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Good morning, West Palm Beach! In today’s edition: Rhythm in the Wild, Some Like It Hot, Supercar Week waterfront finale, and more. Let’s get to it!
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
Introducing Rhythm in the Wild: Palm Beach Zoo will open after dark on nights February 13 to 25 with animal encounters, music, and drinks. Tickets start at $17.95, with a day and night combo available — see dates, features and pricing.
Bourbon, barbecue, and flair: Downtown West Palm Beach has launched West Palm Cowboy Club, a first-of-its-kind dining and nightlife spot. Grammy-winning producer Thomas Wesley is musical director, blending Nashville vibes with South Florida flavors — get all the delicious details.
Inside her path to impact: West Palm Beach’s Victoria Friel, general manager at Kirkland Event and Destination Services, was recognized by Influential Women for standout event leadership and community mentoring, including coaching varsity girls basketball — read the full story.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175 per month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Protect your nest egg: Savvy investors are turning to gold amidst today’s inflation, national debt, and market uncertainty for a reason. It holds its value when everything else feels shaky. Case in point: it’s up ~62% since this month last year. If you’re curious about adding it and other precious metals to your portfolio, American Hartford has a super helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free, and definitely worth a read — check it out here.
*We do our best to avoid paywalled articles. If any slip through, let me know which ones and I’ll permanently remove them from our source list!
Highlights this week:
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🫶 We got your back
A night of masterworks: Palm Beach Symphony will welcome cellist Alisa Weilerstein on January 13 at Dreyfoos Hall in the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach. She will play Shostakovich’s Cello Concerto No. 1. The program also includes Daniel Asia’s Gateways and Richard Strauss’s An Alpine Symphony. Weilerstein is a MacArthur Fellow. See what’s on the program.
Cider worth the drive: Craving something crisp beyond the usual beer run? Broski Ciderworks pours Florida-inspired ciders like mango and passion fruit, with a clean, refreshing snap. Multiple U.S. Open Cider wins and a cozy, game-friendly taproom make a southbound detour feel like a tiny vacation.
Make your place pop: When your living room feels meh, Hive Home, Gift & Garden delivers fresh furniture, lighting, thoughtful accents, and an in-house floral studio for finishing touches. Consider it a quick refresh for your space, no full-on reno required.
Thinning hair? Same: I’ve been shedding a lot, and recently noticed my ponytail feeling thinner. After way too much panic-Googling, I discovered Keranique’s hair regrowth system. Everything with them is surprisingly easy: no quizzes, no pills, no choosing between dozens of products. Just grab the kit and follow the instructions. The best part? It’s $75 off right now, you’ll get three free gifts, AND you’ll get your money back if you don’t love the results.
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📆 Around town this week
All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
This week
🔥 Some Like It Hot @ Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts | Tuesday (1/6) at 7:30 PM – Whether you loved the movie or just miss a little old-school razzle-dazzle, this Tony and Grammy-winning musical serves it in spades. Prohibition-era Chicago, gangsters, a cross-country train, high-kicking choreography, and swanky costumes, all without needing to find a speakeasy password. Dress comfy, grin hard.
🎶 Arcostrum @ Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts | Wednesday (1/7) at 7:00 PM – If your playlist veers from Vivaldi to Zeppelin to old-school Chinese melodies, ARCOSTRUM is your night. This violin-guitar duo stitches classical, modern rock, and traditional tunes, sneaking in erhu and dizi with ridiculous charm, tight chops, and that can’t-fake onstage chemistry.
🩺 OnSpot Dermatology Bus @ Baywinds | Friday (1/9) at 7:30 AM – A bus in the clubhouse lot you actually want to see. OnSpot Dermatology brings quick 15-minute skin cancer screenings, lesion checks and removals, and prescriptions to Baywinds, in-network with most plans, so book it and let a pro eyeball those sun spots.
This weekend
🎉 Fiesta de Pueblo & Business Expo @ Fiesta De Pueblo & Business Expo Hispanic Festival | Saturday (1/10) – Kick off the New Year and Three Kings Day at Fiesta De Pueblo, a free family bash with live music, food, and a bustling business expo. The kids get crowns and candy, you get cafecito, community, and a few solid leads, win-win.
🧵 Collegium: How to Make the Skjoldehamn Hood @ Dreher Park | Saturday (1/10) at 12:00 PM – Brushing up on your Viking chic? A collegium is walking us through making the Skjoldehamn hood, the cozy Norse classic, all from the comfort of your couch. It is on Zoom, link landing soon, so dust off your wool stash, pins, and patience.
🛶 Kayak Cruise @ Grassy Waters Preserve | Sunday (1/11) at 10:00 AM – Grab a paddle and glide through Grassy Waters on a guided Everglades kayak cruise, calm water, big sky, zero jet skis, just closed-toe shoes, a hat, and a water bottle. It’s $10, and you must call the Nature Center at 561-804-4985 to reserve, not Facebook.
🏎 Supercar Week Waterfront Finale @ West Palm Beach Lake Pavilion | Sunday (1/11) at 11:00 AM – If you’ve wondered what a million bucks sounds like idling, the Supercar Week Waterfront Finale lines Flagler with exotics, classics, and a full race village. It’s free, family friendly, and yes, the VIP brunch sells out, so act like a local and plan ahead.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 West Palm Beach report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 77°F – Low: 67°F – Precip: 11%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. South wind around 8 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 77°F – Low: 69°F – Precip: 3%
Sunny, with a high near 77. Northwest wind around 8 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 69. South wind around 8 mph.
This house is wild
European-inspired estate on a two-third-acre cul-de-sac with 250 feet of lake frontage in Ibis Golf & Country Club. Soaring ceilings and arched windows frame water and fairway vistas, and a circular drive with porte-cochere leads to a marble foyer.
Crafted by Cribb Construction with Fran Murphy Interiors, the 8,758 square foot plan balances elegance and ease. A chef’s kitchen has custom cabinetry, Sub-Zero refrigeration, and Thermador double ovens. Upstairs, a club room with marble fireplace and wet bar joins a theatre and library.
Resort-style grounds feature a 60 foot pool, spa, and swim-in grotto with waterfall over long lake and fairway views. Impact windows and a 2025 roof add assurance. Club amenities include golf, dining, fitness, and racquet sports.
Take a peek inside →
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