The newly renovated Norton Museum of Art in West Palm Beach is hosting a new series every Friday night called Art After Dark.

Every Friday night the museum stays open late for the event and features an array of different programs every week. Tomorrow, February 15th, Writer Hilton Als, kicks off the new event. The Museum’s gardens will be filled with live music featuring pop, R&B and electronic jazz music brought to you by the New York based singer Sirintip performing her new debut album from 8 pm to 10 pm.

During the event there will be a change for you to create your own masterpiece in the Open Studio: monoPRINT portion of the night form 6 pm to 9 pm. Monoprinting is a print making technique where the same image can only be made once, making it very…

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Every spring the West Palm Beach waterfront transforms into a popular four-day music festival featuring some of the world’s biggest musical acts performing live. The SunFest Music Festival is coming to downtown this May 2nd through May 5th.

Recently the music festival announced its lineup that will be taking the stage this spring. Some of the big-named stars performing include OneRepublic, G-Easy, Earth, Wind & Fire, Ludacris, Flogging Molly, Diplo, Papa Roach, Keith Urban, Bebe Rexha, and much more.

Tickets for the music festival are on sale now and include a one-day pass for $41 dollars, two-day pass for $65 dollars, or a four-day ticket pass for $83 dollars. Ticket passes will increase on Saturday, February 23rd. Kids ages 5 and under are free,…

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President’s Day weekend is upon us and for Palm Beachers, that means Artigras. This three-day, family-friendly event held in Abacoa is full of beautiful and interesting art in all media types and is jam-packed with fantastic sights, sounds and fabulous fun. There will be live music in all genres and, of course, lots and lots of food.

The event features 300 national and local fine artists at one of the Top 50 ranked premier art shows in the nation.

Artigras is sure to be fun for the whole family, there will even be an “ArtiKids Zone “sponsored by Hanley Foundation with Art Activities, Interactive Challenges, Bounce Games, Face Painting and photo ops.

Click here to buy tickets.

When: Saturday and Sunday from 10am – 6pm, and Monday from…

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The Palm Beach Jewelry, Art And Antique Show is the largest of its kind in the United States. International exhibitors display fine works from across the globe in a prestigious show encompassing fine jewelry, exquisite works of art and fascinating antiques.

Whether your passions run to sparkling diamonds, emeralds and pearls or a first edition of your favorite author; a 17th century rug or an art deco lounge chair, you are sure to find it here. Master craftsmen in the realms of fine jewels, art and antiques are all found under one roof.

An educational lecture series open to the public will feature industry experts offering their extensive knowledge on a variety of captivating topics. Specialists such as curators, skinners and conservators will…

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The Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach is hosting their weekly Evening Guided Tours. But this week they have changed it and made it a Valentine’s Day Edition.

The Evening Guided Tours of the Sea Turtle research and rehabilitation center includes the history and a personal up-close view of how the center works to provide care and rehabilitation to the endangered and injured sea turtles brought in to the center.

Teddy bears, chocolates, and flowers will be included in this week’s edition of the Evening Guided Tours. All are welcomed to attend the love themed event with light snacks and drinks as an experienced tour guide member leads the guest through the center’s exhibit hall, into the rehabilitation area and a chance to meet the current sea…

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South Florida loves the arts!  The Art in State Buildings Program attains artwork for new public facilities built within the Sunshine State with state funding. This program requires “that up to .5% of the construction appropriation be set aside to acquire artwork for permanent display in, on or around the facility”.

The Florida Division of Cultural Affairs is Florida's state arts agency and the division feels culture builds Florida. Arts and culture support jobs, tourism and education while contributing to an exciting South Florida.  The Division of Cultural Affairs provides programs, funds, and other resources including grants for: arts in education, museums, theater, dance, and other visual arts programs.

Since the program began in 1979, more…

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The popular Gardens Mall in Palm Beach Gardens is celebrating its 30th Anniversary in 2019. The mall is launching its yearlong celebration with displays in the Grand Court that salutes the original retailers that have made the mall a destination for all who come to the area. Some of the original mall retailers include Brooks Brothers, Coach and Hamilton Jewelers.

The Gardens Mall opened its doors in 1988, with its first anchored stores Macy’s, Sears and Burdines. The Forbes Company, owns and manages the mall saw the potential of the growing area and a growing PGA Boulevard for the mall’s location.

The luxury mall features 1.4 million square feet of retail and restaurant space and is continently located for visitors. The mall continues and remains to…

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Tomorrow, Saturday Feburary 9th is the big day for the Norton Museum of Art in West Palm Beach. The museum opens its doors after eight years of construction and renovations. The museum has undergone a $100 million renovations that were done by the award-winning British Architectural Design and Engineering firm, Foster + Partners.

The museum had to start fundraising campaigns to raise $100 million dollars for the renovations and continued to raise money until the renovations were completed.

The Norton Museum of Art was originally built in 1941 to house the art collection of the industrialist Ralph Hubbard Norton. Today, the museum is known for its massive collection of contemporary art galleries and exhibits. The new renovations to the museum include a…

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Get ready because ArtiGras is back next Saturday, Sunday and Monday and it’s set to be bigger and better than ever!

ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival is the premier fine art festival of the Palm Beaches. Ranked as one of the top 100 art shows in the United States, ArtiGras showcases a unique juried exhibition of 300 fine artists from all over the country and draws tens of thousands of patrons.

The three-day event also features interactive art exhibits, live music, children's interactive art activities, food and drink, and demonstrations that provide an arts experience like no other in South Florida. ArtiGras has been selected as one of the Top 20 Events in the Southeast by the Southeast Tourism Society. ArtiGras benefits over 60 school art programs…

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Zumba in the Park is an ongoing event that is happening throughout the entire month of February. Every night at the Officer Bruce St. Laurent Park on Military Trail in Jupiter, a free Zumba class is taught for all who wish to attend.

Zumba has become a growing trend in the fitness world and was created by a Colombian dancer and choreographer Alberto Perez in the 1990s. Zumba is a fitness program that involves movements and combines Latin American and international music with dance moves to get the ultimate workout. Zumba incorporates interval training by alternating slow and fast movements and resistance training. It’s a total workout that combines all elements of fitness into one, muscle conditioning, balance, flexibility and cardio.

The next Zumba…

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