Sunset Tours 3/11/2009 - 3/11/2009 Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum 500 Captain Armour's Way; Jupiter, FL 33469 Take in the spectacular sunset views and witness the Jupiter Light turning on to illuminate the night sky. Visitors get an inside look at the nuts & bolts of a working lighthouse watchroom. Tour time approximately 75 minutes.Tours are weather permitting. Must be 4ft. tall to climb, no flip-flops on tour. Reservations are required. $15 Visit Website 561.747.8380 Ext. 101 |
| Unforgettable: The Timeless Music of Nat King Cole 3/11/2009 - 3/12/2009 Kravis Center for the Performing Arts 701 Okeechobee Boulevard; West Palm Beach, FL 33401 The essence of The Great American Songbook is captured when the John Pizzarelli Quartet appears with Bob Lappin & The Palm Beach Pops to remember the timeless music of Nat King Cole. 8:00 p.m. $29 - $89 Visit Website 561.832.7677 |
| African American Film Festival 3/12/2009 - 3/26/2009 Kravis Center for the Performing Arts 701 Okeechobee Boulevard; West Palm Beach, FL 33401 This represents the fourth season of the African-American Film Festival. James Drayton, the founder and producer, teams up with the Kravis Center to bring another series of films to audiences this spring. This season we will also include a segment for the high school student population. 7:00 p.m. $10 and $25 Visit Website 561.832.7469 |
| Palm Beach Home Show 3/13/2009 - 3/15/2009 Palm Beach County Convention Center 650 Okeechobee Blvd.; West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Event Sponsor: Professional Show Management Inc. The Palm Beach Home Show features more than 100,000 square feet of home design and remodeling products and services. More than 400 exhibits will showcase interior decorating, furnishing, kitchen and bathroom design, pools and spas, landscaping, outdoor living, and much more. Plus free seminars by home and garden experts, special prizes and giveaways. Friday: 12:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.; Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.; Sunday: 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Adult: $9; Children (4-12 years): $4 Visit Website 800.321.6164 |
| 21st Annual Art Fest by the Sea 3/14/2009 - 3/15/2009 A1A Juno Beach, FL Over 250 talented artists from across the United States gather on the edge of the ocean to present their works. ArtFest provides an entertaining, exhilarating experience for thousands of people who stroll leisurely through the show. Visit Website 561.746.7111 |
| $40,000 Arthur J. Rooney St. Pat's Invitational 3/14/2009 - 3/14/2009 Palm Beach Kennel Club 1111 North Congress Avenue; West Palm Beach, FL 33409 PBKC's best sprinters compete in the annual St. Pat's race, the finale of the "Big 3" Stakes Series. The event highlights an evening of fun and racing, with Irish food, music, plus a radio remote from 6:00 p.m. -8:00 p.m. - register to win great prizes. 6:00 p.m. Free from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Visit Website 561.683.2222 |
| WestFest Land and Sea Festival 3/14/2009 - 3/15/2009 Okeeheelee Park 7715 Okeeheelee Park, Forest Hill Boulevard; West Palm Beach, FL 33414 Event Sponsor: The Palms West Chamber of Commerce The Palms West Chamber is delighted to once again present the largest 2-day family festival out in the Western communities. WestFest is in its 16th year, we have gone ‘Green' and bringing in national musical artists, local artists, food, amusements for the children, crafters and much more. Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.; Sunday: 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. General Admission: $10.00; 2-day Pass: $15; Daily Family 4-pack: $30. Visit Website 561.790.6200 |
| 41st Annual St. Patrick's Parade & Party 3/14/2009 - 3/14/2009 Delray Beach Delray Beach, FL Event Sponsor: St. Patrick's Day Events, Inc. Party before and after the parade. Enjoy live music, traditional Irish food and of course green beer. The parade begins at 1:00 p.m. on East Atlantic Avenue at Gleason Street and ends at Old School Square for the after party! 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Free Visit Website 561.279.0907 |
| An Evening of Art, Music and Dancing Under the Stars 3/14/2009 - 3/14/2009 Veterans Plaza 10500 North Military Trail; Palm Beach Gardens, FL Dance the night away under the stars. Enjoy the tropical scenery and sounds of the Big Band era that will transport patrons back in time. Friends and neighbors can put their best foot forward at this very popular event. There is a dance instructor available for those who need to brush up on their steps. 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Visit Website 561.630.1100 |
