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Live Nation, the world’s largest event and venue operator and promotor announced yesterday that the Coral Sky Amphitheater located at the South Florida Fair Grounds has been renamed. The West Palm Beach music venue has been renamed to the iTHINK Financial Amphitheater.

Since opening more than 24 years ago, the music venue has gone through six different venue names. The most recent names were the Perfect Sky Amphitheatre, the Coral Sky Amphitheater and now most recently the iTHINK Financial Amphitheater.

iTHINK Financial Amphitheater announced yesterday that they have a deal with Live Nation to become the new name in title sponsor of the amphitheater for several years.

The venue holds roughly about 20,000 people both under the venue’s tent as well as in the

The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum is hosting a new event this January for everyone to attend.

On Thursday, January 23rd, the iconic Jupiter Lighthouse is hosting a Black Light LichenTour. National Lichen Specialist will take guests and visitors on a nighttime tour along the trails of the Outstanding Natural Area and the Lighthouse and Museum grounds.

A lichen is a slow growing plant that typically forms leaflike or branch growth on trees, walls and rocks. Lichens come in many shapes, sizes and colors. When a black light is shined on a lichen, the lichen glows in neon colors making it a truly luminary event.

Tour Details:
When: Thursday, January 23rd
Time: 7 pm to 8 pm
Location: The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum, 500 Captain’s Armours Way in

This weekend join the group of Blue Friends for a monthly Beach Clean Up in Juno Beach. The Beach Clean Ups are on the third Saturday of every month.

You are asked to bring your own bucket and garden gloves to collect the trash and help keep our beaches clean. The beaches of Juno Beach is one of the world’s most populated sea turtle nesting spots and where sea turtles call home.

The cleanup will begin at 8:30 am and last approximately an hour. Following the cleanup, a light breakfast will be sponsored by Dunkin’ Donuts and there will be free coffee provided by Oceana Coffee. The cleanup will be cancelled if there is severe weather in the area.

To participate in the Beach Cleanup, RSVP to Lynne at bluefriends@marinelife.org.

Beach Clean Up Details:
When:

The Loggerhead Marinelife Center is hosting their reoccurring monthly Ocean Explorers After Dark event for kids this Friday night.

Come and experience the sea turtle research and rehabilitation center after hours for a engaging opportunity and hands on experience for children to explore and experience the Loggerhead Marinelife Center. The program is geared toward children ages 6 to 10 years old and each month the program will feature a different unique theme.

The night includes a tour of the Outdoor Sea Turtle Hospital, a chance to participate in interactive games and lessons and pizza. The event is a drop-off event only and the drop off time starts at 5:30 pm to 6 pm and pick up time is from 9 pm to 9:30 pm.

The cost is $35 dollars per child. To

The Downtown Palm Beach Gardens, formally The Downtown at the Gardens is continuing to host their outdoor concert series on Friday and Saturday nights.

The free weekly concert features a diverse lineup of regional and local bands playing everything from country, classic rock, pop, blues, jazz, oldies and everything in between. The concerts take place in the Centre Court of the outdoor shopping and lifestyle center. The live music will begin at 6 pm and last until 9 pm.

January 2020 Schedule:
Friday, 1/17: Shadow Creek
Saturday, 1/18: 33 Years
Friday, 1/24: The Mark Telesca Band
Saturday, 1/25: Ben Krieger
Friday, 1/31: The Samantha Russell Band

Before or during the concerts, stop by one of the several restaurants at the Downtown Palm Beach Gardens for

The Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium along with Student ACES are hosting their 6th Annual Heroes VS. Hotshots Kickball Game in Jupiter this weekend.

Come and watch the celebrity “Hotshots” take on the Military, Fire and Police Officers “Heroes” in a fun and competitive kickball game on the main field.

The family friendly event will also feature carnivals rides, games, live music and entertainment, food from Bolay, bounce houses, prizes, and much more. The event is free to attend, and ride and game tickets will be available for purchase and sold onsite.

Event Details:
When: Saturday, January 18th
Time: 4 pm to 9 pm
Location: Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium located at 4751 Main Street, Jupiter.

Click here to view their Facebook page for more information.

The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum is hosting the first Family Adventure Day of 2020. In 2020, the Jupiter Lighthouse is also celebrating its 160th Anniversary.

Come and spend the afternoon on the waterfront with adventures to celebrate Florida’s history and maritime heritage inspired educational activities. Activities include storytelling, visits from historical characters, fishing, arts and crafts, special exhibits, music, games, activities, demonstrations and much more.

The theme for this Family Adventure Day is The Charlie Pierce Expedition. There will be a costume contest for those who dresses up in their favorite Pioneer, Explorer and Archeologist gear. Come dressed as your favorite adventurer for your change to win a fun prize for the whole

Head to Hobe Sound this Saturday for the ultimate 4th Annual Dunkin Chili Challenge. Come and taste some of the best chili as the cooks compete for the title of “Best Chili” in Hobe Sound.

The cooks will be allowed to participate in both the open and CASI rules competitions. The Dunkin’s Chili Challenge is an official CASI event and CASI rules apply. The rules include Chili cooked on site, Chili cooked from scratch, No fillers in the Chili, Sanitation and Inspection of the cooking conditions.
In addition to the “Best Chili” contest there will also be a Salsa Contest to see who has the best and hottest Salsa in Hobe Sound.

There will also be live entertainment, a Kid’s Zone, food and drinks available for purchase, Chili Tasting Kits available for purchase

The Loggerhead Marinelife Center is hosting their first ever Hike20 this January. Hike20 will set foot on the ocean to lake hiking trail section of the Florida Trail.

Those who participate will join Hiking Trail Experts from the Florida Trail Association and the Loggerhead Marinelife Center Staff on a 3-day, 2-night excursion.

During the journey, the Loggerhead Marinelife Center staff Biologist and the Loxahatchee Chapter will guide guests through some of the most iconic ecosystems in South Florida.

The 3-day, 2-night excursion is Friday, January 24th through Sunday, January 26th. Those who wish to participate must register in advance and will meet at the Everglades Youth Conservation Camp before boarding onto a shuttle to the trailheads to begin the

The West Courtyard of The Royal Poinciana Plaza transforms into an outdoor fitness series every Saturday morning.

Every Saturday morning the class is different and rotates between the community fitness partners, Squeeze Pilates Palm Beach, Belles Total Body and Liv Fitness. The next complimentary outdoor Wellness Series class is this Saturday, January 11th.

The Vinyasa Flow Yoga class will be led and taught by Squeeze Pilates Palm Beach in the West Courtyard of the outdoor shopping and lifestyle center. The class begins at 9:30 am and you are asked to bring your own fitness mat. Every week the classes rotate.

Before and after the outdoor fitness session, several shops and restaurants in the plaza have special deals for those who participate in the