Northwood Village is located 1 mile north of Palm Beach Lakes Blvd. in West Palm Beach between North Dixie Highway and Broadway. It resembles a small town community where gated communities are extinct (somewhere finally!), neighbors gather for block parties, and familiar faces frequent the local establishments. It’s also a nice place for the Palm Beach crowd to escape from the island.

If you haven’t made your way over to this area, this weekend is an ideal time to do so as they are hosting their monthly art and wine promenade on Friday night (ok so you already missed this, but they do it every month). They are also hosting a few grand openings this month.

• Tonight, the grand opening of Jade Kitchen. At the helm of chef/owner Wayne Devers, this hip New American restaurant offers inventive menu options without an expensive pricetag. Even better, they offer a great selection of wines by the glass. Come join in the fun at 6-8 pm tonight at 422 Northwood Road (561) 366-1185. They will be serving wine and hors d’oeuvres. Ribbon cutting at 6:30 pm.
• On Sunday, December 14th, just down the street from Jade at 404 Northwood Rd, Cafe Centro will be unveiling their piano bar. The grand opening will take place from 7:30 – 9:00 pm and will include cocktails, tapas, delightful sounds of the baby grand and a ribbon cutting ceremony at 8:30 pm. For dinner reservations, call Terry at 561-514-4070.

If you can’t make it out there this weekend, no worries as these are sure to be mainstays in Northwood.

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Here is a round up of the winners:

Gaming – Palm Beach Princess

Museum – The Flagler Museum

Theater – Kravis Center for the Performing Arts

Comedy Club – Palm Beach Improv

Beauty

Day Spa – Alesandra Day Spa

Hair Salon – Christopher Stephans Salon and Spa

Manicure and Pedicure – Nails by Rachel

Restaurants -

BBQ – Park Avenue BBQ

Brunch – Sundy House

Thai – Thai-Sakura Restaurant

Sushi – Sushi Jo

Fashion

Men’s Clothing – Maus and Hoffman

Vintage – Red Balloon Consignment

Shoes – The Shoe Spa

For a complete list, visit WPBF 25.

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The Norton Museum of Art, located in West Palm Beach, is home to over 5,000 works of art consisting of European, American, Chinese, Contemporary Art and Photography. It was founded by Ralph Hubbard Norton and his wife Elizabeth Calhoun Norton in 1941. Norton, who before moving to West Palm Beach, was the head of the ACME Steel Company wanted to preserve and share his large collection. The Norton has grown over the years and strives to share the permanent collection with the public while educating and promoting arts education throughout the community.

Currently, they are running some special exhibitions that you should not miss including:

In the Hands of African American Collectors: The Personal Treasures of Bernard and Shirley Kinsey (April 19 – July 20)

This exhibition offers a look into the journey experienced by the Kinseys. It includes slave owner’s documents, brilliant paintings and other important works of art by important African American artists.

Alexander Calder Jewelry (February 19 – June 15)

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According to Norton Museum of Art Director, Christina Orr-Cahall, “For Alexander Calder, each piece of jewelry was a work of sculptural art. His inventive jewelry techniques echoed those used for his world-famous sculptures.” His jewelry has the same feel as his mobiles and continues to have a 3-D aspect and each piece is hammered and chiseled precisely.

Rubens to Corot (from March 19th)

This new collection at the Norton was a gift from Mrs. George T. Delacorte and is made up of 65 objects including Old Master, 19th and 20th Century paintings and sculptures from artists such as Rembrandt, Adriaen Hanneman and Joaquin Sorolla. This addition of Old Master works has increased the Norton’s collection making it the largest of Old Master paintings in the state of Florida.

In addition, the Norton has a full service cafe called Cafe 1451 and a beautiful gift store.

If you live in West Palm Beach, the Norton offers free admission on Saturdays. Residents of Palm Beach County receive free admission on the first Saturday of every month with proof of residency.

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A – Discover a new favorite artist at Miami Beach’s top art festival, Art Basel.

B – Spend an afternoon at Bal Harbour, an ultra-luxe shopping center

C – Café Boulud is the place to be on Tuesday and Saturday nights for their popular lounge nights.

D – Dolphins Stadium

E – Rent a kayak and paddle your way through the southern and western coasts of Everglades National Park

F – Discover a collection of rare, tropical plants at Fairchild Garden

G – Gleason Theater

H – Enjoy the energy of Ocean Drive, as you stay at Hotel Victor, a charming 1930’s style luxurious boutique hotel.

I – Watch as the big screen comes to life at the IMAX at the Fort Lauderdale Museum of Discovery and Science

J – Sample a selection of ceviche “by the spoon” in the heart of Coconut Grove at Jaguar

K – Featuring the finest cuts of beef, Kobe Club is adorned with a canopy made of 2000 samurai swords covering the dining room

L – Stroll down Lincoln Road while exploring the multitude of chic shops, art galleries and outdoor cafes

M – Miami City Ballet

N- News Café

O – If you want to people watch and enjoy the beautiful people of Miami Beach, Ocean Drive is the place to be.

P – Parrot Jungle Island

Q – Dive into a freshwater pool, attempt to cable water ski or rent a boat at Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield.

R – Redland International Orchid Festival

S – The South Florida Boat Show draws over 20,000 attendees each year as it features new power boats and personal watercraft.

T – Throw a plate on the floor or dance on the tables at Taverna Opa.

U – University of Miami

V – Venetian Pool

W – Once home to Chef Michael Bloise, Wish has become a mainstay.

X – X-treme Indoor Rock Climbing

Y – Try some Guava BBQ Baby Back Ribs, Churrasco or some Shredded Yuca Fries at Yuca, an upscale Cuban restaurant located on Lincoln Road.

Z – Experience the adventure of weightlessness at Zero-G.

If you would like to add anything to the list, I would love your input.

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