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OCT 2017

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22 art&culture; UP FRONT FREE FOR ALL BY MARY MURRAY ALFRESCO ARIAS UNDERWATER WONDERS Turtle Time Picnics, water breezes, and world-class opera are the recipe for a spectacular Saturday afternoon. Enjoy all three at Opera at the Waterfront December 9. Palm Beach Opera's popular, annual free concert brings more than 100 musicians to the Meyer Amphitheatre in West Palm Beach for a selection of classics and a preview of PBO's upcoming season. December 9, 2 p.m., pbopera.org, 561.833.7888 The Historical Society of Palm Beach County explores some of the ill-fated vessels that fell victim to the Gulf Stream current in Shipwreck: Discovering Lost Treasures. Currently on display at the Richard and Pat Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum, this special exhibi- tion showcases images and relics from area wrecks that occurred between 1660 and 1984, with a focus on how each disaster affected local life. Through June 30, 2018, hspbc.org, 561.832.7965 Sea conservation gets a spooky makeover at Loggerhead Marinelife Center's Turtleween celebration October 21. Held at LMC's Juno Beach campus, the Halloween outing with a cultural spin offers fun activities like face painting, a costume contest, peculiar science experiments, and themed games that teach visitors about the ocean and its inhabitants. October 21, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., marinelife.org, 561.627.8280 « HEROIC ODE Salute our nation's heroes and savor superior symphonic music at the city of Boca Raton's Veter- ans Day Concert. On November 11, the Florida Wind Symphony will fill the Mizner Park Amphitheater with patriotic sounds as part of a program entitled "An American Tribute." This two-hour concert is not ticketed, but plan to arrive early with blankets and chairs in tow. November 11, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., myboca.us, 561.393.7995 ARTISAN AISLES Discover one-of-a-kind finds at the second annual West Palm Beach Arts Festival, taking place at the Armory Art Center Decem- ber 2 and 3. Last year, 86 artists gathered to share ceramics, fine art, furniture, jewelry, and other goods. The 2017 festival promises more of the same, as well as live music, kids' activities, and demon- strations in the Armory's studios. December 2 and 3, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., armoryart.org, 561.832.1776 FRIDAY FEELING Nothing beats an evening spent under the stars, especially when live music is involved. This fall, head to the Old School Square Pavilion in Delray Beach for Free Friday Concerts. The family-friendly series features cover bands and tribute perform- ers as well as original acts. Do you love the '80s? On the Roxx will be serving up earworms from the decade October 27. More of an Eagles fan? The Long Run will transport audiences to the Hotel California November 24. Whatever night you choose to attend, be sure to pack a lawn chair—and wear your dancing shoes. Every Friday at 7:30 p.m., oldschoolsquare.org, 561.243.7922 COURTESY OF LOGGERHEAD MARINELIFE CENTER COURTESY OF PALM BEACH OPERA The James Judge wrecked off Palm Beach waters in 1904. The Long Run COURTESY OF OLD SCHOOL SQUARE

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