Like most modern-day holidays, Thanksgiving has changed and developed into the uniquely American tradition that we all love and enjoy so much today. There is a lot about Thanksgiving that you probably don’t know. Here are a few interesting facts to either intrigue or annoy your relatives on Turkey Day in Palm Beach County.

The first Thanksgiving was held in the autumn of 1621 and included 50 Pilgrims and 90 Wampanoag Indians and lasted three days. Also, did you know that turkey wasn't even served at the first Thanksgiving — and that the Pilgrims didn’t use forks because they weren’t invented yet? Impress your kids (and the in-laws!) with these crazy, yet true, fun facts about Thanksgiving!

Thanksgiving was a presidential decision.  President Abe…

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West Palm Beach has a bustling nightlife which, of course, includes some great live music. Here’s our guide to a few of the best bars and restaurants in West Palm Beach where you can catch some live tunes.

Blue Martini

Blue Martini in West Palm Beach has live music and entertainment nightly. Click here for event schedule.

Where: 550 S Rosemary Avenue, West Palm Beach

The Blind Monk

From Sunday brunch tunes to Live Tunes Tuesdays, The Blind Monk offers live music multiple times during the week. Click here for event schedule.

Where: 410 Evernia Street, West Palm Beach

Respectable Street

Enjoy a combination of music by DJs and performances by local and national talent (targeting the alternative crowd) at this Clematis Street…

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Looking for free entertainment in the area? Well then head on over to the Wellington Amphitheater for free outdoor concerts with tribute bands. Concerts take place on Thursdays, but you can also choose from select Friday and Saturday nights. 

So, what does this event include? There are also food truck roundups on Thursday nights and free movies on Friday nights. Bring your own seats and your own snacks and drinks unless it is Thursday. 

This winter, the Lakeside Market will take place from 5 to 9 p.m. every Friday night through April 22, 2022 (except on Nov. 26, 2021).

Admission is free, and registration is no longer required. So that’s great! But please note that no smoking, alcohol, or pets are allowed.

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Just south of Palm Beach County is a five-star culinary experience awaiting you.  South Florida has some of the freshest seafood in their restaurants and Kosushi is no exception.  Kosushi’s Executive Chef Shoyo lida personally selects only fresh and high-quality ingredients. Tuna, Salmon, Yellowtail, and other selections that are hard to find in Miami Beach can be found here. Kosushi caters to all the sushi and seafood fans.

The restaurant will be open on Thanksgiving Day for diners looking for a Michelin-starred unique culinary experience. Located in Miami’s affluent South of Fifth neighborhood, Kosushi offers a curated core menu featuring a variety of sushi and sashimi as well as hot and cold dishes, signature selections, and maki specials by…

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FAU Theatre Lab, in Boca Raton, is presenting a performance entitled “To Fall in Love”, November 20 – December 12, 2021.  Scientists claim that anyone can fall in love, simply by asking and honestly answering a specific series of 36 personal questions followed by four minutes of uninterrupted eye contact. What if the goal is to fall in love again, now what?  This entertaining play will be performed live at the FAU Theatre Lab.

Dates and Times “To Fall in Love”:

Saturday, November 20, 2021 @ 7:30pm 

Sunday, November 21, 2021 @ 3:00pm 

Friday, November 26, 2021 @ 7:30pm 

Saturday, November 27, 2021 @ 7:30pm 

Sunday, November 28, 2021 @ 3:00pm  

Ticket Information "To Fall in Love”:

Tickets are $30-$40.

FAU Student tickets are…

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Enjoy the upscale tropical island setting of the Sailfish Marina and the Sunset Celebration, on Singer Island, you will find the premier weekly arts and crafts show of the Palm Beaches. On any Thursday evening from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm, you may find wood sculpture, pottery, watercolors, blown glass, gold and silver jewelry, and much, much more from more than 30 different artists.

Musicians play island tunes on guitar and steel drum, and patrons can buy their famous “grouper dogs” (fried grouper in a hotdog bun) or conch fritters right on the dock. If you would prefer something more formal, the Sailfish Marina Restaurant has indoor and outdoor dining with a beautiful view of the sunset over the water.

Valet parking is available at the marina.

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The cost of homes has climbed sharply. Palm Beach did NOT make the top ten most expensive zip codes. Southeast Florida is an affordable paradise to call home. The top ten most expensive zip codes in the United States all have median home prices of more than $4 million, according to a report from Property Shark.

Of the 100 top priciest zip codes, 30 have median prices of over $3 million, more than twice the number of areas at that price last year.  The top two are:

  1. Atherton, California, sits outside of San Francisco in Silicon Valley and is home to tech billionaires and venture capitalists. It is the most expensive zip code in the country for the fifth year in a row, with a median home price of $7.5 million.                                   …

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Kick off the holiday season with Paris Ballet performing the “Nutcracker” at the Eissey Campus Theater in Palm Beach Gardens.  Experience the magic of Tchaikovsky’s beloved ballet classic with four spectacular full-length performances November 20 and 21, 2021.  The annual production, in the 11th year, has become a beloved family holiday tradition for many locals, featuring dazzling costumes, extraordinary sets, including a growing Christmas tree that triples in height onstage and phenomenal special effects.

Audiences will be transported to an enchanting winter wonderland of sparkling snowfall, colorful flowers, and splendid sweets.  This is the company’s first year performing The Nutcracker locally at the 750-seat Eissey Campus Theatre which offers…

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The Village of North Palm Beach is offering Crafts for Grownups.  Crafting is the activity or hobby of making decorative articles by hand.  Crafting classes are at the North Palm Beach Community Center located at 1200 Prosperity Farms Road, North Palm Beach.  Crafting has been shown to provide a laundry list of benefits for adults—from relieving stress, depression, and insomnia to decreasing the risk of age-related cognitive impairment. Plus, a good craft project can go a long way towards helping you achieve your interior decorating goals without breaking the bank.

Crafts for Grown Ups: 

Thursday, Nov. 18 at 11:00 a.m.

Crafts for Grown Ups is here, and a Fall Centerpiece is on the docket!  This month, get together and make a pumpkin/sunflower…

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On Exhibition in the Esther B. O’Keeffe Gallery, of the Society of the Four Arts in Palm Beach is A Beautiful Mess:  Weavers and Knotters of the Vanguard. The Four Arts is collaborating with Fiber Artists- Miami Association to highlight the talent of South Florida fiber artists. 

A Beautiful Mess: Weavers and Knotters of the Vanguard is a colorful modern-day textile exhibition organized by the Bedford Gallery at the Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek, CA. It features a diverse selection of fiber arts including wall-hangings, installations, and monumental pieces. All pieces are made by an all-female roster of conceptual artists, the exhibition showcases twisted, tied, and braided works made from tactile and utilitarian materials like rope,…

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