3 to See Week of June 18
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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Celebrate Juneteenth at the Norton Museum
Honor Juneteenth with a day of art, music and community at the Norton Museum of Art. This intergenerational celebration of freedom and the African American experience features live performances, dance, storytelling, gallery talks and hands-on art activities for visitors of all ages.
Juneteenth Community Day: Saturday, June 20, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Norton Museum of Art, 1450 S. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach. Info: 561-832-5196 or norton.org.
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Experience Morikami after hours
See Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens in a different light during its popular Sunset Stroll. This evening event combines taiko drumming, cultural demonstrations and culinary experiences with the beauty of the gardens at dusk. June’s program includes a demonstration on the art of character bento boxes, showcasing how food, design and Japanese culture come together in creative and unexpected ways.
Sunset Stroll: Thursday, June 18, 5:30-8 p.m. Admission is $12 for adults, $7 for children ages 6-17, and free for children 5 and under. Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach. Info: 561-495-0233 or www.morikami.org.
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A classic Agatha Christie mystery comes to Boca Raton
Secrets, romance and murder collide in Agatha Christie’s “The Hollow,” opening this month as part of Florida Atlantic University’s Festival Repertory Theatre. When a country house gathering ends in murder, a web of relationships and hidden motives leaves audiences guessing until the very end. Support these future theatre professionals and show up for an exciting performance!
“The Hollow”: Performances run June 19-27. Tickets are $30. Studio One Theatre, Florida Atlantic University, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton. Info: 561-297-6124 or fauevents.com.
This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: 3 to See: Celebrate Juneteenth; Stroll Morikami; Agatha Christie show
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
