![]() (Press Release) WHAT: 27th Annual Downtown Delray Beach Memorial Day Weekend Craft Festival WHEN: Saturday & Sunday, May 24 - 25 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. WHERE: 401 E. Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach 33444 ADMISSION: Free and open to the public DETAILS: The 27th Annual Downtown Delray Beach Memorial Day Weekend Craft Festival returns to Atlantic Avenue to cap off the end of the craft festival season. Featuring a seasonal green market with live plants, handmade soaps, delicious dips and more, the annual event welcomes nearly 100 juried, local and statewide crafters and artisans bringing thousands of original works of practical art. Friendly pets on leashes are welcomed. WEBSITE: www.artfestival.com ![]() (Press Release) West Palm Beach, Fla (May 9, 2025) — Masterworks Chorus of the Palm Beaches has chosen Dr. Bryan Ijames as its next artistic director. He comes as Masterworks’ Ken Taylor concludes his time as artistic director at the end of the 2024-2025 musical season. Ijames (pronounced eye-ems) has over 16 years of professional experience in choral music and conducting. Under his direction, Masterworks Chorus will strengthen its ability to perform more complex masterpieces and reach a larger audience. Ijames also plans to establish a choral scholars program, enabling more vocal students to sing with Masterworks. “We are delighted to have found a person with exceptional training and a passion for conducting choral masterpieces to lead Masterworks Chorus,” said Katherine Combs, president. “Dr. Ijames’ dedication and experience ushers in an exciting new chapter for our organization.” ![]() (Press Release) WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – May 9, 2025 – Discover The Palm Beaches (DTPB), the tourism marketing organization for Palm Beach County, announced record-breaking first quarter tourism numbers and hosted key industry representatives from the travel and tourism community during the national celebration of Travel Rally Day at The Belgrove on Friday, May 9, 2025, with presenting event sponsorship by Expedia Group. ![]() (Press Release) Norton Museum of Art events -- June 2025 EXHIBITIONS Artists’ Jewelry: From Cubism to Pop, the Diane Venet Collection – Through Oct. 5, Norton Museum of Art, 1450 S. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach. Admission: Free for Members; $18, general public; $15, seniors (60+); $5, students (with valid school ID); $10 Art After Dark, adults and seniors, $5, students. Info: (561) 832-5196 or www.norton.org. Blur / Obscure / Distort: Photography and Perception – Through July 20, Norton Museum of Art, 1450 S. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach. Admission: Free for Members; $18, general public; $15, seniors (60+); $5, students (with valid school ID); $10 Art After Dark, adults and seniors, $5, students. Info: (561) 832-5196 or www.norton.org. ![]() (Press Release) May 7, 2025 (Lake Worth Beach, Fla.) — The Cultural Council for Palm Beach County’s latest solo exhibition explores one of humanity’s most universal experiences: family. Featuring photographs by West Palm Beach-based artist Andrea Sarcos, “Remember Me As a Place” includes images captured in the locations of her family’s migration history across Ecuador, Venezuela, and the United States. The exhibition will run Friday, May 23 through Friday, June 27, 2025 at the Council’s headquarters in Lake Worth Beach. “Remember Me As A Place is how I see myself and my family in all these locations—being a migrant and seeing how our story evolves as we go from place to place,” says Sarcos. “This series shares a deeper understanding of migration and how its roots are poetic, beautiful, and powerful.” ![]() ( Premier Photo Palm Beach) (Press Release) Palm Beach, Florida (May 7, 2025) – An inspiring afternoon of celebration and philanthropy took center stage at the Four Seasons Resort in Palm Beach as Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida hosted the distinguished Emerald Awards Palm Beach luncheon, raising more than $170,000. The funds raised will help the organization continue to empower girls to grow into leaders who make a difference in their communities and beyond. ![]() (Press Release) MIAMI, Fla. (May 6, 2025) – Brightline, seamlessly connecting South Florida and Orlando, is announcing Brightline Passes, a multi-ride option that gives our frequent riders more flexibility—and more value. ![]() (Press Release) West Palm Beach, Fla. (May 6, 2025) – Led by Palm Beach Symphony Music Director and Conductor Gerard Schwarz, “The Encore” concert will conclude the Symphony’s 2024-2025 Masterworks Series on Monday, May 19 at 7:30 p.m. at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach. ![]() (Press Release) PALM BEACH, FL – This week, American Humane Society will celebrate the 110th “Be Kind to Animals Week,” which was created by the organization in 1915. Since its inception, “Be Kind to Animals Week” has inspired generations to advocate for animals and treat them with compassion. What began during the hardships of World War I has grown into the longest-running commemorative week in U.S. history. ![]() (Press Release) Port St. Lucie, FL – Palm Beach Gardens must-visit destination for breakfast and lunch, Sara’s Kitchen, is expanding to Martin County in early May! The second Sara’s Kitchen will be located at 10156 SW Discovery Way, Port Saint Lucie, Florida, and will bring its true diner atmosphere, craving-inducing menu and a few surprises north. With savory eggs benedicts, old fashioned buttermilk pancakes, waffles you will dream of, egg-ceptional omelets, and even healthy options for those fitness minded fans, there is truly something on the menu for everyone to start their day. Mid-day visitors can dive into more than a dozen sandwich/wrap options, fresh and veggie filled salads or homemade soups all utilizing the freshest locally sourced ingredients. |
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