Portals at One Flagler
Photo: Mayor Keith James and Artist Fred Eversley
Portals, the largest public art project by renowned artist Fred Eversley, was unveiled on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024, outside of the One Flagler complex along the West Palm Beach Waterfront.
This extraordinary artwork was commissioned through a collaboration with Related Ross, The City of West Palm Beach, the City’s public Art Program (ArtLifeWPB), and the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA).
Portals consists of eight towering stainless-steel parabolic sculptures, each standing 16.5 feet tall in a reflecting pool.
"Through this extraordinary public-private partnership, we are making public art that is inclusive and accessible to our visitors and residents — artwork that adds value to our cultural landscape and continues to mark the City of West Palm Beach as a destination for Arts & Culture," said Mayor Keith A. James.
"Portals" at One Flagler
For 57 years, Eversley has charted his own path — drawing on his background as an engineer to work with one basic shape, the parabola. Over a span of five decades, Eversley has created unique and beautiful sculptures inspired by this singular shape, which he has stated, “holds all forms of energy.”
Photo (L to R): Sybille Canthal, West Palm Beach Director of Arts, Culture and Community Building; Yvonne Force Villareal, Culture Corps; Fred Eversley, Artist; Mayor Keith A. James; Gopal Rajegowda of Related Ross; Maria Larsson; and David Harrison of Related Ross.
In addition to the Portals unveiling, the dedication of Julian Abele Park was also recognized. This park is a special place designed to honor the legacy of the architect Julian Abele, the visionary Chief Designer of the famed Horace Trumbauer architecture firm. Julian Abele is one of America’s first highly recognized African American architects, who designed over 200 buildings, including Duke University and the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
This pivotal transformation at One Flagler further strengthens the City's commitment to cultivating arts and culture in our diverse communities.
Treat Yourself To a Night of Tap Dancing, Jazz & Soul
See You Next Week!
The Soul in the City Jazz Experience features an electrifying lineup of top musicians from across the nation. Enjoy lively rhythms and energizing melodies as you overlook the incomparable West Palm Beach Waterfront! Light bites and refreshments will be available for purchase on site.
Blending multi-octave vocals and world-class tap dancing on a soulful setlist featuring both classic and contemporary chart-topping hits, Solomon Jaye’s TAP INTO SOUL offers an exciting new take on a timeless genre of music. From “I Feel Good” (James Brown) to “Uptown Funk” (Bruno Mars), the incredible music featured in this high-energy show transports listeners from the 1950s to today in the blink of an eye!
Don't miss Solomon Jaye, taking the stage on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024.
Click the image above to watch the video!
Considered a stand out among city libraries in the United States, the Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach works to be a community hub for conversation and creativity. In this City Center Podcast episode, learn about the library's operating philosophy and get a sneak peak at what many residents consider the jewel of West Palm Beach.
"We want to inspire people to come here and be the very best that they can be," said Library Director Lisa Hathaway.
Vote for Sandi Tree/Holiday in Paradise!
Vote Sandi/Holiday in Paradise for USA Today's 10Best Best Public Holiday Lights Display in America!
Voting is available daily until 11:59 a.m. on December 2, 2024.🎄
For a daily reminder with a quick link to vote, email events@wpb.org with VOTE REMINDER in the subject line. We're rooting for you, Sandi!
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This may spark your interest, West Palm Beach!⚡🔋 We are excited to announce the installation of NEW electric vehicle (EV) charging stations by Blink Charging Co. in the Clematis, Evernia, and City Center parking garages this November!
This initiative is part of the City’s ongoing commitment to sustainability and promoting the use of EV vehicles. The charging stations are efficient, convenient, and affordable!
All installations of the new charging stations are expected to be completed by December 2024.
Read the full press release here!
