art&culture OF PALM BEACH COUNTY Fall 2026
SPECIAL ANNIVERSARY ISSUE CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF ART&CULTURE WITH MORE THAN 200 FEATURED CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS, ARTISTS, EXHIBITIONS, AND EVENTS!
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MUSIC EXISTS ONLY WHEN YOU H E A R I T.
O P E N I N G N I G H T O N N O V E M B E R 1 9 AT THE CHURCH OF BETHESDA-BY-THE SEA. L E A R N M O R E AT C M S P B . O R G .
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NOVEMBER 18, 2026 - JANUARY 17, 2027 A NIGHT OF WONDER AWAITS! See Dates and Get Tickets: MOUNTS.ORG/ILUMINA
531 N. Military Trail West Palm Beach
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VIEW FLEURS DE VILLES THE GILDED AGE AT THE FLAGLER MUSEUM DECEMBER 18-27.
20 QUESTIONS WITH 20 LEADERS Some of the area’s prominent arts leaders reflect on how Palm Beach County’s cultural scene has evolved over the last two decades By Mary Murray
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CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE From floral couture to food festivals, we help you find the perfect cultural experience for you By Mary Murray
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GREETINGS FROM PALM BEACH Local writers share personal dispatches from the places that inspire them By Jennifer Lauren Accius, Robbie Potter, Desiree Karnis Reavis, Elizabeth “Lizz” Straight, R.G. Taylor
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LETTER FROM THE CEO
COURTESY OF FLEURS DE VILLES
UP FRONT a&c’s celebratory sand sculpture | Pursuits | Preview | Covet | Reinvention | Process
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SCENE An extensive guide to the many exciting cultural happenings of the season
LENS Photos from recent Cultural Council events
FINALE West Palm ceramic artist Heather Couch is molding community
ON THE COVER: Photographer: Ian Jacob Sculptors: Dean Arscott and Steve Schomaker, Team Sandtastic Location: Beach Club at The Boca Raton
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TICK E TS ON SA L N OW E
GARRISON KEILLOR & ERICA RHODES
EMANUEL AX
CHRISTIAN MCBRIDE & URSA MAJOR
OCTOBER 23
OCTOBER 30
RUFUS WAINWRIGHT
Sinatra & Stories
NOVEMBER 10
NOVEMBER 11
NOVEMBER 14
RENÉ SILVIN: MARJORIE MERRIWEATHER POST
50th Anniversary with Live Orchestra
MIAMI CITY BALLET
JENNIFER HOLLIDAY
American Odyssey
A Dreamgirls Holiday
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NOVEMBER 19
NOVEMBER 21
NOVEMBER 28
The Crazy Uncle & His Sensible Niece
OCTOBER 10
OCTOBER 21 FILM WITH Q&A
CHEYENNE JACKSON That Guy from That Thing
NOVEMBER 6
TONY DANZA
LUNCH & LEARN
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EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED Join us as a sponsor, donor, or member, and help our nonprofit performing arts center inspire, educate, and connect our community through the arts.
GLAZERHALL.ORG • (561) 576-7860 • THE ROYAL POINCIANA PLAZA
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The Ar t of Pre- and Post-War Automobiles Honoring Palm Beach County Gold Star Families, Veterans & Friends of Fisher House
601 Lake Avenue, Lake Worth Beach, FL 33460 561.471.2901 | palmbeachculture.com
Cultural Council Board of Directors
Officers Cheryl K. Crowley, Community Leader (Chair) • Phillip Edwards, Managing Director, Bank of America Private Bank (Vice Chair) • Edrick Barnes, Owner, The Law Office of Edrick Barnes (Vice Chair) • Christopher D. Caneles, Community Leader (Treasurer) • Bill Parmelee, Community Leader (Secretary) 10AM - 4PM
Community Exhibition
3PM America’s 250 Tribute: A Nation Remembers – Songs and Stories of Valor Honoring Gold Star Families, Veterans & Friends of Fisher House featuring patriotic music by the Palm Beach Atlantic University Choir and Color Guard Presentation of Colors
4: 15PM
The Grand Tour Parade of Cars
FOR TICKETS & PARADE INFO www.ansg.org
Members Barbara Cheives, President and CEO, Converge & Associates Consulting • Donald M. Ephraim, Philanthropist Willem Erwich, Senior Vice President, Northern Trust • Roe Green, Founder, Roe Green Foundation Todd Kolich, President and Founder, KO-MAR Productions Inc. • Denise B. Rivas, Owner/Founder, Your Computer Tutor • Hector Rubio, Director of Events and Programming, The Boca Raton Greg Silpe, Community Leader Ex-Officio Members Emanuel Perry, Executive Director, Palm Beach County Tourist Development Council Davicka N. Thompson, TDC Board Member and President and CEO, Thompson Creative Collective Marci Woodward, Palm Beach County Commissioner, District 4
Cultural Council Founder Alexander W. Dreyfoos (in memoriam) Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners Sara Baxter (Mayor), Joel Flores, Maria G. Marino, Bobby Powell, Maria Sachs, Gregg K. Weiss, Marci Woodward (Vice Mayor) President and CEO Dave Lawrence Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer Kathleen Alex Senior Vice President Jennifer Sullivan
IN FULL BLOOM: FLOWERS IN THE GARDEN PRESSED FLOWER COLLAGE PORTRAITS BY
ARTIST IN RESIDENCE
BRUCE HELANDER OCTOBER 21 – JANUARY 10, 2027
Historic Home, Art and Nature Conservatory, Artist Studio, Exhibition Galleries and Rare Palm and Cycad Gardens of
Ann Weaver Norton
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Community Engagement and Advancement Associate Vice President of Community Engagement and Advancement Alexandra Alfred Community Engagement Manager Melisa Allen Donor Services Coordinator Layz Reynet Executive Assistant and Administrative Support Nia Bourne Finance and Operations Controller Paul To Operations Coordinator Helen Hood Accounting Coordinator Gloria Rose Grants Associate Vice President of Grants Vicky Jackson Grants Manager Deborah Crank Grants Manager and Human Resources Coordinator Julian Crewe Marketing Associate Vice President of Marketing and Cultural Tourism Lauren Perry Director of Marketing, Content, and Special Publications Nick Murray Director of Communications Rachel Soler Marketing and Cultural Events Manager Debbie Calabria Graphic Design and Print Production Specialist Kyle Solomon Communications Coordinator Rachel Gordon
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Artist Services Director of Artist Services Jessica Ransom Artist Services Coordinator Jessica Clermont
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RAYMOND F. KRAVIS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS | 2026–2027
The Kravis Center is your destination for spectacular live entertainment. The 2026–2027 season is packed with top-touring Broadway hits, global classical music superstars and world-class artists in dance, music, comedy and more.
For tickets, visit kravis.org Photo: Aliya Grace as Betty Boop in the North American Tour of BOOP! The Musical, photo by Matthew Murphy
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COME FOR THE ART
Editorial Director Daphne Nikolopoulos Editor Mary Murray Creative Director Olga M. Gustine Art Directors Airielle Farley, Ashley Meyer, Jenny Fernandez-Prieto Digital Imaging Specialist Leonor Alvarez Maza Contributing Writers Jennifer Lauren Accius, Joe Capozzi, Jan Engoren, Robbie Potter, Desiree Karnis Reavis, Elizabeth “Lizz” Straight, R.G. Taylor, Sarah Wolf Contributing Photographers, Designers, and Artists Jennifer Lauren Accius, Ian Jacob, Robbie Potter, Rainy Sun, Dan Remmel, Kyle Solomon, R.G. Taylor Advertising and Marketing Account Managers Kathy Breen, Jennifer Dardano, Tanya Lorigan, Dina Turner, Meegan Wyatt Advertising Services Coordinator Elizabeth Hackney Marketing Manager Rebecca Desir Marketing Art Director Saige Roberts Production Production Director Selene M. Ceballo Production Manager Lourdes Linares Digital Pre-Press Specialist George Davis Senior Designer Jeffrey Rey Advertising Design Coordinator Anaely J. Perez Vargas Production Coordinator Ileana Caban Digital Marketing Manager Tyler Sansone
STAY FOR THE VIBE The Norton brings world-class art and everyday elegance together in one welcoming destination. It’s a place to wander, and wonder, and return to again and again. Plan your visit at norton.org
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FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY PRESENTS THE SEASON’S PREMIER
FEATURING TONY DESARE AND THE PALM BEACH POPS WITH SPECIAL GUEST STAR KATHARINE MCPHEE
7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2026 Carole and Barry Kaye Performing Arts Auditorium, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton Proceeds benefit FAU Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters student scholarships and Bob Lappin and the Palm Beach Pops Memorial Endowment.
Honoring the legacy of Bob Lappin and the Palm Beach Pops, this festive concert with full orchestra features holiday favorites, Broadway classics and the Great American Songbook.
A four-time Top 10 Billboard jazz artist, DeSare has performed at Carnegie Hall, with major symphony orchestras and on national programs including the “Today” show, NPR and “CBS Mornings.”
McPhee is known for her starring roles in NBC’s “Smash” and CBS’ “Scorpion,” her acclaimed performances in “Waitress” on Broadway and in London’s West End, and her chart-topping recordings, including the holiday album “Christmas Songs.”
LEARN MORE AND PURCHASE TICKETS AT FAU.EDU/HOLIDAY
We proudly thank WPBF, our official television sponsor, and Boca Observer, our official magazine sponsor, for their continued support.
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FROM THE CEO
Twenty Years of Stories, and What Comes Next ANNETT MEYER PHOTOGRAPHY
Twenty years ago, art&culture began telling the stories of the artists, organizations, places, and ideas that make The Palm Beaches such an extraordinary cultural destination. Since then, much has changed across our community, but the magazine’s purpose has remained constant: to invite readers to look more closely, venture somewhere new, and experience the creativity all around them. It has been a privilege to be part of art&culture’s journey and to see firsthand how deeply it is valued by readers and cultural partners. Each issue is a snapshot of a particular moment, but together they tell a much larger story—one of artistic ambition, evolving communities, beloved traditions, and a destination that continues to find new ways to surprise us. This anniversary offers an opportunity to appreciate that history while keeping our attention firmly on the future. The cultural landscape of The Palm Beaches is constantly growing and changing. New voices are emerging, established institutions are finding fresh ways to connect with audiences, and artists continue to challenge our expectations of what creativity can accomplish. As you peruse this special issue, I hope you’ll enjoy both the sense of reflection and the spirit of possibility within its pages. Most of all, I hope it inspires you to take part in the next chapter: attend a performance, visit an exhibition, meet an artist, or discover a cultural destination you have never experienced before. Thank you for reading, exploring, and celebrating alongside us for 20 remarkable years. With the Cultural Council’s fiftieth anniversary on the horizon, I look forward to the next chapter—for this publication, for our cultural community, and for Florida’s Cultural Capital. With gratitude,
Dave Lawrence President & CEO Cultural Council for Palm Beach County
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SOCIETY OF THE FOUR ARTS
Art Exhibitions ■ Concerts ■ Films ■ Lectures ■ Classes ■ Gardens The Society of the Four Arts features a dynamic lineup of cultural programming plus sculpture and demonstration gardens, a library and a children’s library. Come see what The Four Arts has to offer you!
Visit fourarts.org for tickets and programs 101 Four Arts Plaza, Palm Beach, FL | (561) 655-7226 | customerservice@fourarts.org FOUR ARTS FOR EVERYONE
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art&culture is officially 20! To mark this milestone, the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County tasked Dean Arscott and Steve Schomaker of Team Sandtastic with crafting a sand sculpture that expresses the mission of the magazine: to promote the wonderful cultural community in The Palm Beaches. Working at Beach Club at The Boca Raton, Arscott and Schomaker spent eight hours constructing this one-of-a-kind sculpture, which measured more than 5 feet tall and used roughly 10 tons of sand. While the final product is impressive, Arscott notes that the process is simple. “Sand, water, pack. That’s it. Get your sand wet, compact it, go to town. How fancy it is is just practice,” he explains. “There are limitations to what sand can do, but you can do a sand version of anything. And we have.” In addition to a&c’s anniversary, this totem is in honor of the Cultural Council’s Sun, Sand, Surf exhibition. On display November 6 to December 31, the showcase features work by Palm Beach County–based professional artists who explore
the landscapes, light, and visual culture of coastal South Florida. Another organization celebrating an anniversary is The Boca Raton, which turned 100 this year. Founded in 1926 by architect and visionary Addison Mizner, The Boca Raton has grown into one of the country’s most storied private clubs and resorts. Hot off a $375 million renovation and with more to come, The Boca Raton has invited resort guests and club members to partake in centennial-related activations, tailored programming, and future-focused enhancements.
One thing everyone can experience? The resort’s new book, The Boca Raton: A Century of Being Iconic, written by James Reginato and published by Assouline. From The Boca Raton to art&culture, some things just get better with age. —Mary Murray
SPECIAL THANKS TO TEAM SANDTASTIC, THE BOCA RATON, AND GUMBO LIMBO NATURE CENTER FOR ENSURING WE DID NOT DISTURB ANY SEA TURTLE NESTS DURING OUR BUILD.
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UP FRONT PURSUITS BY SARAH WOLF
LEFT AND BELOW: THE MASTERWORKS CHORUS OF THE PALM BEACHES PERFORMS HANDEL’S “MESSIAH” EVERY DECEMBER AT VENUES ACROSS THE COUNTY.
