PBA • Palm Beach Atlantic University

Two Bands, One Stage
2026-02-12 19:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | DeSantis Family Chapel, 300 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL, United States
Join us for a special Side-By-Side Concert as the PBA Symphonic Band welcomes the talented musicians of the Atlantic Christian Academy High School Wind Ensemble. Students will rehearse, perform, and make music together, blending youthful energy with collegiate artistry for an inspiring evening of collaboration. Come celebrate community, creativity, and the next generation of performers.
Tickets: $15 general admission; free for PBA students, staff, and those 18 and under.
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Turning Point USA- Riley Gaines & Seth Dillon
2026-02-10 18:00 - 19:30 | Weyenberg Center at Palm Beach Atlantic University, Weyenberg Center, West Palm Beach, FL 33401, West Palm Beach, FL, 33401
Pick Up The Mic with Riley Gaines and Seth Dillon
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Provost's Distinguished Scholar Lecture
2026-02-09 19:00 - 21:00 | DeSantis Family Chapel, 300 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL, United States
Join us for an evening with Malcolm Guite as he explores how poetry offers vision and renewal. An acclaimed English poet, Anglican priest, and academic, his work explores theology and the arts. His forthcoming work, “Merlin’s Isle: An Arthuriad,” launches a four-volume epic retelling of the Arthurian legends of the Holy Grail.
Attendees are encouraged to dress in semi-formal attire.

Tenth Avenue North Concert
2026-02-06 18:00 - 21:00 | Rubin Arena, 1100 S Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach, FL, 33403
Enjoy a live concert at Palm Beach Atlantic University (PBA) featuring three-time Dove Award-winning Christian band Tenth Avenue North—founded right here on campus by PBA alumni. This special PBA event during Homecoming and Family Weekend brings music, faith, and community together as one of today’s most popular Christian artists returns to where their journey began.
Known for their powerful lyrics, heartfelt performances, and chart-topping hits, Tenth Avenue North has inspired audiences around the world with songs focused on hope, worship, and authenticity. From their early days at Palm Beach Atlantic University to becoming a nationally recognized band, their story is deeply connected to the PBA community. This concert offers a special opportunity to experience their music live in a meaningful setting that celebrates both their roots and their continued impact.
Whether you are a longtime fan of Tenth Avenue North, a member of the Palm Beach Atlantic University community, or simply looking for an uplifting live music experience in West Palm Beach, this concert is an event you won’t want to miss. Join students, alumni, families, and guests for an unforgettable evening of worship, encouragement, and incredible live performance.
Tickets are required for entry.
General Admission tickets are available for $25.Students may attend for free with a valid student ID.Premium Seating and Parking packages are available for $50, offering preferred seating and convenient parking access.
Don’t miss this exciting Palm Beach Atlantic University concert featuring Tenth Avenue North. Secure your tickets early and be part of a special night celebrating music, faith, and the strong connection between PBA and one of Christian music’s most beloved bands.
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General Admission: $25
Students: Free with valid student ID
Premium Seating and Parking: $50

Empowered Communicator Workshop with Jennifer Rothschild
2026-02-06 13:30 - 16:00 | FL
Join us for the Empowered Communicator Workshop with Jennifer Rothschild! Meet best-selling author, speaker, and ministry leader Jennifer Rothschild as she shares practical wisdom on growing in your God-given calling and communicating with clarity, confidence, and purpose at PBA’s Homecoming and Family Weekend.
This engaging session is designed for anyone seeking to strengthen their voice and discover their God-given calling—whether in leadership, ministry, business, or everyday life. Jennifer will encourage attendees to step boldly into their unique calling, overcome obstacles, and use effective communication as a powerful tool to influence others and glorify God. Through biblical insight, personal stories, and actionable strategies, participants will walk away equipped to communicate with greater impact in both personal and professional settings to better pursue their calling.
About Jennifer RothschildJennifer Rothschild is a nationally recognized speaker, Bible study teacher, and the author of numerous best-selling books, including Self Talk, Soul Talk, Me, Myself, and Lies, and Lessons I Learned in the Dark. Despite losing her eyesight as a teenager, Jennifer has built a vibrant ministry focused on helping people live fully and faithfully. She is known for her warmth, authenticity, and ability to make biblical truth accessible and applicable. Jennifer regularly speaks at conferences and churches across the country and hosts the popular podcast 4:13 Podcast, which encourages listeners to live inspired lives.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of today’s most impactful Christian communicators and be encouraged to step confidently into your calling.
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Ticket Price: $20

Founders Day
2026-02-06 11:00 - 12:00 | FL
Join us during Homecoming and Family Weekend to celebrate Founders Day at Palm Beach Atlantic University. Founders Day is a time to reflect with gratitude on God’s work through our dedicated founders to establish our Christ-first university. We’ll also honor Mike Donehey, lead singer of Tenth Avenue North, as Alumnus of the Year!

