November 2007 Palm Beach County Events
Posted October 31, 2007 22:29
Category: Palm Beach County News
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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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Medieval and Renaissance Treasures from the Victoria and Albert Museum 10/24/2007 - 1/6/2008 Norton Museum of Art 1451 South Olive Avenue; West Palm Beach, FL 33401 This exhibition will feature medieval and Renaissance treasures ranging in date from the late Roman Empire to about 1600. These works were originally intended for the embellishment of the church and chapel in the Middle Ages, and for the cabinet of wealthy Renaissance collectors. Even then, these precious works were highly prizes for their beauty, the value of their materials and for their exquisite workmanship. Included are 44 superb works in various media-ivory, wood, bronze, metalwork, stained glass, and manuscripts – one of the unique masterpieces is an illustrated sketchbook by Leonardo da Vinci known as the Foster Codex III. Tuesday – Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Sunday: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Admission: Adults: $8; Ages 13 – 21: $3; Children under 12: Free; Members: Free. Visit Web Site 561.832.5196 |
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West Palm Beach Antique & Collectibles Show 11/2/2007 - 11/4/2007 South Florida Expo Center 9067 Southern Boulevard (SR 80); West Palm Beach, FL Event Sponsor: dmg world media The West Palm Beach Antique & Collectibles Show is one of Florida’s biggest and best antique shows. It offers hundreds of exhibitors who feature decorative accessories and collectibles. The show also offers on-site services including jewelry repair, porcelain and glass repair, doll restoration and silver and gold plating. Friday: 12pm - 5pm; Saturday: 9am - 5pm; Sunday: 10am - 4:30pm $11.00 Multi-day pass; $6.50 Adults; $5.50 Seniors; Children under 12 – Free Visit Web Site 561.640.3433 |
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Feast of Little Italy 11/2/2007 - 11/4/2007 Abacoa Central Boulevard; Jupiter, FL Come and walk the streets of Abacoa Town Center as they are lined with vendors preparing your favorite Italian dishes. You can stroll and enjoy the sites or sit and enjoy the great sounds from the Sorrento Cheese Entertainment stage where special guest entertainers will be performing all day long. 561.427.0500 |
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Rascal Flatts 11/2/2007 - 11/2/2007 Sound Advice Amphitheatre 601-7 Sansbury's Way; West Palm Beach, FL 33411 You've heard their hits on the radio, and now's you chance to see them live. Rascal Flatts achieved popularity in 2003 with their risky music video for the single "I Melt". The song "I Melt" came from Rascal Flatts second album, "Melt" which contained the bands first No. 1 country single "What Hurts the Most". It's time to let your troubles "Melt" away with an amazing concert by Rascal Flatts! Visit Web Site 561.795.8883 |
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Breeder's Cup from Monmouth 11/3/2007 - 11/3/2007 Palm Beach Kennel Club 1111 North Congress Avenue; West Palm Beach, FL 33409 Watch, wager and win on the biggest day in thoroughbred racing. Plus, 15 races, all with superfectas, food and drink specials, prize drawings and more. 10:00 a.m. $1 at the terrace entrance and 50 cents at the main gate. Visit Web Site 561.683.2222 |
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Touch Tank 11/3/2007 - 11/3/2007 Okeeheelee Nature Center 7715 Forest Hill Blvd; West Palm Beach, FL 33413 Ever wonder what starfish, horseshoe crabs, urchins, and other “creepy crawlies” feel like? Come explore the Nature Center’s touch tank and learn about these amazing underwater creatures!Reservation required. 10:00 a.m. For ages 5 to adult: $3; reservations required. Visit Web Site 561.233.1400 |
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Palm Beach Food and Wine Festival 11/7/2007 - 11/7/2007 150 Worth Avenue; Palm Beach, FL 33480 Event Sponsor: 150 Worth, Palm Beach Daily News, Palm Beach Illustrated, the Palm Beach Post, Total Wine and More, Classy 92.1 and South Florida Dines. This festival will benefit The Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League and Humane Society of the Palm Beaches. Enjoy samplings from Palm Beach’s most highly acclaimed restaurants and mingle with celebrity chefs. 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Tickets can be purchased in advance for $25 via website provided or at the door day-of for $35. Visit Web Site 561.366.1226 |