RYAN ARNST
This season, Masterworks Chorus will participate in “Unity, Love, and Brotherhood,” a large-scale concert celebrating America’s 250th anniversary, October 18 at the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach. The chorus will also present holiday performances of Handel’s “Messiah” December 14 at The Royal Poinciana Chapel in Palm Beach, December 12 at The Benjamin School in Palm Beach Gardens, and December 18 at St. Matthew Catholic Church in Lake Worth Beach. masterworkspb.org
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Whether you’re a seasoned vocalist, a shower singer ready for something more, or simply someone who loves the power of live music, Palm Beach County offers a chorus for nearly every age, interest, and experience level. From classical masterworks and gospel traditions to barbershop harmonies and youth ensembles, the area’s choral organizations foster community through performances, music education, and meaningful connections. Here’s a look at some of the area’s outstanding choruses and vocal ensembles, along with performance information and how to get involved.
DISCOVER PALM BEACH COUNTY’S VIBRANT CHORAL COMMUNITY
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Founded in 1979, the Masterworks Chorus of the Palm Beaches is one of the region’s leading community choruses, presenting major masterworks backed by an orchestra and featuring guest soloists and other artists from South Florida. The ensemble brings together singers from throughout the region who share a passion for great choral literature. Those who’d like to audition can visit the organization’s website to set up a time. Rehearsals are held Tuesdays from 7 to 9 p.m., September through April, at the United Methodist Church of the Palm Beaches in West Palm Beach.
Ebony Chorale of the Palm Beaches Since its founding in 1992 by Dr. Orville T. Lawton, the Ebony Chorale of the Palm Beaches has built a reputation for blending the passion of gospel music with the discipline and artistry of a polished concert ensemble. Composed of dedicated community singers, the Ebony Chorale performs spirituals, gospel selections, classical works, and multicultural repertoire throughout South Florida and beyond. Over the years, the group has appeared with major orchestras, at civic celebrations, and on international stages. Community members interested in joining should contact Lawton to arrange to visit a rehearsal, where he’ll test their tone-matching abilities. The Ebony Chorale will join more than 250 singers for the “Unity, Love, and Brotherhood” concert October 18, honoring America’s heritage with patriotic favorites such as “Battle Hymn of the Republic,” “Amazing Grace,” and “America the Beautiful.” On December 13, the chorus will hold its annual Christmas concert at Payne Chapel AME Church in West Palm Beach. In addition to its performances, the Ebony Chorale offers cultural workshops exploring the history and significance of Negro Spirituals through interactive sessions designed to educate and inspire participants about the enduring legacy of African American contributions to American music. theebonychorale ofthepalmbeaches.now.site
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LEFT: THE YOUNG SINGERS OF THE PALM BEACHES PERFORM AT THE KRAVIS CENTER; THE PALM BEACH COASTMEN SING AT THE 2025 BOCA RATON MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY.
Young Singers of the Palm Beaches The Young Singers of the Palm Beaches (YSPB) is Palm Beach County’s award-winning, community-based children’s choir, serving students in grades 2 through 12. Through professional music instruction and performance opportunities, the organization helps young people develop musicianship, leadership skills, confidence, and lasting friendships. YSPB typically holds auditions in May, August, and December for its six choruses, which are organized by age and, for the older
COURTESY OF THE PALM BEACH COASTMEN
Since 1962, the Choral Society of the Palm Beaches has enriched the region’s arts landscape with performances ranging from beloved masterworks to seasonal favorites while creating opportunities for community members to participate in large-scale choral singing. Rather than hold formal auditions, the group invites prospective members (ages 18 and up) with experience in choral ensembles, musical theater, or opera to attend a rehearsal and see if the ensemble is a good fit. From September through the spring, rehearsals are held Tuesday evenings at Gardens Presbyterian Church in Palm Beach Gardens, with additional sectional rehearsals scheduled as needed. The Choral Society presents a holiday concert each December and a spring concert in March or April; in June, it held a summer concert for the first time since the pandemic. The group will also be featured in the “Unity, Love, and Brotherhood” concert at the Kravis Center. Beyond its performances, the organization supports emerging talent through its annual Young Artist Vocal Competition, which provides financial assistance and encouragement to gifted high school seniors and college freshmen pursuing careers in music. In addition, for the past three years, the Choral Society has participated in the worldwide Make Music Day celebration June 21, when people come together to witness or take part in outdoor concerts and other musical activities. choralsocietypalmbeaches.org
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The Choral Society of the Palm Beaches
students, gender. YSPB also has satellite choirs for grades 3 through 5 in Belle Glade and the northern and southern areas of Palm Beach County. The choruses participate in two major concerts each season at the Kravis Center, including a signature holiday concert in December and a season-ending spring concert in May. In addition, YSPB participants frequently appear at community events throughout the county, with mid-October through December being one of the organization’s busiest times. yspb.org
The Palm Beach Coastmen Based in Boynton Beach, the Palm Beach
Coastmen is Palm Beach County’s chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society, an international organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the uniquely American art of a cappella barbershop harmony. Founded in the 1950s as part of a postwar wave of barbershop chapters forming across the United States, the men’s chorus brings together singers from diverse backgrounds who share a love of the traditional fourpart barbershop style—tenor, lead, baritone, and bass. Their repertoire ranges from beloved American standards to contemporary arrangements crafted for the barbershop genre. Membership is open to men of all experience levels who can commit to weekly rehearsals and performances. Prospective members audition by singing a Barberpole Cat song (such as “My Wild Irish Rose” or “Let Me Call You Sweetheart”) with Coastmen singers before the music leadership team. Rehearsals are held Wednesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Limetree Condominium Association clubhouse in Boynton Beach. Upcoming performances include the Barbershop Harmony Society’s Sunshine District Fall Convention October 16-17, the Honor Flight of Southeast Florida’s Operation Homecoming November 7, and multiple shows throughout the holiday season, including caroling at local malls such as the Town Center at Boca Raton and The Mall at Wellington Green. The Palm Beach Coastmen are also available for bookings year-round, including at schools, retirement communities, and civic events. palmbeachcoastmen.org ‡ art&culture
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COURTESY OF FIESTA DE PUEBLO
Hispanic American Chamber of Commerce hosts seminars in business, law, finance, and accounting—many at no cost—and gives small-business owners a venue to connect with one another and the community at large. Born in Puerto Rico, Arroyo came to Utah as a student before settling in Florida, where he launched Fiesta de Pueblo as a radio show in 2006. After a brief hiatus, it became an annual cultural event in 2011 and later incorporated as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Free parking, free admission, and a family-friendly atmosphere help draw crowds of 10,000. In 2026, the Fiesta de Pueblo was held at John Prince Park in Lake Worth Beach for the first time. It will return there for the 2027 event, slated for January 9. Trained as an accountant, Arroyo credits organization for keeping the festival running smoothly. “If you’re not organized, you’re done,” he jokes. Looking ahead, he dreams of securing ongoing public and private funding, welcoming a thousand participants from each country, and extending the celebration to multiple days. Rossana Paredes, Fiesta de Pueblo’s cultural director and president of the Centro Paraguayo de Palm Beach County, is proud to represent Paraguay and host its diplomats. She showcases Paraguayan folklore and gastronomy, from tereré to vori vori. “Santos is very family-oriented and sets the family-friendly tone for the festival,” she says. “La Fiesta De Pueblo is for everyone,” Arroyo adds. “You’ll be wowed, impressed, and guaranteed to have a great time.” fiestadepueblo.com ‡
FIESTA DE PUEBLO CELEBRATES THE RICH DIVERSITY OF PALM BEACH COUNTY’S HISPANIC COMMUNITY
SCENES FROM FIESTA DE PUEBLO, CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: BRAZILIAN SAMBA DANCER; ROSSANA PAREDES WITH PARAGUAY REPRESENTATIVES AND OTHERS; THREE WISE MEN PARADE.
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Stepping into the Fiesta de Pueblo, you’re met with a burst of reds, yellows, greens, and blues as flags from 21 Latin American nations ripple overhead. Men dressed as the Three Wise Men (los Tres Reyes Magos) hand out gifts to children, while dancers in Carnival-style headdresses and skirts that swirl like tropical flowers perform the Brazilian samba. Families gather around picnic tables stacked with platos tradicional: pastelitos warm from the fryer, arroz con pollo, icy horchata. The sounds of merengue, salsa, bachata, and reggaeton mingle with the chatter of vendors serving elote, churros, empanadas, and arepas. It’s a living tableau of heritage, pride, and shared culture. At the center of it all is Santos O. Arroyo, the festival’s founder and CEO, who also leads the Florida Hispanic American Chamber of Commerce for Palm Beach and Broward Counties. Hispanic residents make up roughly a quarter of Palm Beach County’s population, and for more than 15 years, Arroyo has helped shaped one of this community’s most beloved celebrations. But the festival is more than a cultural gathering. It also serves as a business expo, bringing entrepreneurs together while raising funds for local teachers to offer painting, dance, and music classes for children. In addition, the Florida
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ommunity, creativity, and craftsmanship come together at Handmade Co-op, a new shop and gallery in downtown West Palm Beach. Artists and jewelry makers Leticia Perillo and MarieLouise Duvert founded the co-op to not only showcase handmade work by local creatives, but to empower them and uplift small businesses. Perillo and Duvert met while showing their work in another space. Realizing they shared a vision, they decided to partner and create a place of their own, with an eye toward authenticity, collaboration, and sustainability. “We wanted to create a space where local artisans, creators, jewelry makers, crafters, and designers can sell their work under one roof,” Perillo says. “We celebrate handmade art and support the artisans who create it.”
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Inside, there are such one-of-a-kind finds as custom jean jackets, pottery, textiles, hand-painted glassware, handcrafted charcuterie boards, and upcycled jewelry. In addition to carrying handmade goods, Handmade Co-op includes a studio for art classes, yoga and breathwork sessions, workshops, and live art events on Saturdays. The founders say this is only the beginning. They hope to eventually create a foundation to support working artists. “We both have a passion to help and advocate for our fellow creatives,” Duvert says. “We can’t stop creating.” handmadecoop.com, 561.400.5938 ‡
MARIE-LOUISE DUVERT (ABOVE LEFT) AND LETICIA PERILLO (ABOVE RIGHT) ARE THE CREATIVES BEHIND HANDMADE CO-OP IN WEST PALM BEACH.
Melissa Justice Rao of Justice Treehouse A mixed-media artist based in Loxahatchee, Rao creates art dolls inspired by nature and her daughters. Her poseable figures start at $60. Cristiane McGinnis of Handmade by Cris McGinnis This Boca Raton artist and designer makes custom bags, jeans, and jackets featuring appliqués, lace, recycled fabrics, and pop-culture references. Bags start at $35 and jackets at $85. Denise Smith of Lady D’s Aromatics Another Loxahatchee artisan, Smith hand-pours scented and decorative candles, soaps, diffusers, and whipped sugar scrubs. For her candles, she uses emotion-based scents meant to trigger happiness, joy, peace, and good memories. Lip balms start at $15 and candles at $30.
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How two Palm Beach County families are helping ensure the future of arts and culture. When visitors walk through the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, they encounter more than remarkable works by Palm Beach County-based professional artists. They also experience the lasting impact of philanthropy. The William R. and Joyce A. Kruger Family Gallery and the Gayle and Paul Gross Gallery were made possible through transformational gifts from two families who share a common belief: that investing in the arts today helps create a stronger, more vibrant community tomorrow. For Bill and Joyce Kruger, creativity has always been a part of life. Bill's passion for woodworking, furniture making, and model building, combined with Joyce's love of sewing and handmade crafts, fostered a family rooted in imagination, craftsmanship, and community. Their gallery celebrates not only their generosity, but a lifelong appreciation for the creative spirit that enriches Palm Beach County. Paul and Gayle Gross have dedicated much of their lives to philanthropy, supporting organizations in the arts, education, and the humanities. Throughout their giving, they have championed initiatives designed to create lasting impact, believing that meaningful philanthropy should continue benefiting future generations. Their support of the Cultural Council reflects that same vision—providing opportunities for professional artists while helping ensure arts and culture remain an enduring part of life in Palm Beach County.
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Although their stories are different, both families share a common understanding: the arts don't flourish by accident. They thrive because individuals choose to invest in the people, places, and programs that inspire creativity, strengthen communities, and enrich everyday life. Every exhibition presented in these galleries introduces new audiences to Palm Beach County's extraordinary artistic talent. Every visitor who walks through their doors experiences the lasting impact of generosity that extends well beyond a single gift.
Leave Your Legacy As the Cultural Council looks toward its next 50 years of serving Palm Beach County, we invite you to consider how your own legacy can help shape the future of arts and culture. Through an endowed gift, you can help ensure that exhibitions, educational initiatives, artist opportunities, and cultural experiences continue to enrich Palm Beach County for generations to come.
To learn more about endowment and legacy giving, please contact: Dave Lawrence President & CEO
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UP FRONT REINVENTION BY JOE CAPOZZI
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CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: RENDERINGS OF THE NEW GULFSTREAM HOTEL SHOWCASE THE FACADE’S NEW “GULFSTREAM CORAL DREAM” CUSTOM COLOR, THE COASTAL-HUED CORRIDORS, AND SLEEK LOBBY DOMINATED BY A LARGE MURAL.
