WEST PALM BEACH

Popular concert gets new venue

The Dreyfoos School of the Arts Prism Concert takes place today at the Kravis Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., thanks to best-selling author James Patterson and his wife Susan, Palm Beach residents, who sponsored the show. The concert features performances from students in several disciplines: choral, piano, and instrumental performances “in the round.” $15-$30. Tickets: 561-832-5196; Kravis.org. Info: www.soafi.org or call561-805-6298.

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A tooting, thumping Christmas

Our Kind of Christmas featuring Burning River Brass hits the stage at the Walter S. Gubelmann Auditorium, 2 Four Arts Plaza, at 8 p.m. Wednesday. Twelve brass and percussion players perform. Tickets: $40 balcony/$45 orchestra. Info: Click4tix.com; 561- 655-7226.

WEST PALM BEACH

Acclaimed film to be shown

A film screening of “Persepolis” takes place at 6 p.m. Wednesday, at the Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach, 411 Clematis St. Winner of a 2007 Jury Prize at Cannes Film Festival and 2009 Silver Condor Award for Best Foreign Film, this is an animated adaptation of Marjane Satrapi’s bestselling autobiographical novel. A discussion lead by Carolyn Breeder-Watts and light refreshments follow. Part of Banned and Burned: Literary Censorship and the Loss of Freedom. Free. Info: 561- 868-7715; www.wpblibraryfound.org.

WEST PALM BEACH

Seniors who love science wanted

Silver Science Day at the South Florida Science Museum, 4801 Dreher Trail N., features a lecture by special guest Dr. James B. Wood, who will speak about Cephalopods, at 2 p.m. Wednesday. $5 for seniors age 62+. Info: 561-832-1988; www.sfsm.org.

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Jewish Federation hosts party

The Young Adults Blue & White Party takes place at 7 p.m. Thursday,at the Omphoy Ocean Resort, 2842 Ocean Blvd. Features latkes, hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar for young adults, single or married. Hosted by the Young Adult Division of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County and Next Gen of the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County. Dress in blue and white and bring an unwrapped gift for a child in need. Tickets: $10, or two for $18 in advance or $18 at the door. Info/registration: 561-852-6084; 561-242-6656.