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Three Redneck Tenors 11/9/2007 - 11/11/2007 Old School Square 51 North Swinton Avenue; Delray Beach, FL 33444 Event Sponsor: Crest Theatre Travel with three redneck cousins from their humble beginnings in Paris, Texas to their triumphant debut at New York's Carnegie Hall. It's a foot stompin', knee slampin', uproariously funny evening with brilliant, classically trained tenors! 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Matinee: $38; Evening: $40 Visit Web Site 561.243.7922 |
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Little Mermaid 11/10/2007 - 11/10/2007 Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center - PBCC/Glades 1977 College Drive; Belle Glade, FL 33430 Event Sponsor: Palm Beach Co. Library/Glades Branches and Bank of Belle Glade Based on the Hans Christian Anderson fairytale, see Mere, Prince Edmond and the rest of the Little Mermaid characters come to life before your very eyes! Spectacular special effects, dance and songs help to create a fascinating show that will mesmerize kids of all ages. Don’t miss the fun and refreshments with some surprise activities. 11:00 a.m. Adults/Seniors: $15; Students/Children/Staff: $8 Visit Web Site 561.993.1160 |
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Greyhound Night of Stars 11/10/2007 - 11/10/2007 Palm Beach Kennel Club 1111 North Congress Avenue; West Palm Beach, FL 33409 The Kennel Club participates in the National Greyhound Night of Stars, a nationwide live and simulcast extravaganza, featuring the nation's top racers. 6:00 p.m. $1 at the terrace entrance and 50 cents at the main gate. Visit Web Site 561.683.2222 |
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Fall Holiday Herbs 11/11/2007 - 11/11/2007 Gumbo Limbo Nature Center Boca Raton, FL Adult program. Come enjoy a harvest of fall herbs with us! Take home some great ideas to make your Thanksgiving Holiday a special one. A tasting table will get you in the mood to prepare a fantastic feast this holiday season. 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Members: $10 per person; Non-members: $15 per person. Reservations are required. Visit Web Site 561.338.1473 |
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ADT Golf Championship 11/12/2007 - 11/18/2007 Trump International Golf Club 3505 Summit Blvd.; West Palm Beach, FL 33406 The championship is the season ending event on the LPGA Tour and showcases the top 32-LPGA players in an exciting new playoff format. The winner takes home an historic $1 Million first place check. The specacular Trump International Golf Club will serve as the host venue for the seventh consecutive year. Visit Web Site 561.656.4400 |
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4th Annual Taste of the Palm Beaches 11/14/2007 - 11/14/2007 PGA Commons Palm Beach Gardens, FL Taste of the Palm Beaches is a gathering of the area’s most popular and respected dining establishments. Chefs are allowed free reign to offer their kitchen’s best and brightest creations; a fabulous way for diners to discover new destinations, flavors and combinations. Celebrate the good life: Good food, good friends, good music and a good cause! 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Tickets: $20.00 in advance, $25.00 at the door, children ages 4-12 are $10.00, children under 4-free Visit Web Site 561.630.8630 |
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Grooving to a Legend 11/14/2007 - 11/14/2007 The Chesterfield, Palm Beach 363 Coconut Row; Palm Beach, FL 33480 The Chesterfield Hotel proudly presents its salute to Cher, featuring Tribute Artist, Betty Atchison. So, if you believe, join us for a delicious three-course dinner and a spectacular show! 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. $59 per person,tax and gratuity not included. Reservations required before November 9, 2007. Visit Web Site 561.659.5800 |
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Night Hike 11/16/2007 - 11/16/2007 Okeeheelee Nature Center 7715 Forest Hill Blvd; West Palm Beach, FL 33413 What goes bump in the night? Go on a night hike to look for animals that stay up all night long. Learn how they thrive and survive in the darkness. 6:00 p.m. $3.00, reservations required. Visit Web Site 561.233.1400 |
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ARTrageous At Abacoa 11/17/2007 - 11/18/2007 Downtown Abacoa Main Street; Jupiter, FL Event Sponsor: JTJB Chamber of Commerce Jupiter Tequesta Juno Beach Chamber of Commerce and Howard Alan Events is teaming up to bring you ARTrageous at Abacoa, a juried street festival that will comprise over $15 million of art for sale during the two day event. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Freen and open to the public. Visit Web Site 561.746.7111 |
