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      By Rex Hearn                                          The Society of Four Arts, on the island, access from   Pinkerton and Troy Cook is Sharpless, the Consul General,
         Hundreds of live events                         the middle bridge, presents great pianist, Emanuel Ax,   (561) 833-7888; Mozart’s Cosi Fan Tutti in February; and
      in Palm Beach County surely                        3 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 8; The Calidore String Quartet at 3   Verdi’s comic masterpiece Falstaff in March. Don’t miss
      outstrips content anywhere                         p.m., on Sunday, Jan. 15; and the fantastic Romeros Guitar   these incredible productions.
      else in America for the sheer                      Quartet at 3 p.m., on Sunday, Jan. 22. The world famous      Palm Beach Symphony have guest singer, Susan Graham,
      quality on offer.  There’s                         Emerson String Quartet appears at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Jan.   of fabulous mezzo sounding voice singing arias by Mozart,
      something for everyone,                            29, (561) 655-2766.                               Berlioz and Lehar on Monday, Jan. 30 at 8 p.m. The orchestra
      ballet, opera, symphony,                              The Kravis Center has happenings nearly every day   plays Debussy’s Prelude a l’apres- midi d’un faune; the
      theatre, talks, etc., etc.! The                    in January. Call (561) 832-7469. I suggest The Atlanta   very serious Shostakovich 10th Symphony celebrating the
      choices are endless. Here are                      Symphony Orchestra, 8 p.m. on Jan. 13; Julius Caesar given   demise of the late Josef Stalin – whose daughter became a
      just a few.                                        by the Aguila Theater Company, Jan. 20 and 21; and The   citizen, dying at 85 in Wisconsin, 2011 – ends the program.
         Palm Beach County                               Cleveland Orchestra, 8 p.m., Jan. 23.             Be prepared to be rocketed from your seat: it’s noisy and
      Museum in the old restored                            In Palm Beach Gardens, the Eissey Campus Theatre   rowdy, (561) 281-0145.
      Court House building, W.P.B., celebrates the achievements   presents John Pizzarelli and Jessica Molaskey in Sondheim      The Wick Theatre, Boca Raton, famous for its costume
      of black female attorneys, Jan. 11 to Feb. 28, open 10 a.m. to   and Friends at 8 p.m. on Jan. 14. For other events call   collections, presents Cole Porter’s Anything Goes, Jan. 12 to
      4 p.m., Monday to Saturday, (561) 832-4164. The Morikami   (561) 207-5900.                           Feb. 12; not to be missed, (561) 995-2333. This musical made
      Museum, 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach, has its      Palm Beach Opera opens their 61st season with Puccini’s   Ethel Merman very famous belting out Gabriel Blow Your
      famous “Orchid Weekend,” 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday and   Madam Butterfly, Jan. 20, 21, 22 at the Kravis Center. With   Horn. Last but not least, catch the Maltz Jupiter Theatre’s
      Sunday, Jan. 7 and 8, (561) 495-0233.              Jennifer Rowley as Cio-Cio-San, Jonathan Burton is Lt.   musical Sweet Charity from Jan. 10 to 29, (561) 575-2223.


      Travel from page 12                                   I am personally not much of a gambler, so when I hit up the   Roman setting. Discover the Grand Canal Shoppes at The
                                                         strip I love to catch one of the many Cirque du Soleil shows.   Venetian Resort, where you can stroll cobblestoned walkways
      deciding what to eat, I recommend digging into the iconic Beef   One of my favorites by far is the O show by Cirque du Soleil   illuminated with painted sky ceilings, all while exploring over
      Wellington, a 32-ounce long-bone chop or the triple seared   at The Bellagio. Get ready to “plunge” into this aquatic themed   160 signature stores with luxury brands.
      Japanese A5 Kobe. And whatever you do, do not forget to finish   production where acrobats, swimmers and divers perform in      If it’s family thrill seeking you are after, do not miss
      the meal off with Gordon’s classic Sticky Toffee Pudding.  and above the water in a breathtaking experience not to be   the thrill rides at The Strat’s SkyPod Experience. Get the
         Located within the Bellagio, Spago by Wolfgang Puck offers   missed. The Beatles’ LOVE at The Mirage is another Cirque   adrenaline rush of a lifetime, 1,000 feet above the Las Vegas
      beautiful al fresco dining right in front of the picturesque Bellagio   production set to the iconic soundtrack that will leave you   Strip. You will be shot straight up 160 feet in the air at 45 mph
      Fountains. I truly don’t think there is a more romantic restaurant   captivated and singing All You Need is Love for approximately   on their Big Shot, or spin at 3Gs with your feet dangling on
      on the strip. Their re-imagined menu offers his signature   the next 48 hours.                       Insanity, or ride a coaster that takes you literally over the edge
      California fare paired with new techniques and farmers’ market      If magic is more your style, Shin Lim’s LIMITLESS at The   on X-Scream.
      inspiration. We started with Puck’s signature Smoked Salmon   Mirage is perhaps the most exciting magic show in the world.      Wheels Up: So whether you are looking for a super
      Pizza with dill cream, red onion and salmon pearls. Fresh house-  Shin Lim, the only person to ever win America’s Got Talent not   luxurious romantic getaway, a family-friendly vacation or a
      made pasta was the star of the Spaghettini Pomodoro with fresh   once but twice, will leave you mesmerized by his incredible   wild girl’s weekend partying till the sun comes up, Las Vegas
      Parmigiano Reggiano and Genovese basil. I have to unabashedly   sleight of hand. Or for a more classic magic option, Penn &   truly has it all. Travel tip: Avoid the sweltering desert heat with
      admit I licked my plate. We ended our meal with a velvety melt-  Teller have been performing on the strip for decades and provide   temps over 100F and go in early spring or late fall. This is also
      in-your-mouth chocolate soufflé. Chef’s kiss.      a great mix of magic and comedy (did someone say gorillas and   when crowds won’t be at their peak. But bear in mind, Vegas is
         Entertainment: When it comes to entertainment, Las Vegas   fire?) that will have you on the edge of your seat.   busy year-round and for good reason. However you choose to
      simply has no shortage of options. Whether you prefer to roll      If you are looking to shop ’til you drop, Las Vegas offers   enjoy Sin City, you are sure to create some pretty unforgettable
      the dice in their casinos, catch a show in one of their grand   nearly seven million square feet of shopping bliss. The Forum   memories. But just remember to leave them in Vegas!
      theaters, or spend a few bucks in their designer boutiques, there   Shops at Caesars is the ultimate luxury shopping destination   Wishing You Safe Travels,
      is literally something for everyone.               with some of the biggest names in designer fashion in a glitzy                             Jessica

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