Founders Day Chapel | 11 a.m.
Family Church Downtown

Registration for this event is part of Homecoming and Family Weekend. We hope to see you there!
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Homecoming & Family Weekend
2026-02-05 08:00 - 2026-02-09 17:00 | Palm Beach Atlantic University, 901 S Flagler Dr, West Palm Bch, FL, 33401-6505, United States

Physician Associate Medicine Program Ribbon Cutting
2026-02-03 16:00 - 17:30 | 2751 S Dixie Hwy, Suite 300
Join us as we formally recognize the new Physician Associate Medicine program and highlight what’s ahead for PBA in the health sciences.
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Preview Day
2026-01-30 09:00 - 14:00 | FL
Ready To Be a PBA Sailfish For a Day?!
PBA’s Preview Day is the best way to fully immerse yourself in the campus experience.
Students and Parents will have the opportunity to:

Tour the campus
Hear from our chapel band and campus pastor
Connect with current students, faculty, and staff
Learn more about the admissions and scholarship process
Learn more about financial aid, student services, and so much more!

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2026 Young Artist Piano Competition
2026-01-30 - 2026-01-31 | Vera Lea Rinker Hall, 326 Acacia Rd, West Palm Beach, FL, United States
This two-round competition invites pre-college pianists ages 15–18 to showcase their artistry and musical identity before a distinguished panel of international judges. All participants, including non-competing students, are encouraged to take part in complimentary masterclasses, workshops, and concerts, creating a comprehensive educational experience and a meaningful stepping stone toward future musical study and careers.
Young Artist Piano Competition Pianists compete for scholarships and cash prizes.
Friday, January 30
5 p.m. – 9 p.m. – Piano competition (final round)
Saturday, January 31
9 a.m. – 12 p.m Lessons and Masterclasses
2 – 4:50 p.m.Workshops
*5 – 6 p.m. Guest Artist Recital and Awards Ceremony
*$15 general admission; PBA students and staff and those 18 and under free
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Rethinking the Church: Then and Now.
2026-01-23 11:30 - 15:30 | Lassiter Rotunda, Warren Library, 300 Pembroke Pl, West Palm Beach, FL, 33401, United States
Join us as Dr. Stephanie Bennett interviews Dr. Terriel Byrd about his latest book, “Rethinking the Church: Then and Now.” Dr. Byrd currently serves as a member of the PBA Board of Trustees and is a retired professor of Urban Ministry.

MLK Day of Service 2026
2026-01-19 | FL
Join us in honoring the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through service. On Monday, January 19, 2026, we are partnering with the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County to serve the Palm Beach County community. All students, staff, faculty, alumni, friends and family are invited!

Anti-Human Trafficking: Methods for Prevention and Solutions for Clinicians
2026-01-17 09:00 - 11:00 | Weyenberg Center at Palm Beach Atlantic University, Weyenberg Center, West Palm Beach, FL 33401, West Palm Beach, FL, 33401
Join us as Bonnie Jo Daniels, LMHC, presents on Anti-Human Trafficking: Methods for Prevention and Solutions for Clinicians. Bonnie has dedicated 15 years to fighting anti-human trafficking and trauma, with a background as a community relations specialist advocating for social justice, particularly in anti-human trafficking initiatives.
Free event and breakfast will be provided.

Accepted Students Day
2026-01-09 09:00 - 14:00 | FL
Ready To Be a PBA Sailfish For a Day?!
This event is for our Accepted Students Only! We want to celebrate and congratulate you.
You’ll get to meet current PBA students, your professors and your future classmates!
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PBA Children's Theatre Production: Godspell JR.
2025-12-18 - 2025-12-20 | Fern Street Theatre, 500 Fern Street, West Palm Beach, FL, 33401, United States
Music and New Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz
7:30 p.m. Thursday–Saturday, December 18–20
2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20
Fern Street Theatre
A group of disciples help Jesus Christ tell different parables by using a wide variety of games, storytelling techniques and a hefty dose of comic timing. An eclectic blend of songs, ranging in style from pop to vaudeville, help to share Jesus’ message of kindness and love.
Musical
*Recommended for ages 8 and up
*Tickets go on sale November 10
$20 General Admission
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Carols on the Lawn: Celebrate the Holiday Season, Florida Style
2025-12-14 16:00 - 17:00 | The Society of the Four Arts, 100 Four Arts Plaza, Palm Beach, FL, 33480, United States
Join us for an afternoon of festive cheer as students perform your favorite holiday classics under the warm Florida sunshine! Bring your lawn chairs, friends and family for a joyful gathering filled with music, community and holiday spirit—all in true Florida style.
Admission is free.
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Chamber Music Concert
2025-12-06 14:00 - 15:00 | Vera Lea Rinker Hall, 326 Acacia Rd, West Palm Beach, FL, United States
2 p.m. Saturday, December 6
Vera Lea Rinker Hall
Experience an evening of beauty in its most intimate form. Featuring small ensembles of talented musicians, this concert offers a diverse program that highlights the delicate interplay, nuanced expression and collaborative spirit unique to chamber music.
$15 general admission; PBA students and those under 18 free.
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The Fifth Annual Joy of Christmas Concert
2025-12-05 19:30 - 20:30 | First Presbyterian Church of North Palm Beach, First Presbyterian Church, Prosperity Farms Road, North Palm Beach, FL, United States
Celebrate the magic of the holiday season at the fifth annual Joy of Christmas! Presented by the College of the Arts, this heartwarming evening brings together the talents of our students in a spectacular showcase of beloved carols and seasonal classics. Join the Combined Choirs, Symphony and Concert Band for a festive performance that will fill your heart with joy, gratitude and renewed hope. Let the music uplift your spirit and mark the beginning of your holiday celebrations.
$15 general admission; PBA students and those under 18 free.
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Worship Music Ensemble: The Gift of Christ
2025-12-02 19:30 - 20:30 | DeSantis Family Chapel, 300 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL, United States
Join us for a musical celebration of God’s love and grace as we sing powerful new arrangements of sacred Christmas classics.
$15 general admission; PBA students and those under 18 free.
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Christmas Tree Lighting
2025-12-01 18:00 - 20:00 | Baxter Green
Presented by