A Comeback in Coral MORE THAN 20 YEARS AFTER CLOSING, THE GULFSTREAM HOTEL IS PREPARING TO WELCOME GUESTS ONCE AGAIN
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The Gulfstream Hotel, the pretty-in-pink landmark in downtown Lake Worth Beach, is finally waking up from a 20-year beauty nap. The circa-1925 hotel is nearing the end of an ambitious makeover that will blend roaring-twenties glamour with modern luxury. Nestled at the east end of Lake Avenue, the six-story Gulfstream Hotel has been under renovation since 2024 by Restoration St.
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Louis, a development firm that specializes in refurbishing historic buildings. When it’s up and running, the renovated gem—shuttered since 2005—will resume the role it played more than 100 years ago when it debuted as a social destination for locals and visitors from around the world. “It’s exciting to see it come alive again,” says general manager Lawrence Cassenti. “We are
aiming for a soft opening near the end of year and a grand opening in early 2027.” The Gulfstream will open as a Marriott Bonvoy hotel with 90 rooms, a welcomed addition to a town that has no major hotel. Anchoring the lobby will be The Big Fin LWB, a seafood restaurant and bar specializing in fresh fish caught in local waters. The restaurant’s name doubles as a nod to the hotel’s role in the 1980s and 1990s hosting the Finnish consulate offices, which were set up there to accommodate an influx of guests from Finland. A second-floor terrace will feature a swimming pool, shuffleboard, and space for events such as weddings and private parties. Live music will be performed in the restaurant and terrace, Cassenti says, perhaps to include a Sunday jazz brunch and weekly evening performances. Expect lots of art at the hotel celebrating The Gulfstream and Lake Worth Beach, from a large lobby mural to works on the walls outside each elevator, all created by Palm Beach County–based artists. Vibrant tropical watercolor prints by Lake Worth Beach artist
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ABOVE: MOODY AND SOPHISTICATED, THE HOTEL’S BAR AND RESTAURANT WILL BOAST DARK WOOD BEAMS AND ARCHED ARCHITECTURAL DETAILS. LEFT AND BELOW: THE SAME COLOR PALETTE WILL CONTINUE IN THE ROOMS, WHERE SOFT NEUTRALS JUXTAPOSE LAYERED TEXTILES.
times before shuttering in 2005. After another series of other ownership changes, Restoration St. Louis took on the massive renovation project, which is just the first step of a more than $134 million redevelopment that will include an addition to the west side of the hotel. Set to start as soon as the hotel opens, this expansion will include 50 hotel rooms, 83 apartments, a rooftop restaurant, a spa, a gym, a ballroom, and a 273-space parking garage. For now, Cassenti is working on giving the renovated hotel a proper grand opening celebration. “There will be a great party,” he says. “I might put mermaids in the swimming pool or people on stilts. We’ll make it fun.” thegulfstreamhotel.com ‡
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Ellen Negley—including one of the Gulfstream itself—will decorate the rooms. A wall in the restaurant will be covered by a collage of old Gulfstream Hotel postcards and historical photographs shared by residents. The hotel’s fresh exterior coat, painted earlier this year, is a work of art in itself. Dubbed “Gulfstream Coral Dream,” the custom pink hue was mixed at the downtown Sherwin Williams, while its name came from an informal online survey of residents. But the renovation hasn’t been easy. For example, inconsistent measurements on the original beams created modern challenges with the new plumbing, and the lobby windows had to be custom made. “Because the Gulfstream is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, preserving these architectural details is an important part of the restoration process,” explains Cassenti. First called El Nuevo Hotel, the hotel broke ground in 1923. When it finally opened in 1925 as The Gulf Stream (two words, renamed for a more local appeal), the hotel offered 130 rooms with marble and tile baths, a roof garden, and a spacious lobby—“the largest and handsomest hotel between West Palm Beach and Hollywood,” according to one advertisement. The cost? More than $600,000, about $11.5 million today. But the good times wouldn’t last long. The 1928 hurricane tore off the hotel’s roof and damaged at least two floors. Following those repairs, the hotel closed again after the 1929 stock market crash. Sold at a tax auction for $25,000, it reopened in 1937 and entered a thriving era, hosting military officers during World War II, famous guests like boxer Jack Dempsey and King Hussein of Jordan, and countless political rallies, New Years Eve parties, and weddings. The hotel would change ownership several
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Behind the Exhibition
FIRST IN A SERIES OF THREE. PICK UP OUR WINTER 2027 ISSUE IN JANUARY TO READ MORE.
FOLLOW CURATOR ROSS KARLAN AS HE ASSEMBLES THE CULTURAL COUNCIL FOR PALM BEACH COUNTY’S BIENNIAL 2027
Beaches as he curates the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County’s Biennial 2027. On display April 16 through June 11, the exhibition will bring together Palm Beach County–based professional artists whose works reflect the evolving ideas, perspectives, and cultural experiences shaping the region today. Across future issues, art&culture magazine will take readers behind the scenes, catching up with Karlan to learn about his curatorial process, from initial research to his GET TO KNOW ROSS KARLAN artist studio visits and final selections. Favorite artist: Tarsila do Amaral When I spoke with Favorite museum: Museo Nacional del Prado in Madrid him over the summer, he Something visitors should do more often in museums: Spend more time on things that resonate with them. was in that first stage, Emerging art trend he’s genuinely excited about: Small format looking at a vast slate If his personality were an art movement, it would be: Formal Modernism of artists and asking Advice for aspiring collectors: Buy what you love. Know that you don’t himself a few important have to spend a ton of money to get great quality. questions: “What reso-
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Art is everywhere. Just ask Ross Karlan, who traces his passion for visual art to early exposures to architecture and film— finding beauty in buildings during jaunts to Manhattan with his mom and watching movies through the projection window at the arthouse cinema his dad co-owned. Now, as an independent curator based in South Florida, Karlan creates these moments for others, acting as a bridge between artists and audiences. “Curating is more than just hanging art on a wall,” says Karlan. “It’s about finding dialogues, really trying to understand what an artist is doing, and how to frame that in a way that is accessible to other people.” Karlan, who holds a PhD in Spanish and Portuguese Cultural Studies from Georgetown, is director of Art Muse LA and Miami, a curator in residence at Laundromat Art Space, and the curator at large for the Boca Raton Museum of Art. Currently, he is immersing himself in the art world of The Palm
nates with me? What makes me interested? What makes me ask more questions?” The next step, he says, is connecting with the artists. “There has to be that person-toperson relationship. A curator and artist are working together to tell a story.” Karlan notes that the Biennial serves as a snapshot of the Palm Beach County art scene at this moment in time. By its very nature, that snapshot will look different than it did two years ago and from what it will look like two years from now. As a curator, he’s aiming to express this moment in a way that captures the diversity of Palm Beach County’s artists, both as people and practitioners. That work is done one studio visit at a time. “The community-building aspect is incredibly exciting,” Karlan adds. “That’s what it’s all about at the end of the day: highlighting community.” ‡
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In honor of the twentieth anniversary of art&culture magazine, we asked the leaders of 20 local organizations to reflect on the past, present, and future of arts and culture in Palm Beach County BY MARY MURRAY
QUESTIONS with 20 Leaders GHISLAIN D’HUMIÈRES Director and CEO Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach
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What makes Palm Beach County a uniquely rewarding place to create, present, or support the arts?
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We have a legacy of the arts here, going back to 85 years ago when Ralph and Elizabeth Norton conceived and built a gallery that has become one of the finest museums in the southeastern United States, if not the entire country. At this point, we have many legacy institutions that have stood the test of time—the Flagler Museum, the Kravis Center—and each is world-class. And each of these institutions has continued to grow, either physically or in programming, just as the Norton has continued to grow, to meet the needs of the community.
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AMANDA SKIER Director and CEO Flagler Museum, Palm Beach
What keeps you inspired to do this work here, after all these years?
As someone who grew up in Palm Beach County, this community has shaped who I am. I’ve had the privilege of watching it grow while remaining deeply committed to preserving the places, stories, and traditions that define its character. It’s been equally rewarding to raise my own family here, sharing many of the cultural
experiences that make this community so special—from attending ballet performances and exploring art exhibitions to visiting our museums and historic places together. Those moments reinforce just how important our cultural institutions are in enriching lives and creating lasting memories across generations. art&culture
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ANDREW KATO Producing Artistic Director and Chief Executive Maltz Jupiter Theatre
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What role have new residents, demographic shifts, and population growth played in shaping the cultural community of today?
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Palm Beach County’s emergence as “Wall Street South” has brought a wave of younger executives to West Palm Beach and the surrounding communities—professionals who value art and culture and are willing to invest in it. But this new generation of supporters wants more than a seat in the audience; they want genuine connection to the organizations they champion, through dialogue and engagement, not just attendance. Meeting that expectation is reshaping how cultural institutions build relationships with their communities.
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DAVE LAWRENCE President and CEO Cultural Council for Palm Beach County
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What do you think Palm Beach County does especially well as an arts destination today?
The arts and cultural sector enriches the lives of both residents and visitors by providing exceptional cultural experiences that inspire, educate, and connect our community. Few places can match the remarkable breadth and quality of the cultural institutions, performances, exhibitions, and educational opportunities found in Palm Beach County. Together, our cultural organizations create a vibrant and dynamic arts landscape that is truly distinctive and serves as one of our county’s greatest assets.
JOANNA MARIE KAYE Executive Director Festival of the Arts Boca
Twenty years ago, South Florida’s arts season ran from Thanksgiving to Easter, with little cultural programming during the summer beyond the Palm Beach Chamber Music Festival. Today, that’s no longer the case. As more people have made South Florida their year-round home, the region’s cultural calendar has expanded right along with them. What was once a seasonal arts scene has become a year-round destination for music, theater, and the arts. Festival of the Arts Boca reflects that evolution. Alongside our signature winter festival, we now copresent Summer, Sips & Sounds with the Boca Raton Historical Society, proving that great performances don’t end when the season does.
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How has the audience for arts and culture in Palm Beach County evolved over the years?
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MATT STABILE Producing Artistic Director Theatre Lab, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton
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What was missing from the local arts scene two decades ago that exists now in a meaningful way?
As someone running a company that exclusively produces new work, I have to immediately go to that area. It’s not something that was necessarily missing two decades ago, but the amount of new work being produced in the local theater scene has expanded significantly over that time. Twenty years ago, Florida Stage was a national powerhouse in the new play movement, but outside of that company, finding a production of a world premiere (or even a play written in the past 20 years) was pretty much unheard of. Now new work is flourishing, and the community is excited by it. There are several smaller companies reading and producing new plays each season, and the larger companies have also embraced the power of new work. Palm Beach Dramaworks has their annual Perlberg New Play Festival and is now producing one to two world premieres on an annual basis. Theatre Lab has produced more than 30 world, U.S., and regional premieres; hosted developmental readings of more than 100 new plays, which have gone on to hundreds of productions across the country; and now presents the annual Owl New Play Festival, featuring full productions and readings of new plays over three weeks in April.
MIRIAM NARANJO Executive Director Schoolhouse Children’s Museum, Boynton Beach
My favorite part of the museum isn’t one specific exhibit. It’s watching families learn together. We often talk about the importance of “third places,” which are spaces outside of home and work where communities gather and connect, and that’s exactly what I love about the museum. It’s a place where children and caregivers can play, learn, create memories, and build a lifelong appreciation for arts, culture, history, and science together.
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COURTESY OF MATT STABILE, THEATRE LAB
What is your favorite hands-on, interactive demonstration or attraction at your organization?
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DIANE QUINN CEO Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, West Palm Beach
What is something about the local arts scene that outsiders often don’t understand?
Many people still underestimate the depth and sophistication of Palm Beach County’s cultural community. What makes our arts community exceptional isn’t just the quality of the work—it’s the people. There is an extraordinary generosity among artists, patrons, educators, and civic leaders who understand the arts enrich every aspect of community life. art&culture
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ANDY DEHART President and CEO Loggerhead Marinelife Center, Juno Beach
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When you think about the arts in Palm Beach County, what makes you smile?
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I love the connection between art and nature here in Palm Beach County. From stunning underwater photography of sea turtles to paintings of our incredible beach sunrises, our natural surroundings inspire creativity in so many ways. It’s one of the things that makes the local arts feel so unique.
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ENA HELLER Director and CEO Boca Raton Museum of Art
How have artists and arts organizations become more collaborative or interconnected over the past 20 years?
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Better interconnectedness—a phenomenon not exclusive to arts organizations or to Palm Beach County—is the positive effect of new technologies, especially social media. We all know what our peers are doing in real time, and communication, collaboration, and partnership have all become easier. … I am curious and excited to see how the generation that grew up with the internet, social media, and a different way of consuming culture will utilize their skills and habits in leadership, and how that, in turn, will change our field.
SAMANTHA CYPRIAN Founder and Owner Soul Movement, West Palm Beach
Their commitment to authenticity and their willingness to lead with purpose. They are creating work that reflects the richness and diversity of our community, ensuring that a wide range of cultures, histories, and lived experiences are represented and celebrated. I’m also inspired by the spirit of collaboration that continues to grow across disciplines and organizations. Rather than working in isolation, many are building meaningful partnerships that strengthen the entire arts ecosystem and create greater opportunities for artists and audiences alike. Most importantly, this generation isn’t afraid to have a strong voice and a clear point of view. They are using art not only to entertain but also to spark dialogue, challenge perspectives, preserve culture, and inspire change. That combination of diversity, collaboration, authenticity, and fearless storytelling is shaping a vibrant cultural future.
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What excites you most about the current generation of artists, performers, curators, and cultural leaders working here?
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DAVID MCCLYMONT CEO Palm Beach Symphony
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If you could bottle one thing about the arts community today and preserve it for the next generation, what would it be?
