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The Festival of the Arts is back in Boca Raton for its extraordinary, multi-day cultural arts event this February and March. The Festival of the Arts is in its 13th year and this year’s installation is “A Season of Heroes” and is set to deliver a star-studded event.

Head to the Mizner Park Amphitheater and the Mizner Park Cultural Arts Center starting Friday, February 28th through Sunday, March 8th.

For Opening Day to Closing Day, the 10-day festival will feature world-class performer, musicians, films, writers and all things arts and culture. Those who attend will get also get a chance to see some of the world’s most sought after classical and contemporary performers, award-winning authors and speakers, cirque performances, film screenings and much…

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The iconic Palm Beach mansion and museum is one of the most famous landmarks and homes on Palm Beach Island. The Flagler Museum, or formally known as Whitehall, is a grand elegant estate that features more than 100,000 square feet filled with some of the most important Palm Beach history.

The home was commission by the American Industrialist Henry Flagler as a wedding gift to his wife Mary. Flagler, the founder of Standard Oil commissioned John Carrere and Thomas Hastings to build and design the grand estate. Hastings and Carrere were also the architects for other famous landmarks such as the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City and the New York Public Library during the Gilded Age.

The elegant mansion features white marble columns and a red barrel roof…

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Head to Lake Worth this weekend for the 26th Annual Lake Worth Beach Street Painting Festival. The festival is the largest of its kind in the country and draws a huge crowd to Lake Worth every year.

The street painting turns the roads into hand drawn artwork and chalk designs. The artwork only last until the next raindrop when it will be washed away. The popular festival features temporary artwork masterpieces.

Local and National artists create classic or 3-D masterpieces for viewers to come by and see. The drawings are done by using environmentally friendly chalk on both the streets and sidewalks. More than 600 artists are expected to be present this year.

In addition to the street art, there will believe entertainment, festival food court, children’s…

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The Palm Beach Show, formally the Palm Beach Jewelry, Art and Antique Show is coming back for another year. The show is in its 17th year and this year, the show has a new name. The Palm Beach Show will be taking over downtown West Palm Beach this February 13th through February 18th.

The Palm Beach Show is the largest show in its kind and one of the top cultural events in Palm Beach County. The prestigious art fair features international exhibitors displaying fine works of art from around the world, prestigious jewelry, fine artwork, beautiful antique pieces and much more.

The show draws tens of thousands of museum curators, private collectors, investors and high-end interior designers so grab your tickets before they sell out. Click here to purchase…

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Calling all photographers and photography enthusiasts, FotoFusion is heading back to downtown West Palm Beach this February. FotoFusion is a five-day event presented by the Palm Beach Photographic Centre in West Palm Beach.

Around 70 of the best photographers and instructors from around the country and world come to West Palm Beach for the festival every year to teach workshop events and display their works. The five-day event is more than the workshops and photography, the event includes an Opening Receptions, informative lectures, discussion panels, a Farewell Bash and much more.

Every year, the Palm Beach Photographic Centre Awards Committee selects a photographer from this year’s event to receive the Fotomentor Award for their achievements in the…

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The Norton Museum of Art was founded in 1941 by Ralph H Norton and his wife Elizabeth. Norton was an industrialist in Chicago who headed the Acme Steel Company. The museum came about because him and his wife used to collect items and art to decorate their home.

The couple retired in 1935 and began spending more time in Palm Beach County. Not knowing what to do with their giant art collection and sculptures they decided to create their own museum in West Palm Beach. Construction began on the Norton Gallery and the School of Art in 1940 in West Palm Beach and opened a year later to the public in February of 1941.

Today, the museum’s permanent collection consists of more than 7,600 works in five cultural departments, European, Chinese, American, Contemporary…

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Nestled in a small shopping plaza on the pristine, white sand beaches of Singer Island with souvenir shops, sandwich shops and restaurants is Santana Cigars, 2527 Beach Court, Singer Island.  Santana Cigars is an artisan cigar shop. The intimate cigar bar however they don't sell liquor but offer an artisan cigar experience worth trying.

Owned by Jesi and Fidel Santana, 5th generation cigar rollers, the store sells only the cigars they make in the Dominican Republic. Fidel is a knowledgeable “master cigar roller” who has been involved since the age of 9.  Santana family's many cigar projects, ranging from Florida, Las Vegas, the DR and even Massachusetts.  It isn’t very large, and unlike other cigar bars, it doesn’t have oversized leather chairs,…

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Worth Avenue is considered Palm Beach Island’s most iconic street. The famous street is known for high-end shopping and premier dining at some of the best shops and restaurants. Worth Avenue welcomes you at the Palm Beach Clock Tower on the Atlantic Ocean and is one of the most beautiful shopping streets in the country.

Low story buildings line the palm tree lined street where dozens of famous shops and restaurants are located. The buildings and architecture are a Spanish influence, designed by Addison Mizner in the 1920’s. Mizner incorporated little Vias, Courtyards and Esplanades that feature boutiques and cafes just off Worth Avenue.

During the winter months, The Worth Avenue Association host several events a week including Guided Walking History Tours…

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The Society of the Four Arts was founded in 1936 and the main goal of the society was to offer quality cultural programming to the growing community of Palm Beach.

Every year, the Society of the Four Arts features cultural programs, art exhibits, concerts, notable speakers, films and much more. The Four Arts is located on Royal Palm Way and has beautiful sculptures, two libraries, a state-of-the-art educational facility, a botanical garden and plenty of calendar events throughout the property’s four buildings.

Each of the four buildings houses different things. The Esther B. O’Keeffe Gallery Building was designed by the famous architect Addison Mizner and is home to the art exhibits and top of the line auditorium used for guest speakers, concerts and…

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The Annual Midnight Sun Festival celebrating Finnish culture will be held in Bryant Park in Lake Worth March 1 – 3, 2019.  The entire family can enjoy live music, a taste of some delicious Finnish food, and lots of fun!

There will be top musical performers from Finland as well as local bands, a wide variety of fabulous food from Finland as well as other countries, including freshly baked Finnish coffee bread, pastries and, of course, coffee and beer! There will even be a traditional Finnish Wife-Carrying Contest!

The kids will enjoy pony rides, a bounce house, rock climbing wall, face-painting, and much more!

Pete Parkkonen, rock superstar and top 3 finalist in Finland's Idol, will be headlining this year’s festival and performing every day…

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