3 to See: 'Curveball: Sports & American Myths;' New Nortaon exhibit; Chamber orchestra in Boca

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This winter, enjoy an astounding variety of arts and cultural events and experiences here in the Palm Beaches!! Here to help you with three ideas for the coming week is the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, the official support agency for arts and culture here in Florida’s Cultural Capital.

For more to enjoy and experience, explore the Council’s online events calendar at palmbeachculture.com/events.

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Sports, toys, and photography combine at FAU

Explore a world of sports and toys this weekend at David Levinthal’s “Curveball: Sports & American Myths” exhibit at the Schmidt Center Gallery at Florida Atlantic University.
Explore a world of sports and toys this weekend at David Levinthal’s “Curveball: Sports & American Myths” exhibit at the Schmidt Center Gallery at Florida Atlantic University.

Interested in sports history?  Head to Florida Atlantic University’s Schmidt Center Gallery to see artist David Levinthal’s “Curveball: Sports & American Myths” this weekend. This fascinating exhibit showcases Levinthal’s large-format Polaroid photographs featuring toy figurines of famous baseball players from history. Go and see it!

“Curveball: Sports & American Myths:” On view now through March 23, 2024. Schmidt Center Gallery at Florida Atlantic University, 777 Glades Rd., Boca Raton. Info: 561-297-2661 or fau.edu/galleries 

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New exhibition at Norton Museum of Art

There’s something extra-special about seeing the work of a museum’s artist-in-residence, especially when it’s an exhibition spotlighting their work created during residency. As the Norton Museum of Art’s 2023-2024 Mary Lucille Dauray Artist in Residence, Nora Maité Nieves presents her work in “Clouds in the Expanded Field,” a long-term exhibition of her vibrant paintings and sculptures. Take the opportunity soon to go out and experience the show first-hand!

“Nora Maité Nieves: Clouds in the Expanded Field:” On view now through July 7. General admission to the museum is $18, $15 for seniors 60+, $5 for students with valid ID, and free for children 12 and under. Norton Museum of Art, 1450 S. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach. Info: 561-832-5196 or norton.org.

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Chamber orchestra performance in Boca Raton

Experience a performance like no other this Sunday as The Symphonia presents “Distant Lands” in Boca Raton with the organization’s artist director, Alastair Willis (pictured here), serving as conductor.
Experience a performance like no other this Sunday as The Symphonia presents “Distant Lands” in Boca Raton with the organization’s artist director, Alastair Willis (pictured here), serving as conductor.

In the mood for a great show? Ignite your passion for music this Sunday, as The Symphonia presents the third of its Journey to Discover concerts, “Distant Lands,” with conductor and artistic director Alastair Willis. With performances of works by Bologne, Haydn, Vaughan Williams, and Clyne on the program, music fans of all ages will be overjoyed!

“Distant Lands”: Sunday, January 21 at 3 p.m. Tickets start at $55. Countess de Hoernle Theatre at Spanish River High School, 5100 Jog Rd., Boca Raton. Info: 561-376-3848 or thesymphonia.org.

This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Cultural Council of PBC recommends 3 to See events for Jan. 18-24, 2024