Palm Beach Symphony has worked very hard to create access to our concerts and make classical music approachable, inclusive, welcoming, affordable, and not intimidating to people from all walks of life and income levels. When I look at who is sitting in our audience at the Kravis Center now, it’s not only affluent, high-society members and CEOs—it’s students and their families, carpenters, surfers, and everyone in between, from blue-collar workers all the way up to the top 1 percent of earners. I want this access to be preserved for all future generations.
MARGO MCKNIGHT President and CEO Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society, West Palm Beach
As an artist myself, I love the connection between nature and art. At the Palm Beach Zoo, visual art is woven into the visitor experience every chance we can. There’s the evocative Eve’s Apple, a painted steel sculpture by Edwina Sandys that guides visitors. Then there’s River Dogs, two river otters playing, perfectly captured in bronze by Geoffrey C. Smith, which mirrors the playful nature of our otters. And there’s muralist Craig McInnis, who created a stunning, striking, and beautiful backdrop for our koala habitat. 30
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What do you love most about being part of The Palm Beaches’ cultural community?
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KURT ALLEN CEO Cox Science Center and Aquarium, West Palm Beach
What do you hope someone moving to Palm Beach County discovers about its cultural life?
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I hope new residents discover that culture here is not just something you visit once. These organizations are something that you grow with. Whether it is bringing your kids back to the Cox Science Center and Aquarium year after year as our exhibits expand or watching a student who attended our Engineer It competition as a fourth grader come back years later as a competitor in high school, this community offers experiences that evolve alongside your family.
DR. PHILIP RYLANDS President The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach
Palm Beach County has a cultural fabric densely woven with top-quality offerings in art, opera, drama, music (both classical and modern), and even film. The Four Arts’ skillfully curated season of distinguished lecturers, both in the O’Keeffe Speaker Series and Campus on the Lake lectures, is exemplary. The overall quality, density, and richness are things to be proud of, as is the readiness of the speakers and performers to accept invitations to what is increasingly perceived as a cultural capital.
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When do you feel most proud of Palm Beach County’s cultural scene?
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MARGARET HORGAN Executive Director Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, West Palm Beach
What do you think is most unique about Palm Beach County’s horticultural community?
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What makes our horticultural community so unique is our climate itself, which allows gardens and landscapes to become an art form in their own right. Our institutions take real pride in the effort they invest to sustain that opportunity in their garden spaces, from conservation initiatives supporting native species to the careful cultivation of rarer specimens. At Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, for example, the garden isn’t simply a backdrop for art—it can become an art form as well.
COLLEEN SMITH Artistic Director Ballet Palm Beach
So many parts of my job give me goosebumps that it is hard to limit it to just one moment. My first answer belongs in the studio. There is nothing like looking at a young student and seeing the exact moment ballet finally clicks for them. You can actually see the spark in their eyes. Suddenly, they aren’t just trying to remember the steps anymore—they are feeling the music, standing taller, and falling in love with the art form right in front of me. My second answer is what happens on stage. That collective, breathless hush in the theater right before the lights dim. Feeling that electric connection between our dancers and the audience in the dark is a feeling that simply never gets old. 32
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What still gives you goosebumps after all these years in the arts?
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SHOSHANA DAVIDOWITZ Executive Director Lake Worth Playhouse
While the arts were once viewed as an unnecessary luxury, organizations now offer widely accessible, lowcost, and free programming tailored to every age group and background. Furthermore, arts and culture organizations actively champion wellness, highlighting how participating in creative experiences profoundly supports mental health.
JAMES MAY Executive Director Mounts Botanical Garden of Palm Beach County, West Palm Beach
How do cultural destinations rooted in the sciences help young families instill a love of STEM within their children?
Children develop a love of STEM when they can experience science with all their senses. At Mounts Botanical Garden, we create opportunities for discovery at every stage—from welcoming entire classes and grade levels for hands-on ecology and environmental science programs to inspiring parents, grandparents, and siblings to explore the garden together. We show that STEM isn’t confined to a classroom—it’s alive in every plant, pollinator, and ecosystem around us, where science and creativity naturally come together. Those shared experiences spark curiosity, strengthen connections with the natural world, and inspire a lifelong appreciation for science.
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Museum Director Spady Cultural Heritage Museum, Delray Beach
What has kept you invested in this community through all its changes?
COURTESY OF MOUNTS BOTANICAL GARDEN
After witnessing two decades of change, what gives you the most optimism about the future of arts and culture in Palm Beach County?
The young people growing up in our communities are taking their places as leaders and influencers in South Florida. Those new leaders often thank us for the impact we have had on their way of thinking. There is no better motivator. The Spady Museum team is proud that students of all ages view our space as a place for learning and leadership. They come here not only to be educated, but also to be inspired by other students.
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ADVENTURE FIND YOUR ULTIMATE CULTURAL EXPERIENCE WITH THESE SUGGESTIONS FROM ACROSS THE PALM BEACHES
CATCH THE BROADWAY TOUR OF THE GREAT GATSBY AT THE KRAVIS CENTER JANUARY 6-10.
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BY MARY MURRAY
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THEATER & COMEDY ARE YOU IN THE MOOD FOR A PLAY OR SOMETHING ELSE? MY GUT SAYS...
PLAY
SOMETHING ELSE
WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE A NEW WORK?
FOR SURE! I LOVE WORLD PREMIERES.
ARE YOU LOOKING TO LAUGH OR WOULD YOU PREFER SOMETHING WITH MUSIC?
NOT REALLY. I’D PREFER AN OLD FAVORITE.
BRING ON THE LAUGHS!
HIT ME WITH SOME MUSIC!
WOULD YOU LIKE THIS TO BE A ONE-NIGHT THING?
Orphans at Maltz Jupiter Theatre, October 27 to November 8. Regarded as one
PHOTOS FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: JASON NUTTLE PHOTOGRAPHY; COURTESY OF GLAZER HALL; EMILIO MADRID; JEREMY DANIEL
Alba and Provenance at Palm Beach Dramaworks. A beloved regional theater in downtown West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Dramaworks begins its 2026-27 seasons with two new works. Alejandro Rodriguez’s Alba (October 9-25) is set in working-class Miami and follows a Cuban family in crisis. Jennifer Maisel’s Provenance (December 11-27) traces the life of an artwork from being stolen by the Nazis to traveling the world. palmbeachdramaworks.org
of the most widely produced modern American plays in the world, Lyle Kessler’s Orphans examines themes of masculinity, trauma, and family via the story of two orphaned brothers and a kidnapping gone wrong. jupitertheatre.org
NO, I WANT TO FILL UP MY CALENDAR.
Kravis on Broadway. John Mulaney at Glazer Hall, December 12.
YES, AT LEAST FOR NOW.
Emmy-winning comedian John Mulaney’s Mister Whatever tour will stop at Glazer Hall on Palm Beach December 12, with shows slated for 6:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. glazerhall.org
DO YOU IDENTIFY MORE WITH MEL BROOKS OR JOHN WATERS?
BROOKS, BABY!
Young Frankenstein at The Wick, October 8 to November 1. Celebrate Halloween with everyone’s favorite doctor and his quirky cast of characters. This musical comedy by Mel Brooks will leave audiences at The Wick in Boca Raton tap dancing all the way to the Ritz. thewick.org
The Kravis Center in West Palm Beach has crafted another thrilling season of Broadway hits, including: Dirty Dancing: The Musical (October 28 to November 1), Monty Python’s Spamalot (November 10-15), How the Grinch Stole Christmas: The Musical (December 22-27), The Great Gatsby (January 6-10), The Sound of Music (February 16-21), Boop: The Musical (April 6-11), Alicia Keys’ Hell’s Kitchen (April 20-25), and Oh, Mary! (May 11-16). kravis.org
THE POPE OF TRASH, MAS BIEN SÛR!
Hairspray at Delray Beach Playhouse, November 20 to December 13. Based on the cult-favorite film by John Waters, this wonderfully wacky musical is set in 1960s-era Baltimore and tracks Tracy Turnblad’s rise from teen outcast to dance show star. delraybeachplayhouse.com
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SPECIAL EVENTS & FESTIVALS DO YOU LIKE DRESSING UP FOR HALLOWEEN? YES! IT’S MY FAVORITE HOLIDAY.
the family in their Halloween finest for this trick-or-treating event at the South Florida Fairgrounds in West Palm Beach. southfloridafair.com/ spookyville
DO YOU ALSO WANT A SIDE OF COUNTRY MUSIC?
DO YOU WANT TO GET YOUR GRUB ON?
SOME SNACKS WOULD BE GOOD, BUT I DON’T NEED A FULL MEAL.
WANT TO SEE SOME INDEPENDENT FILMS? NO. THOUGH SOME BACKGROUND TUNES OR YACHT ROCK WOULD BE NICE.
NAH. I PREFER SOMETHING MORE ACTIVE.
MY SPOTIFY HISTORY WOULD INDICATE YES!
IS WALKING AROUND THE WATERFRONT ACTIVE ENOUGH FOR YOU?
Jupiter HarbourFest, October 16-17. Put on your cowboy boots
THAT’S TOTALLY MY SPEED. EVEN BETTER IF THERE IS WILDLIFE.
and make your way to Harbourside Place for live country music, food from area restaurants, and drinks. Admission is free, with VIP upgrades available for purchase. jupiterharbourfest.org
LagoonFest, October 31. Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival, December 10-13. Take your pick of savory events that spotlight the flavors of The Palm Beaches and the talent of our local chefs. For a taste of it all, attend the Grand Tasting December 13. pbfoodwinefest.com
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Discover the ecological wonders of the Lake Worth Lagoon at this annual event in downtown West Palm Beach, complete with exhibitor booths, demos, games, face painting, crafts, and more. thepalmbeaches.com/lagoonfest
Eudemonia Summit, November 5-8. Head to the Palm Beach County Convention Center to learn about all things wellness from some of the nation’s leading experts, innovators, and practitioners. eudemonia.net
YEAH! I’M MAD FOR MOVIES.
Subtropic Film Festival, November 6-8. South Florida’s film scene comes into focus across three days of screenings, workshops, and cool gatherings. subtropic.org NOT QUITE. I NEED MORE ACTION AND OPTIONS. PHOTOS FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: TRACEY BENSON PHOTOGRAPHY; PISSARRI PHOTO; ALI KAUKAS PHOTOGRAPHY
Spookyville in Yesteryear Village, October 17-18, 23-25, and 30-31. Dress
TOTALLY! GIVE ME ALL THE FOOD.
NO. PLANNING A COSTUME GIVES ME ANXIETY.
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LIVE MUSIC & DANCE WHEN IT COMES TO MUSIC, DO YOU PREFER CONTEMPORARY OR CLASSICAL? CONTEMPORARY IS MORE MY JAM.
I TEND TO LEAN CLASSICAL.
ARE YOU OPEN TO A LITTLE BIT OF EVERYTHING?
DO YOU WANT TO STICK TO JUST MUSIC OR CAN DANCE COME TO THE PARTY TOO?
TOTALLY! BRING ON THE SMORGASBORD.
Various Concerts at Arts Garage. Open year-
PHOTOS FROM TOP TO BOTTOM: BOCA BALLET THEATRE NUTCRACKER, SHARON MORGENSTERN; COURTESY OF THE SOCIETY OF THE FOUR ARTS; COURTESY OF THE NORTON MUSEUM OF ART
round, this Delray Beach hot spot hosts concerts for every kind of music lover, from blues and folk to tribute bands and country. Mark your calendars for Néstor Torres (October 2324), Dick Lowenthal’s Big Band (November 14), and an Elton John tribute (November 28). artsgarage.org
NO, I HAVE MORE SPECIFIC TASTES.
AND HOW WOULD YOU DEFINE THOSE TASTES?
BROADWAY, ALL THE WAY!
Seth Rudetsky Broadway Concert Series at The Society of the Four Arts. Campus renovations are currently underway at The Society of the Four Arts on Palm Beach, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t new offerings to experience right now. The Four Arts has welcomed a new cabaret series that will debut December 2 with actress and singer Mandy Gonzalez. fourarts.org
I LIKE JAZZ. JUST JAZZ.
Jazz Friday at the Norton Museum of Art. The Norton in West Palm Beach hosts jazz performances the first Friday of every month during its popular Art After Dark event. norton.org
DANCE IS WELCOME.
MUSIC ONLY. I WANT TO BE ABLE TO CLOSE MY EYES AND BE TAKEN AWAY.
Various Performances of The Nutcracker. Tchaikovsky tunes and holiday spirit—what more could you want? Catch this iconic ballet throughout the season, courtesy of Boca Ballet Theatre (November 27-29) and Ballet Palm Beach (December 4-6). bocaballet.org, balletpalmbeach.org OKAY, CLASSICAL MUSIC WITHOUT DANCE. DO YOU WANT THE ORCHESTRA TO BE BIG OR SMALL? BIG. I WANT MAJOR SURROUND SOUND.
The Symphonia Season Opener, November 15. Based in Boca, The Symphonia will kick off its acclaimed concert series at St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church with a program featuring Rossini’s Overture to The Barber of Seville, Respighi’s The Birds, and Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto with soloist Leonid Sigal. thesymphonia.org
SMALL. I APPRECIATE THE INTIMACY OF A CHAMBER PERFORMANCE.
