56th Annual All Florida Juried Competition and Exhibition
6/13/2007 - 9/2/2007
Boca Raton Museum of Art
Mizner Park, 501 Plaza Real; Boca Raton, FL 33432
The Museum's All Florida exhibition annually showcases the best emerging Florida artists. As the state's oldest annual juried competition over the years it has introduced the work of thousands of emerging Florida artist. Adults $8, Seniors 65/older $6, Students $4, Groups of 10 or more $4.00, Members, children 12 and under are free. 561.392.2500
Tigers of Wrath: Watercolors by Walton Ford
6/16/2007 - 8/26/2007
Norton Museum of Art
1451 South Olive Avenue; West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Watercolors by Walton Ford will present approximately fifty of the artist's large-scale works on paper. Ford employs his skills as an artist and observer of people, by using the non-human world as a mirror for our own. His brilliantly saturated pigments and tight compositions captivate viewers, producing a lasting impression that remains long after the work is out of site. Regular museum business hours. 561.832.5196
La Pintura Margarita
7/1/2007 - 7/31/2007
Rosa Mexicano Restaurant
Downtown at The Garden 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Avenue; Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
Rosa Mexicano brings innovative ideas to the table through its Flavors of Mexico series, designed to celebrate and educate the community about the diverse flavors of Mexican cooking and culture. Rosa Mexicano celebrates legendary Mexican painter Frida Kahlo's 100th birthday (July 6) with a modern, three-in-one cocktail to inspire your inner artist. With a classic Patrón Silver Tequila margarita as your "blank canvas," pick up a paintbrush to make mixologist magic as you add three layers of flavor: start with Mexican Spice, followed by Pear Puree, and end on a sweet note with Wild Berry Syrup. Taste as you go by creating three distinctive drinks. Every colorful addition transforms your creative cocktail with artistic flair and flavor.
$14.00 A portion of the proceeds will benefit The National Museum of women in the Arts. 305.777.2340 Ext. 1043
4th on Flagler Salute Our Troops Flag Program
7/4/2007
Flagler Drive
West Palm Beach, FL
This 4th of July you can commemorate an American Flag in honor of a veteran or someone currently serving in the United States Armed Forces and help raise needed funds to support our troops. Also, enjoy three (3) stages of entertainment, Schumacher's kids area, firefighter splash and dash and of course fireworks.
5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. For a minimum suggested $50 donation, you can dedicate one of these flags with a special sign that will include your own message. All proceeds will directly benefit the Forgotten Soldiers Outreach, Inc., a nonprofit that sends monthly care packages to our US Service men and women stationed overseas. Registration deadline to dedicate a flag is Monday, June 25 at 5:00 p.m. 561.822.1515
Independence Day Celebration
7/4/2007
Palm Beach Kennel Club
1111 North Congress Avenue; West Palm Beach, FL 33409
The Budweiser All-Star Feature is among the highlights of our holiday celebration, which also includes 15 superfecta races, a radio remote, barbeque specials, prize drawings, giveaways and more.
11:30 a.m. $1 at the terrace entrance and 50 cents at the main gate. 561.683.2222
Fabulous 4th
7/4/2007
Florida Atlantic University
Glades Road; Boca Raton, FL
Bring the whole family out and enjoy family activities, games, children's rides, a live concert by Wind Symphony of Florida and of course a firework display. 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Free. 561.393.7806
July Fourth Celebration
7/4/2007
Downtown Delray Beach
Delray Beach, FL
Activities for Delray Beach's July Fourth Celebration start early in the morning and continue into the night. Make sure you come decorate your bike or scooter and join the fun in the Patriotic Bike and Scooter Parade which starts at 3:00. Other events include the annual sand sculpting contest, free concerts, food and of course fireworks! All day! Free. 561.279.1380 Ext. 3
Tropic Fest
7/4/2007
City of Lake Worth
Lake Worth, FL
Celebrate Independence Day and the city's birthday with family fun! Some scheduled events include, Crazy Fingers, Snakeboy Johnson, Texas Rocking Blues, KISS ARMY and many more. Of course you don't want to miss out on our spectacular firework display starting at 9:00 p.m. by Zambelli. Please, no coolers, pets or personal fireworks. 12:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Free. 561.582.4401
"Summer FUN" Coin Show and Auction
7/12/2007 - 7/14/2007
Palm Beach County Convention Center
650 Okeechobee Blvd.; West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Florida United Numismatists host's a weekend coin show and auction. Heritage Coin Auctions realized a combined total of $61,144,809.34. It was the largest numismatic auction in history. The by Heritage Auction Galleries, showcase millions of dollars worth of rare and historical coins and paper money of the U.S. and the world. 10:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. 407.321.8747
A Summer Soiree
7/12/2007
Downtown at the Gardens