| Gatsby in the Garden 3/15/2009 - 3/15/2009 Mounts Botanical Garden 559 N Military Trail; West Palm Beach, FL 33415 Join us for a Gatsby in the Garden party. The Vintage Auto Club Palm Beach will be showcasing some of their finest cars including a 1919 Model T Ford. Inaugural Friend of the Garden Awards will be presented to Rena Blades, Palm Beach County Cultural Council; Jorge Pesquera, Palm Beach County Convention & Visitors Bureau, and the Garden Club of Palm Beach. 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. $75 Visit Website 561.233.1757 |
| Luck O' the Irish 3/20/2009 - 3/21/2009 The Atlantic Theater 6743 West Indiantown Road #34; Jupiter, FL 33458 Audiences can expect original sketches, improvised scenes and musical parodies based on all things dealing with St. Patrick’s Day. 8:00 p.m. $15 Visit Website 561.575.4942 |
| Palm Beach Fine Craft Show 3/20/2009 - 3/22/2009 Palm Beach County Convention Center 650 Okeechobee Blvd.; West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Event Sponsor: American Style / Florida Design / Palm Beach Post / Palm Beach Daily News This juried event represents the very best in the world of Fine Craft. Original, one-of-a-kind works of art including: basketry, ceramics, glass, decorative and wearable textiles, furniture, jewelry, leather, mixed media, paper and wood. Many participating artists are represented in important corporate, private and museum collections. March 20 - 21, 2009: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.; March 22, 2009: 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. General: $15; Seniors: $13; Under 12: free; Groups of 10 or more: $10 each Visit Website 561.267.2632 |
| West Palm Beach Home & Garden Show 3/20/2009 - 3/22/2009 Americraft Expo Center 9067 Southern Boulevard; West Palm Beach, FL 33411 This huge show delivers more than 500 exhibitors under one roof for three days only...show, compare and save. Enjoy a great day out while you gather ideas, investigate new products, learn from the professionals, and meet your favorite home and garden celebrities. Visit Website 561.791.2573 |
| Palm Beach Opera Guild 3/24/2009 - 3/24/2009 Mar-a-lago Club 1100 S. Ocean Blvd.; Palm Beach, FL 33480 Elizabeth Bowden and Cathy Solomon are co-chairs of this event, with Mr. and Mrs. Donald J.Trump serving as International Honorary Chairmen. Enjoy a gourmet luncheon and Fiandaca Fashion Show at this gala event. 11:30 a.m. $250 Visit Website 561.820.4888 |
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February 2009 Palm Beach County Events
Posted February 02, 2009 19:58
Find something to do for all ages!
Palm Beach County has events going on all year long. There is always a concert series and festivals, guided tours and nature exhibits, or greenmarket to visit.
“Rhythm & Roots” Exhibit
1/5/2009 - 3/29/2009
Spady Cultural Heritage Museum
170 NW 5th Avenue; Delray Beach, FL 33444
The “Rhythm & Roots” Exhibit is an exhibition dedicated to the music and musicians of the South. While the South has a rich tradition of deeply rooted music forms – Appalachian, Blues, Bluegrass, Cajun, Country and Gospel among them – Rhythm & Roots is a tribute to all of the musical forms that come together to create the Southern sound.
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December 2008 Palm Beach County Events
Posted December 05, 2008 10:20
Find
something to do for all ages!
Palm Beach County has events going on all year long. There is always a
concert series and festivals,
guided tours and nature exhibits, or
greenmarket to visit.
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2008 Holiday Boat Parade December 6th
Posted November 29, 2008 11:23
Holiday Boat Parades have been a tradition in Palm Beach County for almost 20 years. The Marine Industries Association of Palm Beach County decidedthat it was time to give this outstanding Palm Beach Tradition new life and direction.
Viewing areas include waterfront restaurants, parks, marinas, the North Palm Beach Country Club and Jupiter Riverwalk, thousands of spectators now greet boaters as they again light up the waterway for the holiday season!
Click on link below to see the time and routes.
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