Listed below is a sampling of events taking place in Palm Beach County for the month of October. For a complete listing of events, please visit the Palm Beach County Web Site at http://www.palmbeachfl.com/.
Palm Beach County GreenMarkets
Open October through April on Saturday (with a few being open on Sunday and Wednesday), Palm Beach County GreenMarkets are a great place to find fresh, locally-grown produce. Visit palmbeachfl.com to find a GreenMarket near you.
Exhibit: The World We Create
Through 12/1/2006
South Florida Science Museum
4801 Dreher Trail North; West Palm Beach, FL 33405
From now through December you can create your own world at this fun exhibit presented by the South Florida Science Museum. It consists of three exciting zones of building challenges. Fun for all ages!
Mon-Fri 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sat. 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Sun. 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Adults $8.00; Seniors 62 and over $7.50; children (ages 3-12) $6.00; under 3 free
561- 832-1988
Enjoy Our Revue Show
Through 10/17/2006
Palm Beach Princess
Port of Palm Beach, One East 11th Street; Riviera Beach, FL 33404
Event Sponsor: Palm Beach Princess
"Frank, Lady Ella and The Duke"! A tribute to Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald and Duke Ellington. Enjoy the cool music of this trio,and an expansive buffet.
10:30 a.m - 6:30 p.m.; sailing from the Port of Palm Beach
(800) 841-7447
Mary Cassatt: Pastels and Drawings
Through 10/29/2006
Norton Museum of Art
1451 South Olive Avenue; West Palm Beach, FL 33401
This tightly focused exhibition will feature nine works on paper by Mary Cassatt, one of America's most important impressionists. This exhibition will allow visitors to explore Cassatt's masterful handling of a wide range of media, including pastel, pencil, and watercolor; to see the skillful and sensitive way in which she used them.
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
General admission for the Norton Collection only: - $8 for adults - $3 for visitors ages 13-21 - Free for members and children under 13 - $10 Special exhibitions: includes exhibition and the Norton Collection.
561-832-5196
Palm Beach Watercolor Society Members' Showcase 2006
Through 10/29/2006
Old School Square
51 North Swinton Avenue; Delray Beach, FL 33444
Event Sponsor: The Cornell Museum of Art & History
A juried exhibit featuring approximately 100 still life, landscape and portrait works by society members. PBWS, founded in 1984, is an association of artists interested in the fine art of watercolor and water media in all forms. Based in Palm Beach County, the Society also has members from Canada, the Caribbean and Central America.
Tues. - Sat. 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Sun. 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
$6.00 Adults $4.00 Seniors and Students OSS members & children under 14 free.
561-243-7922
Martinis in the City
10/4/2006 - 10/25/2006
Clematis Street
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Every Wednesday night, enjoy $5 martinis and complimentary hors d'oeuvres at L'Opera in downtown West Palm Beach.
5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
561-659-1853
The Great Bridal Expo
10/5/2006
Palm Beach County Convention Center
650 Okeechobee Blvd.; West Palm Beach, FL 33401
America’s #1 Bridal event is the one show not to be missed. If there is a wedding in your future, experience the hottest collections for the entire wedding party as you view isles of exhibits. To help you plan the wedding of your dreams, discover what’s new and hot in romantic honeymoon destinations. Win hundreds of prizes, honeymoons, home furnishings and more.
561- 366-3000
Palm Beach County Home Show
10/6/2006 - 10/8/2006
Palm Beach County Convention Center
650 Okeechobee Blvd.; West Palm Beach, FL 33401
The Home Show will feature more than 100,000 square feet of home design and remodeling displays, including interior decorating, furnishing, kitchen and bathroom design, landscaping, gardening, outdoor living, and more. Experts will present free home and garden seminars each day of the show.
(800) 321-6164
Fright Nights
10/6/2006 - 10/31/2006
South Florida Fairgrounds
9067 Southern Boulevard; West Palm Beach, FL 33411
The local area’s top Halloween spooktacular, “Fright Nights,” opens Friday, October 6th! Demons most foul, events unexplained, encounters with the undead - but that is the easy part! Say goodbye to your loved ones, tend to your final arrangements, Fright Nights is here at the South Florida Fairgrounds. New improved haunts. Monster Midway Rides, food, frights, and fun! Running Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays: October 5th thru Halloween Night. October 6,7,12,13,14,19,20,21,26,27,28,29,30 and 31
7:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m .Thursdays; 7:00 p.m.-midnight Fridays & Saturdays; 7:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. Sunday 29th; Monday 30th and Halloween Night
Advance tickets are $10.00 and $17.00 with wristband. Tickets purchased at the gate are $13.00 and $20.00 with wristband.