A Trio of Quartets, November 19, and A Quintet of Trios, December 9. The Chamber Music Society of Palm Beach will usher in a fresh season of music with A Trio of Quartets at Bethesda-by-the-Sea on Palm Beach (with quartets by Schubert, Beethoven, and Dvorák), and A Quintet of Trios at the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach (with trios by De Falla, Ravel, and Hubay). cmspb.org art&culture
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GARDENS & OUTDOOR ATTRACTIONS ARE YOU FEELING MORE FAUNA OR FLORA?
FAUNA. ANIMALS JUST GET ME.
I’D LIKE TO FEEL TRANSPORTED.
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR FLORIDA NATIVES OR SOMETHING MORE EXOTIC?
YES. I’D LIKE TO BE ABLE TO EXPLORE THE GREAT OUTDOORS.
LET’S FOCUS ON FLORIDA.
WOULD YOU LIKE SOMETHING CENTERED ON HISTORY, ART, OR THE FLORA ITSELF?
John D. MacArthur Beach State Park. This state park (the county’s one and only) boasts a beach spanning 1.6 miles, two self-guided nature trails, a playground, and a nature center. Visit the evening of October 24 for the Pumpkin Stroll and Moonlight Concert, when the boardwalk will be aglow with jack-o’-lanterns. macarthurbeach.org
ART ALL THE WAY!
Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens. This Delray Beach destination honors Japanese culture in the form of six distinct gardens, rotating exhibitions, and family-friendly events. Listen to the breeze gently bend the bamboo before indulging in some sushi at the on-site café. morikami.org
NOT NECESSARILY. I JUST WANT TO SEE SOME COOL SPECIES.
Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens. The former West Palm Beach home of artist Ann Weaver Norton features her monumental sculptures amid a garden of tropical palms and cycads. Special exhibitions and annual events— such as Sculpture in Motion: The Art of Pre- and Post-War Automobiles, slated for November 14—round out the experience. ansg.org
HISTORY! I WANT A TEXTBOOK COME ALIVE.
FLOWERS AND TREES, PLEASE!
Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum. Learn about local history Busch Wildlife Sanctuary at Abramson & Schlagger Reserve. This nonprofit organization rehabilitates wildlife and educates the public on environmental issues. Visitors can tour the Jupiter campus—admission is by donation— getting up close with bears, Florida panthers, snakes, alligators, and more amazing species. buschwildlife.org 38
Mounts Botanical Garden of Palm Beach County. Highlights of this 20-acre living plant museum in West Palm Beach include Windows on the Floating World, a tropical wetland that re-creates the feeling of walking on water, and the zen-inducing Garden of Tranquility. From November 18 to January 17, Mounts will come alive at night with Ilumina: A Tropical Garden Lantern Festival. mounts.org
through interactive exhibits, attend a special tour, or climb to the top of the landmark lighthouse. Spanning 120 acres, the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area includes hiking trails that traverse Florida scrub, a tropical hammock, and a rare sand pine forest. jupiterlighthouse.org
PHOTOS CLOCKWISE FROM FAR LEFT: COURTESY OF JOHN D. MACARTHUR BEACH STATE PARK; COURTESY OF MORIKAMI MUSEUM AND JAPANESE GARDENS; CAPEHART; COURTESY OF MOUNTS BOTANICAL GARDEN
DO YOU WANT TO HAVE A LOT OF ROOM TO ROAM?
FLORA. GIVE ME ALL THE PLANTS.
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MUSEUMS & EXHIBITIONS WOULD YOU CALL YOURSELF A FASHION FAN? YES! I LIVE AND BREATHE COUTURE.
NO. I BASICALLY WEAR THE SAME THING EVERY DAY.
IS SCIENCE MORE YOUR SPEED?
Fleurs de Villes The Gilded Age at the Flagler Museum. Experience
STILL NOT HITTING IT
a floral fashion fantasy during this limited-run exhibition at the Flagler Museum on Palm Beach. From December 18-27, bespoke costumes made from flowers and inspired by characters from the HBO series The Gilded Age will grace the halls of Henry Flagler’s former home. flaglermuseum.org
WHAT ABOUT HISTORY?
STILL NO.
NOW YOU’RE TALKING!
Cats and Dogs at the Cox Science Center and Aquarium. Learn about the scientific world of our pets in Cats and Dogs, on view October 10 to April 16. And stop by October 17 for the Science Center’s inaugural Founders Day Festival, with entertainment, activities, and more. coxsciencecenter.org
OKAY, OKAY. THEN LET’S GO WITH VISUAL ART. ARE YOU LOOKING TO GROW YOUR PERSONAL COLLECTION?
PHOTOS CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: COURTESY OF FLEURS DE VILLES; COURTESY OF THE COX SCIENCE CENTER AND AQUARIUM; SHALEV, TOBI KAHN, COURTESY OF THE BOCA RATON MUSEUM OF ART; COURTESY OF THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF PALM BEACH COUNTY
NAILED IT! THAT’S MY FAVORITE SUBJECT.
NOT NECESSARILY. I’D LOVE THAT.
Various Exhibits at the Richard and Pat Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum. The Historical Society of Palm Beach County is currently hosting Surfing Florida: A Photographic History through October 31. Come January 7, it will welcome America at the Crossroads: The Guitar and a Changing Nation. pbchistory.org
Armory Art Center Creative Market, December 5-6. Get a jump-start on your holiday shopping during the Creative Market at Armory Art Center in West Palm Beach. Across one artistic weekend, up to 150 makers will gather to display and sell their crafts, fine art, and more. armoryart.org
WOULD YOU LIKE TO EXPLORE A FEW EXHIBITIONS? YES, THE MORE THE MERRIER.
New Fall Exhibitions at the Boca Raton Museum of Art. Exciting openings are on the horizon at the Boca Raton Museum of Art, including Tobi Kahn: Quest for the Essence and Spiritual Ecologies: Art, Nature, and Community (both on view November 7 to April 4) as well as Between Detachment and Devotion: On the Paradoxes of War (November 21 to May 16). bocamuseum.org
NO, THAT SOUNDS OVERWHELMING.
Lush 4 at Lighthouse ArtCenter. On display through November 14, this contemporary ceramics showcase at Lighthouse ArtCenter in Tequesta spotlights works by national artists who seek to push the boundaries of the medium. lighthousearts.org
IN SEARCH OF EVEN MORE TO DO? TURN TO OUR CALENDAR STARTING ON PAGE 48 AND VISIT THE CULTURAL COUNCIL FOR PALM BEACH COUNTY’S ONLINE CALENDER AT GO.PALMBEACHCULTURE.COM
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Greetings from IN AN AGE OF INSTANT COMMUNICATION, THERE IS SOMETHING SO PURE AND
POETIC ABOUT A POSTCARD. POSTMARKED PROSE CAN BE JUST ABOUT ANYTHING: A QUICK NOTE TO LOVED ONES, AN HOMAGE TO A SPECIAL LOCATION, AN ODE TO A MOMENT IN TIME. WE ASKED PALM BEACH COUNTY–BASED AUTHORS TO PICK A PLACE THEY LOVE AND PEN THEIR OWN POSTCARD FROM PALM BEACH. WHILE SOME CHOSE TO WRITE TO FAMILY OR FRIENDS, OTHERS SPOKE DIRECTLY TO A DESTINATION OR SHARED AN ORIGINAL POEM. THE RESULT IS A COLLECTION OF MUSINGS THAT CAPTURES THIS UNIQUE PLACE WE CALL HOME.
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Palm Beach MEET THE WRITER West Palm Beacher Elizabeth “Lizz” Straight is an internationally recognized poet, performer, educator, and cultural advocate. She is currently a graduate student in Queens University of Charlotte’s prestigious MFA program and one of the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County’s 2026 Artist Innovation Fellows. lizzstraight.com
MEET THE ARTIST Kyle B. Solomon is an illustrator and designer based in Palm Beach County. He was raised in New Jersey and now works as the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County’s graphic design and print production specialist. instagram.com/kbsstudios
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MEET THE WRITER Desiree Karnis Reavis is a spoken word artist, TEDx speaker, and community leader whose work explores storytelling, belonging, and civic connection. The Riviera Beach resident is the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County’s inaugural Ambassador of Spoken Word, a member of the NeuroArts Collective of Palm Beach County, and the founder of the National Poetry Month Youth Summit, an annual initiative that empowers young people through creative expression, leadership, and performance. thedesiredgrp.com MEET THE ARTIST From animals in unexpected landscapes to neon signs on the side of the road, Dan Remmel excels at bringing both the mundane and the fantastical to life. Based in North Palm Beach, Remmel has painted professionally for more than 30 years. He has won numerus awards, and his work is held in public and private collections in the United States and Europe. dan-remmel. pixels.com
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MEET THE WRITER AND ARTIST Jennifer Lauren Accius is a Haitian American writer and visual artist living in West Palm Beach. In addition to hosting pop-up poetry experiences, she penned the 2017 book Butterfly in the Reine. She describes her work as “living at the intersection of poetry, collage, and intimate creative encounters, exploring memory, intimacy, and the quiet rituals of becoming.” jlastudios.info
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MEET THE WRITER AND ARTIST Robbie Potter is an artist and writer living in Loxahatchee. A lot of his work is related to the natural world, including an interest in enlivenment and our connection with other species. He typically paints in acrylic and watercolor. As a writer he works across a variety of formats, including poetry and prose. robbiepaints.com
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MEET THE WRITER AND ARTIST R.G. Taylor is an artist and author based in Boca Raton. He wrote and illustrated the children’s book Spike and the Holiday Parade, the first in a planned series. He is the founder and president of Spike Media Group. His artwork has been exhibited throughout South Florida and in private collections. rgtaylorbooks.com
COURTESY OF DISCOVER THE PALM BEACHES, ARTWORK BY LYDIA MARIE ELIZABETH
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Ready to send your own postcard from The Palm Beaches? Discover The Palm Beaches makes it easy to share your musings from the county through its “Love The Palm Beaches” campaign. Palm Beaches–themed postcards are available at visitor information centers and various regional attractions. Residents and visitors are encouraged to write notes to family and friends, either describing their visit or extolling all they love about their home. The completed postcards can be dropped into collection boxes, and Discover The Palm Beaches will send them on your behalf. To date, nearly 20,000 postcards have been mailed out, From Palm Beach with Love. thepalmbeaches.com
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NEW EXHIBITION ON VIEW
NOVEMBER 6– DECEMBER 31, 2026 Palm Beach County-based professional artists explore the landscapes, light and visual culture of coastal South Florida. From shifting reflections and atmospheric skies to surf culture and shoreline environments, the works examine how artists interpret the experiences, rhythms and evolving identity of life along the coast. Across a range of perspectives, the exhibition reflects the enduring influence of the beach on the creative life of The Palm Beaches.
Join us for the Opening Reception! November 5, 2026 | 6–7:30 p.m. To learn more & RSVP,
visit palmbeachculture.com/sun
Exhibition generously sponsored by:
Haines, Gail V., Waves (detail)
Visit us at the Robert M. Montgomery, Jr. Building 601 Lake Avenue, Lake Worth Beach, FL 33460 Tuesday–Saturday, 12–5 p.m. Free and open to the public
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THE WICK THEATRE AND MUSEUM CLUB’S NEWEST EXHIBITION FEATURES COSTUMES FROM CRAZY FOR YOU (BELOW LEFT) AND THE CHER SHOW (ALL OTHER IMAGES), WHICH THE WICK STAGED THIS PAST SPRING.
AMY PASQUANTONIO
Broadway comes to Boca with the debut of a new costume exhibition at The Wick Theatre and Museum Club. Opening this month, Putting on the Glitz: A Tribute to Broadway Designers features designs by such greats as Bob Mackie, Theoni Aldredge, Edith Head, and William Ivey Long. Visitors will be able to tour costumes from Crazy for You, 42nd Street, La Cage aux Folles, and A Christmas Carol. The exhibition’s pièce de résistance are original Mackie designs from Broadway’s The Cher Show, personally acquired last year by Marilynn Wick. “I’ve shared the statement that costumes tell a story many times,” notes Kimberly Wick, The Wick’s museum curator. “In the case of the Bob Mackie Cher costumes, they are actually reminding us of our youth and family, and the time we all shared sitting in front of the TV and watching this amazing, multitalented woman in magnificent costumes. We all talked about her costumes then, and now to see them up close [will] spark such a great memory.” In addition to viewing the costumes, visitors to the exhibition will watch an immersive video and enjoy a luncheon at The Wick. Reservations are required. thewick.org, 561.995.2333 —Mary Murray
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EXPLORE FINDLAY GALLERIES’ PRIMITIVES EXHIBITION, INCLUDING LE BOND DU TIGRE BY HENRI MAÏK, NOVEMBER 12 TO DECEMBER 24.
EXHIBITS
COURTESY OF ARMORY ART CENTER
Gathering: The Mixed-Media Work of Kristin Miller Resource Depot, West Palm Beach, to Oct. 22, resourcedepot.org, 561.882.0090
THROUGH OCTOBER 24, VISIT THE ARMORY ART CENTER TO VIEW IN THE FLOWERS, FEATURING DAISY CHAIN (ABOVE) AND LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS (BELOW) BY HAYLEY SHELDON, AS WELL AS CHROMATIC FREQUENCIES, WITH MIXED-MEDIA WORKS LIKE PINK DRIP (BELOW) BY RENEE PHILLIPS.
