January 2008 Palm Beach County Events

Posted December 28, 2007 16:52
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.

 

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
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
Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Circus
12/26/2007 - 12/30/2007
South Florida Fairgrounds
9067 Southern Boulevard; West Palm Beach, FL 33411
Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Baily is bringing the excitement and quality of "The Greatest Show On Earth" to America's families in an all new way! This interactive and entertaining production is one-of-a-kind experience featuring daredevil thrills, amazing animals and circus action action like never before.
561.793.0333
First Night 2008 New Year's Eve Celebration
12/31/2007 - 12/31/2007
Delray Beach
Delray Beach, FL
Bring the entire family to enjoy visual and performing arts in non-alcoholic venues at various locations throughout Downtown Delray Beach. First Night seeks to foster the public's appreciation of visual and performing arts through an innovative, diverse and high quality New Year's Eve program. First Night buttons serve as admission to all events venues.
4:00 p.m. - midnight
Visit Web Site
561.279.1380 Ext. 3
New Year's Eve Gala
12/31/2007 - 12/31/2007
The Chesterfield, Palm Beach
363 Coconut Row; Palm Beach, FL 33480
Ring in the New Year in grand style with a Cocktail and Hors d'Oeuvres Reception. Enjoy a 5-course culinary extravaganza with a decadent dessert. Top that off with party favors, dancing all evening and a champagne toast at midnight.
7:00 p.m.
Reservations required. Jacket and tie required for gentlemen.
Visit Web Site
561.659.5800
Capitol Steps: New Year's Eve
12/31/2007 - 12/31/2007
Maltz Jupiter Theatre
1001 East Indiantown Road; Jupiter, FL 33477
The group that put "mock" in democracy is back with a hilarious new show to ring in the New Year. Come along for the ride as they take a humorous look at some serious issues.
5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m. show: $40; 8:00 p.m. show: General: $50; Champagne toast, meet and greet: $75
Visit Web Site
800.445.1666
The Genius of Cole Porter
1/4/2008 - 1/5/2008
Kravis Center for the Performing Arts
701 Okeechobee Boulevard; West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Event Sponsor: Bob Lappin and the Palm Beach Pops
Tony Award-winner Lillias White returns to the Palm Beach Pops to pay tribute to the unforgettable and sophisticated music of Cole Porter.
8:00 p.m.
$25 - $85
Visit Web Site
800.KRAVIS.1
Oshogatsu
1/6/2008 - 1/6/2008
Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens
4000 Morikami Park Road; Delray Beach, FL 33446
Oshogatsu, the traditional New Year celebratory festival, will include Japan’s customary rice-pounding, the making of mochi rice cakes, a sado tea ceremony and fortune-telling.
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Visit Web Site
561.495.0233
Ring In the New Year with Artie Shaw Orchestra, featuring Dick Johnson at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre
1/7/2008 - 1/7/2008
Maltz Jupiter Theatre
1001 East Indiantown Road; Jupiter, FL 33477
Over seventy years later, Artie Shaw’s big band still remains one of the most swing’ingest outfits around. The orchestra continues with the time-tested formula that has pleased a full spectrum of audiences for over 60 years.
7:30 p.m.
Orchestra $35, Mezzanine $30.
561.575.2223
Chris MacDonald’s Memories of Elvis in Concert Rockin Birthday Bash
1/8/2008 - 1/8/2008
Maltz Jupiter Theatre
1001 East Indiantown Road; Jupiter, FL 33477
Are you still lonesome for the energy, charisma and incredible voice of one of the most enduring icons of our pop culture? Then come celebrate the life and music of Elvis Presley as Chris MacDonald returns to the Maltz stage for an enduring tribute to the King on what would have been his 73rd birthday.
2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Tickets are $32 and $40.
561.575.2223
Hunt Family Fiddlers
1/8/2008 - 1/8/2008
Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center - PBCC/Glades
1977 College Drive; Belle Glade, FL 33430
The Hunt Family Fiddlers are an internationally acclaimed family of Irish step dancers, fiddlers and singers that marvel crowds everywhere! This family of nine performs Celtic, bluegrass, inspirational and popular tunes, offering a unique blend of diversity to every show. Audiences love to experience their high-powered step dancing, fast fiddling, and vocal talents, as well as their other instrumental talents including drums, accordion, keyboard and guitar.
7:30 p.m.
Adults: $18 ; Seniors: $15; Students/Staff/Children: $10
Visit Web Site
561.993.1160
palmbeach3, contemporary art fair
1/11/2008 - 1/14/2008
Palm Beach County Convention Center
650 Okeechobee Blvd.; West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Event Sponsor: International Fine Art Expositions
Now in its eleventh season, palmbeach3 contemporary art fair features a stellar lineup of 100 international dealers. The unique concept of including galleries specializing in 3 distinct disciplines -- contemporary art, photography and design – attracts top collectors, art enthusiasts, interior designers and museum professionals to this prestige.
Thursday - Sunday 12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.; Monday 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