(800) 640-FAIR
Dennis Miller
10/7/2006
Kravis Center for the Performing Arts
701 Okeechobee Boulevard; West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Cocky, irreverent and lovably irascible, this self-proclaimed "ranter" remains one of America's greatest cultural treasures.
8:00 p.m.
$18-$95
(800) KRAVIS-1
A Blast From the Past, Classic Auto Show
10/7/2006 - 10/8/2006
CityPlace
700 South Rosemary Avenue; West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Classic auto show featuring one of kind collectable cars. Entertainment will be offered throughout CityPlace; including boutiques, shops, restaurants and a movie theater.
12 noon - 6:00 p.m. every day.
There will be no charge for the auto show and outdoor entertainment. Spend the day ~ something for everyone at CityPlace.
561- 835-1408
Nicholas Marks
10/10/2006
CityPlace
700 South Rosemary Avenue; West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Live Latin music under the stars and tropical sky, on the CityPlace Plaza, West Palm Beach. Fun for the entire family. Shops and restaurants are open.
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Free.
561-366-1000
PBAU Crescendo Series
10/10/2006
CityPlace
700 South Rosemary Avenue; West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Event Sponsor: Palm Beach Atlantic University
Pictures at Exhibition with the enchanting sounds of the renowned Palm Beach Atlantic Symphony Orchestra in the Harriet Theater at CityPlace. A cultural evening that is sure to enchant you.
7:30 p.m.
call: 866-449-2489 for ticket information
Sheryl Crow and John Mayer
10/11/2006
Sound Advice Amphitheatre
601-7 Sansbury's Way; West Palm Beach, FL 33411
Singer-songwriter Sheryl Crow's fresh, updated spin on classic roots rock made her one of the most popular mainstream rockers of the '90s. She continues to tour in support of 2005's Wildflower, which features her latest single,"Always on Your Side," a duet with Sting. Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter John Mayer released his debut solo album, "Inside Wants Out," in 1999. It was followed up with "Room for Squares,""Any Given Thursday", and "Heavier Things." He is gearing up now for the September release of "Continuum," which features the forthcoming single "Waiting on the World to Change."
6:30 p.m.
$66 reserved; $30.50 festival lawn
561-793-0445
Oktoberfest
10/13/2006 - 10/15/2006
American German Club of the Palm Beaches
5111 Lantana Road; Lake Worth, FL 33463
Event Sponsor: American German Club of the Palm Beaches
One of the largest in the country, this event celebrates the heritage of the Old Country, with traditional music, German food and authentic costumes too! Bands from Germany, ethnic entertainment, authentic German food and imported German beer and wine along with arts and crafts, souvenirs, and a carnival for children and adults.
561-967-6464
Ford Power Festival
10/14/2006 - 10/15/2006
Moroso Motorsports Park
17047 Beeline Highway; Jupiter, FL 33478
This annual event features an extravaganza that includes Jet Funny Cars, Mustang Heads-up “Shoot-outs,” an all Ford Bracket Race, Street Tire Race, Car and Truck Show, Manufacturers’ Marketplace, Car Corral, Miss Hawaiian Tropic Model search, Stereo contest and a swap meet.
561-622-1400
CityPlace Saturday Nights
10/14/2006
CityPlace
700 South Rosemary Avenue; West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Event Sponsor: WRMF 97.3 FM
Enjoy shopping, restaurants and live entertainment on the CityPlace Plaza. Fun for the whole family. Robin Avery, Jazz Vocalist is this weeks featured entertainer. Please call for upcoming musician information.
7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
FREE
561-366-1000
Kathy Griffin
10/14/2006
Kravis Center for the Performing Arts
701 Okeechobee Boulevard; West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Celebrity dirt dishing comedian Kathy Griffin, perhaps best known for her stint on the sitcom, Suddenly Susan and her new reality show, My Life On The D-List – meaning you’re more likely to see her on the Hollywood Squares than on the Hollywood Walk of Fame – shares her uncensored observations on what A-list stars say and do. As Kathy herself notes, “It’s a no-holds-barred look at celebrity culture and the things about Hollywood everyone knows … but no one has the guts to say.” Contains strong language.
