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 palmbeachculture.com/events.
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Art meets the table at Armory Art Center
Everyday objects take on new meaning in “Tools and Table,” a juried exhibition exploring how artists reinterpret the utensils, vessels, and serving pieces that shape our relationship with food and gathering. Featuring works in a variety of media, the show highlights both functional and conceptual approaches — from cultural traditions to modern commentary on consumption — inviting visitors to see the artistry behind the objects that bring people together.
“Tools and Table”: On display March 16 to May 8. Armory Art Center, 811 Park Place, West Palm Beach. Info: 561-832-1776 or armoryart.org.
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Chamber music brilliance with the Ehnes String Quartet
World-renowned violinist James Ehnes leads the acclaimed Ehnes String Quartet in an evening of chamber music artistry presented by Chamber Music Society of Palm Beach. Joined by violinist Arnaud Sussmann, the program features expressive works by Ludwig van Beethoven, Franz Schubert, and Felix Mendelssohn, showcasing the emotional depth and virtuosity of the string quartet and quintet repertoire.
“Fire & Form: The Ehnes String Quartet”: 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 18. Tickets are $75. Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea, 141 S. County Road, Palm Beach. Info: 561-379-6773 or cmspb.org.
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Chasing ‘The Impossible Dream’ at Maltz Jupiter Theatre
One of Broadway’s most beloved classics rides again as Maltz Jupiter Theatre presents “Man of La Mancha.” Inspired by the legendary tale of Don Quixote, the Tony Award–winning musical follows a dreamer who refuses to surrender his ideals, even in the face of harsh reality. With its stirring score — including the iconic anthem “The Impossible Dream”—this timeless story celebrates courage, imagination, and the enduring power of hope.
“Man of La Mancha”: March 17 to April 5. Tickets start at $78. Maltz Jupiter Theatre, 1001 E. Indiantown Road, Jupiter. Info: 561-575-2223 or jupitertheatre.org.
This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: 3 to See: ‘Tools & Tables’; Ehnes String Quartet; ‘Man of La Mancha’
Reporting by Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, Special to the Palm Beach Post / Palm Beach Post
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