11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave; Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
Come join the young professionals groups of Palm Beach County for an evening of cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and live music from Box Remedy. Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres courtesy of City Kitchen, Dale and Thomas Popcorn, Johnny Rockets, RA Sushi, Rosa Mexicano, The Grape, TooJay's, Whole Foods Market and Yard House. 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Tickets are $20. Please RSVP to Julie Kaminski at the telephone number listed below. 561.282.5000
My Little Pony Live! "The Worlds Biggest Tea Party"
7/13/2007 - 7/15/2007
Kravis Center for the Performing Arts
701 Okeechobee Boulevard; West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Teapots, rainbows, castles, balloons and fancy dress-up clothes fill the stage and hearts of children and families when Pinkie Pie and her Ponyville friends host the biggest tea party of the year. Friday: 7:00 p.m.; Saturday: 10:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.; Sunday: 2:00 p.m. 800.KRAVIS.1
Family Funday
7/14/2007
Old School Square
51 North Swinton Avenue; Delray Beach, FL 33444
Featuring a tour of "For the Love of Dogs," art activity, refreshments and "Lessons in Kindness," a one-hour program for children presented by the Tri County Humane Society. 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. $5 per family. 561.243.7922
Winter in July
7/14/2007 - 7/15/2007
Palm Beach Zoo at Dreher Park
1301 Summit Boulevard; West Palm Beach, FL 33405
Bring your mittens and cool off at the Palm Beach Zoo with over 40 tons of snow! The days' events will include an avalanche of children's entertainment: jugglers, educational storytelling, clowns, arts & crafts, "ice fishing", and special guest appearances by the Snow Queen. Even our animals get into the act with "cool" animal enrichments you won't want to miss! 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Palm Beach Zoo Members: Free; Children under 3: Free; Regular Adult Admission: $12.95; Seniors (60+): $9.95; Children 3-12: $8.95; Group Rates Available: Inquire. 561.533.0887
Taishi Ocean Day Celebration
7/20/2007
Gumbo Limbo Nature Center
Boca Raton, FL
Join other area young professionals as we celebrate, South Florida-style, the Japanese national holiday of Ocean Day. The Japanese express thanks for the bounty of the sea and highlight environmental issues, and with the ocean playing such an important role in South Florida - it's the perfect holiday to borrow! Enjoy relaxing music, appetizers and cooling refreshments while observing some of our sea life - including sharks- up close. At the end of the evening attendees may participate in one of the scheduled turtle hatching releases. 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 561.495.0233
Boxing: Puerto Rico vs Mexico
7/28/2007
Palm Beach County Convention Center
650 Okeechobee Blvd.; West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Boxing Boxing Boxing!!! Doors Open at 7pm. First Bout at 7:45pm.
NABF Super Lightweight Title. Francisco "El Gato" Figueroa vs Efren Hinojosa. For ticket information call 561.366.3000.
Shark Week
7/28/2007 - 8/5/2007
South Florida Science Museum
4801 Dreher Trail North; West Palm Beach, FL 33405
Da-dum! Da-dum! It's back from the deep! Discover the mysterious lives of nature's most misunderstood predator. Make fossilized shark-tooth necklaces, compare shark anatomies and jaws, enjoy workshops with shark experts and more. Monday - Friday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. ; Sunday 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Adults: $9.00; Children (3 - 12): $6.00; Children under 3: free; Seniors 62+: $7.50; Museum Members: Free. Additional fee for necklaces. 561.832.1988
Gigantic Garage Sale
7/28/2007
South Florida Expo Center
9067 Southern Boulevard (SR 80); West Palm Beach, FL
Space is likely to fill quickly for the annual Gigantic Garage Sale. This is a great fundraising opportunity for your non-profit organization. Talk it over with your organization. Take stock of all attic treasures. Then contact the South Florida Fair to secure your booth today! 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Booth space is available on a first come, first served basis according to the date of payment received. The cost is $35 for 10x10 foot booth or $65 for a 20x20 booth. Your organization keeps 100% of your sales. Deadline for registration is July 13. 561.793.0333
Palm Beach County presents "The Best of Everything®" from distinctive attractions and an assortment of cultural venues to top-notch festivals and edge-of-your-seat sporting activities. All who visit this sub-tropical paradise will find cities that are rich in diversity and home to warm, friendly people. For more information call the Palm Beach County CVB at 561.233.3000 or visit palmbeachfl.com.
Palm Beach County Convention and Visitors Bureau
Official Information Source for Visitors, Meetings and Conventions
1555 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., Suite 800; West Palm Beach, Florida 33401
phone: 561.233.3000 | toll free: 800.833.5733
fax: 561.233.3009 | e-mail: info@palmbeachfl.com ©2007
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