If you are looking for a fun thing to do in the middle of the week try the Abacoa Green Market. The farmer’s market is every Wednesday between 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. The market presents regional handcrafted vendors goods, artists, and more. Go shopping for freshly harvested food and locally handmade items.

The green market is located in the middle of Abacoa.  Go directly to the amphitheater to find the green market. The theater will feature live music for all to enjoy. The fresh farmer's market pops up just in time for weekend entertaining. Pick up the freshest, locally sourced ingredients and unique items. The Abacoa Green Market is a delightful growers' market with fresh-picked produce, artisan cheeses, seafood, flowers, curated art, and more. Fun…

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Lighthouse ArtCenter at 373 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, presents the 9th Annual Plein Air Festival with thirty award-winning artists from all over the country. The artists are coming together to compete and capture local scenes through the practice of painting or “En Plein air.” “En Plein Air” is French for “in the open air” which means the process of painting a landscape outdoors.

The theory of 'En Plein Air' painting is credited to Pierre-Henri de Valenciennes (1750–1819). He developed the concept of landscape portraiture by which the artist paints directly onto canvas “in situ” within the landscape.

The art festival begins with a Paint Out Competition at the historic Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens on Sunday, March 27, 2022. The festival includes…

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The purpose Palm Beach County Art in Public Places initiative is to stimulate cultural interaction, education, and economic development by selecting, installing, and maintaining public art. The Art in Public Places program is funded through a one-percent public art fee. As growth happens, public art is integrated into the architecture, infrastructure, environment, and greenbelts.

Supporting art in public places, the CANVAS organization transforms landscapes into an interactive art experience, energizing spaces and engaging with the city from concept to completion. Immense murals and installations dot the landscape. The installations complement public and private events as a connection between the artists and the community.

After curating art for…

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As the saying goes, “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure.” Gifted individuals in Southeast Florida recycle castoffs into sensational works of art. See these works of art, created by local artisans, thanks to the “Waste to Wonder” exhibit. The exhibit will run through March 26, 2022. The exhibit is located at Resource Depot GalleRE, 2508 Florida Avenue, in West Palm Beach.  The gallery will be exhibiting local artists that incorporate the reuse of materials into various art forms. The space is intended to showcase what artistically can be done with what most people discard and serves as an educational space to remind people what the imagination can accomplish.

This year’s edition is the Fourth Annual “Waste to Wonder” and is expected to…

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Boating safety is enormously significant. Cross over any waterway in the Jupiter area and glance at of boaters enjoying the water. One of the many benefits of living in Palm Beach County is the ability to jump on a boat and get out on the water and soak up the sunshine. Since 2010, Florida requires that any person who wishes to operate a vessel of more than ten horsepower or more and is born after January 1st, 1988, must pass and complete a boater safety course

The Sunshine State does not have a “boating license” per se, however, there is a Boater Safety Identification Card. The course can either be done in person or online. The Boater Safety Identification Card states that the course has been accomplished. The State does not require a follow-up or…

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Go green, shake your shamrocks, and say cheers to the beautiful Emerald Isle! Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at one of the Palm Beach County Irish pubs with a pint. This is the day everybody may don green and a “Kiss Me I’m Irish” shirt. Commemorate Ireland’s best with traditional Irish food, a pint of Guinness, or a shot of Jameson. Several locations will be offering outstanding traditional music, dancing, and plenty of good times or "craic."

Consider a lively time at one of these six area Irish pubs and eateries for St. Patrick’s Day! Put your shamrocks on and Sláinte!

The Dubliner, 435 Plaza Real, Boca Raton

Located in beautiful Mizner Park, they have an extensive list of whiskey, bourbon, and specialty beers and are known for being the place…

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A fantastic healthy restaurant known as Bolay is located at 5320 Donald Ross Road, Suite 100, Alton in Palm Beach Gardens claims to be  “so fresh, so bold”. The tagline claims an offering of superfoods with an abundant myriad of health benefits. The nutrition industry is hopeful it will begin to alter Americans’ eating patterns.

What is a superfood? There is not any single official definition of the term. Superfoods are whole foods, formed by Mother Earth and inherently intended to provide superb nutrition. Superfoods are fruits and vegetables. Most foods that are labeled as superfoods have a combination of the following characteristics:

-        Low calories

-        High fiber

-        High proportion of omega-3 fatty acids

-       …

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Friends of the Mounts Botanical Garden, located at 531 North Military Trail West Palm Beach is hosting family-friendly open-air events, including the Garden’s major exhibit, the fabulous, family-friendly, and Lego’s Sean Kenney’s Nature POP! The exhibit runs through May 1, 2022.

Palm Beach County’s oldest and largest botanical garden is inviting garden enthusiasts, plant lovers, and green-thumb enthusiasts of all ages to come out and enjoyed careful, informative, and joyful horticultural activities. The Gardens are a 16-acre tropical oasis that will see an acclaimed collection of twenty-five display gardens containing more than 6,000 species of tropical and sub-tropical plants, including Florida native plants, exotic and tropical fruit trees,…

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It is time to spring forward! Sunday, March 13, 2022, is Daylight Saving Time in the United States. It is the practice of setting the clock forward by one hour when there is longer daylight during the day, so that evenings have more daylight and mornings have less. It is that time of year again to change your clocks although most change by themselves now.

It is time to plan on later sunsets, darker early mornings, and warmer afternoons. It is also a suitable time to check batteries in your smoke alarms and cardon monoxide detectors.

Sunday, March 13, 2022, 2:00:00 am clocks are turned forward 1 hour.

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There are habits to find your focus and become a happier person. Life is complicated and stressful. Balancing a healthy family, happy social life and workplace can seem like a difficult undertaking. Putting out fires all day long at work and home can take a toll on your well-being. Try a guide to intentional practice with Lisa Luther at The Yoga Room on 1559 Cypress Drive in Tequesta.

The Yoga Room is a welcoming studio with a staff of knowledgeable and compassionate certified teachers. Practicing yoga will help you find peace within the issues and cope with things. The Yoga Room offers Vinyasa, Yin, and Restorative styles of yoga. From beginner to advanced, whether you are looking to relax and unwind, or build strength and flexibility, a friendly…

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