8:00 p.m.
Tickets $15-$45, Premium Seating $75
(800) KRAVIS-1
Before The Camera: Remaking Reality and the Make-believe
10/14/2006 - 1/7/2007
Norton Museum of Art
1451 South Olive Avenue; West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Event Sponsor: The Norton Museum of Art
Take a look at the distinction between "taking" and "making" photographs. Learn how over the past few decades these disparate notions of creativity have merged, with countless artist and/or photographers making art work.
Regular Museum hours
561- 832-5196
Fall West Palm Beach Home & Garden Show
10/19/2006 - 10/22/2006
South Florida Fairgrounds
9067 Southern Boulevard; West Palm Beach, FL 33411
Palm Beach County's largest and only Fall Home & Garden Show, where you can spend three days gathering ideas and new products for remodeling/building, decorating and landscaping. More than 450 exhibits featuring the latest trends in home improvement, decorating and gardening
Friday: 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.; Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.; Sunday: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Adults - $8. Children (6-11) - $3.50. 5 & under – Free. Seniors (Friday Only) – $6
(800) 640-FAIR
Art & Jazz on the Avenue
10/19/2006
Atlantic Avenue - Downtown Delray Beach
Atlantic Avenue; Delray Beach, FL 33483
An open house for restaurants, art galleries, and shops along Atlantic Avenue with live jazz music.
6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
561-279-1380
Oktoberfest
10/20/2006 - 10/22/2006
American German Club of the Palm Beaches
5111 Lantana Road; Lake Worth, FL 33463
Event Sponsor: American German Club of the Palm Beaches
One of the largest in the country, this event celebrates the heritage of the Old Country, with traditional music, German food and authentic costumes too! Bands from Germany, ethnic entertainment, authentic German food, imported German beer, wine, arts and crafts, souvenirs, and a carnival for children and adults.
561-967-6464
Touch Tank
10/21/2006
Okeeheelee Nature Center
7715 Forest Hill Blvd; West Palm Beach, FL 33413
All Ages. Want to get in touch with Mother Nature? Ever wonder what a starfish, horseshoe crab, sea urchins and other marine “creepy crawlies” feel like? Come explore the Nature Center’s touch tank and learn about these amazing underwater creatures.
10:00 a.m.
$3 per person (reservations required)
561-233-1400
Parranda Hispanic Fest
10/21/2006
Bryant Park
Lake Worth, FL
HispanicFest in Lake Worth is Palm Beach County's largest Hispanic celebration. Occurring during the celebration of Hispanic Heritage month, HispanicFest combines the rich tradition of native Hispanic dance, children's activities, contemporary arts, music and food. Tito Puente will be our headliner with his fantastic full orchestra.
10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Adults $8.00 and children under 12 are free
561-582-4401
Jazz Arts Music Society Concert Series
10/24/2006
CityPlace
700 South Rosemary Avenue; West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Lynne Arriale Trio will be performing at the Harriet Theater
8:00 p.m.
for ticket information call: (866) 449-2489
Palm Beach County Substance Abuse Coalition forum "Cocaine Call to Action"
10/25/2006
Palm Beach County Convention Center
650 Okeechobee Blvd.; West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Event Sponsor: Palm Beach County Substance Abuse Coalition and members
The Palm Beach County Substance Abuse Coalition and its member organizations are holding an all day forum titled "Cocaine Call to Action" at the Palm Beach County Convention Center on Wednesday, October 25, 2006. Held during Red Ribbon Week, the event will be attended by more than 300 substance abuse professionals, law enforcement authorities, politicians, judges, healthcare professionals, and others including Director of the Office of Drug Control Policy Bill Janes and former Dallas Cowboys Linebacker Thomas "Hollywood" Henderson, who will be the keynote speaker. We invite you to register for this powerful forum that will be jam packed with decision makers from across the state to take action about this serious issue that destroys people, families and communities in our county. The public is invited to attend at 3:00 p.m. to hear the recommendations each work group will make to decision makers at no charge.
PBCSAC Member - $40.00 PBCSAC Non-member - $50.00
561- 366-3000
Clematis by Fright
10/26/2006
Clematis Street
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Event Sponsor: The Palm Beach Post, Wild 95.5 FM, Wachovia, Coors Light, Bass Ale, Schumacher Automotive and The West Palm Beach Marriott
Join us for a night full of thrills and chills this Halloween at Clematis by Fright. This annual Halloween celebration will provide lots of frightful family fun including costume contests for all ages, free candy at the trick or treat trail, a haunted house, hayrides, childrens activities and a performance by pop sensation Teddy Geiger.