Chromatic Frequencies by Renee Phillips Armory Art Center, West Palm Beach, to Oct. 24, armoryart.org, 561.832.1776 In the Flowers by Hayley Sheldon Armory Art Center, West Palm Beach, to Oct. 24, armoryart.org, 561.832.1776 Surfing Florida: A Photographic History Richard and Pat Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum, West Palm Beach, to Oct. 31, pbchistory.org, 561.832.4164
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SONYA REVELL, COURTESY OF ARMORY ART CENTER
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Unfamiliar Languages: Lisa MacNamara Arts Warehouse, Delray Beach, to Oct. 31, artswarehouse.org, 561.330.9614 Cursed Images: Pictures Out of Context Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, to Nov. 1, norton.org, 561.832.5196 Frédéric Bruly Bouabré: Selections from the 404 Art Collection Boca Raton Museum of Art, to Nov. 8, bocamuseum.org, 561.392.2500 Lush 4: A Contemporary Ceramics Biennial Lighthouse ArtCenter, Tequesta, to Nov. 14, lighthousearts.org, 561.746.3101
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CURB APPEAL, NICK MELE, COURTESY OF ANN NORTON SCULPTURE GARDENS BRUCE HELANDER, COURTESY OF ANN NORTON SCULPTURE GARDENS
THE SOCIETY OF THE FOUR ARTS DISPLAYS THE HIGH LIFE: CONTEMPORARY PHOTOGRAPHY AND THE BIRDS, FEATURING WORKS SUCH AS MORNING GLORY BY KAREN KNORR, DECEMBER 5 TO MAY 2.
Drawing with Scissors: Collage from the Collection Boca Raton Museum of Art, to Jan. 18, bocamuseum.org, 561.392.2500 Chang Dai-Chien: A Master of Modern Chinese Painting Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, to Jan. 30, norton.org, 561.832.5196 THIS FALL, VIEW PHOTOGRAPHY BY NICK MELE AND BRUCE HELANDER’S PRESSED-FLOWER COLLAGE PORTRAITS OF NOTABLE FIGURES SUCH AS MARILYN MONROE AT ANN NORTON SCULPTURE GARDENS.
Master Printmakers of Latin America Museum of Central American Art, Delray Beach, to Jan. 31, mocaart.org, 561.808.8587
Art and Independence: America at 250 Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, to Dec. 6, norton.org, 561.832.5196
Visible Fictions: Photography and Artifice Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, to Feb. 21, norton.org, 561.832.5196
Exploring Jess: Beat Generation Visionary Boca Raton Museum of Art, to Dec. 6, bocamuseum.org, 561.392.2500
Life’s a Beach Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum, to Feb. 27, bocahistory.org, 561.395.6766
Ralph Coburn: Land, Sea, Sky Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, to Jan. 3, norton.org, 561.832.5196
The Moonwalkers: An Immersive Journey with Tom Hanks South Florida PBS, Boynton Beach, to March 30, southfloridapbs.org/moonwalkers
Clifton Karhu: An American in Kyoto Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, Delray Beach, to Jan. 17, morikami.org, 561.495.0233
Cats and Dogs Cox Science Center and Aquarium, West Palm
Beach, Oct. 11 to April 16, coxsciencecenter.org, 561.832.1988 Molded & Mannered Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, Lake Worth Beach, Oct. 16 to Dec. 12, palmbeachculture.com, 561.471.2901 Mending Cracks in Time: Kintsugi Art of Naoko Fukumaru Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, Delray Beach, Oct. 17 to Feb. 28, morikami.org, 561.495.0233 In Full Bloom: Flowers in the Garden Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, West Palm Beach, Oct. 21 to Jan. 10, ansg.org, 561.832.5328 Artist Estate Series: Byron Browne, Leonard Edmondson, Simeon Braguin, Jack White, Fritz Rauh Findlay Galleries, Palm Beach, Oct. 23 to Dec. 4, findlaygalleries.com, 561.655.2090 THIS CALENDAR IS CULLED BY EDITORS AND IS NOT A COMPLETE LISTING OF COUNTY EVENTS. VISIT THE CULTURAL COUNCIL’S WEBSITE FOR MORE.
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ex-pat perspective The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens explores the perspective of an ex-pat artist living in Japan in its new exhibition Clifton Karhu: An American in Kyoto, on view through January 17. The showcase includes Michiganborn Karhu’s ceramics, stone works, and woodblock prints depicting locations like (clockwise from left) Himeji “White Heron” Castle in Osaka, Watanabe Geisha Residence in Kyoto, and Katsura Imperial Villa in Kyoto.
Bodgan Kravchenko Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, Lake Worth Beach, Oct. 23 to Dec. 5, palmbeachculture.com, 561.471.2901
Sun, Sand, Surf Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, Lake Worth Beach, Nov. 6 to Dec. 31, palmbeachculture.com, 561.471.2901
Blazing Light: Photographs by Mimi Plumb Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, Oct. 31 to March 14, norton.org, 561.832.5196
Spiritual Ecologies: Art, Nature, and Community Boca Raton Museum of Art, Nov. 7 to April 4, bocamuseum.org, 561.392.2500
Gertrude Abercrombie: The Whole World is a Mystery Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, Oct. 31 to March 14, norton.org, 561.832.5196
Tobi Kahn: Quest for the Essence Boca Raton Museum of Art, Nov. 7 to April 4, bocamuseum.org, 561.392.2500
Humorous Armory Art Center, West Palm Beach, Nov. 2 to Dec. 26, armoryart.org, 561.832.1776 50
America Takes the Stage: From the White City to Whitehall Flagler Museum, Palm Beach, Nov. 10 to May 30, flaglermuseum.org, 561.655.2833
Primitives: Camille Bombois, Orville Bulman, Henri Maïk, Annette Ollivary, Gustavo Novoa Findlay Galleries, Palm Beach, Nov. 12 to Dec. 24, findlaygalleries.com, 561.655.2090 Nick Mele Photography: Parked for the Season Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, West Palm Beach, Nov. 13 to Jan. 10, ansg.org, 561.832.5328 Between Detachment and Devotion: On the Paradoxes of War Boca Raton Museum of Art, Nov. 21 to May 16, bocamuseum.org, 561.392.2500 Tadashi Asoma and Nicola Simbari Findlay Galleries, Palm Beach, Nov. 28 to Jan. 9, findlaygalleries.com, 561.655.2090 Michael Bassompierre Sculpture Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, West Palm Beach, Dec. 1 to June 30, ansg.org, 561.832.5328 Annual Faculty and Community Exhibition Lighthouse ArtCenter, Tequesta, Dec. 3-12, lighthousearts.org, 561.746.3101 Vivid and Wild by Helmut Koller Cornell Art Museum, Old School Square, Delray Beach, Dec. 3 to March 21, delrayoldschoolsquare.com, 561.654.2220 The High Life: Contemporary Photography and the Birds
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The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, Dec. 5 to May 2, fourarts.org, 561.655.7226
Orphans Maltz Jupiter Theatre, Oct. 27 to Nov. 8, jupitertheatre.org, 561.575.2223
Elena Mamenko Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, Lake Worth Beach, Dec. 11 to Jan. 23, palmbeachculture.com, 561.471.2901
Dirty Dancing: The Musical Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, Oct. 28 to Nov. 1, kravis.org, 561.832.7469
Isabelle de Ganay: Recent Works Findlay Galleries, Palm Beach, Dec. 12 to Jan. 23, findlaygalleries.com, 561.655.2090
The Magic School Bus: Lost in the Solar System Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, Oct. 28, kravis.org, 561.832.7469
Fleurs de Villes The Gilded Age Flagler Museum, Palm Beach, Dec. 18-27, flaglermuseum.org, 561.655.2833
Live Radio Play: Dracula Lake Worth Playhouse, Oct. 30-31, lakeworthplayhouse.org, 561.586.6410
Karate Bagels Dance Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, Lake Worth Beach, Dec. 18 to Feb. 20, palmbeachculture.com, 561.471.2901
Tell Me a Story Delray Beach Playhouse, Nov. 4, delraybeachplayhouse.com, 561.272.1281
STAGE AND SCREEN Falsettos Lake Worth Playhouse, to Oct. 18, lakeworthplayhouse.org, 561.586.6410 Alba Palm Beach Dramaworks, West Palm Beach, to Oct. 25, palmbeachdramaworks.org, 561.514.4042 Young Frankenstein The Wick Theatre and Museum Club, Boca Raton, to Nov. 1, thewick.org, 561.995.2333
The Nether Stonzek Studio Theatre, Lake Worth Playhouse, Nov. 5-15, lakeworthplayhouse.org, 561.586.6410 A Certain Raquel Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Nov. 6-15, fauevents.com, 561.297.6124 Joe DeVito Delray Beach Playhouse, Nov. 6-7, delraybeachplayhouse.com, 561.272.1281 The Spaghetti and Matzo Ball Show Delray Beach Playhouse, Nov. 6-7, delraybeachplayhouse.com, 561.272.1281
Garrison Keillor and Erica Rhodes: The Crazy Uncle and His Sensible Niece Glazer Hall, Palm Beach, Oct. 21, glazerhall.org, 561.576.7860
Matt Fraser Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, Nov. 7, kravis.org, 561.832.7469
Almost, Maine Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Oct. 23-25, fauevents.com, 561.297.6124
Cathedral Canyon film screening and Q&A Glazer Hall, Palm Beach, Nov. 10, glazerhall.org, 561.576.7860
Churchill and Roosevelt: The Christmas that Saved the World Delray Beach Playhouse, Oct. 23, delraybeachplayhouse.com, 561.272.1281
Monty Python’s Spamalot Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, Nov. 10-15, kravis.org, 561.832.7469
Still Rockin’ … As Long as I’m in Bed by 9 p.m. Lake Worth Playhouse, Oct. 24, lakeworthplayhouse.org, 561.586.6410
Rocky in Concert film screening with live orchestra Glazer Hall, Palm Beach, Nov. 18, glazerhall.org, 561.576.7860
Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, Oct. 25, kravis.org, 561.832.7469
Oliver! The Wick Theatre and Museum Club, Boca Raton, Nov. 19 to Dec. 20, thewick.org, 561.995.2333 art&culture
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JEREMY DANIEL, COURTESY OF THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS
Conversa Theatre Lab, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Dec. 12 (also Dec. 19-20), fauevents.com, 561.297.6124
the ultimate field trip Board a bus and head for the stars along with Ms. Frizzle and her students when The Magic School Bus: Lost in the Solar System lands at the Kravis Center October 28. Inspired by the beloved children’s television show, this production from TheatreWorks USA takes elementary-aged kids on an interplanetary field trip to learn about the science behind our solar system and so much more.
