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

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

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

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The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum is hosting a Lighthouse Story Time and Crafts for Kids event this Tuesday, November 17th.  The event is aimed for children ages 8 years old and younger.

The event is a virtual program, and the stories and crafts will feature information on Florida’s history, Lighthouse Keepers, people, and local animals and plants.  The program is free to watch virtually on the Jupiter Lighthouse Website, Facebook, Instagram, or YouTube Channel.

The event is set to begin at 10:30 am tomorrow morning. Craft instructions and information is already posted on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram for tomorrow’s session.

For more information, click here.

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The city of West Palm Beach is hosting their annual Seafood Festival this weekend at the South Florida Fairgrounds. The festival is a seafood enthusiast’s dream come true.

The family-friendly event will feature nautical vendors with unique merchandise, craftsman’s and artists displaying their original artwork and pieces, live music and entertainment, rides, a kid’s zone, a full service bar, and of course all the seafood you can ever imagine.  The seafood is fresh and cooked several different ways onsite.

West Palm Beach Seafood Festival Details:

When: Saturday, November 14th and Sunday, November 15th

Time: 9 am to 5 pm

Admission: $10 dollars for Adults and Children 12 and under are free

Location: South Florida Fairgrounds located at 9067…

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For the next few months, the Palm Beaches is dedicated to celebrate culture and art in the county. The series is called MOSAIC, which stands for Months of Shows, Art, Ideas, and Culture and you’re invited to enjoy special discounts and deals on many of your favorite things to do in or around Palm Beach County.

More than 20 special offers are available that started on Wednesday, October 21st through Thursday, December 31st.

Some of the discounts and special offers include a free gift with admission at The Flagler Museum, Free child admission with an Adult Ticket at the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium, Two for One Admission at the Boca Museum of Art, BOGO Childs Admission at Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum, and much more.

For more…

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On Tuesday’s throughout the month of October and beginning of November, The Flagler Museum hosts live Piano and Organ demonstrations. Head to Palm Beach Island’s grand elegant estate and take a self-guided tour throughout the Gilded Age-era mansion while enjoying live musical performances.

The live performances begin at 1:30 pm on Tuesday afternoons through November 10th. Professional musicians will be performing live music on instruments original to the home. The music room has a J.H. & C.S. Odell Co organ and the Drawing rooms has Mary Lily Flagler’s custom Steinway Model B grand piano. The musical performances are different each week.

Musical Performance Schedule

Piano Repertoire:

October 20th- Opening Numbers

November 3rd- At The…

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Head to downtown Stuart this weekend for the 21st Annual Stuart Craft Festival. The popular festival draws hundreds of vendors displaying their homemade goods, jewelry, paintings, photography, sculptures, and much more.

The annual festival is located along the banks of the St. Lucie River near downtown Stuart. In addition to the Craft Festival, Downtown Stuart is boosting with over 70 shops, boutiques, and restaurants to explore while at the Craft Festival.

The event is free to attend with vendor purchases. If you are planning on attending, all visitors are asked to reserve a ticket during a certain time slot in which they plan on arriving online.

Stuart Craft Festival Details:

When: Saturday, October 17th through Sunday, October 18th

Time:…

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The Lighthouse ArtCenter is celebrating its recent reopening and the debut of the newly renovated School of Art by hosting in-person Fall Session Art Classes. The classes and sessions will take place at its location in Tequesta beginning next Monday, October 19th through December 19th.

The eight-week session will take students through courses in ceramics, fused glass, jewelry, drawing, metalsmithing, painting, photography, mixed media, and sculpture. New this season, the ArtCenter will also be hosting painting classes under the new chickee hut outside. In addition to the Fall classes and workshops, all are welcomed to join in on their new “Select Fridays” workshops on Friday evenings through the end of April 2021.

For more information about the…

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Join CCA Florida and world-renowned marine artist Carey Chen for their first ever virtual paint night on Thursday, October 1st, 2020. Use your own paint supplies at home, or purchase a kit on Amazon/online and tune in to a LIVE painting class from the comfort of your home. Fill your wine glass...this is meant to be a fun event!

Carey Chen is a Palm Beach Gardens resident and world-renowned marine artist who uses an incredible blend of colors and exquisite detail to capture the magic of marinelife on canvas.

Coastal Conservation Association (CCA Florida) is a non-profit organization ensuring the health and conservation of our marine resources and anglers’ access to them.

“Reel Art @ Home” is $20 a person, and occurs on October 1st from 6pm to…

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Located on one of Palm Beach Island’s most exclusive streets, The Flagler Museum is one of the most visited attraction in Palm Beach County. The grand estate, formally known as Whitehall, features more than 100,000 square feet filled with some of the most important Palm Beach history.

The famous landmark was commissioned by the American Industrialist Henry Flagler as a wedding gift to his wife Mary. Henry Flagler is known to be the founder of Standard Oil and an important person in shaping the history of Palm Beach. Flagler commissioned John Carrere and Thomas Hastings to build and design the grand estate. Hastings and Carrere were also the architects for other famous landmarks such as the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City and the New York Public…

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The Kravis Center For Performing Arts in West Palm Beach has announced its 2020/2021 Kravis On Broadway Season Productions. This year, Kravis On Broadway is filled with some of the newest and most popular musicals.

Starting this upcoming January, seven musicals and plays will be hitting the stage in West Palm Beach. The box office is currently closed due to an expansion project, ticket sales will be announced at a later date.

Kravis On Broadway 2020/2021 Schedule:

“Escape To Margaritaville”: Coming to the Kravis Center January 5th through January 10th, 2021

“My Fair Lady”: Coming to the Kravis Center January 5th through January 10th, 2021

“Wicked”: Coming to the Kravis Center February 3rd through February 14th, 2021

“Dear Evan Hansen”:…

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