BEYOND BASEL: Art Basel fans, there are more murals, galleries, shows and worldclass museums to enjoy nearby in The Palm Beaches, Florida’s Cultural Capital – such as the Norton Museum of Art, Boca Raton Museum of Art and more. Visit palmbeachculture.com.
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BOBBY WATSON: The acclaimed sax man and his quartet take center stage on Wednesday, Dec. 11, at 7:45 p.m., at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts’ Amaturo Theater, 1350 E. Sunrise Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale, as part of Gold Coast Jazz Society’s Season Series. Known for his contributions to the world as a saxophonist, composer and educator, Bobby Watson promises an unforgettable evening of soulful melodies and innovative rhythms among friends! Call 954-524-0805 or visit goldcoastjazz.org.
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PETER PAN: The high-flying musical that has been thrilling audiences of all ages for close to 70 years and is now being brought back to life in a newly imagined production. Tickets for the West Palm Beach engagement of the all-new Tony Award-winning Broadway classic are on sale at the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, 701 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach, for Feb. 12 – 16, 2025, part of the major national tour (visit peterpanontour.com). Purchase tickets online at kravis.org or by calling 561-832-7469 or visiting the box office during regular hours Monday through Saturday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
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KWANZAA 2024: Join our Kwanzaa Education and Entertainment Celebration on Dec. 12, 6:30 p.m., at the L.A. Lee YMCA/Mizell Community Center Black Box Theatre, 1409 Sistrunk Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, with the Ujima Men’s Collective. We are providing information and education about Kwanzaa giving you the tools to celebrate with your family and friends during Kwanzaa 2024. Call 954-533-9139 or visit conference@ujimamen.net.
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“POLITICAL CIRCUS 2024”: The University Galleries in Florida Atlantic University’s Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters showcases election-related artwork and popular culture items, continuing a series from 2008, 2016, and 2020. The exhibition features work by local and national artists alongside anonymous commercial items such as bumper stickers, T-shirts, and digital media, through Sunday, 777 Glades Rd., Boca Raton. All events, including panel discussions and workshops, are free and open to the public. Call 561-297-2661, email vcote@fau.edu or visit fau.edu/galleries.
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“QUINTESSENTIALLY WE”: An artist is a purveyor of truth who uses art to tell personal stories influenced by the time in which they live. That message will be on display in the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County exhibition which kicks off the Main Gallery season. Free and open to the public through Jan. 18, the exhibition will highlight works from 25 Palm Beach County-based professional artists in the historic Robert M. Montgomery, Jr. building at the council’s downtown Lake Worth Beach headquarters, 601 Lake Ave. Exhibition hours are Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. Visit palmbeachculture.com/.
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