(Press Release) WELLINGTON, FL – Tucked inside The Mall at Wellington Green, The Palm Beach Museum of Natural History invites families, art lovers, and curious minds of all ages to explore an exciting lineup of January programs, from interactive art and dinosaur discoveries to flavorsome fun.
 
Paleo Art Series
Saturday, January 3 & 17
12-2pm
$15 per person
Guests can paint, weave, and create their very own unique works of art using tropical palm fronds inspired by natural history and ancient traditions.

(Press Release) (Miramar, FL – December 30, 2025) The David Posnack Jewish Community Center's The Overlap is excited to announce that tickets are on sale for Speaking Up in Every Key: A Musical Celebration featuring Broadway stars Seth Rudetsky, Lillias White, and Arielle Jacobs. Taking place on February 22, 2026, at 7 p.m. at theMiramar Cultural Center, the event will blend musical theater performances from all three stars with stories to explore how the arts spark empathy, connection and true allyship.
 
The event will include a special performance with the Gay Men's Chorus of South Florida, as well as solo performances from Seth, Lillias, and Arielle. Through their distinct experiences, whether engaging with Jewish identity, advocating for racial equity, or empowering young women, they each demonstrate how the arts can inspire connection, healing, and action, and ways the audience can promote love and fight hate.

(Press Release) (West Palm Beach, FL – December 30, 2025) The Donald M. Ephraim Sun & Stars International FilmFestival© (SASIFF), presented by MorseLife, will launch its fourth season with screenings of 28 memorable, world class movies, including an audience-wowing assortment of comedies, dramas, and documentaries—everyone a Premiere.
 
Over 13 days SASIFF will offer 5 Florida Premieres, 16 Palm Beach County Premieres, and 7 North Palm Beach County Premieres.
 
The Kravis Center’s Rinker Playhouse will host 16 Premieres (January 25-31) at 701 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach 33401.

(Press Release) Boca Raton, FL (December 30, 2025) –The Rotary Club of Boca Raton will hold Motors and Missions Charity Car Show and Chili Cookoff on Sunday, January 4 at 1500 NW 1st Court, Boca Raton. The free event will benefit Boca Helping Hands (BHH), honor Art Polacheck and will be held in memory of Spencer Siegel.
 
Motors and Missions will include food, live music and a 50/50 raffle. The public is asked to donate non-perishable food items to Boca Helping Hands. Classic cars, exotics, muscle and JDMs are all welcome. There is a $40 fee for general car registration.
 
For more information, contact David Dweck at 954-354-1000

(Press Release) ​Tequesta, FL (December 30, 2025) – Lighthouse ArtCenter (LAC) invites the public to “Burger Angels: The Art of Danial Ryan,” featuring new works by Danial Ryan and cat-themed art from the private collection of Beth Rudin DeWoody. This fresh and provocative exhibition opens on January 15 and runs through February 21, 2026, at LAC’s gallery in Tequesta. The opening reception will take place on Thursday, January 15, 5–7 p.m., with the artist in attendance. Admission is free for members; a $10 suggested donation for non‑members.
 
Danial Ryan, a self‑taught painter based in St. Petersburg, Florida, has built a strong online following for his bold, humorous depictions of cats navigating the unpredictable and often chaotic realities of human life. His work blends sharp cultural references with painterly wit, turning meme‑like scenarios into emotionally resonant artworks. In one painting, a large cat scrolls the internet with a soda and a cigarette, another cat has a mystical encounter with a hot dog, still more cats picnic with bags of takeout in a beautiful mountain landscape - each one expanding the strange and unexpectedly tender universe of his paintings.

(Press Release) Palm Beach County, FL (December 30, 2025) Hundreds of fine artists will line Atlantic Avenue and craft artisans will fill the plaza during the 37th Annual Downtown Delray Beach Festival of the Arts and the new Downtown Palm Beach Gardens Art & Craft Festival. The free, outdoor art walks take place January 10 – 11 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days.
 

(Press Release) DELRAY BEACH, FL – Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach invites guests to experience the glamorous world of illuminated bamboo as it welcomes its newest exhibit, Take Akari: Bamboo Lights. The dazzling experience is curated by Japan-based bamboo craftsman Akihiro Mashimo and is on view now through April 5, 2026.
 
In Japan, Take Akari, or Bamboo Light festivals, have become beloved cultural celebrations, captivating audiences across the country for over three decades. These festivals were initiated to raise awareness about the critical importance of maintaining bamboo forests and to educate the community on the significance of this vital natural resource in daily life. Now, this mesmerizing experience comes to life at the Morikami Museum.
 
Take Akari: Bamboo Lights offers a unique opportunity for visitors to witness the artistry and master craftsmanship of Akihiro Mashimo, whose iconic illuminated bamboo installations create a unique and immersive atmosphere. The exhibition allows attendees to experience a piece of Japan's vibrant festival culture and brings awareness to the importance of environmental conservation around the world.
 
Take Akari is funded in part by The Jacarlene Foundation, JM Family Enterprises Inc., and Nobu Hotel Miami Beach.
 
Cost is free with paid museum admission.


Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens is located at 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach, FL. For more information, call (561) 495-0233 or visit morikami.org, and follow on social @morikamimuseum.

(Press Release) Delray Beach, FL — Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens will welcome in the new year with Oshogatsu Weekend: Year of the Horse, a vibrant two-day celebration on January 3-4, 2026. The museum's annual event honors traditional Japanese New Year customs centered on renewal, family, and good fortune.

Guests of all ages are invited to experience a variety of cultural performances, demonstrations, and hands-on activities throughout the weekend. Highlights include a rare Kyudo archery demonstration, featuring members of the Ogasawara-ryū American Branch performing Omato-shiki, an ancient ceremonial form of Japanese archery rooted in samurai tradition.​

(Press Release) MIAMI (Dec. 22, 2025) Red Rooster Overtown, the acclaimed Overtown restaurant presented by Marcus Samuelsson, Derek Fleming and  Michael Simkins, is pleased to invite guests to step back in time and celebrate the arrival of 2026 at its Harlem Nights New Year’s Eve Party, held inside Clyde Killens’ legendary Pool Hall.  Once the after-hours playground for icons such as Aretha Franklin, Sam Cooke, and Billie Holiday, the Pool Hall will glow again with live music, Harlem swing, and 1920s-inspired style.