Palm Beach Dramaworks Celebrates 25 years
Photo (L to R): Michael Zeff, President / CEO Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches, Rudina Toro, CFO/COO Palm Beach DramaWorks, William Hayes and Sue Ellen Beryl, co-founders of Palm Beach DramaWorks, US Rep. Lois Frankel, West Palm Beach Mayor Keith A. James, and State Rep. Kelly Skidmore
On Friday, Nov. 8, we celebrated the 25th Anniversary of Palm Beach Dramaworks and their newly renovated lobby!
Palm Beach Dramaworks is a cultural pillar in our community, producing meaningful and impactful productions and experiences that have had the power to connect people and even change lives.
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For 25 years, Dramaworks has intentionally created a welcoming and inclusive environment that immerses people into the arts and contributes to our local economy.
Take a curtain call, Dramaworks!
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Click the image above to watch the video!
Preserving the Lake Worth Lagoon, keeping our environment clean and beautiful, was at the heart of LagoonFest on the West Palm Beach Waterfront. It was also a chance for representatives from the City's Office of Sustainability and Grassy Waters Preserve to meet the public.
The City of West Palm Beach has implemented a new and powerful way to research and plan your project’s zoning approval and permitting needs on its website through Open Counter, connecting residents and the public with essential permitting and zoning information that is accessible whenever they need.
The “Permit Planner Portal” is available on the City’s Development Services webpage and offers tons of helpful information, walking residents, the public, and prospective business owners through their projects in a way that is easy to understand.
For more information, visit the City’s Development Services webpage or watch an informative video on the City’s YouTube page.
WPB-TV
Click the image above to watch the video!
Watch the City's CRA Meeting from Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024.
Enjoy Live Music Thursday!
If you're looking for live entertainment to add to your Thursday night itinerary, look no further than Clematis by Night. Taking place every Thursday, this highly popular, award-winning weekly concert series has been a favorite West Palm Beach tradition for nearly 3 decades — so grab your lawn chair or blanket and head to the show tonight!
Upcoming CBN: Thursday, Nov. 21 | 6 – 9 p.m.
Terry Hanck
Singer, songwriter, sax man and 3-time Blues Music Award winner, Terry Hanck is in the modern pantheon of tenor sax greats. His sound is at the nexus of classic New Orleans R&B, Chicago blues & soul, west coast honk, and Memphis rock & roll.
Always a Clematis favorite, Terry is joined by Johnny Cat Soubrand (guitar) and Time Wagar (bass) from California, and Florida stalwart John Yarling (drums).
Learn more here.
Tomorrow: Free Food, Music & More
at Pinewood Community Park!
Celebrate National Stormwater Day with us at Pinewood Community Park on Saturday, Nov. 16! There will be FREE food, music, storm drain painting, and more.
 3921 Pinewood Avenue, West Palm Beach
 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Lear more here.
Don't Forget: FAMU Volunteer Opportunities
We welcome middle school, high school, and college groups to participate in one-time volunteer experiences in our garden. To schedule a volunteer visit, please email VOLUNTEER to Tavia.Gordon@famu.edu and include the following details about your group in the body of the email:
- Estimated number of participants
- Age range
- Preferred dates and times, or general availability
- Any required accommodations
For more information, please visit here.
Let's Talk About North Dixie Highway
Come to "Part 2" of our two-part series workshop to see the new street design ideas for US-1/North Dixie Highway, based on your input from the first meeting. We encourage residents to attend this workshop and look forward to sharing more information on the overall study. We'll discuss what we heard from community members during the Part 1 workshop and the new design concept ideas. We look forward to seeing you there and hearing your feedback!
Food and beverages will be provided, and parking will be validated.
Please visit the website at Dixie Highway Lane Repurposing Study City of West Palm Beach (wpb.org) or contact Jessica Keller at jkeller@wpb.org for additional information.
8th Annual Winter in Paradise
Save the Date! Join us for the 8th Annual Winter in Paradise holiday event on Friday, Dec. 6, from 5 – 9 p.m., at Heart & Soul Park, 825 N. Rosemary Ave., West Palm Beach, FL. Get ready to enjoy a festive evening of holiday cheer for the whole family, while learning about the exciting redevelopment taking place in the Historic Northwest. See you there!
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