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The Town of Jupiter has announced that their annual Jupiter U, is going virtual this year. Jupiter U is set to take place this April form the comfort of your own home.

Jupiter U will include a series of virtual tours of landmarks and areas throughout Jupiter. The tours will still highlight the important facts and aims to educate the residents about their local government and our unique town.

The virtual tours will be uploaded in April and will be available for residents to watch on demand anytime. Those who wish to watch the tours will not have to register this year but can register to receive updates. The first 100 people to register to receive updates and details about Jupiter U will receive a welcome packet with Jupiter U goodies.

The virtual…

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Located in the heart of Palm Beach Island is the growing and popular Royal Poinciana Plaza. The newly renovated 180,000 square foot outdoor lifestyle and shopping center is filled with lush gardens and two elegant courtyards located on the corner of Royal Poinciana Way and Cocoanut Road.

The Plaza was built in 1957 by architect and builder John Volk. Volk is known for designing homes for the Vanderbilt’s, Pulitzers, Dodges, DuPonts, and Fords. The iconic black and white checkered floor and iron detail is an example of his signature Palm Beach style. A few years ago, the Plaza had undergone renovations that would bring the iconic Plaza back to its original style.

Today, The Royal Poinciana Plaza is home to high end shops, boutiques, and award-winning…

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The annual Festival of the Arts BOCA is back again for another year this March. The extraordinary, multi-day cultural arts event is in its 15th season and the festival promises to be unlike any festival they have ever produced.

The 10-day festival brings some of the world’s finest artists, performers, authors, and thinkers to the event. New this year, the entire festival will be completely virtual, and all the events will be free to stream. Donations are greatly appreciated.

Those who plan to stream the festival virtually will get a change to listen to and see some of the world’s most sought out authors, speakers, performers, film screening, performances and much more.

The Festival of the Arts BOCA Details:

When: Friday, March 5th through…

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Today is the first official day of the month of March and to many, March is a sign of spring and warmer temperatures especially those in the North. Luckily for us living in South Florida, the mild warmer temperature year-round makes it feel like spring and summer every day.

March is the third month of the calendar year and the month was named for the Roman god of war, Mars. In the early Roman calendar, March was the first month of the calendar year. Many years later, March became the third month after January and February were added.

Here are some more Interesting Facts about March:

Sunday, March 14th marks the start of Daylight Savings Time which begins at 2 am. Set your clocks an hour ahead during the Spring and Summer months.

The flower of…

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The famous Norton Museum of Art is excited to be open and welcoming guest back. This year, the museum is celebrating its 80th Anniversary and in the beginning of February held a virtual celebration to celebrate the milestone.

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

The couple spent a lot of time in Palm Beach County and when they were semi-retired in 1935, the Norton’s not knowing what to do with their massive art collection decided to create their own museum in West Palm Beach. Construction for the gallery and the School…

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The 31st Annual Downtown Stuart Art Festival will be taking place this weekend. Osceola Street in Downtown Stuart will be transformed into a spectacular art festival. Gallery style booths will line the street and be filled with fine art and homemade goods available for purchase.

Stuart is home to more than 70 gift shops, clothing stores, and restaurants in the downtown area that will be open during the art festival for locals and visitors to enjoy the small town.  For the past 34 years, the festival has established itself to be one of the main art fairs in Martin County.

The Stuart Art Festival Details:

When: Saturday, February 27th and Sunday, February 28th

Time:  10 am to 5 pm.

Tickets: Admission is free and visitors who wish to attend…

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The annual ArtFest is back again for its 34th year. The local favorite since 1988 is taking over downtown Stuart this Saturday and Sunday.  New this year, the festival will also be hosting a major fundraiser for the Arts Foundation of Martin County and will feature a virtual ‘ArtsFest at Home’ segment for attendees to stream from their own home.

The ArtFest 2021 is still going to be located downtown but is moving a little more west on SE Ocean Boulevard to include the Gazebo and the Court House Cultural Center. Hundreds of vendors, photographers, and artist will be onsite displaying their works available for purchase. The festival will also include virtual events, live demonstrations, live music, live performances, and much more.

ArtFest 2021…

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Palm Beach County’s FotoFusion is back again this February after another successful year. The annual festival is presented by the Palm Beach Photographic Centre and is normally held in downtown West Palm Beach, but this year the event is going complete virtual.

The show promises to still be as vibrant as ever, showcasing internationally known photographers for virtual portfolio reviews and virtual engagements. This year, the event will spotlight photojournalist Maggie Steber, who will be receiving this year’s prestigious FOTOMentor Award. Steber is one of the keynote lectures during this year’s FotoFusion along with photographers Keith Carter and Joyce Tenneson, and world-famous poet Richard Blanco.

In 2021, FotoFusion is celebrating its 26th year…

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The popular Palm Beach Show is back for another year beginning this weekend for a week at the Palm Beach County Convention Center. The Palm Beach Shows features exciting collections of art, jewelry, antiques, and design.

The show draws private collectors, museum curators, investors, high end interior designers, and the general public. Attend the show and browse through more than 125 international and domestic exhibitors displaying a stunning array of works from every time period.

The show will feature special installations that will showcase interactive opportunities, observational performance art, live demonstrations, and much more. The past few years, the show has added and expanded on Contemporary focus, a section specializing in post war and…

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After years of being held in Jupiter, the local favorite ArtiGras Art Festival is back again for another year and this time will be held in Palm Beach Gardens. The annual outdoor art festival has moved this year due to construction happening in Jupiter.

The art festival will be taking over the Gardens North County District Park this upcoming weekend. This year, the festival will be in its 36th year and will feature more than 280 artists both local and national from across the country. Those who attend will have the opportunity to purchase art pieces directly from the artists. The festival will include kid’s activities, live music, artists demonstrations, and more.

The theme this year is “For the Love of Art”, and the theme was chosen to acknowledge…

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