3 to See: 'From Houses to Hospitals,' 'Beyond the Wall,' 'Heathers: The Musical'

Cultural Council for Palm Beach County
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It’s a summer of sizzling arts in the Palm Beaches! Here to help you with three ideas for the coming week is the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, the official support agency for arts and culture here in Florida’s Cultural Capital.

For more to enjoy and experience, explore the Council’s online events calendar at palmbeachculture.com/events. Visit each organization’s website for COVID-19 safety protocols and guidelines.

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Experience the local history of healthcare this weekend at the Richard and Pat Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum’s exhibition, “From Houses to Hospitals.” The exhibition first launched in 2022 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Good Samaritan Health Center, featured here in an early postcard drawing.
Experience the local history of healthcare this weekend at the Richard and Pat Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum’s exhibition, “From Houses to Hospitals.” The exhibition first launched in 2022 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Good Samaritan Health Center, featured here in an early postcard drawing.

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Historical exhibition in West Palm Beach

Homes, health care and history combine at the Historical Society of Palm Beach County’s ongoing exhibition, “From Houses to Hospitals,” on display at the Richard and Pat Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum through 2023. The show celebrates the 100th anniversary of West Palm Beach’s Good Samaritan Medical Center by exploring the evolution of local healthcare since the 1920s. Go out and enjoy this fascinating exhibition!

“From Houses to Hospitals”: On display through 2023. Richard and Pat Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum, 300 N. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach. Info: 561-832-4164 or www.hspbc.org.

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See the larger-than-life works of five contemporary mural artists (including Casey Kawaguchi, whose work is featured here) this weekend at the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens’ exhibition, “Beyond the Wall.”
See the larger-than-life works of five contemporary mural artists (including Casey Kawaguchi, whose work is featured here) this weekend at the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens’ exhibition, “Beyond the Wall.”

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Mural art on display at Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens

Is there any medium more “modern” than the large-scale mural? On display now at the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens is “Beyond the Wall,” an exhibition featuring five incredible artists of Japanese and Asian American descent who are diving deep into their cultural identities through mural works. Their stories and their style are larger than life, so don’t miss it!

“Beyond the Wall”: On display through Sept. 25. Admission is $15 for adults, $13 for seniors 65 and above, and $9 for children 6-17. Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach. Info: 561-495-0233 or www.morikami.org.

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Experience a one-of-a-kind musical experience this weekend during the final fun of performances of “Heathers The Musical” at Lake Worth Playhouse.
Experience a one-of-a-kind musical experience this weekend during the final fun of performances of “Heathers The Musical” at Lake Worth Playhouse.

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See 'Heathers; The Musical' at Lake Worth Playhouse

Diet Coke heads, Swatch dogs and fans of the dark, hilarious 1989 comedy film “Heathers” alike will want to buy their tickets soon for the musical adaptation at Lake Worth Playhouse! The musical tells the tale of a popular clique of four girls — three of whom are named Heather — in a small, Ohio high school and the dangerous heartthrob who disrupts the life of their newest member, Veronica Sawyer. If you don’t care to see this nostalgic slice of theatrical fun, then you just have to ask yourself: “What’s your damage?”

“Heathers The Musical”: Performances run Friday through Sunday. Tickets start at $38. Lake Worth Playhouse, 713 Lake Ave., Lake Worth Beach. Info: 561-586-6410 or www.lakeworthplayhouse.org.

This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: 3 to See: 'From Houses to Hospitals,' 'Beyond the Wall,' 'Heathers: The Musical'