One day fair pass: $15; One day fair pass, including one catalogue: $25.
Visit Web Site
561.209.1308
Joe Barry Memorial Cup
1/13/2008 - 1/27/2008
International Polo Club Palm Beach
Wellington, FL
Join the thousands of enthusiastic polo fans who are expected to be on hand to celebrate opening day with an opening-round game of the 22-goal Joe Barry Memorial Cup. Come join the wonderful series of events which includes a children's play area, autographs and much more.
Visit Web Site
561.204.5687
Culture & Cocktails: Pretty Pictures
1/15/2008 - 1/15/2008
Cafe Boulud Palm Beach
301 Australian Avenue; Palm Beach, FL 33480
Event Sponsor: Palm Beach County Cultural Council
Pretty Pictures: A conversation between collaborating artists internationally known photographer Harry Benson and John Loring, Design Director of Tiffany & Co. since 1979 and writer for Architectural Digest for over 30 years, will discuss the 150-year evolution of the Gardens.
5:00 PM
General: $30; Memebers ($150 level and up): Free.
Visit Web Site
561.471.2901
FOTOfusion 2008
1/15/2008 - 1/19/2008
Palm Beach Photographic Centre
55 NE 2nd Avenue; Delray Beach, FL 33444
Learn from the masters at the 13th Annual International Festival of Photography and Digital Imaging. Enjoy photo field trips, computer labs, photography seminars, multimedia Community Events, portfolio reviews, Technology Centre and photography are exhibitions by top photographers from around the world.
Visit Web Site
561.276.9797
Art & Jazz on the Avenue
1/17/2008 - 1/17/2008
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
South Florida Fair: Party with the Animals
1/18/2008 - 2/3/2008
South Florida Fairgrounds
9067 Southern Boulevard; West Palm Beach, FL 33411
Come out and Party With The Animals at this year’s South Florida Fair. This is Florida’s top rated fair and Palm Beach County’s oldest and largest outdoor event.
Advanced tickets: Adult $10, Children $5, Seniors $7; Tickets at the gate: Adults $15, Children $8, Seniors $9, Children 5 and under are free. Parking is free.
Visit Web Site
561.793.0333
26th Annual Palm Beach Winter Antiques Show
1/18/2008 - 1/20/2008
Crowne Plaza Hotel
1601 Belvedere Road; West Palm Beach, FL 33406
Event Sponsor: Tri-County Humane Society
Over 50 national and international dealers from California to New York plus London and Paris, will encompass the entire lobby level of the hotel property. The show and the Preview Party is a benefit for the Tri-County Humane Society of Boca Raton, FL.
10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
$15
Visit Web Site
561.689.6400
Howard Alan Fine Art Show
1/19/2008 - 1/20/2008
Downtown Delray Beach
Delray Beach, FL
This show will mark the 20th anniversary of Howard Alan shows in Delray Beach and is ranked as one of the top art shows in the country. With over 300 artists, this show has something for every taste and budget.
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Free.
Visit Web Site
954.472.3755
Palm Beach Poetry Festival
1/21/2008 - 1/26/2008
Old School Square
51 North Swinton Avenue; Delray Beach, FL 33444
The festival will offer a variety of advanced and intermediate workshops expected to attract aspiring poets from around the world. Activities include public readings, lectures, a panel with participating poets including two Pulitzer Prize winners, a two-time champion of the National Poetry Slam and two of Florida’s most acclaimed poets.
General admission tickets to each of the festival’s eight events are, adults: $12; seniors: $10 and students: $8.
Visit Web Site
561.243.7922
2008 Palm Beach Sailfish Classic
1/22/2008 - 1/26/2008
Sailfish Marina
98 Lake Drive; Palm Beach Shores, FL 33404
The Palm Beach Sailfish Classic Tournament is a Sailfish Release Tournament with 3 days of fishing and a 1 day mandatory layday. In two short years, we have raised over $85,000 for our charitites, the Make-A-Wish Foundation and the Billfish Foundation.
Visit Web Site
561.818.6095
Palm Beach Cavallino Classic XVII
1/24/2008 - 1/27/2008
Palm Beach County
Palm Beach County, FL
Event Sponsor: Cavallino Inc.
A convention of Ferrari automobiles. Thursday and Friday, January 24-25, 2008, track event at Moroso Motorsports Park; Saturday, January 26, 2008, Concorso d'Eleganza at The Breakers; Sunday, January 27, multi-marquee sports car show at the Hilton Hotel, at Palm Beach International Airport.
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. each day
varies with each event.
Visit Web Site
561.994.1345
Kaleidoscope 2008
1/27/2008 - 1/27/2008
Centennial Square - Downtown West Palm Beach
Downtown West Palm Beach; West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Kaleidoscope is a celebration of many cultures around the world. Students in Palm Beach County schools work for months with local cultural groups to learn about a specific culture and then create an authentic representation of that culture in a "village" they build onsite at Kaleidoscope. The public is invited to tour the villages and learn about the countries and cultures at this award winning event that features two stages of national and local multi-cultural entertainment, an international bazaar and ethnic food and refreshments.
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Free.
Visit Web Site
561.822.1515