The complex houses an exhibition gallery, an auditorium for concerts, speakers and film programs, as well as, a library, a children s library, horticultural and sculpture gardens. Notable exhibitions, concert and film programs are open to the public either free or for a nominal fee, from December through mid-April. Libraries and gardens are open throughout the year. Gallery hours are Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Plenty of free parking is available. In the Palm Beaches, dance is considered as much a part of the culture as walks on the shore.
Performances draw large crowds from throughout South Florida.
Ballet Florida 500 Fern Street, West Palm Beach. The company has garnered international attention for its distinctive performances of classical and contemporary repertoire and cutting edge world premieres. Artistic Director Marie Hale s million-dollar production of The Nutcracker is the highlight of the holiday season in the Palm Beaches and according to the Palm Beach Post, It would be hard to imagine a prettier Nutcracker in all of South Florida, if not the entire country. Edward Villella and the Miami City Ballet have been thrilling Palm Beach County audiences since 1986. The fastest growing and certainly among the most exciting ballet companies in the country is how the 1997 Kennedy Center Honors described Miami City Ballet.