Day in the Life of Palm Beach

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Exhibition Dates: November 4-December 28

Reception: November 21 | 5:30-7:30 pm

The Armory Art Center invited artists statewide to submit up to three (3) artworks to our winter/fall juried show, which is held in conjunction with our 8th annual Arts + Crafts + Design Creative Market on November 9-10, 2024. All artwork is for sale and all proceeds benefit the submitting artists and the Armory Art Center school programs. Buy Local while supporting the Arts!

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF PALM BEACH was a call for artists to submit work that grabs our attention and provokes thought while addressing contemporary issues. Whether social, cultural, environmental, inspirational, spiritual, or personal. We encourage artists to delve into modern life’s realities, challenges, struggles, and joys and express them uniquely through their artistic creations. 43 Artists were selected to participate in the juried show.

Participating Artists: Ryan Toth, Cynthia Oakes, Mary Rosseland, Judy Flescher, Ellen Wilner, Kim Aikens, Enid Blechman, Riley Kroeker, Aya Bendat, Sherly Rivkind, Sharon Bastin, Debbie Ohara, Robbie Potter, Nadine Saitlin, Karen Keenan, Manon Sander, Lynn Kalber, R. Patrick Cochran, Lydia Dardi, Christine Knize, Claudia Jane Klein, Jerilyn Brown, Marcelle Zanetti, Karen H. Salup, Nancy Tilles, Susanne Stroh, Adrienne Walker, Terry Pesso, Chuck Bale, Hilary Pulitzer, David Charlowe, Jessica Mills, Evan Charney, David Cohen, Merry Renert, Abbe Kalman, Trish Kahn, Gretchen Pravaz

Free Admission for all ages

Tom Warnke is a local historian and the executive director of Surfing Florida Museum in West Palm Beach. He has been surfing since 1956, when his family moved to Boynton Beach. In 1966, Tom founded the surfing organization Cripple Creek Surf Club. He became president of the Palm Beach County Surfing Association, which convinced the Florida Supreme Court to strike down a local ordinance that had banned surfing in the 1960s. Tom was inducted into the East Coast Surfing Hall of Fame and founded Florida’s first Surfrider Foundation Chapter in Palm Beach County. Since 2021, he has been the archive coordinator for the Delray Beach Historical Society.

History Talks are held in the historic courtroom on the third floor of the 1916 Historic Courthouse.

Free parking becomes available at 5:00 p.m. in the parking lot on 4th Street just east of Dixie Highway.

Talks begin promptly at 5:30 p.m.

Free for members, $20 non-members

Juno Beach Historical Society presents
“The Dramatic Opening of Palm Beach and the Lake Worth Region”

As late as the mid-1880s, the region around Lake Worth was so inaccessible by land and sea that only a few dozen families dared to settle here. The opening of the 7 1/2-mile Celestial Railroad in 1889, linking the Indian River Lagoon in Jupiter to Juno on Lake Worth, served as the gateway for residents, goods, and tourists. This photo-rich presentation, largely sourced from the HSPBC archives, will include vivid before-and-after views of a transformative five-year period.

History Talks are held in the historic courtroom on the third floor of the 1916 Historic Courthouse.

Free parking becomes available at 5:00 p.m. in the parking lot on 4th Street just east of Dixie Highway.

Talks begin promptly at 5:30 p.m.

Included with Museum Admission

The Flagler Museum’s 2024 – 2025 Season will commence with the opening of its Fall Exhibition, In the Golden Dreamland of Winter: Henry Flagler’s FEC Hotel Company. The exhibition is dedicated to the work of Henry Flagler and his transformative impact on the Floridian economy through the Florida East Coast Hotel Company. This exhibition offers an in-depth exploration of Flagler’s pioneering spirit and his role in opening up Florida as a premier travel destination.