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41st Annual Gem, Mineral, Bead, Jewelry and Fossil Show 11/17/2007 - 11/19/2007 South Florida Expo Center 9067 Southern Boulevard (SR 80); West Palm Beach, FL Dealers from all over the country offer a wide range of merchandise-fine jewelry, southwestern Indian jewelry, bead jewelry, loose beads, rocks and minerals for specimen collecting and cutting, loose precious and semi-precious gemstones, setting and finds, fossils, meteorites, tools, books, and much, much more. Other attractions include a mini-mine, a mini-fossil dig, a Saturday auction, and hourly door prizes both days. Adults $7.00; Children under 12 are free; free parking. Visit Web Site 561.793.0333 |
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Thanksgiving Dinner 11/22/2007 - 11/22/2007 The Chesterfield, Palm Beach 363 Coconut Row; Palm Beach, FL 33480 The tradition continues with our sumptuous four-course gourmet Thanksgiving Dinner. 1:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Adult: $39.95; Children 10 and under: $14.95 - tax and gratuity not included. Reservations required. Visit Web Site 561.659.5800 |
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Holiday Carousel 11/23/2007 - 1/6/2008 Old School Square 51 North Swinton Avenue; Delray Beach, FL 33444 Back for its fifth holiday season, the Holiday Carousel is a popular destination for everyone from kids to grandparents. Weekdays: 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.; Weekends and holidays 1:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Rides are $2. Visit Web Site 561.243.7922 |
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Holiday Tree Lighting 11/23/2007 - 11/23/2007 Mizner Park Amphitheater 590 Plaza Real; Boca Raton, FL 33432 Mayor Steven Abrams 'turns on' over one million twinkling lights, visit from Santa, arts and crafts, gift items, fun food, on-going entertainment. 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Free. 561.393.7806 |
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8th Annual Downtown Delray Beach Thanksgiving Weekend Art Festival 11/24/2007 - 11/25/2007 Delray Beach Delray Beach, FL Over 200 artists from across the nation will gather in Pineapple Grove to exhibit their unique creations. Fine art on display will include pottery, paintings, jewelry, hand-blown glass, metal sculptures, photography and more. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Free Visit Web Site 954.472.3755 |
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Murray's Mountain Dew Citrus Nationals 11/24/2007 - 11/25/2007 Moroso Motorsports Park 17047 Beeline Highway; Jupiter, FL 33478 This is an NHRA National Open event featuring a full array of major heavy-hitting race classes. The Murray's Speed & Custom Mountain Dew Citrus Nationals is the cornerstone of the Rebel Winter Drag Racing, featuring Top Alcohol Dragsters, Quick 16 as well as Jet Cars, a Jet Truck and other specialty highlights, including the NHRA National Dragster Challenge, with a full complement of sportsman cars and drivers. This event draws 36,000 racers and spectators from across the USA. Visit Web Site 561.622.1400 |
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Art & Jazz on the Avenue 11/29/2007 - 11/29/2007 Delray Beach Delray Beach, FL Open house for restaurants, art galleries and shops along Atlantic Avenue in Downtown Delray Beach. The evening’s activities include live entertainment, restaurant festivities, gallery showings and special promotions by merchants. 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Free Visit Web Site 561.279.1380 Ext. 3 |
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100-Foot Tree Lighting Ceremony 11/29/2007 - 11/29/2007 Delray Beach Delray Beach, FL Help kick off the holiday season with the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. The 100-foot tree will be featured at Old School Square from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Eve. Other holiday activities at the tree include the holiday carousel, outdoor ice skating and visits with Santa. Entertainment starts at 5:00 p.m. ; Santa arrives/ tree lighting starts at 6:00 p.m. Free Visit Web Site 561.279.1380 Ext. 3 |
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West Palm Beach Antique & Collectibles Show 11/30/2007 - 12/2/2007 South Florida Expo Center 9067 Southern Boulevard (SR 80); West Palm Beach, FL Event Sponsor: dmg world media The West Palm Beach Antique & Collectibles Show is one of Florida’s biggest and best antique shows. It offers hundreds of exhibitors who feature decorative accessories and collectibles. The show also offers on-site services including jewelry repair, porcelain and glass repair, doll restoration and silver and gold plating. Friday: 12pm - 5pm; Saturday: 9am - 5pm; Sunday: 10am - 4:30pm $11.00 Multi-day pass; $6.50 Adults; $5.50 Seniors; Children under 12 – Free Visit Web Site 561.640.3433 |
