Palm Beach, Florida's Cultural Calendar

Please contact any item mentioned below prior to attending; to reconfirm time, cost, etc.  Thank you, dear reader.

Tiffany at the World's Columbian Exposition
1/17/2006 - 4/16/2006
Flagler Museum
One Whitehall Way; Palm Beach, FL 33480
Tiffany & Co.'s stands out for the quality and originality in design
of the silver objects made especially for the Exposition. The
objects made by Tiffany & Co. for the Exposition were highly prized
by collectors then and have become even more so in the 21st Century.
This will be the first time the important silver objects made for
the Exposition have been exhibited together since 1893 and the first
time ever that many of the pieces will be exhibited alongside their
original design drawings. (561) 655-2833

Paris In Photographs
3/4/2006 - 5/21/2006
Norton Museum of Art
1451 South Olive Avenue; West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Paris In Photographs is an exhibition that focuses on the travels of
French, American, and German artists between 1898 - 1988. Artists in
this exhibition include Eugène Atget, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Robert
Doisneau and Walde Huth-Schmölz among others.Each of the photographs
on view gives a glimpse of Parisian life --from café society to high
couture.
Monday–Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m General admission is $8 for
adults, $3 for visitors ages 13-21, and free for Members and
children under 13. (561) 832-5196

Betye Saar: Extending the Frozen Moment
3/18/2006 - 6/4/2006
Norton Museum of Art
1451 South Olive Avenue; West Palm Beach, FL 33401
This exhibition examines Saar's achievement by focusing on her work
with photography, specifically, her incorporation of photographic
fragments as a metaphor for her view of the African-American
experience and of the lives too often obscured in American visual
history. Adult Admission $10 (561) 832-5196

Garden Bunny at The Gardens of the Palm Beaches
3/25/2006 - 4/15/2006
The Gardens of the Palm Beaches
3101 PGA Boulevard; Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
The Gardens Bunny takes residence in the uniquely colorful and
whimsical Butterfly Garden located in The Gardens Grand Court. The
Bunny will entertain young and old alike amidst a splendor of more
than 2,000 fresh spring flowers and plants, 4-foot tall hand painted
eggs, beautiful butterflies and hanging vines. FREE! (561) 775-7750

Upon The Sea - The Maritime Collection of William I. Koch
4/1/2006 - 4/9/2006
The Society of The Four Arts
Four Arts Plaza; Palm Beach, FL 33480
William Koch, Palm Beach resident shares his personal nautical
collection. Noted as one of the greatest and most diversified
collections of maritime antiques and art in the world. A broad range
of 19th century and a few early 20th century maritime paintings,
navigational instruments, scientific instruments and a magnificent
pair of yacht signal cannons from the yacht "Valhalla." An avid
sailing, racing enthusiast, Koch won the prestigious America's Cup
Race in 1992 with the "America3", which is on display on the ground
of the Four Arts. Koch has amassed the largest collection of
America's Cup models known to exist, comprising almost 200 full and
half models, on exhibit currently with his maritime collection at
the Four Arts, Palm Beach. Adults $5, children 14 and under free
(561) 655-7226

Black Gold Jubilee
4/8/2006
City of Belle Glade
Municipal Complex, 110 S.W. Martin Luther King Blvd.; Belle Glade,
FL 33430
End of Harvest and celebration of our rich soil, called "Black
Gold." Palm Beach County's winter vegetables are served throughout
the entire country. Live bands, Country Fixin's, rides for the kids,
arts and crafts, an art show, photo contest and more! The 5K
Walk/Run will start the day followed by the Jubilee Parade and end
with a spectacular fireworks display at dusk! Free parking. Advance
tickets $10.00 Tickets at the gate $12.00 Students under 14 $5.00
(561) 996-2745

Dance: Break!
4/18/2006
Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center - PBCC/Glades
1977 College Drive; Belle Glade, FL 33430
It is the cutting edge of dance - a distinctive American art form
uniting top stars from the world of freestyle tapping, power
tumbling, breakdancing, pop locking, and electric boogaloo. Break!
is an explosion of rythm and dance - a company of talented
performers who have thrilled audiences on five continents. This will
be fun for the whole family. 7:30 pm Adults $15; seniors $12;
children/students/staff $5 (561) 993-1160

11th Annual Palm Beach International Film Festival
4/20/2006 - 4/28/2006
Palm Beach County, FL
11th annual event to be held April 20 - 28. Over 125 films will
screen at this years event, including features, documentaries and
shorts. The eight-day Fest will introduce 18 world premieres, 3 U.S.
premieres and 59 Florida premieres, including 31 international
films. The 11th annual Palm Beach International Film Festival will
be held at various venues throughout the county. (561) 362-0003

Delray Affair
4/21/2006 - 4/23/2006
Delray Beach, FL
Now 43 years old, the Delray Affair is South Florida's oldest and
largest outdoor arts, crafts and entertainment festival venue.
Drawing nearly 300,000 people, the Delray Affair is stretched along
Atlantic Avenue over ten city blocks and side streets in scenic
downtown Delray Beach…the All America City! Enjoy top-notch artists
and craftspeople, home-cooked foods from charity groups, and non-
stop entertainment on three stages as well as strolling
entertainers. Admission is FREE (561) 279-0424

David Copperfield "An intimate Evening of Grand Illusion"
4/22/2006 - 4/23/2006
Kravis Center for the Performing Arts
701 Okeechobee Boulevard; West Palm Beach, FL 33401
David Copperfield has been hailed by audiences and critics alike as
the greatest illusionist of our time. Displaying his off-the-cuff
brand of humor and state-of-the-art wizardry, Copperfield breaks new
ground in "Grand Illusion" and takes his art to a grand yet
intimate, personal yet universal dimension for an evening of wonders
that will never be forgotten.
April 22, 2006 – 3:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m., and 9:00 p.m., April 23,
2006 – 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. (561) 832-7469

Latin Fiesta
4/22/2006
Worth Avenue
Palm Beach, FL
Merchants on Worth Avenue will open their doors to the public with
Latin entertainment, delicacies, festivities, and more fashion – all
with Palm Beach flair. Participating retailers will decorate their
stores with customized piñatas and colorful butterflies. As shoppers
stroll the Avenue, costumed dancers will perform live, Latin musical
entertainment from 1-4 p.m 561-659-6909

For more events, please visit
http://www.palmbeachfl.com/visitors/events.

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