3 to See Week of Aug. 13
There’s always something new to experience in The Palm Beaches! To help plan your week, here are three ideas from the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, the official support agency for arts and culture in Florida’s Cultural Capital. For even more to see and do, visit the Council’s events calendar at go.palmbeachculture.com.
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Find your calm in a garden setting
Slow down and spend the morning surrounded by plants during Coco Minis at SmartyPlants. This intimate community gathering blends local makers, garden and wellness workshops, live music, yoga, sound healing and flower crowns into a relaxed outdoor experience designed to help visitors connect with nature — and one another.
Coco Minis at SmartyPlants: Sunday, Aug. 16, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. SmartyPlants, 1515 N. Dixie Highway, Lake Worth Beach. Info: cocomarket.org.
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Climb to one of Florida’s most iconic views
Discover more than 160 years of history at the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum. Climb the landmark’s 105 steps for sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean, Jupiter Inlet and the Loxahatchee River, then explore museum exhibits highlighting the area’s maritime, military and pioneer history.
Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum: Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission is $15 for adults, $12 for seniors, and $8 for children ages 6-18. Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum, 500 Captain Armour’s Way, Jupiter. Info: 561-747-8380 or jupiterlighthouse.org.
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The strange side of everyday photography
Step into the strange and unexpectedly humorous world of “Cursed Images: Pictures Out of Context” at the Norton Museum of Art. Drawn from one of the nation’s largest collections of anonymous snapshots, the exhibition explores everyday photographs that feel oddly unsettling, inviting visitors to imagine the stories behind these mysterious moments.
“Cursed Images: Pictures Out of Context”: On view through Nov. 1. Admission is $18 for adults, $15 for seniors, $5 for students, and free for members and children 12 and under. Norton Museum of Art, 1450 S. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach. Info: 561-832-5196 or norton.org.
This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: 3 to See: A calming garden; Iconic Lighthouse views; Cool photography
Reporting by Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, Special to The Palm Beach Post / Palm Beach Post
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By Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, Special to The Palm Beach Post | USA TODAY Network