Disney’s The Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert Live film screening with live music Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, Dec. 12-13, kravis.org, 561.832.7469 Inferna Theatre Lab, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Dec. 12 (also Dec. 18 and Dec. 20), fauevents.com, 561.297.6124 John Mulaney: Mister Whatever Tour Glazer Hall, Palm Beach, Dec. 12, glazerhall.org, 561.576.7860 Man of 1000 Voices Lake Worth Playhouse, Dec. 13, lakeworthplayhouse.org, 561.586.6410
Blade Runner film screening with live music Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, Nov. 20, kravis.org, 561.832.7469
Isaac Mizrahi: A Holiday Fruitcake Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, Dec. 3-4, kravis.org, 561.832.7469
Chelsea Handler: The High and Mighty Tour Glazer Hall, Palm Beach, Dec. 16, glazerhall.org, 561.576.7860
The Game’s Afoot Lake Worth Playhouse, Nov. 20 to Dec. 6, lakeworthplayhouse.org, 561.586.6410
Scroogé: A New Christmas Carol The Studio at Mizner Park, Boca Raton, Dec. 4-5 and Dec. 11-12, thestudioatmiznerpark.org
Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, Dec. 22-27, kravis.org, 561.832.7469
Hairspray Delray Beach Playhouse, Nov. 20 to Dec. 13, delraybeachplayhouse.com, 561.272.1281
Velveteen: A New Musical Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, Dec. 5, kravis.org, 561.832.7469
An Honest Conversation Stonzek Studio Theatre, Lake Worth Playhouse, Nov. 20 to Dec. 12, lakeworthplayhouse.org, 561.586.6410
Virginia Theatre Lab, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Dec. 5-20, fauevents.com, 561.297.6124
The Bodyguard Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, Nov. 27-29, kravis.org, 561.832.7469 Ain’t Misbehavin’ Maltz Jupiter Theatre, Dec. 1-13, jupitertheatre.org, 561.575.2223 Damon Wayans Palm Beach Improv, Wellington, Dec. 3-6, palmbeachimprov.com, 561.833.1812 52
Letters Aloud: Thanks but No Thanks Arts Garage, Delray Beach, Dec. 6, artsgarage.org, 561.450.6357
A Drag Queen Christmas Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, Dec. 28, kravis.org, 561.832.7469
MUSIC AND DANCE Clematis by Night Great Lawn, West Palm Beach, Oct. 15 (also Oct. 22, Oct. 29, Nov. 5, Nov. 12, Nov. 19, Dec. 10, and Dec. 17), wpb.org/events, 561.822.1515
West Boca Theatre Co.: Summer, 1976 Adolph & Rose Levis JCC, Boca Raton, Dec. 9-20, levisjcc.org/culture, 561.558.2520
Generations of Rock: Alexander Zenoz and the Birds of Paradise Maltz Jupiter Theatre, Oct. 15, jupitertheatre. org, 561.575.2223
Sun, Sand & Cinema: Beach Blanket Bingo Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, Lake Worth Beach, Dec. 11, palmbeachculture.com, 561.471.2901
Amplified: Emily Rynasko Maltz Jupiter Theatre, Oct. 16, jupitertheatre. org, 561.575.2223
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Nicole Henry Returns Arts Garage, Delray Beach, Oct. 16-17, artsgarage.org, 561.450.6357
Breaking Benjamin iThink Financial Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach, Oct. 20, ithinkfiamp.com, 561.795.8883
Dan and Shay: The Young Tour iThink Financial Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach, Oct. 17, ithinkfiamp.com, 561.795.8883 Songs from the (561): William Kimball Maltz Jupiter Theatre, Oct. 17, jupitertheatre. org, 561.575.2223 Sugar Mountain: A Tribute to Neil Young Delray Beach Playhouse, Oct. 17, delraybeachplayhouse.com, 561.272.1281 Mia: Keys on Fire Delray Beach Playhouse, Oct. 18, delraybeachplayhouse.com, 561.272.1281 Unity, Love, and Brotherhood: A Choral Celebration for America 250 Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, Oct. 18, kravis.org, 561.832.7469
Ballet Palm Beach: Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, Oct. 22-24, balletpalmbeach.org, 561.630.8235 Julia Keefe Indigenous Big Band Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, Oct. 22, kravis.org, 561.832.7469
Buddy Guy 90 Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, Oct. 24, kravis.org, 561.832.7469 Daybreak: The Music and Passion of Barry Manilow starring Joe Hite Delray Beach Playhouse, Oct. 29, delraybeachplayhouse.com, 561.272.1281 Christian McBride and Ursa Major Glazer Hall, Palm Beach, Oct. 30, glazerhall.org, 561.576.7860
Emanuel Ax Glazer Hall, Palm Beach, Oct. 23, glazerhall.org, 561.576.7860
Hershey Felder: The Piano and Me Palm Beach Dramaworks, West Palm Beach, Oct. 30 to Nov. 22, palmbeachdramaworks.org, 561.514.4042
Love, Dreams, and Me: Mikayla Smith Maltz Jupiter Theatre, Oct. 23, jupitertheatre. org, 561.575.2223
Reminiscing: Traveling Wilburys Tribute Delray Beach Playhouse, Oct. 30, delraybeachplayhouse.com, 561.272.1281
Néstor Torres Arts Garage, Delray Beach, Oct. 23-24, artsgarage.org, 561.450.6357
Philharmonia No. 2: Halloween Spectacular Lynn University, Boca Raton, Oct. 31 to Nov. 1, lynn.edu/events, 561.237.9000
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Whitney Houston Tribute Arts Garage, Delray Beach, Nov. 6, artsgarage.org, 561.450.6357 The Ladies of Simone Arts Garage, Delray Beach, Nov. 7, artsgarage.org, 561.450.6357 Metropolitan Opera in HD: Cosi Fan Tutte Palm Beach Day Academy, Nov. 7, fourarts.org, 561.655.7226 Palm Beach Symphony Dale A. McNulty Children’s Concert Series: Sleeping Beauty and the Orchestra Duncan Theatre, Lake Worth Beach, Nov. 7, palmbeachsymphony.org, 561.281.0145 Rennie Harris Puremovement American Street Dance Theater Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, Nov. 7-8, kravis.org, 561.832.7469 America 250 in Concert with the Palm Beach Symphony, George Hamilton, and Brian Stokes Mitchell Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, Nov. 8, kravis.org, 561.832.7469
living the dream Kids will get a taste of symphonic wonder when the Palm Beach Symphony stages Sleeping Beauty and the Orchestra at the Duncan Theatre November 7. Part of the Dale A. McNulty Children’s Concert Series, this original production features live narration set to a score by Tchaikovsky.
Beautiful Loser: The Bob Seger Tribute Arts Garage, Delray Beach, Nov. 13, artsgarage.org, 561.450.6357
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, Nov. 16, kravis.org, 561.832.7469
Dick Lowenthal’s Big Band Arts Garage, Delray Beach, Nov. 14, artsgarage.org, 561.450.6357
Palm Beach Symphony with pianist JeanYves Thibaudet Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, Nov. 17, palmbeachsymphony.org, 561.281.0145
Metropolitan Opera in HD: Macbeth Palm Beach Day Academy, Nov. 14, fourarts.org, 561.655.7226 Philharmonia No. 3 Lynn University, Boca Raton, Nov. 14-15, lynn. edu/events, 561.237.9000
Wynonna Judd: The Hard Truth Tour Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, Nov. 9, kravis.org, 561.832.7469
Tony Danza: Sinatra and Stories Glazer Hall, Palm Beach, Nov. 14, glazerhall.org, 561.576.7860
Sons of Town Hall Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, Nov. 10, kravis.org, 561.832.7469
Daniela Soledade: The Girl from Ipanema Arts Garage, Delray Beach, Nov. 15, artsgarage.org, 561.450.6357
Rufus Wainwright Glazer Hall, Palm Beach, Nov. 11, glazerhall.org, 561.576.7860
The Symphonia: Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church, Boca Raton, Nov. 15, thesymphonia.org, 561.376.3848
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Cheyenne Jackson Glazer Hall, Palm Beach, Nov. 6, glazerhall.org, 561.576.7860
Momix Botanica Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, Nov. 18, kravis.org, 561.832.7469 A Trio of Quartets Presented by the Chamber Music Society of Palm Beach, The Church of Bethesda-bythe-Sea, Palm Beach, Nov. 19, cmspb.org, 561.379.6773 Bia Ferreira Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, Nov. 20, kravis.org, 561.832.7469 Jessy Díaz: The Journey of Cuban Music Arts Garage, Delray Beach, Nov. 20, artsgarage.org, 561.450.6357
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Carey Hoffman: My Sinatra Arts Garage, Delray Beach, Nov. 21, artsgarage.org, 561.450.6357 Miami City Ballet: American Odyssey Glazer Hall, Palm Beach, Nov. 21, glazerhall.org, 561.576.7860 Paris Ballet and Dance: The Nutcracker Duncan Theatre, Lake Worth Beach, Nov. 21, parisballetdance.com, 561.308.8377 FAU Band-O-Rama 2026 Mizner Park Amphitheatre, Boca Raton, Nov. 22, fauevents.com, 561.297.6124 One Hit Wonders Arts Garage, Delray Beach, Nov. 22, artsgarage.org, 561.450.6357 The Edwards Twins: Holiday Show Delray Beach Playhouse, Nov. 23-24, delraybeachplayhouse.com, 561.272.1281 Boca Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker
Olympic Heights Performing Arts Theater, Boca Raton, Nov. 27-29, bocaballet.org, 561.995.0709 Greggie and the Jets: Elton John Tribute Arts Garage, Delray Beach, Nov. 28, artsgarage.org, 561.450.6357 Jennifer Holiday: A Dreamgirls Holiday Glazer Hall, Palm Beach, Nov. 28, glazerhall.org, 561.576.7860 Blake Country: Blake Shelton Tribute Arts Garage, Delray Beach, Nov. 29, artsgarage.org, 561.450.6357 Emma Nissen Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, Nov. 29, kravis.org, 561.832.7469 Her Name is Barbra: A Tribute Show Delray Beach Playhouse, Nov. 30 to Dec. 2, delraybeachplayhouse.com, 561.272.1281 Dave Koz and Friends Christmas Tour Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, Dec. 2,
kravis.org, 561.832.7469 Julie Benko: Standby, Me Adolph & Rose Levis JCC, Boca Raton, Dec. 2, levisjcc.org/culture, 561.558.2520 Seth Rudetsky and Friends Broadway The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, Dec. 2, fourarts.org, 561.655.7226 The Hot Sardines Glazer Hall, Palm Beach, Dec. 3, glazerhall.org, 561.576.7860 Ballet Palm Beach: The Nutcracker Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, Dec. 4-6, balletpalmbeach.org, 561.630.8235 CeCe Teneal: Aretha Franklin Tribute Arts Garage, Delray Beach, Dec. 4-5, artsgarage.org, 561.450.6357 Holiday Pops with The Symphonia Mizner Park Amphitheater, Boca Raton, Dec. 5, myboca.us
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Baroque Concertos with Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center Royal Poinciana Chapel, Palm Beach, Dec. 9, fourarts.org, 561.655.7226
Carols on the Lawn with the Palm Beach Atlantic University Choir The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, Dec. 13, fourarts.org, 561.655.7226
Symphonic Band of the Palm Beaches: Nestor Torres Holiday Duncan Theatre, Lake Worth Beach, Dec. 5 (also Dec. 6, The Benjamin School, Palm Beach Gardens), symphonicband.org, 561.832.3115
A Quintet of Trios Presented by the Chamber Music Society of Palm Beach, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, Dec. 9, cmspb.org, 561.379.6773
Ebony Chorale of the Palm Beaches Christmas Concert Chapel AME Church, West Palm Beach. Dec. 13, theebonychoraleofthepalmbeaches.now.site
Chamber Orchestra of Europe Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, Dec. 7, kravis.org, 561.832.7469
Hot Brass Delray Beach Playhouse, Dec. 10, delraybeachplayhouse.com, 561.272.1281
FAU Tuba Christmas Mizner Park Amphitheatre, Boca Raton, Dec. 13, fauevents.com, 561.297.6124
Chanukah Connections Delray Beach Playhouse, Dec. 8-9, delraybeachplayhouse.com, 561.272.1281
Kenny G: The Miracles Holiday and Hits Tour Glazer Hall, Palm Beach, Dec. 10, glazerhall.org, 561.576.7860
Gingerbread Holiday Concert Lynn University, Boca Raton, Dec. 13, lynn.edu/events, 561.237.9000
Holiday Spectacular Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Dec. 8, fauevents.com, 561.297.6124
The Eagles Revival Arts Garage, Delray Beach, Dec. 11-13, artsgarage.org, 561.450.6357
Matteo Bocelli Glazer Hall, Palm Beach, Dec. 8, glazerhall.org, 561.576.7860
Metropolitan Opera in HD: The Magic Flute Palm Beach Day Academy, Dec. 12, fourarts.org, 561.655.7226
Masterworks Chorus of The Palm Beaches: Handel’s Messiah The Benjamin School, Palm Beach Gardens, Dec. 13 (also Dec. 14, Royal Poinciana Chapel, Palm Beach; and Dec. 18, St. Matthew Catholic Church, Lake Worth Beach), masterworkspb.org
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The Tenors: Season of Hope Tour Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, Dec. 17, kravis.org, 561.832.7469
Spend a Day with Doris Day starring Allyson Briggs Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, Dec. 14, kravis.org, 561.832.7469
The Allman Revival: Tribute to the Allman Brothers Band Arts Garage, Delray Beach, Dec. 18, artsgarage.org, 561.450.6357
Leslie Odom Jr: The Christmas Tour 2026 Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, Dec. 15, kravis.org, 561.832.7469
Anthony Nunziata: My Italian Christmas Glazer Hall, Palm Beach, Dec. 18, glazerhall.org, 561.576.7860
New York Philharmonic Glazer Hall, Palm Beach, Dec. 15, glazerhall.org, 561.576.7860
Classic Christmas by Candlelight Maltz Jupiter Theatre, Dec. 18, jupitertheatre. org, 561.575.2223
Dueling Yule-ing Pianos Maltz Jupiter Theatre, Dec. 16, jupitertheatre. org, 561.575.2223
A Blue Christmas: Jesse Garron’s Tribute to Elvis Delray Beach Playhouse, Dec. 19, delraybeachplayhouse.com, 561.272.1281
Palm Beach Symphony with pianist Yefim Bronfman Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, Dec. 16, palmbeachsymphony.org, 561.281.0145
Gwen Hughes and the Retro Kats Arts Garage, Delray Beach, Dec. 19, artsgarage.org, 561.450.6357
JON COSPITO, COURTESY OF GLAZER HALL
Broadway’s Bad Boys Delray Beach Playhouse, Dec. 14-16, delraybeachplayhouse.com, 561.272.1281
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SCENE Jazzy Christmas Concert Maltz Jupiter Theatre, Dec. 19, jupitertheatre. org, 561.575.2223
Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland Glazer Hall, Palm Beach, Dec. 26, glazerhall.org, 561.576.7860
Storm Large: Holiday Ordeal Glazer Hall, Palm Beach, Dec. 19, glazerhall.org, 561.576.7860
The Steely Dan Project: Let’s Do it Again Delray Beach Playhouse, Dec. 26, delraybeachplayhouse.com, 561.272.1281
Young Singers of the Palm Beaches: Winter Songbook Holiday Concert Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, Dec. 19, yspb.org, 561.651.4429
Beyond the Beatles: The Solo Years Delray Beach Playhouse, Dec. 27, delraybeachplayhouse.com, 561.272.1281
Double Vision: The Music of Al Jarreau and David Sanborn Arts Garage, Delray Beach, Dec. 20, artsgarage.org, 561.450.6357 Mr. Christmas starring Daniel Reichard Delray Beach Playhouse, Dec. 21, delraybeachplayhouse.com, 561.272.1281 Chicago Blues with Wayne Baker Brooks Arts Garage, Delray Beach, Dec. 26, artsgarage.org, 561.450.6357
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Fright Nights South Florida Fairgrounds, West Palm Beach, select dates to Oct. 30, southfloridafair.com/ fright-nights Master Gardener in Residence Tour and Talk Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, West Palm Beach, Oct. 9 (and every subsequent second Friday of the month), ansg.org, 561.832.5328 Israel on Trial lecture with Judge Roy Altman Adolph & Rose Levis JCC, Boca Raton, Oct. 15, levisjcc.org/culture, 561.558.2520 Jupiter HarbourFest Harbourside Place, Jupiter, Oct. 16-17, jupiterharbourfest.org, 561.748.3944
SPECIAL EVENTS
Founders Day Festival Cox Science Center and Aquarium, West Palm Beach, Oct. 17, coxsciencecenter.org, 561.832.1988
Art After Dark Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, every Friday, norton.org, 561.832.5196
HallowMarine Loggerhead Marinelife Center, Juno Beach, Oct. 17-18, marinelife.org, 561.627.8280
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Spookyville in Yesteryear Village South Florida Fairgrounds, West Palm Beach, select dates Oct. 17-31, southfloridafair.com/ spookyville Confused About Prints? Lecture with Suzanne Snider Museum of Central American Art, Delray Beach, Oct. 18, mocaart.org, 561.808.8587
COURTESY OF THE CITY OF BOCA RATON
Kravis Center Block Party Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, Oct. 17, kravis.org, 561.832.7469
HEAD TO MIZNER PARK AMPHITHEATER DECEMBER 5 FOR THE CITY OF BOCA RATON'S HOLIDAY POPS CONCERT WITH THE SYMPHONIA, FAU CHAMBER SINGERS, AND SCHOLA CANTORUM OF FLORIDA.
