June 2008 Palm Beach County Events

Posted June 02, 2008 10:52
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.

 

Alexander Calder Jewelry
4/1/2008 - 6/15/2008
Norton Museum of Art
1451 South Olive Avenue; West Palm Beach, FL 33401
The art of Alexander Calder has been celebrated and examined at some length in numerous exhibitions. However, his work in the field of jewelry is not as known, since it has been a small component in his large survey exhibitions. The jewelry's three-dimensional aspects have been hammered, shaped, chiseled and composed piece by piece, in a fashion that precisely echoes the artist's creativity. This exhibit will consist of one hundred objects necklace, bracelets, pins, earrings, and crowns.
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561.832.5196
In the Hands of African American Collectors: The Personal Treasures of Bernard and Shirley Kinsey
4/19/2008 - 7/20/2008
Norton Museum of Art
1451 South Olive Avenue; West Palm Beach, FL 33401
This exhibition offers a roadmap to the journey encountered by these collectors as they embrace and acquire art and artifacts. From slave owner's documents, to brilliant expressions in paint and glimpses into nineteenth-century private lives.
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561.832.5196
Taste of the West and Chocolate Lover's Festival
6/4/2008 - 6/4/2008
South Florida Expo Center
9067 Southern Boulevard (SR 80); West Palm Beach, FL
Event Sponsor: The Palms West Chamber of Commerce
11th Annual Taste of the West and Chocolate Lovers Festival. This event showcases member businesses and provides food samplings to the public from member restaurants, caterers in and around the Western Communities. Not to mention the Chocolate, all restaurants are encourage to submit their best chocolate desert, for the peoples choice award.
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Adults: $ 12.00; Children 5 and under: Free
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561.790.6200
Founder's Day
6/5/2008 - 6/5/2008
Flagler Museum
One Whitehall Way; Palm Beach, FL 33480
Start here to learn about early Florida, explore one of Americas most admired homes and discover the Gilded Age. The Flagler Museum will be opened free-of-charge to celebrate the anniversary of the museum’s founding in 1959 by Henry Flagler’s granddaughter, Jean Flagler Matthews.
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Free
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561.655.2833
Starlebrities Bartending
6/5/2008 - 6/5/2008
The Chesterfield, Palm Beach
363 Coconut Row; Palm Beach, FL 33480
Event Sponsor: Worth Avenue Association and Easter Seals Florida
Shake, mix, and stir it up with Virginia Lang from WiLD 95.5 and the Seal the Deal "starlebrity bartenders." The evening will also feature a raffle for a chance to win fabulous prizes from participating stores along Worth Avenue. Advanced sales of Seal the Deal goody bags will be discounted for $15 during the event.
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
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561.659.6909
Clematis by Night Summer Kick-Off
6/5/2008 - 6/5/2008
Downtown West Palm Beach
West Palm Beach, FL
Experience the summer kick-off with a free concert and five blocks of summer fun at Clematis by Night. One of Palm Beaches’ hit music stations will present one of the hottest new artists in pop music to perform live to kick-off the summer concert.
5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Free
Visit Web Site
561.822.1515
Antique and Collectibles Show
6/6/2008 - 6/8/2008
South Florida Expo Center
9067 Southern Boulevard (SR 80); West Palm Beach, FL
The West Palm Beach Antique and Collectibles Show is one of Florida’s biggest and best antique shows. It has been running at the same location for over 18 years. It attracts dealers from all over the country who show and sell a vast array of antiques, collectibles and decorative accessories.
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561.793.0333
Picture my World
6/12/2008 - 8/9/2008
Palm Beach Photographic Centre
55 NE 2nd Avenue; Delray Beach, FL 33444
Event Sponsor: Canon USA, Epson, grants and international photographers.
An exhibit of images accompanied by journal entries is on display as the result of instruction designed to help students define, manage reality and believe in their own unique vision. The exhibit focuses on connecting community issues to what is happening in the world.
9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
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561.276.9797
Father's Day
6/15/2008 - 6/15/2008
Palm Beach Zoo at Dreher Park
1301 Summit Boulevard; West Palm Beach, FL 33405
The first 500 fathers and grandfathers will receive free admission to the Palm Beach Zoo on Father's Day with a paying child. Learn about the Zoo's resident dads, create a card for dad and enjoy live music.
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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561.533.0887
Palm Beach Idol Auditions
6/21/2008 - 6/21/2008
Maltz Jupiter Theatre
1001 East Indiantown Road; Jupiter, FL 33477
Auditions are open to ages 5 - 100. The talent show will feature cash prizes for the finalists who will be selected by industry and celebrity judges; with the winners chosen by the audience be crowned Palm Beach Idol on July 19. Appointment required.
10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. - Appointment only.
Free
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561.743.2666 ext 120
Art & Jazz on the Avenue
6/26/2008 - 6/26/2008
Downtown Delray Beach
Delray Beach, FL
For six fun-filled evenings a year, the streets of Downtown Delray Beach come alive with the sounds of music and the sights of art on the avenue on selected Thursday nights. Art and Jazz events feature live entertainment, art exhibits and demonstrations, open house specials and more!
6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Free.
Visit Web Site
561.279.1380 x17
Seal the Deal
6/28/2008 - 6/28/2008
Worth Avenue
Palm Beach, FL
Event Sponsor: Worth Avenue Association and Easter Seals Florida
Shop ‘till you drop on Worth Avenue – Seal the Deal is a one day benefit offering guests extra savings at the designer boutiques and specialty stores. Entertainment, refreshments and a raffle will highlight the day.
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
$20 donation to Easter Seals
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561.640.9521