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Join Boca Museum of Art as they present a 4-part lecture series with Kurt Stone. Mr. Stone has a unique and intimate view with an encyclopedic knowledge of his hometown's greatest industry. The discussions are intended to give you a behind the screen peek. It is a fascinating look at Hollywood's early history and deconstruction of its most famous collaborations. The museum is located at 501 Plaza Real, Boca Raton, at Mizner Park. 

The Boca Raton Museum of Art was established in 1950, founded by artists, and known as the Art Guild of Boca Raton. The organization has grown to encompass an Art School, Guild, Store, and Museum with permanent collections of contemporary art, photography, non-western art, glass, and sculpture, as well as a diverse…

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The history of the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse is remarkably interesting. The lighthouse sits on top of a midden shell mound on the northern side of the Jupiter Inlet. This location in Jupiter was chosen in 1853 when Congress authorized the construction. The Jupiter Lighthouse project was assigned and designed by George Gordon Meade, a young Army Lieutenant. The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse was constructed in stages over the next eight years. 

The Lighthouse was one of six Florida lighthouses assigned to Meade before being completed under the supervision of Lieutenant William Raynolds. Lieutenant Raynolds enhanced the final design by increasing the height of the lighthouse tower to 105 feet and doubling the masonry wall for protection from the storms. The…

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What is the connection between mangrove and coral reef communities? How do fish use these habitats? Gumbo Limbo is a 20-acre coastal preserve. Gumbo Limbo Nature Center is surrounded by a rare remnant of tropical hardwood hammock, located on a barrier island in Boca Raton. Learn about the fascinating behaviors of native fish, stingrays, and other marine life with Outdoor Marine Aquarium Feeding.  These are free presentations for the public. Meet at the outdoor marine aquariums at the Gumbo Limbo Nature Center.

Take a stroll through the butterfly garden, where species of wild butterflies can be seen year-round. Walk the Ashley Trail and relax in the authentic Chiki overlooking the Intracoastal. A variety of native fish and other marine animals…

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Since opening in 1977, Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens has been the epicenter for Japanese art and culture in South Florida. Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens is located at 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach. Have you ever wondered about Japanese culture, art and flower arranging? Morikami is presenting October programming which can educate you about the ancient culture and traditions.

Stroll for Well-Being 

Wednesdays Oct 5, Nov 2, Dec 7 or Saturdays Oct 1 & 8, Nov 5, Dec 10 

Time: 11:00am – 12:30pm or 1:30pm – 3:00pm 

Cost: Free to qualified applicants

The museum’s therapeutic garden walking program (3 sessions) allows for participants to immerse
themselves in the natural beauty, peace, and serenity of the gardens. A myriad…

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On Friday, September 30, 2022, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm a painting class will be offered. Within the Tree of Life Painting Class, you will learn how to paint a colorful sunset with the tree of life on canvas. All materials and instructions will be provided. The event will take place at Private Oceans North, 208 U.S. Highway 1, Suite 204, in North Palm Beach.

The class is offered by Mobile Masterpieces. Hosted by a local artist, Melissa Mastrangelo, with a BA in Fine Art, she started Mobile Masterpieces to teach art anywhere and to anyone, without them needing any artistic experience. The class is taught in easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions. The class may be offered at your house or at your local favorite hangout, she will take the Paint Party…

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The Delray Beach Restaurant Month 2022 (September) is produced by the Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority in collaboration with the Downtown Delray Beach restaurants, cafés, and fast-casual establishments and eateries. One of the participating restaurants is Elisabetta’s Ristorante located at 32 East Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach. They are offering a three-course chef’s menu for $45!

Elisabetta’s Ristorante also has a location in Downtown West Palm Beach.  However, the special prix fixe menu which includes Rigatoni Alla Bolognese with a choice of salad and dessert. This special offer is only available in the Delray Beach location in partnership with the Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority.

The 7th annual Downtown Delray Beach…

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The What the Punk Fest goal is to provide secure spaces, with dance and music being the common denominator, to as many people as possible regardless of sexuality, gender, age, race, or experience level. Concluding the year's outreach, What the Punk Fest weekend, is scheduled for October 1-3, 2020.

This is Florida’s 1st and only International Gay Urban Dance Festival. What the PUNK is a rare and bona fide resource for education and preservation of urban dance cultures born in the 60s, the 70s, 80s, and today. It explores how they are done, and how to teach them. Guest instructors and performers are innovators of their craft. It serves as once-in-a-lifetime access to these dance icons, to learn from them firsthand, and express their personal growth…

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The American Humane, the country’s first national humane organization, will host the 2022 American Humane Hero Dog Awards Gala, chaired by internationally renowned philanthropist, Lois Pope, at the Eau Palm Beach Resort in Manalapan, Florida on November 11, 2022.  The 2022 American Humane Hero Dog Awards Gala is to Honor Nation’s Most Heroic Canines.

The star-studded event, featuring international music legend Michael Bolton and celebrity host and emcee Carson Kressley, will honor the seven category winners of this year’s Hero Dog Awards.

“Whether they protect us on the frontlines, help us with medical challenges, or just lighten our spirits with an enthusiastic kiss after a long day, dogs save and improve our lives in infinite ways,” said Dr.…

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The Lake Worth Playhouse is presenting “Fun Home”.  “Fun Home” is the winner of five 2015 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Score, and Best Book! It was a finalist for the 2014 Pulitzer Prize for Drama.  The production is considered an emotional powerhouse about parents as seen through their adult children’s eyes.  The show will be at the Lake Worth Playhouse, located at 713 Lake Avenue, in Lake Worth, from Friday, September 30 through Sunday, October 16, 2022.

When her father dies unexpectedly, graphic novelist Alison dives deep into her past to tell the story of the volatile, brilliant, one-of-a-kind man whose temperament and secrets defined her family and her life. Moving between past and present, Alison relives her unique childhood…

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The Norton Museum of Art is presenting the “Open Spaces / A Natural Movers Dance Performance Series” you will not want to miss. The performance is scheduled for Saturday, September 24, 2022, at 2:00 pm. The Norton Museum of Art is located at 1450 South Dixie Highway in West Palm Beach.

The series of dance performances presented by Natural Movers Foundation; Open Spaces is a site-specific showcase of dance artists. The annual performance provides this diverse group of professional artists with a platform to present their work while allowing the community to witness dance in new ways. This year's showcase features original choreography inspired by the Norton Museum of Art artworks.

Museum Galleries and Great Hall. Space is limited.

Schedule and…

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