5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
FREE
561-822-1515
Spooktacular
10/27/2006
Okeeheelee Nature Center
7715 Forest Hill Blvd; West Palm Beach, FL 33413
Event Sponsor: Friends of Okeeheelee Nature Center
Come enjoy a family fun night for Halloween. Animals will be exhibited including a live bat and guided nature trail tours with a chance to win treats at the end. Enjoy arts and crafts and create your own trick or treat bag, and fill it up at the different events. We will also be offering face painting, photos with animals ($5 for instant digital photo), apple bobbing, and roasting marshmallows.
7:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.
$5 adults, $3 children, FONC $4 adults and $2 children
561-233-1400
Halloween Celebration
10/27/2006
Palm Beach Kennel Club
1111 North Congress Avenue; West Palm Beach, FL 33409
Event Sponsor: Palm Beach Kennel Club
PBKC celebrates Halloween with costume contests for children and adults. In addition the ever popular Frank-N-Stein (hot dog and small beer), and Son of Frank-N-Stein hot dog and soft drink) specials and more.
6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
$1.00 Terrace - $.50 main gate.
561-683-2222
Boo at the Zoo; “Baby Boo” and “Big Boo”
10/27/2006 - 10/29/2006
Palm Beach Zoo at Dreher Park
1301 Summit Boulevard; West Palm Beach, FL 33405
Enjoy ‘trick-or-treating’ in a fun and safe environment. Local businesses and non-profit organizations partner with us to help make it a ghouly good time. Not so scary animal encounters, haunted house, costume parade, live music, storytelling, costume contest, face painting and tattoos, arts and crafts and other seasonal activities will be featured.
561-533-0887
Friday Night Flicks - Monster Mash Party & Kid’s Costume Contest
10/27/2006
Old School Square
51 North Swinton Avenue; Delray Beach, FL 33444
Event Sponsor: The Palm Beach Post
Monster Mash Party & Kid’s Costume Contest starts at 7:00 p.m. followed by the Charlie Brown Halloween classic. This month’s feature film is "Phantom of the Opera" (2004 musical drama, PG-13), which will start at approximately 8:15 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
561-243-7922
Spooky Science Weekend
10/28/2006 - 10/29/2006
South Florida Science Museum
4801 Dreher Trail North; West Palm Beach, FL 33405
Come in a costume, bring your favorite treat bag and enjoy treat stations, family-friendly "spooky storytelling," special Halloween live chemistry shows, make-and-take green slime, and so much more.
Mon - Fri 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sat 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sun. 12 noon to 6:00 p.m.
561-832-1988
HerbFest 2006 - Natural Living Expo/Botanica Art Exhibit
10/28/2006 - 10/29/2006
Palm Beach County Convention Center
650 Okeechobee Blvd.; West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Event Sponsor: Natural Awakenings Magazine
FREE ADMISSION: A natural living expo showcasing healthy products and services from a variety of vendors. Botanica Art Exhibit - all plant-based art. Sign up for ongoing yoga and tai chi classes throughout the day. All media, two-dimensional and three-dimensional art.
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
*FREE*
561-626-5584
Integrating Herbs Into Your Practice
10/28/2006 - 10/29/2006
Palm Beach County Convention Center
650 Okeechobee Blvd.; West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Event Sponsor: Natural Awakenings Magazine
Learn more about herbal medicine. For practitioners, there will be lectures on preventative medicine, herbal pharmacy, creating grassroots healthcare systems, and special considerations of herbal medicine application in chiropractic medicine. For beginners, or non-practitioners there will be exciting lectures on flowers, frankincense & myrrh.
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
$299 for seminar attendance. Discounts available for students in training and HerbFest Exhibitors.
561-626-5584
Moonfest 2006
10/28/2006
Clematis Street
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Along Clematis Street from Centennial Square to Rosemary Avenue Moonfest has become one of downtown West Palm Beach's biggest parties. The Halloween-themed street party features costume contests, tarot cards, jewelry and some of the best local bands around. Dress up as your favorite ghoul or goblin and don't miss your chance to be voted " Best Costume of Moonfest 2006!"
561-659-5980
Posted by Donald Urschalitz P.A. at October 2, 2006 10:48 AM
