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A salute to veterans

Art After Dark celebrates Veterans Day with a salute to WWII veterans including free admission for WWII veterans from 5-9 p.m. today at the Norton Museum of Art, 1451 S. Olive Ave. Features a screening of “Shot Up & Shot Down,” a new documentary by local director Scott Messmore; music by jazz trio Porcelain Ensemble; “Art of the Time,” a docent–led tour of the Museum Collection; and a docent-led tour of special exhibition “Keep Calm and Carry On.” $12 adults, $5 students, free for 12 and younger. Info: 561-832-5196; Norton.org

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Music on the lawn

Clematis by Night continues its tradition of great music in a beautiful setting from 6-9 p.m. tonight in Centennial Square in the 100 block of Clematis Street. Features the original music of local musicians Ruling Mercury — Jason Van Deman, Andy McAllister and Ethan Bronson — performing a mix of modern pop and organic roots styles. Free. Info: 561-822-1515; clematisbynight.net

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Learn writing skills from a pro

Leslie Gray Streeter, a columnist for The Palm Beach Post, will speak at the Suncoast Community High School’s PTSA meeting at 6 p.m. today in the media center, 1717 Avenue S. Streeter will speak about honing creative and essay writing skills and give tips that will make you a better writer. Free. Info: (561) 882-3401

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Quilt show

An astounding display of fabric art — the World Quilt Show – Florida IV — will decorate the Palm Beach County Convention Center, 650 Okeechobee Blvd., from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today through SundayFeaturing the 2012 World Quilt Competition XVI: On Tour. Admission: $12, which includes re-admittance. Free for younger than 16 with an adult. Info: www.worldquilt.com; (215) 862-5828.

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Cocktails at the museum

Mixing It Up: Celebrating the History of a Great American Tradition, a cocktail party celebrating the history and tradition of cocktails in America, takes place at the Flagler Museum, 1 Whitehall Way, from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Friday. Tickets: $40 members; $50 nonmembers, includes three drink tickets and hors d’oeuvres. Info: (561) 655-2833 or flaglermuseum.us

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Spanish strings and dance

Benise En Fuego! returns to the Kravis Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., at 8 p.m. today. The Emmy Award-winning Spanish guitarist and his international dance troupe perform an even hotter show showcasing classic songs from Led Zeppelin, Queen and the Eagles. Tickets: $25 and up. Info: 561-832-7469 or visit www.kravis.org