January 2018

There are 86 blog entries for January 2018.

Bring your pooch to the beach on Saturday for a doggy get-together! 

The "Splish Splash Bark Bash" event will be held at Jupiter Beach from 4-6 p.m. Let your pup run free and play with other dogs along the shoreline. 

A $10 donation would be appreciated but is not required. The event is to support the '100+ Abandoned Dogs of Everglades Fl,' a 501c3 non-profit organization. Their mission: "To rescue [dogs], bring them back to health, and show them that not all humans are bad, and that love and a warm bed are just around the corner. Beyond that, we work to raise awareness about this brutal reality happening right in our community, with the hope that our message will result in alternative solutions and more responsible and humane decisions by pet

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Next Wednesday, January 31st, there will be a trifecta lunar eclipse called the super blue blood moon which has not happened in more than 150 years. 

The moon will be a supermoon, meaning Earth will be much closer to the moon than usual. It will actually be more than 15,000 miles closer, making the moon appear 14% brighter according to NASA. The blue moon part happens when a full moon appears twice in one month- it doesn't have any affect, it's just a rare occurrence. The moon will also be moving through Earth's shadow, which creates a total lunar eclipse and gives the moon a red tint, which is called a blood moon. 

You won't want to miss this the chance to see such a spectacular display of nature. The moon rises on the night of the 30th,

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Come to the popular live music venue and bar, the Funky Biscuit, for a night of fun featuring the local band Twocan Blue.

Twocan Blue is the musical duo of Richie and Tess Schmidt. They're a hot couple known around south Florida for performing at clubs, concerts, parties and more. Locals love their sound and their style- playing a wide variety 50s, 60s, 70s, and country, blues, and originals. 

They'll be jamming at the Funky Biscuit tonight for happy hour from 5-7:45 p.m. Besides discounts on a nice wine and beer list, try one of thier specialty rock-themed drinks like Three Little Birds (Malibu, Melon Schnapps, and pineapple juice topped with 151), The Joker (Appleton Rum, orange juice, pineapple juice, and a Myers floater), and Wastin' Away in

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The Society of the Four Arts was founded in 1936, and the main goal was to offer quality cultural programming to the growing resort community of Palm Beach.

Each year, the Four Arts features a lineup of culture programs, art exhibitions, films, concerts, notable speakers, and more for you to enjoy.

Society of the Four Arts is located in Palm Beach on Royal Palm Way, with beautiful sculptures, a botanical garden, two libraries, a state of the art educational facility, and a list of calendar events throughout the four buildings on the property.

The Esther B. O’Keeffe Gallery Building, designed by the famous architect Addison Mizner, is home to the art exhibits and a top of the line auditorium with sounds and lighting for concerts, broadcasts of the

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Grab your dancing shoes and head over to the Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach to practice the ever-popular styles of Salsa and Bachata.

In this free class your fun instructor, Eliseo, will teach you and your partner how to move and look good on the dance floor.

Bachata is a dance based out of the Dominican Republic that has become increasingly popular in the Latin American world. Salsa orinigates from Cuba and is always in style. 

Whether you've never danced before, or you want to come out and practice your moves, join the community at this free class on Wednesday, January 31st from 7-8 p.m.

The Mandel Library hosts many other weekly events including exercise, language, and painting classes. 

For more information on these

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Head to the Mukha Essentials Annual Makeup event this Friday featuring nationally recognized makeup artist & Mukha Essentials founder Tim Maurer.

The event will take place at Palm Beach County's finest fitness studio and wellness botique, Gyrotonic Stanam. 

The cost is $45 which gets you a 30-minute appointment with Tim Maurer who will consult with you, suggest colors, give instruction, and apply professional makeup. 

See if you like his line of makeup, Mukha Essentials, 100% mineral-based makeup. It incorporates minerals like zinc, copper, and magnesium, which are known to help with scars, acne, and rosacea, producing makeup that is also considered skincare. 

Secure your time slot on either Friday or Saturday between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

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Love chocolate? Come learn all about it at the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium in West Palm Beach on Saturday, February 10th. 

Learn everything chocolate from how it's made, its chemical properties, to how it benefits your health (rejoice). Activities including chocolate science demos, liquid nitrogen chocolate ice cream making, have a go at the never-ending chocolate fountain, and participate in other chocolate-related crafts and workshops. 

The event starts at 11 a.m. and is free with paid Science Center admission ($16.95 for adults, $14.95 for seniors, $12.95 for children ages 3-12).

You can also be a vendor at this event if you have something chocolate-related that you'd like to showcase/sell. 

Call 561-832-1988 for more

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The Savannas Preserve State Park is the largest, most conserved remainder of the savannas on Florida's east coast. 

The savannas are a 10-mile stretch of freshwater marshes from Jensen Beach to Fort Pierce. The land is home to many diverse habitats and is an endangered natural system. 

The state park entrance to the savannas includes an Environmental Education Center, hiking trails, and canoe/kayak access points.

The undisturbed area is a favorite for photographers and wildlife enthusiasts with its beautiful scenery, wild flowers, birds, and other animals. Eight miles of trails are often used for biking, hiking, and horesback riding. The most popular activities in the park are fishing, canoeing and kayaking. 

The park offers guided walks

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A unique new tapas bar just opened on the up-and-coming Lucerne Avenue in Lake Worth.

The bar is called "Three of Hearts," and their menu includes small plates, wine, local beers, and board games. The spot is a blended gastro bar and game room, offering 22 games from Rummikub to Jenga, Scrabble, and Clue. 

Owner Robin Popelsky opened Three of Hearts in honor of her sister who passed away from cancer last year. Robin's dream was always to open a restaurant, and her sister's death urged her to do so. The board game element has the purpose of bringing people together and is a throwback to childhood and some of our favorite pastimes. 

The menu includes meat and cheese boards, sourdough and brioche sliders, mac and cheese, grilled cheese bites,

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Lion Country Safari is Florida’s only drive-through and walk-through safari and amusement park, and it’s in located on over 600 acres in Palm Beach County. Lion Country Safari was founded in 1967 and claims to be the first cage-less zoo in the United States. In 2009, the safari was named the third best in the nation by the USA Travel Guide.

The safari was developed by entrepreneurs that wanted to bring the African safari experience without having the price of traveling and for those who cannot make the long journey to Africa. The location was chosen in Palm Beach County because of its year-round outdoor climate, growing population, and a large amount of tourist who travel to South Florida to vacation.

The safari consists of over 1000 animals from 6

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