Henry Flagler, often referred to as one of the key architects of modern Florida, embarked on a bold journey that reshaped the state’s landscape and economy. This exhibition delves into his innovative venture, starting with the establishment of the Ponce de Leon Hotel in St. Augustine, expanding down the coastline, including the Hotel Royal Poinciana, the largest wooden hotel yet built, the Palm Beach Inn, later renamed as The Breakers, and the Royal Palm in Miami. Florida’s hotels were more than just accommodations; they represented a gateway to discovery, inviting guests to explore a new and enchanting part of the country.

Flagler’s FEC Hotel Company was a testament to his belief in making the most of life, seeing Florida’s untapped beauty and taking bold chances to create a thriving hospitality industry that continues to influence the state to this day.

In the Golden Dreamland of Winter: Henry Flagler’s FEC Hotel Company runs from Tuesday, October 15, to Sunday, December 29, 2024 during museum hours.

Contemporary and classic theater takes center stage in Florida’s Cultural Capital®

Take your tickets, unwrap the crinkly candy and grab a seat for theatrical excellence in The Palm Beaches! There’s nothing quite like a night of theater after a dinner date, so take that special one out to one of many stage-based sensations during the height of season.

Palm Beach Dramaworks

The mantra behind the incredible work going on at Palm Beach Dramaworks: “theatre to think about.” It’s no surprise that this company brings some of the highest-quality productions to West Palm Beach’s Clematis Street (the heart of the city’s Arts & Entertainment District) because of its dedication to local talent and expert craftsmen. While the set design and costumes alone could leave you staggering, there’s nothing quite like seeing a classic play (or brand-new work) onstage as it premieres to audiences young and old. The company’s 2017–2018 season includes two world premieres from established playwrights: Terry Teachout’s “Billy and Me” and Joseph McDonough’s “Edgar & Emily.”

Theatre Lab at Florida Atlantic University

If you’re more into the bleeding edge of theater and playwriting, to the point that you’d much rather see a reading of a new play than a full-fledged production of something tried and true—there’s always an experiment being worked on at Florida Atlantic University’s Theatre Lab. The concept is simple: give brand-new, never-before-seen work written by some of the best contemporary American playwrights to university students to read, stage and perform for a small audience. This season, eager theatergoers can see new work from Peter Sagal (host of NPR’s “Wait, Wait, Don’t Tell Me”), Lauren Gunderson and Deborah Zoe Laufer onstage for the first time. What could be better than that?

Maltz Jupiter Theatre

Looking to add a bit of style and razzmatazz to your sojourn of Palm Beach County’s stages? Maltz Jupiter Theatre has the distinction of being the entire state of Florida’s only B-rated League of Resident Theatres (LORT) facility, which speaks to its popularity among locals and visitors alike. The theatre produces a full season every year, punctuated by incredible plays and extravagant musicals, and this upcoming season is no different—look for “Disney Newsies,” “South Pacific,” “Hairspray” and more at one of the area’s grandest venues.

Kravis Center for the Performing Arts

For over 25 years, the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts has cemented its place as one of South Florida’s premier venues for ballet, music, comedy and theatre. Not only is Dreyfoos Hall one of the county’s largest performance spaces at over 2,000 seats, it’s also the only place to see national tours of Broadway favorites. This year’s Kravis on Broadway season includes big hits such as “The King and I,” “The Book of Mormon,” “Finding Neverland” and more.

Palm Beach Shakespeare Festival

Ask any local arts insider—there’s nothing quite like packing a picnic lunch and heading up to Jupiter’s Carlin Park every summer for a packed performance of a classic work from The Bard’s oeuvre. Palm Beach Shakespeare Festival’s Shakespeare by the Sea comes only once a year, but it’s the place to be if you call yourself a servant to the stage. The festival celebrates its 28th year of bringing Shakespeare to minds both young and old in July 2018 with a performance of “Antony and Cleopatra.”

Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center

With a wide variety of performances including dance, music, theatre, musicals and more, Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center in Belle Glade is a must-see for those interested in seeing a great show. This venue is located on Palm Beach State College’s Belle Glade campus and serves as the city’s art and performance center. Throughout the year, Dolly Hand features dozens of shows and performances from around the world—most of which are perfect for those traveling with a family!