Springtime is a fabulous season in South Florida and if you live in Palm Beach County consider hanging out at the Wellington Amphitheater. What started out as the "world’s largest strawberry patch" in the 1950s has evolved into a world-renowned equestrian community. Located only a few miles from West Palm Beach, Wellington equestrian homes offer the finest, luxury equine facilities money can buy. Wellington Amphitheater, located at 12100 Forest Hill Boulevard, is an enjoyable gorgeous location to enjoy the springtime weather while listening to live music.

The Village of Wellington offers free musical entertainment, including events with food trucks for your savoring delight, between 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. March 24, 2022. Visitors are invited to…

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Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens is located at 4000 Morikami Park Road, in Delray Beach. Morikami has been part of the Delray/Boca Raton community for over 100 years! In 1904, Jo Sakai, a recent graduate of New York University, returned to his homeland of Miyazu, Japan.  His intention was to organize a consortium of pioneering farmers and lead them to what is now northern Boca Raton. With the help of the Model Land Company, a subsidiary of Henry Flagler’s East Coast Railroad, they formed a farming colony they named Yamato, an ancient name for Japan. For years these settlers grew pineapples for shipment to markets in the north.

The museum has contributed to educating area residents and visitors about Japanese culture.  On the events calendar for…

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Spring has officially sprung! Residents in Palm Beach County are looking forward to longer days, warmer weather, flowers, and a burst of greenery. But for people living south of the equator, this equinox means they are heading into fall. Spring and "springtime" refer to the season, and to suggestions of rebirth, renewal, rejuvenation, rebuild, and regrowth.

Today is the Spring Vernal Equinox. This brings days and nights in equal proportions. It is simply the day when there are exactly 12 hours of daylight and 12 hours of nighttime. Did you know that this is only true on the Equator? In the Northern Hemisphere, the astronomical vernal equinox (varying between March 19 and 21) can be taken to mark the first day of spring and the summer solstice…

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Join Rohi's Readery in collaboration with The Square and Stage Kitchen for the first "Holi Hai, the Festival of Colors Celebration” in Downtown West Palm Beach. The Holi Hai Festival of Colors will be Sunday, March 20, 2022, from 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm at The Square and Rohi’s Readery. The Festival of Colors, celebrates the coming of spring, the joy of friendship, and equality for all.

Hosting the event is Rohi's Readery, founded and operated by Pranati Pranoo Kumar Skomra. It is a societal fairness-driven children's bookstore dedicated to critical literacy that promotes inclusivity and diversity.

Celebrate the coming of Spring, the joy of friendship and new beginnings, the triumph of good over evil, and equality for all with music, dance, food,…

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Wind the weekend down with a casual, tranquil evening at Subculture Coffee.  Subculture is located at 509 Clematis Street in West Palm Beach, and they host “Coffeehouse Sundays” every Sunday evening from 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm. Patrons are invited to visit the coffee shop and enjoy a cup of delectable java, a glass of wine, or a frosty beer with friends or family.

Chill out and mentally prepare yourself for the upcoming week in the al fresco patio. Relax to the vibes of area DJs. The eatery offers half-off wine and beer. The evening is free of charge.

Subculture delights in cultivating a community of diversity and free expression. The liberty to unite makes Downtown West Palm Beach more expressive. The Subculture alliances, be it regional suppliers…

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Sometimes the best company is that of your four-legged family member. Did you know there are restaurants in Delray Beach that are now offering doggie menus for your furry friend? Repay them for their undying loyalty with some delicious canine cuisine.

Here are two places where you both can enjoy a dinner out:

Burt & Max’s, 9089 West Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach

Treat your dog to a CBD doggie biscuit from Bark Avenue. If your puppy is hungry for a more substantial treat. Choose to offer Fido a 6-ounce steak or chicken breast with rice, carrots, or green beans!

Deck 84, 840 East Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach

Relaxed waterfront dining is always a fresh idea and retrieve a doggie menu from the host and you have a great meal! The doggie…

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If you live in Broward County and are a gardener, here is your chance to have green thumb fun! Broward residents are invited to participate in a science project from the University of Florida/IFAS program for a chance to receive free tomato plants!

Participants need a small sunny place outside for their plants. They will describe their experiences with the tomato plants via email or on Zoom.

The project runs from March through June 2022. The program is designed to assist organizers in determining ways to enhance yield from food production at home. 

If interested, you need to fill out a questionnaire online by clicking here. Those selected receive further instructions on how to proceed. 

 

 

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The Society of the Four Arts offers a dynamic lineup of lecturers, cultural programming, art exhibitions, recitals, films, and informative presentations. The Society is home to magnificent gardens and two libraries. The Four Arts is one of Palm Beach’s oldest and most distinguished cultural destinations. 

On Exhibition in the Esther B. O’Keeffe Gallery is an extensive study of “American Impressionism, In a New Light: American Impressionism 1870–1940”. The exhibition presents paintings, prints, and drawings from celebrated artists such as George Innes, Childe Hassam, Thomas Moran, John Sloan, Ernest Lawson, Daniel Garber, Guy Carleton Wiggins, and others.

This presentation follows the rise and evolution of a truly American style in 130 works by…

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Graze of Sunshine is a customized charcuterie company based out of sunny South Florida. Curating orders with fresh and local ingredients for events both big and small. What started off as a delicious hobby for friends and family has blossomed into a creative passion for curating aesthetically pleasing charcuterie!

The caring people at Graze of Sunshine can create a unique evening and arrange everything. Graze of Sunshine is a local charcuterie business based in Boca Raton, which makes customized creations with fresh and locally sourced items. Most everyone enjoys a nice charcuterie board and a glass of wine.

Everything deserves to be celebrated. And what better way to celebrate than with charcuterie?! From birthdays, parties, dinners, weddings,…

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The worldwide recognized Kips Bay Decorator Show House is a highly esteemed design event. The selected home is in West Palm Beach’s Old Northwood Historic District as its 2022 location in the Palm Beach area. Premier youth organization Kips Bay Boys and Girls Club host the event. The Show House will be open to the public for one month beginning April 3, 2022.

The Show House doubles as the nation’s leading design event of the year and Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club’s top fundraiser. The ''Mansion of Northwood'' as it is locally known, was built in 1923 by Orrin Randolph, one of the original Northwood developers, and is on the National Register of Historic Places. The home’s main house is comprised of four bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and two primary suites. The…

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