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February 15, 2016
Harmony: An Exhibition of the Arts
The West Palm Beach Arts & Entertainment District presents an afternoon of the arts, featuring Ballet Palm Beach and the Palm Beach Symphony. Bring the entire family, along with your blanket and picnic basket to enjoy an afternoon of music and dance al fresco! Free and open to the public.
When: Sunday, Feb. 28th from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Where: Meyer Amphitheatre - 105 Evernia St.
For more information, visit DowntownWPBArts.com. 
Did You Know
Our Downtown trolleys operates 7 days a week and carries over 500,000 riders each year. In 2015, there was a grand total of 585,113 riders on our commuter routes.
  • Green Line (Tri-Rail route) had 143,843 riders.
  • Yellow Line (Clematis / CityPlace route) had 441,270 riders.
  • That is an increase of 21,327 riders from our 2014 total.   
The recently launched Blue Line, which connects DowntownWPB, Northwood Village and the Palm Beach Outlets, has had a great start with a ridership of 11,250 in just three months. Between December and January, we are proud to report a 33% increase in ridership from 3,382 to 4,495 riders.
 
These free trolleys provide a fun and easy way to explore the city! For maps, stops, and hours of operation, visit DowntownWPB.com.
FREE Fitness Classes
Keep your heart healthy and happy. Fitness Hub Pop-Up Shop is hosting FREE demo classes all week long. Participate in everything from yoga to Body Pump. All ages and fitness levels are welcomed. Enjoy this sneak peek of what Fitness Hub will be offering and meet some of their Fitness Professionals. Space is limited. To RSVP email info@fitnesshubfl.com.
Spotted In DowntownWPB
A massive crowd came out to support the Paley Foundation at the 3rd Annual Iron & Clematis Vintage Motorcycle Festival. Thanks for the photo Rob Woodham. Capturing your experience while in DowntownWPB? Tag your photos with #DowntownWPB to be featured on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
Weekly LIVE Entertainment
On Thursday, Feb. 18th from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m., enjoy Clematis By Night, a free concert, on the Downtown Waterfront. South Florida band, Mighty Quinn, will perform rock-and-roll classics from Guns N Roses to Green Day. Opening Act: Trial by Fire, an energetic rock trio, will play all the popular cover songs from the 70s to today. For more information, visit wpb.org/events.
Palm Beach Regatta
The Palm Beach Regatta, presented by Camelot Yacht Club and Moores Marine will take place this Saturday, Feb. 20th starting at 10 a.m. on the Waterfront located at 100 Clematis St. This fun family festival features vintage yachts at the docks, a land display of smaller antique boats and vintage hydroplanes, a sailboat race, and food and beverages for purchase. Free and open to public. There are 3 VIP events, which include an exclusive hospitality tour of Honey Fitz, the Presidential yacht used by John F. Kennedy and more. For more information, visit pbregatta.com.
Addictive Art’s House Grand Opening
All are welcomed to the grand opening of Downtown West Palm Beach's 1st street art gallery, Addictive Art's House located at 410 Evernia St. On Saturday, Feb. 20th starting at 11 a.m., enjoy live painting by Anthony Hernandez, music provided by DJ D-Dubz and an art giveaway by Miami street artist “Haza.” To receive a free Haza t-shirt at the door simply download a free ticket at Eventbrite.com. For more information, call (561)612-2813.
Library On The Lawn
Join us on Saturday, Feb. 27th as the Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach takes the magic of the library outside to the West Palm Beach GreenMarket located on the Waterfront. From 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., discover the many programs and services that take place every day in the library. For more information, call (561)868-7709 or visit friendswpblibrary.org.
Health Tip Of the Week:
Why is breakfast so important to mental & physical health?
1. Breakfast provides you with the energy and nutrients that lead to increased concentration. It also helps increase memory, attentiveness, metal clarity, and productivity.
2. Breakfast can be helpful in managing a healthy body weight. Individuals who do not eat breakfast tend to snack more and are more likely to want sugary, high fat foods.
3. Breakfast helps to stabilize blood sugar levels.
4. One possible reason for weight gain in non-breakfast eaters might be due to the prolonged fasting state your body enters if you go too long without eating. When you finally do eat, the body stores food as fat as a survival mechanism.
Never ever – EVER – skip breakfast. It’s what helps get you going!
Brought to you by Erika Strimer, Founder and CEO of Total Movement, LLC.  Visit totalmovementwpb.com.
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In The News:
Various media outlets have highlighted our great businesses and events in Downtown West Palm Beach. Check out the latest features on Downtown West Palm Beach:

Races, readings — and adoptions — highlight Paws in the Park
 
Moving past mediocre: What will downtown W Palm look like in 3 years?

What’s Brewing with Stephanie: Fresh Fest 2016
 
Events Schedule
WPB GreenMarket - Every Saturday
WPB Antique & Flea Market - Every Saturday
Clematis By Night – Every Thursday 
Screen on the Green – Every 2nd Friday
Sunday on the Waterfront – Every 3rd Sunday
The Swings – Now – March 6
Palm Beach Regatta – Feb. 20
Library On The Lawn – Feb. 27
Harmony: An Exhibition of the Arts – Feb. 28
Public Meetings
City Commission Meeting
Tuesday, Feb. 16th, 5 p.m.
City Commission Chambers, 401 Clematis St., City Hall 
DDA Board Meeting 
Tuesday, Feb. 16th, 8:30 a.m.
DDA Board Room, 301 Clematis St., Suite 200 

Updates & Ongoing Events

Clematis by Night 
Every Thursday from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. on the Waterfront. N. and S. Clematis St. between Narcissus Ave. and Flagler Dr. and Narcissus Ave. between Banyan Blvd. and Clematis St. will be closed from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. More details here. 

West Palm Beach Antique and Flea Market 
Every Saturday from 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Narcissus Ave. between 2nd St. and Banyan Blvd. from 6 a.m. - 4 p.m. For more information click here. More details here.  

West Palm Beach GreenMarket 
Every Saturday from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. N. and S. Clematis St. closed, Narcissus Ave. between Banyan Blvd. and Clematis St., and Lantana Ave. between Banyan Blvd. and N. Clematis St. will be closed from 6 a.m. - 3 p.m. More details here. 

 

Road Closures 

All Aboard Florida Construction Updates
CLICK HERE for details.

Flagler Memorial Bridge Replacement Project Update
CLICK HERE for details.
Important Numbers

DDA Security Dispatch (Non-Emergency):    561.818.3667
City Hotline:    561.822.2222
City Services Emergencies:    561.822.2210
Downtown Development Authority (DDA):    561.833.8873
DowntownWPB
301 Clematis St., Suite 200
West Palm Beach, FL. 33401
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