3 to See: Journalist's historic photos; lighthouse at sunset, Miami City Ballet's 'Winter Mix'

Cultural Council for Palm Beach County
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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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New exhibit at Palm Beach Photographic Centre

See the “I Saw: A 66-Year Journey Around the World” exhibition at Palm Beach Photographic Centre this weekend, celebrating the work of photojournalist David Burnett. The show includes this, his photo of a crowd observing the launch of Apollo 11 on July 16, 1969.
See the “I Saw: A 66-Year Journey Around the World” exhibition at Palm Beach Photographic Centre this weekend, celebrating the work of photojournalist David Burnett. The show includes this, his photo of a crowd observing the launch of Apollo 11 on July 16, 1969.

Come face-to-face with history by way of photography this weekend by visiting the Palm Beach Photographic Centre’s latest exhibition, “I Saw: A 66-Year Journey Around the World,” which highlights work by noted photojournalist David Burnett. The show features many images taken by Burnett of U.S. presidents, the Vietnam War, the fall of the Berlin Wall, and many shuttle launches from the Kennedy Space Center. Go and see this show!

“I Saw: A 66-Year Journey Around the World”: On view now in conjunction with Palm Beach Photographic Centre’s FOTOfusion Festival. Palm Beach Photographic Centre, 415 Clematis St., West Palm Beach. Info: workshop.org or 561-253-2600.

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Sunset tour of the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse

Take a sunset tour of the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and add a bit of excitement to your week this coming Wednesday night.
Take a sunset tour of the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and add a bit of excitement to your week this coming Wednesday night.

Looking for a way to heighten the middle of your week? Head out with some friends to enjoy a Sunset Tour at the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum. For approximately an hour, museum docents give you a tour of the landmark’s watch room and grounds, along with a trip up to the top of the historic lighthouse. It’s one of the best locations for a selfie in Palm Beach County — so don’t miss your shot!

Lighthouse Sunset Tour: 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 7. Admission is $25 and RSVPs are required ahead. Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum, 500 Captain Armour’s Way, Jupiter. Info and to RSVP: jupiterlighthouse.org or 561-747-8380.

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Beautiful ballet in West Palm Beach

Enjoy Miami City Ballet’s “Winter Mix” performance this weekend at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts.
Enjoy Miami City Ballet’s “Winter Mix” performance this weekend at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts.

Music, movement and more are on the menu this weekend as Miami City Ballet brings their sensational “Winter Mix” program to Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. The show comprises an all-time ballet favorite, “Firebird,” along with “Concerto DSCH” and two (!) world-premiere performances: “Análogo” and “PAGANINI, In Play.” A perfect combination of powerful ballet — and an excellent choice for a date night!

“Winter Mix”: 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3, 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 4. Tickets start at $45. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach. Info: miamicityballet.org or 305-929-7010.

This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Cultural Council of PBC recommends 3 to See events for Feb. 1-7, 2024