HOT TICKETS February 26, 2016 Catch These Must-See Events in the Palm Beaches

HOT TICKETS February 26, 2016 Catch these must-see events in The Palm Beaches. For additional options, cultural assistance and enhanced access, contact the Cultural Concierge at (561) 214-8082, email [email protected] or visit palmbeachculture.com/concierge.

FEBRUARY 26, 7:30 P.M. FEBRUARY 27 and 28, 1:30 P.M. LENNON: THROUGH A GLASS ONION

Persson Hall, Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach. Tickets are $40. Information: (561) 832-7469 or kravis.org

Part spoken word, part concert performance, actor and singer John R. Waters and pianist Stewart D’Arrietta celebrate John Lennon’s distinctive voice. Nominated for a 2015 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Revue, the show features some of his greatest songs, including Woman and Jealous Guy, along with Lennon/McCartney collaborations like Strawberry Fields Forever and Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds. Limited seats left.

THROUGH MARCH 4 LONG DAY’S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT

Palm Beach Dramaworks, 201 Clematis St., West Palm Beach. Tickets are $64. Information: (561) 514-4042 or palmbeachdramaworks.org

The demons of the Tyrone family are laid bare over the course of one very long August day. 1912 See this searing, Pulitzer Prize-winning, semi-autobiographical masterwork by Eugene O’Neill at Palm Beach Dramaworks. The production is garnering solid reviews.

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THROUGH MARCH 6, 10 A.M. – 4 P.M. THE FLOWERS EXHIBITION

Ann Weaver Norton Sculpture Gardens 253 Barcelona Road, West Palm Beach. Wednesdays through Sundays. Tickets are $10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 children five and up. Information: ansg.org or (561) 832- 5328.

Explore Ann Weaver Norton’s home, studio and sculpture- filled gardens enhanced by an additional exhibit of sculpture by Edwina Sandys, Robert St. Croix, Babette Bloch; paintings by Patricia Nix, Mary Page Evans, Ben Schonzeit, Edwina Sandys; and photography by Dragana Connaughton and Jean Matthews, depicting blossoms and more.

FEBRUARY 26–27, 8 P.M. PAUL TAYLOR DANCE

Duncan Theatre, 4200 South Congress Avenue, Lake Worth (entrance on 6 Ave. So.). Tickets are $45. Information: (561) 868-3350 or here

Paul Taylor, a cultural icon and one of history's most celebrated artists, belongs to the pantheon that created American modern dance. Program includes selections from the company’s March 2016 season at Lincoln Center.

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FEBRUARY 26–28 PALM BEACH FINE CRAFT SHOW

Palm Beach County Convention Center, 650 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach. Tickets are $15, $14 seniors, $13 with Cultural Concierge Guest Pass. Information: craftsamericashows.com. Email [email protected] for discounted Cultural Concierge guest passes.

This elegant showcase features 135 of the nation’s top contemporary craft artists, offering their latest celebrated works in a comfortable, indoor setting. Exquisite glass, porcelain and figurative ceramics; sculptures made of wood, paper, metal and mixed media; a wide array of wearable art and jewelry; many styles and price points.

FEBRUARY 27, 9 A.M.–1 P.M. LIBRARY ON THE LAWN

West Palm Beach Green Market, Clematis Street and Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach. Free. Information (561) 868-7709 or friendswpblibrary.org

This third annual free event begins at 9 a.m. with a performance by the Florida Dance Conservatory. Performances include a 10 a.m. Magic Show and at 11:30 a.m. some Jazz with Treebo. Plus, ongoing yoga and zumba demonstrations, face painting, specially trained therapy dogs, arts and crafts for all ages, balloon animals, door prizes and more throughout the day.

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Gosman Amphitheatre, Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach. Tickets are $20. Information: 561-832- 7469 or kravis.org

Blending intricate South African rhythms and rich tenor/alto/bass harmonies, the a cappella group Ladysmith Black Mambazo borrows heavily from traditional music called isicathamiya (is-cot-a-ME-ya), which developed among mine workers seeking to entertain themselves. Founded more than 50 years ago by Joseph Shabalala, the Grammy Award-winning ensemble has recorded with Paul Simon, Stevie Wonder, Dolly Parton, Sarah McLachlan, Josh Groban, Melissa Etheridge and many others. Note: Picnic baskets, lawn chairs, blankets and non-alcoholic beverages are welcome in the Gosman Amphitheatre – an open air facility. Concession refreshments are available.

FEBRUARY 26-28, 8 P.M AND 2 P.M. MIAMI CITY BALLET: PROGRAM 3

Dreyfoos Hall, Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach. Tickets from $25. Information: (305) 929-7010 or miamicityballet.org

World premiere of Justin Peck’s breakout ballet Year of the Rabbit, choreographed to music from Sufjan Stevens’ 2002 electronica-influenced album Enjoy Your Rabbit. Paul Taylor’s Sunset, music of Edward Elgar, and Ballanchine’s Bourrée Fantasque, music of Emmanuel by Chabrier.

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Dramalogue at Palm Beach Dramaworks, Clematis St., West Palm Beach. Tickets are $20. Information: (561) 514-4042 or palmbeachdramaworks.org

Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella, The Producers, Hairspray, Nine, Contact and recent revivals of Chicago and Guys and Dolls all benefited from the ideas of brilliant costume designer William Ivey Long. Join host Sheryl Flatow as she interviews Long. Together, they’ll explore the craft of costume design, while sharing highlights from Long’s illustrious career.

MARCH 4-16 FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS BOCA

Mizner Park Amphitheater, 590 Plaza Real or Mizner Park Cultural Arts Center, 201 Plaza Real, both in Boca Raton. Tickets from $15; VIP options available. Information: (866) 571.2787 or festivaloftheartsboca.org

A stellar lineup, inlcluding: Raiders of the Lost Ark, Constantine Kitsopoulus, Henry Mancini Institute Orchestra, Mozart’s Magic Flute, Irwin Stovroff, Herb Alpert and Lani Hall, Fahreed Zakaria, Dr. Robert Sapolsky, Laila Lalami, Joey Alexander, Dr. Jay Winter, Cirque de la Symphonie, Symphonia Boca Raton, Joshua Bell, Lynn Philharmonia Orchestra, Jan McArt. Consult the schedule at festivaloftheartsboca.org for details.

For Cultural Concierge assistance call (561) 214-8082 or email [email protected]