(Press Release) West Palm Beach, Fla. (February 17, 2026) – The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts announced today that television personality, author and famed foodist Alton Brown will bring his new live concept show, An Evening of Alton Brown, to West Palm Beach on April 23. This intimate theatrical experience will bring audiences closer than ever to the man behind some of the most beloved culinary shows of all time. Tickets go on sale on Friday, February 20 and can be purchased online at kravis.org, at the Box Office Monday-Saturday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. or by calling 561.832.7469.

(Press Release) This weekend, Glynlea Country Club will host Drive it Home Weekend, a two-day, family friendly lifestyle event designed to introduce prospective homebuyers and future club members to the beautiful community and its amenities. Drive it Home Weekend will take place on Saturday, February 21 from 11am to 2pm and Sunday, February 22 from 11am to 2pm. 
 
Activities offered throughout the weekend include the Drive it Home Challenge: an optional, but exciting golf contest, model home tours, shuttle service around the property, food trucks, a live band, mini golf as well as giveaways, prizes and raffles. 
 
Admission is free. For more information and tickets, visit GlynleaEvent.com.
 
Glynlea Country Club is located at 10942 NW Furyk Drive, Port St. Lucie, FL. 

By GERRY BARKER
North Palm Beach Life

This year, America is celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of its Declaration of Independence, and Brightline is marking the occasion with the debut on Monday, Presidents Day, of its new Freedom Express train.

Designed in partnership with America250, the national, nonpartisan organization established by Congress, the 10-coach train is wrapped with tributes to key moments throughout American history, including George Washington crossing the Delaware, Lincoln's Gettysburg address, Ellis Island immigration, the Wright Brothers and the moon landing.

“America’s 250th anniversary is an opportunity to reflect on the moments that have shaped our nation and the people who continue to move it forward,” said Jen Condon, Executive Vice President at America250 in a press release. “Brightline’s Freedom Express offers a compelling way to share that history with communities across Florida, and we’re proud to partner with them to commemorate this milestone.”

In a reception following the Freedom Express's arrival in Miami from Orlando, attended by local heroes, community leaders and transportation advocates, Patrick Goddard, CEO of Brightline Florida, spoke about the significance of the occasion:

"This is really an historic day for the State of Florida and for the entire country," he said. "And I can speak on behalf of each Brightline teammate when I say we're very, very proud to be a part of this moment."

Commenting on the images depicted on the train, Goddard said, "These are not just dates in a textbook. These are the fabrics and the moments that define our progress as a nation, and we're very proud to put them on display."

"By piecing these images on the most advanced passenger rail system in the United States, we're connecting the triumphs of our past to the innovation of our future," he added. "Train travel has played such an important role in our nation's history -- I wonder if our forefathers ever envisioned such a day would arrive."

The Freedom Express will be in operation for the next six months. Additionally, Brightline will partner with other organizations marking America’s 250th, including HistoryMiami, which will offer guests the opportunity to see the original Bill of Rights. For more information, visit www.gobrightline.com/events/2026/america-250.
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By GERRY BARKER
North Palm Beach Life
Photos by Gerry and Pamela Barker

If you enjoy music, food and the opportunity to hear the stories behind some of the Palm Beach Zoo's most iconic animals, you'll want to explore "Rhythm in the Wild," the Palm Beach Zoo's new springtime music series.

Now running through April 25 on select evenings from 6-9 pm, guests acan expect intimate animal encounters and even a surprise or two along with the music, and no two evenings are alike. 

We were there on Valentine's Day, along with our Cate, our granddaughter. Just after we entered, Cate had a close encounter with two leafy friends on stilts, who welcomed us to the event. Appropriately, the band playing that night was Leafy Greens, specializing in Americana/folk music.

Our first stop was into the "Tropics of the Americas," past some very chatty macaws, to listen to a talk about conservation while Zooka, one of the zoo's magnificent jaguars, paced back and forth in the Jaguar Habitat. The zoo's conservation efforts will help assure jaguars and other wildlife will be preserved for Cate and future generations.

Aside from the event itself, the zoo overall takes on a whole new persona at night, where softly-lighted pathways exude the feeling of trekking into a jungle. But even better, this jungle has concession stands, and the animals around you are safely secured in their own habitats.

There are 33 "Rhythm in the Wild" events set, with different big cat conservation  themes each month. February features Jaguars, while March will focus on Florida Panthers and in April, Malaysian Tigers. Tickets are adults, $19.95, and children $17.95. Proceeds support Palm Beach Zoo’s conservation programs, and for more information, visit palmbeachzoo.org/rhythm.

(Press Release) Delray Beach, FL – Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach will host an evening under the stars at “A Taste of Asia: A Culinary and Cultural Experience” on Saturday, March 7, 2026, from 6:30–11:00 p.m.
 
Relish the vibrant flavors and rich traditions of Asian culinary culture in a Japanese garden setting during this annual special event.
 
Guests will be given a culinary "passport" they can use to savor Asian-inspired cuisine from South Florida’s celebrated restaurants, while enjoying fine wine, sake, and Japanese beer.

(Press Release) ​(PALM BEACH, Fl.) – In a town where shoes are known to make the outfit, the closing night appearance of footwear design icon Kenneth Cole at the Donald M. Ephraim Sun and Stars International Film Festival (SASIFF) drew a standing-room-only crowd to Glazer Hall on Friday, February 6.
 
Cole concluded the 4th annual film series presented by MorseLife with "A Man with Sole," a documentary about his life, followed by a lively discussion between Cole and Emmy Award–winning director Dori Berinstein.

(Press Release) West Palm Beach, FL (February 12, 2026) – Theater kids will find a home for boundless creativity this summer with the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts’ premier educational programming. Acting, dance, vocal performance, technical theater and more, led by expert teaching artists, provide young people aged 9 to 22 with the opportunity for an unforgettable experience during ArtsCamp, The Broadway Artists Intensive (TBAI) Junior and The Shakespeare Summer Intensive.
 

(Press Release) Jupiter, Fla. – January 15, 2026-Ireland US Experience Entertainment presents the 6th Annual Jupiter Irish Fest on Saturday, March 14 (11 am-10 pm) & Sunday, March 15 (11 am-6 pm) at Abacoa Towne Center in Jupiter. The public is invited to bring their family and friends, wear green, and celebrate Irish culture. The two-day Jupiter Irish Fest will feature authentic food, drinks, culture, entertainment, and live music. New! This year, admission is free.