Haunting History Presented by the Historical Society of Palm Beach County, Woodlawn Cemetery, West Palm Beach, Oct. 22-23, pbchistory.org, 561.832.4164
Palm Beach Gardens, Oct. 24, pbgfl.gov/ fallfestival, 561.630.1100
Bootanical Garden Bash Mounts Botanical Garden, West Palm Beach, Oct. 24-25, mounts.org, 561.233.1757
Flagler Museum Family Days: Autumn at Whitehall Flagler Museum, Palm Beach, Oct. 24, flaglermuseum.org, 561.655.2833
Fall Festival The Gardens North County District Park,
Halloween Kidsfest Old School Square, Delray Beach, Oct. 24,
delrayoldschoolsquare.com, 561.243.1077 Pumpkin Stroll and Moonlight Concert, John D. MacArthur Beach State Park, North Palm Beach, Oct. 24, macarthurbeach.org, 561.624.6950 Feathers, Fangs, Fur, and Fun Busch Wildlife Sanctuary, Jupiter, Oct. 25, buschwildlife.org, 561.575.3399
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Spooky Science Celebrations Cox Science Center and Aquarium, West Palm Beach, Oct. 28-31, coxsciencecenter.org, 561.832.1988 LagoonFest Downtown West Palm Beach, Oct. 31, thepalmbeaches.com/lagoonfest The Ben’s Famed Ice Skating Rink and Winter Wonderland The Ben, West Palm Beach, Nov. 1 to Jan. 3, thebenwestpalm.com Eudemonia Summit Palm Beach County Convention Center, West Palm Beach, Nov. 5-8, eudemonia.net Subtropic Film Festival Various locations in Palm Beach County, Nov. 6-8, subtropic.org Art on the Square Fine Art Show Old School Square, Delray Beach, Nov. 7-8, delrayoldschoolsquare.com, 561.243.1077 Artwalk The Peach, West Palm Beach, Nov. 7 (also Dec. 5), thepeachwpb.com Don Toto Taiko-inspired Wellness Workshop Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, Delray Beach, Nov. 7, morikami.org, 561.495.0233 The Tequila Festival Mizner Park Amphitheater, Boca Raton, Nov. 7, thetequilafest.com The Creation of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum lecture with Charles Troy Adolph & Rose Levis JCC, Boca Raton, Nov. 10, levisjcc.org/culture, 561.558.2520 60
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Veterans Salute Celebration The Gardens North County District Park, Palm Beach Gardens, Nov. 11, pbgfl.gov/veteranssalute, 561.630.1100 The Spero Family Thirty-fifth Annual Book and Author Luncheon Boca West Country Club, Boca Raton, Nov. 12, levisjcc.org/culture, 561.558.2520 Gardens Harvest and Holiday Bazaar Burns Road Community Center, Palm Beach Gardens, Nov. 13-14, pbgfl.gov, 561.630.1100 Guest Artist Workshop: Kumihimo with Tais Jo Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, Delray Beach, Nov. 14, morikami.org, 561.495.0233 Sculpture in Motion: The Art of Pre- and Post-War Automobiles Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, West Palm Beach, Nov. 14, ansg.org, 561.832.5328 Masters of the Matrix: Latin American Printmaking hands-on demonstration Museum of Central American Art, Delray Beach, Nov. 15, mocaart.org, 561.808.8587 Marjorie Merriweather Post lecture with René Silvin Glazer Hall, Palm Beach, Nov. 16, glazerhall.org, 561.576.7860 Ilumina: A Tropical Garden Lantern Festival Mounts Botanical Garden, West Palm Beach, select dates Nov. 18 to Jan. 17, mounts.org, 561.233.1757 The Nightingale of Iran lecture Adolph & Rose Levis JCC, Boca Raton, Nov. 18, levisjcc.org/ culture, 561.558.2520 Regenerating the Aging Brain lecture with Dr. Roberta Diaz Brinton The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, Nov. 19, fourarts.org, 561.655.7226 Zoo Lights Palm Beach Zoo, West Palm Beach, select nights Nov. 20 to Jan. 3, palmbeachzoo.org, 561.547.9453 Holiday Tree Lighting Mizner Park Amphitheater, Boca Raton, Nov. 21, myboca.us Nights in Northwood Northwood Road, West Palm Beach, Nov. 27, wpb.org/events, 561.822.1515 René Silvin interviews Hugo Vickers: A Royal Visit Glazer Hall, Palm Beach, Nov. 30, glazerhall.org, 561.576.7860 Delray Beach 100-Foot Christmas Tree Lighting Old School Square, Delray Beach, Dec. 1, delrayoldschoolsquare.com, 561.243.1077
BALLET PALM BEACH 2026/2027 SEASON MARY SHELLEY’S FRANKENSTEIN
OCTOBER 22-24, 2026 RINKER PLAYHOUSE
THE NUTCRACKER DECEMBER 4-6, 2026 DREYFOOS HALL
ANNE FRANK
MARCH 5-7, 2027 RINKER PLAYHOUSE
CINDERELLA
APRIL 9-11, 2027 RINKER PLAYHOUSE
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM JUNE 26, 2027 DREYFOOS HALL
SEASON SPONSORED BY ANKA PALITZ
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TICKETS VISIT BALLETPALMBEACH.ORG
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Winter in Paradise Heart and Soul Park, West Palm Beach, Dec. 4, wpb.org/events, 561.822.1515
HIT THE ICE AT THE BEN HOTEL IN WEST PALM BEACH NOVEMBER 1 TO JANUARY 3.
Holiday Street Parade Downtown Boca Raton, Dec. 2, myboca.us Mock Trial: Is this a Case of Mistaken Identities? Richard and Pat Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum, West Palm Beach, Dec. 2, pbchistory.org, 561.832.4164 Clematis by Night: Holiday Tree Lighting Great Lawn, West Palm Beach, Dec. 3, wpb.org/ events, 561.822.1515
Creative Market Armory Art Center, West Palm Beach, Dec. 5-6, armoryart.org, 561.832.1776 Palm Beach Gardens Tree Lighting The Gardens North County District Park, Palm Beach Gardens, Dec. 5, pbgfl.gov, 561.630.1100 Palm Beach Holiday Boat Parade Intracoastal Waterway from North Palm Beach to the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse, Dec. 5, marinepbc.org/boat-parade Chanukah Festival Old School Square, Delray Beach, Dec. 6, delrayoldschoolsquare.com, 561.243.1077 Pearl Harbor: A Deeper Look at the Day that Changed History lecture with Robert Watson Adolph & Rose Levis JCC, Boca Raton, Dec. 7, levisjcc.org/culture, 561.558.2520
Hidden in Plain Sight: The Art of Making Sensitive Secrets Visible lecture with Edmund Clark Bunker Artspace, West Palm Beach, Dec. 8, fourarts.org, 561.655.7226 A Literary Afternoon Series: The Love We Found by Jill Santopolo Adolph & Rose Levis JCC, Boca Raton, Dec. 8, levisjcc.org/culture, 561.558.2520 City of Boca Raton Night Market Mizner Park Amphitheater, Boca Raton, Dec. 10, myboca.us Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival Various locations in Palm Beach County, Dec. 10-13, pbfoodwinefest.com U.S. Polo Association Palm Beaches Marathon West Palm Beach Waterfront, Dec. 11-12, palmbeachmarathon.com Masters of the Matrix: Latin American Printmaking with printmaker Alicia Zamora Museum of Central American Art, Delray Beach, Dec. 13, mocaart.org, 561.808.8587 Beaton, Burnand, and the British Crown: A Century of Royal Photography lecture with Hugo Burnand The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, Dec. 14, fourarts.org, 561.655.7226 Ethel Kennedy: The Extraordinary Life and Bold Legacy lecture with Kerry Kennedy The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, Dec. 15, fourarts.org, 561.655.7226 From English Palaces to Panama’s Rainforests lecture with Hugo Burnand and Luis Ureña The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, Dec. 15, fourarts.org, 561.655.7226 Playmakers: The Jewish Entrepreneurs Who Created the Toy Industry in America Adolph & Rose Levis JCC, Boca Raton, Dec. 15, levisjcc.org/culture, 561.558.2520
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Holiday Evening Tours Flagler Museum, Palm Beach, Dec. 18-23 and Dec. 26-27, flaglermuseum.org, 561.655.2833 Kwanzaa Celebration Spady Cultural Heritage Museum, Delray Beach, Dec. 26, spadymuseum.com, 561.279.8883
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BARBARA CHEIVES, DAVE LAWRENCE, PAMELA JOHNSON
KINETIC ENERGY OPENING RECEPTION The Cultural Council for Palm Beach County held an opening reception welcoming its members, donors, artists, and the community to celebrate the opening of Kinetic Energy: A Celebration of Sport in Palm Beach County, presented in partnership with the Palm Beach County Sports Commission. Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, Lake Worth Beach April 16, 2026
TERRY AND LAUREN DUFFY
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KYLE LUCKS, SONIA COOPER
DEBORAH POLLACK, CAROL ANDERSON
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HEATHER COUCH’S ART RANGES FROM SMALL-SCALE CERAMIC SCULPTURES, SUCH AS FRAGILE TRUST (ABOVE), TO IMMERSIVE INSTALLATIONS LIKE ACCUMULATIONS (BELOW), WHICH SHE HAS PREVIOUSLY DISPLAYED AT THE CORAL SPRINGS MUSEUM OF ART.
VISUAL POETRY From clay to camaraderie, Heather Couch is proving that when passion is fired in the kiln, beautiful things take shape. “I’ve always been interested in art and in making things, especially in the craft realm,” says Couch, who resides in West Palm Beach. “I discovered a passion for ceramics in college and ultimately decided to pursue that medium. I received the awareness of what ceramic art is at a higher level and fell in love with the aesthetics and design process. For me, [ceramics] are an intersection of philosophy, science, and materials of the natural environment. I get to make visual poetry.” Couch creates from her space at Treefall Studio in Northwood, a collective of six women artists that opened in 2024. Her work takes two forms: intimate sculptural ceramics and immersive, large-scale installations. She describes the latter as “haphazardly put-together” 64
wooden frames adorned with porcelain pieces, fingerprint-embossed clay elements, sheep’s wool, and colorful fibers to create otherworldly spaces. “I like to leave the mark of the maker and of the making on the pieces,” Couch says of her inclusion of fingerprints. “I’m showing the process of the maker that’s solidified in the kiln. You step into this world that feels fragile, precarious, and inviting all at the same time.” Couch serves as the president of The Ceramic League of the Palm Beaches, a nonprofit that supports artists and partners with local organizations to host monthly meetings, workshops, and demonstrations that keep creativ-
ity flowing. From October 16 to December 12, the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County will display an exhibition in partnership with The Ceramic League of the Palm Beaches, titled Molded & Mannered, at its gallery in Lake Worth Beach. Couch’s work will be included in this show as well as in a solo exhibition at the Cultural Council,
slated for March 19 to April 30. “I’ve found the Ceramic League to be very inspirational,” Couch adds. “There’s great camaraderie, and it’s helped me to learn how to be a part of a nonprofit in a larger, leadership role. I feel honored to bring ceramic arts to the forefront of the community.” heathercouchart.com —Sarah Wolf
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America Takes the Stage: THE 1893 WORLD’S EXPOSITION AND From the White City COLUMBIAN A VISION FOR THE FUTURE to Whitehall FALL EXHIBITION NOVEMBER 10, 2026 / MAY 30, 2027
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2026 Music Series: Israeli Chamber Project NOVEMBER 11, 2026 5:30 PM | RECEPTION 6:30 PM | CONCERT + TOAST $95 PER TICKET MEMBERS FREE
Explore Whitehall’s history as a hotel and social hub through music inspired by migration, cultural exchange, and Jewish memory, featuring works by Gershwin, Prokofiev, Copland, Korngold, and Moshe Zorman.
This exhibition explores how the ephemeral magic of Chicago’s Fair inspired Henry Flagler’s enduring vision for Florida, and how Whitehall stands today as one of the only permanent monuments to that transformative moment in American cultural history.
Holiday Evening Tours DECEMBER 18, 2026 / DECEMBER 23, 2026 DECEMBER 26 & 27 6:00 PM | 6:30 PM | 7:00 PM
Experience the holiday magic of Whitehall with Gilded Age Christmas traditions, yuletide carolers, winter refreshments, and a special docent-led tour featuring floral artistry inspired by HBO’s The Gilded Age.
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