3 to See for the week: Holiday arts fest, 'The Nutcracker,' The Symphonia
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Enjoy an arts-filled autumn in The Palm Beaches! Here to help you with three ideas for the coming week is the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, the official support agency for arts and culture here in Florida’s Cultural Capital.
For more to enjoy and experience, explore the Council’s online events calendar at palmbeachculture.com/events.
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Holiday arts festival in West Palm Beach
Looking to celebrate the arts outside this weekend? Head to West Palm Beach for the 7th Annual Holiday Arts Festival at Armory Art Center. This free, three-day event includes paintings, ceramics, jewelry, sculptures and other crafts on display and available for sale from local artisans. Enjoy holiday shopping, watch live art demonstrations and engaging activities for children. Celebrate the season and bring the family along for an arts-filled day!
7th Annual Holiday Arts Festival: 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Armory Art Center, 811 Park Place, West Palm Beach. Info: armoryart.org or 561-832-1776.
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Holiday fun continues with 'The Nutcracker'
No holiday season can be complete without toy soldier battles, giant mice and sugar plum fairies. This weekend, Ballet Palm Beach presents its classic holiday performance of “The Nutcracker” at the Kravis Center for Performing Arts. Families of all ages are welcome to enjoy this enchanting holiday tradition — don’t miss it!
"The Nutcracker:" 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday and 1 and 5 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $20 and up. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach. Info:kravis.org or 561-832-7469
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Melodic journey in Boca Raton
This weekend, experience the rhythmic waves of The Symphonia, South Florida’s premiere chamber orchestra, at Spanish River High School in Boca Raton. Delve into the second concert of its ‘Journey to Discover' season with “Flowing Tides,” featuring compositions by Harlin, Britten, and Mozart. Conducted by Laura Jackson and featuring Leo Williams as a tenor soloist, it promises to be an immersive musical voyage!
“Concert II: Flowing Tides:” 3 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $55 and up. Countess de Hoernle Theatre at Spanish River High School, 5100 Jog Road, Boca Raton. Info: thesymphonia.org or 561-376-3848.