Palm Beach Prelude
Various locations in The Palm Beaches
Start your art-filled adventure before Art Basel Miami in The Palm Beaches. From November 29 – December 2, come experience Palm Beach Prelude with massive outdoor murals, exclusive exhibit openings, festivals, special events and more in Florida’s Cultural Capital®.
Here is a sampling of events during Palm Beach Prelude:
Exhibition – Downton Abbey
Where: CityPlace, West Palm Beach
When: Duration of Palm Beach Prelude
Cost: $35 per adult; $33 per senior citizen
Description: Experience the history, the fashion and the house of Downton Abbey: The Exhibition. Based on the beloved television show, visitors will be transported to post-Edwardian England where they’ll be
immersed in the fascinating social history, culture, and some of the most memorable moments from the show’s six-season run.
Performance – The Nutcracker - Ballet Palm Beach
Where: Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, West Palm Beach
When: Friday, Nov. 30, 2018 at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $19 - $89
Description: Ballet Palm Beach leaps into the season with holiday classic, The Nutcracker. The Nutcracker is the coming-of-age story of Marie who receives a mysterious gift on Christmas Eve. Adventures ensue as Tchaikovsky’s gorgeous, beloved score draws Marie into a terrifying battle with the Mouse King, past a mystical snowstorm, and to the prince’s Enchanted Kingdom. Perfect for the young and the young-at-heart!
Festival – 3rd Annual West Palm Beach Arts Festival
Where: Armory Art Center Campus, West Palm Beach
When: Saturday, Dec. 1 and Sunday, Dec. 2
Cost: Complimentary
Description: The 3rd Annual West Palm Beach Arts Festival, presented by the Armory Art Center will feature 90 tents throughout the Armory’s campus, including local and out-of-town artists, live
music, demonstrations, food trucks, and activities for all ages. Artists will have the opportunity to interact with the public through art demos and booth chats.
Exhibition – Laurence Gartel: Digital Titan
Where: Palm Beach Photographic Centre, West Palm Beach
When: Duration of Palm Beach Prelude
Cost: Complimentary
Description: This exhibition explores unique works from Laurence Gartel, nicknamed the "Father of Digital Art", along with new works created specifically for the exhibition. Also on display are pieces that Gartel has received over time.
Exhibition – Tech Effect Exhibition
Where: Cornell Art Museum at Old School Square, Delray Beach
When: Duration of Palm Beach Prelude
Cost: $8 per adult; $5 per senior citizen and students with ID
Description: Technology is all around us, and the Cornell Art Museum is exploring the way that tech has influenced contemporary art with its newest exhibition, "Tech Effect." The show features about 12 artists
whose work deals with technology in some way. Museum visitors will be fascinated by augmented reality works, interactive touch screen works, the prevalence of social media in contemporary art, artwork that utilizes code, and countless ways that technology is integrated into contemporary art.
After the festivities, travelers can experience the convenience of high-speed rail with the newly launched Brightline service from West Palm Beach to Miami. Save up to 25% when you use promo code PRELUDE1 to book your ticket.
Visit Palm Beach Prelude for a full list of events.