Found 102 blog entries tagged as Arts and Culture.

Blown glass makes for unique and striking art, but do you have any idea how it is made?  The Benzaiten Center for Creative Arts, located in Lake Worth, is a private nonprofit organization located in the Historic FEC Train Depot in the heart of downtown Lake Worth. Located in the Lake Worth Arts District, the Center “brings art to life, immersing the public in arts production and its creative processes, while providing direct interaction with artists from around the world.”

The Benzaiten Center for Creative Arts is presenting an “Artist Live Demo” program on March 12, 2021, 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM. The Center will be hosting premiere glass sculptor Rob Stern.  Stern has over 28 years’ experience and risen to the top of his field. He has worked extensively…

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Palm Beach Opera’s first-ever outdoor festival, February 19 – 27, 2021, features a star-studded cast of live performances. See performances of iconic operas such as: La Bohème, Pagliacci, and Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute) at the South Florida Fairgrounds’ iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre, located at 601-7 Sansbury Way, West Palm Beach.

The performances will feature international opera performers as well as the Palm Beach Opera Orchestra and Chorus. All performances will feature socially distanced singers, orchestra, and chorus members, as well as large screens to display close-ups of the performance. A wide range of different cuisines and beverages purchased at the amphitheater throughout the event.  

The festival schedule includes live,…

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In South Florida during the 1950’s through 1980’s, 26 self-taught African American artists grew to be known as The Highwaymen. GardensArt in Palm Beach Gardens is hosting an exhibit by The Highwaymen.  The exhibit will run through March 4, 2021.  They spent their weekends selling their artwork out of their cars because during segregation, African American artists were not permitted to sell their artwork in galleries.

As an additional source of income for those who might otherwise be working in citrus groves or packinghouses, these artists painted.  Unable to get canvas, these artists painted the oil paintings on old construction supplies, like Upson board. Upson board was an affordable fiberboard comprised of recycled wood.

The scenes the…

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You can help support the arts in Palm Beach County by purchasing a Florida “State of the Arts” license plate. Introduced by the Florida State Legislature in 1994, this specialty license plate raises funds for programming that benefits local arts and cultural projects across the state.  By purchasing a Florida “State of the Arts” license plate in Palm Beach County, you are making a charitable donation to directly support artists on local projects that benefit and impact our community.

You can purchase a Florida “State of the Arts” license plate at any time for $32. The $32 will be a recurring annual fee for as long as you have the specialty plate registered. (If you purchase this plate at the time of your license plate renewal, the $32 will be in…

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Please join the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County and artNEST Delray for their Saturday Family Program.  The first Saturday in March will feature splash art with paint. Participants will use the outdoor splash wall for the unleashing of inner Picasso, creativity and fun. Register early for the enjoyable family experience scheduled for Saturday, March 6,2021.  Palm Beach County residents please note space is limited and may fill quickly, so register early. 

This event is for all ages to enjoy, and will be held in the Council’s Project Space, directly behind the main building on “L” Street in Lake Worth. The Council recommends bringing a yoga type mat or blanket for your family to sit on.  This is an interactive morning of art, painting,…

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The 16th annual season of CULTURE & COCKTAILS with Hollywood historian Scott Eyman continues with the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County popular series with another fascinating conversation in 2021. Join a virtual “Culture and Cocktails” chat between Faith Prince and Rob Russell on March 1, 2021, 5:00pm – 7:00pm. This is anticipated to be a “dishy” chat between the two guest speakers who are “bosom buddies”. 

The Cultural Council for Palm Beach County describe the guest speakers as follows:

“Faith Prince has been dazzling Broadway audiences since winning the Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards for her performance as “Ms. Adelaide” in Guys and Dolls. As one of Broadway’s best loved leading ladies, she also won rave reviews and…

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The 3rd Annual Waste to Wonder Exhibit is being presented at GalleRe, Resource Depot, in Palm Beach County January 22, 2021 – March 11, 2021. The Resource Depot, 2508 Florida Avenue, West Palm Beach is a non for profit 501c3 organization and all donations are tax deductible. For 21 years, Resource Depot has tackled Palm Beach County’s growing waste problem by rescuing unwanted and excess materials, turning waste into wonder. Resource Depot collects donations from businesses and individuals and redistributes the items to teachers, artists, families, and other non-profit organizations that need them, encouraging creative, hands-on learning and innovation.

The 2021 display at GalleRe features fresh artwork with a revitalized stance. This exhibition…

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It may come as a surprise, but the Town of Jupiter is brimming with museums, arts, and culture.  Not only is Jupiter enchanted with some of the most picturesque beaches and waterways it is home to a flourishing arts scene that encompasses revered playhouses, theater festivals and historical museums. There are many reasons why people visit museums. Some want to learn about the past, while others are curious about the country they are visiting or just want to enjoy art and culture.

In a 1999 lecture, the late Emmanuel N. Arinze, President of the Commonwealth Association of Museums stated that museums “hold the cultural wealth of the nation in trust for all generations and by its function and unique position, have become the cultural conscience of the…

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The Richard and Pat Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum is located at 300 North Dixie Highway West Palm Beach. The historical museum is within the walls of the historic 1916 Courthouse in downtown West Palm Beach.  Learn about the rich and diverse history of Palm Beach County which has been preserved by the Historical Society of Palm Beach County. 

The Historical Society was formed in 1937, West Palm Beach lawyer A. Stanley Bussey donated a vintage black-and-white photograph of an island street scene to the newly established Society. This was the first gift to what would become a significant collection of artifacts and documents representing the highs and lows experienced by people in Palm Beach County.

The Historical Society of Palm Beach…

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Thai Lotus brings an unforgettable dining experience with three locations in Northern Palm Beach County. The restaurant is committed to serve traditional, savory Thai and Japanese dishes with the freshest ingredients, while remaining reasonably priced. Thai Lotus offers customary native dishes and a large selection of fresh sushi on the menu at all three locations in Jupiter, Tequesta and in North Palm Beach.  

Thai cuisine places emphasis on lightly prepared dishes with strong aromatic components with a spicy edge.  The dishes served at Thai Lotus are authentically Thai incorporating knowledge of traditional Thai spices, herbs, and authentic methods of preparation.  The guidelines for flavor are subtlety and delicacy.

There are an estimated…

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