Fireball Alert: No, not “that” Fireball!  Look up in the Jupiter evening sky tonight to hopefully, witness a celestial fireball. November is a busy month for the night sky.  A fireball is an alternative term for a very bright meteor, generally brighter than magnitude -4, which is about the same magnitude of the brightest planet, Venus, in the morning or evening sky.  Then there is a bolide. That is a distinct type of fireball which explodes in a bright flash when it reaches the atmosphere, usually with visible disintegration.

The Taurid meteor shower happens this week, and it can be “bold in its showmanship”. The Taurid meteor is known for cutting through dark night skies with brilliant, long-lasting fireballs. All Taurids are debris from the Comet…

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If you enjoy painting and appreciate ice cold beer, a “paint and pint” night with Art on the Go at Dixie Bar and Grill, 5101 South Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, is for you.  Art on the Go is a fun night out with friends or an interesting twist on a perfect date night.

Art on the Go has professional art instructors head over to the local brewery and the painting is taught step by step. Monet, Renoir, and Picasso’s need not apply.  No artistic ability is required on your end. Just relax and enjoy. At the end of the night you take your masterpiece with you!

This evening will feature painting wood cut outs of cute holiday decor. Choose from either the Florida Snowman or the Christmas Dachshund.  Both are 14" wood cut outs- limited amount of each…

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 Boca Raton has a new late-night destination with “algo fresco” (something fresh or new).  The Locale, 499 South Federal Highway in Boca Raton is an eclectic spot serving up a fusion of fun and food.  They serve unconventional Latin inspired American dishes. The Locale is a hip happy hour destination too with or come late evening to a vibrant bar scene and nightly DJ spinning Ibiza-style house music.

Owners invested $1 million dollars on the renovations of their former restaurant, Little Chalet. Opening up walls and some revamping transformed the Swiss Alps look into a dynamic new locale with “algo fresco”. 

There are happy hour specials on empanadas, tacos, and wood-fired pizzas and half off wines by the glass and frosty beers chilled to 28…

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West Palm Beach is home for beautiful beaches as well as a charming Victorian style tea house brewing up sweet tastes of traditional and tropical tea called Serenity Garden Tea House and Café.   Tropical hot tea flavors such as pineapple and coconut, as well as traditional teas such as, are served in a traditional tea house flair.  Indulge yourself and feel a bit royal with afternoon tea or experience high tea at Serenity Tea House located at 316 Vallette Way, West Palm Beach.

High tea is completely different from Afternoon Tea, with many confusing the two, but High Tea came long after Afternoon Tea – or Low Tea – was enjoyed by the aristocracy. A high tea is not an afternoon tea. In fact, the term “high tea” designates a meal; a meal that does not…

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 The 16th annual Feast of Little Italy Abacoa brings a sensational, three-day-long celebration of exciting internationally respected Italian and Italian-American performers to its entertainment stage.  This deliciously social event is bursting with authentic Italian food, art, music, tradition, family fun and gelato!

The Feast of Little Italy is a 3-day cultural community celebration in Abacoa, Jupiter. The festival has grown over 16 years and has ended up being a great, big Italian street festival. There will be bocce, cooking demonstrations, wine seminars, festival rides, and a street paining competition. Plenty of live entertainment, delicious food and drinks, as well as gelato fun! 

The Feast of Little Italy started several years ago with an…

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The arts in Palm Beach County continue to grow and prosper. One of the exuberant expressions of the arts in the area is Young Friends of Palm Beach Symphony. The Young Friends Mission Statement is "To engage, educate, and entertain the greater community of the Palm Beaches through live performances of inspiring orchestral music."

Young Friends of Palm Beach Symphony are kicking off another sensational season of charity and service providing the gift of music to children in the community.  It is strongly felt in the Young Friends of Palm Beach Symphony through the experience of a live symphony orchestra. Children are not only receiving musical education, but they are also building a foundation for the appreciation and respect of music and the arts in…

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It’s November, and this month is usually associated with the holidays and cooler wintery weather however it is also National Diabetes Awareness Month.  Did you know those diagnosed have face challenges daily?  Diabetes can affect every decision – what to eat, wear, do and other decisions about how they'll take care of themselves. Yet the 24/7 burden of diabetes management is often misunderstood. National Diabetes Month is observed every November so individuals, health care professionals, and communities across the country can bring attention to this chronic illness and its impact on millions.

Diabetes is one of the leading causes of disability and death in the United States. It can cause blindness, nerve damage, kidney disease, and other health…

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Cuban immigration has greatly influenced South Florida.  Present day Miami, and a lot southeast Florida reflects a rich multicultural hub of various traditions, foods and culture. 

The first wave of immigrants occurred after the Cuban Revolution of 1959 led by Fidel Castro. Many political refugees came with the idea that the new government would not last long, and their stay in the U.S. was temporary. Homes, cars, and other properties in Cuba were left behind until the government fell. Castro promptly stopped this exodus with the confiscation of all properties belonging to anyone leaving the country.

The blending of cultures is reflected in local areas cafes and restaurants with tastes of Cuba. Of course, one of the best ways to get to the heart…

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Classical music, by definition, is music written in the European tradition during a period lasting approximately from 1750 to 1830.  Such forms of the symphony, concerto, and sonata were standardized.    Lynn University, 3601 North Military Trail, Boca Raton, offers a Conservatory of Music.  The Lynn Philharmonia performs classical masterpieces during their recurrent concert sequence.

The Lynn Conservatory is one of the leading conservatories in a university environment.  A raised standard of musical training “welcomes a world-class artist faculty, produces highly talented and motivated students, and delivers critically acclaimed performances.”  The wide-ranging repertoire challenges these talented virtuosos.  

As we know, classical music has the…

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Florida Atlantic University’s rock climbing center has opened an outdoor climbing center.  It is located at the north end of the campus in Boca Raton, 777 Glades Road.  It is open to the public Wednesday evenings and Sunday afternoons. 

Rock climbing is an activity in which partakers climb up, down or across natural rock formations or artificial rock walls. The goal is to reach the summit of a natural or artificial formation. The idea is to reach this point of an outlined predetermine route without falling.

Rock climbing is a physically and mentally challenging sport.  A climber must possess strength, agility, stamina, as well as balance. Focus and mental control are essential for a successful climb.  Sport climbing focuses on the physical…

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