Bring the whole family and celebrate the season with the PBA community at PBA’s annual Christmas Tree Lighting presented by SROA Capital and Storage Rentals of America. Gather to hear the Christmas story read aloud, sip hot chocolate beneath a sprinkle of Florida “snow,” and enjoy festive activities for all ages.
Don’t forget to wear your most festive holiday attire for a chance to win some PBA swag. Open to students, employees, alumni, donors and their families, as well as the local community!
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That’s not all! Sign up for our Advent Guide to receive daily devotionals exploring the Songs of Christmas from members of the PBA community during the holiday season.

Preview Day
2025-11-21 09:00 - 14:00 | Palm Beach Atlantic University, 901 S Flagler Dr, West Palm Beach, FL 33401, West Palm Beach, 33401, United States

PBA Jazz and Vocal Ensemble
2025-11-20 19:30 - 20:30 | Vera Lea Rinker Hall, 326 Acacia Rd, West Palm Beach, FL, United States
7:30 p.m. Thursday, November 20
Vera Lea Rinker Hall
Get ready for an electrifying night of rhythm, harmony and soul as the Jazz Ensemble and Vocal Ensemble take the stage together. This dynamic concert features tight grooves, smooth vocals and high-energy improvisation full of heart and collaboration.
$15 general admission; PBA students and those under 18 free.
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Annual Student Juried Show
2025-11-20 18:00 - 19:30 | Tauni de Lesseps Art Gallery, Warren Library, 300 Pembroke P, West Palm Beach, FL, 33401, United States
Opening Reception: 6–7:30 p.m. Thursday, November 20
Exhibition Dates: November 20–February 5, 2026
Tauni de Lesseps Art Gallery, Warren Library
Celebrate the talented students of PBA’s Visual Art programs at this juried exhibition and awards reception. Join us in congratulating tomorrow’s leading artists and their talent and creativity.
Open during library hours. Admission is free.
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Christian Creedal Unity Series
2025-11-20 15:00 - 16:00 | DeSantis Family Chapel, 300 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL, United States
This series examines the Nicene Creed as a whole, with attention to the partnership of history and theology, the role of creeds, and the importance of church councils and synodality in working through challenges within the church. This session will focus on this statement: “I believe in one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church. I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.”
The presentation will be delivered by Austin Stevenson, who will open with prayer and scripture.
A 10-minute Q&A will conclude the session before closing in prayer.

Dear Jack, Dear Louise
2025-11-20 - 2025-11-22 | FL
By Ken Ludwig
7:30 p.m. Thursday–Saturday, November 20-22
2 p.m. Saturday, November 22
Fern Street Theatre
Playwright Ken Ludwig captures the love story of his parents, U.S. Army Captain Jack Ludwig and aspiring showgirl Louise Rabiner. The two strangers meet by letter during World War II and embark on a romantic courtship built solely on their witty and deeply personal letters. A moving and engaging love story filled with comedy and an uplifting sense of hope.
Dramatic Comedy
*Recommended for ages 12 and up
*Tickets go on sale October 27
$20 General, $15 Seniors 55 and up, $10 Students.
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Freidheim Fellows Presentation
2025-11-19 18:00 - 19:30 | Warren Library Rotunda, 300 Pembroke Pl, West Palm Beach, FL, 33403, United States
Join us for the annual Freidheim Fellows Presentation! Freidheim fellows are upperclassmen that concentrate their research study on a topic of great public importance that culminates in a year-end published paper.
This year, Anna Foreman will be speaking on “Social Security Reform” and Leah Wilhout will be speaking on “Regulations for Artificial Intelligence (AI)”.
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OpShop: Come to Our Garden
2025-11-14 - 2025-11-16 | Vera Lea Rinker Hall, 326 Acacia Rd, West Palm Beach, FL, United States
7:30 p.m. Friday, November 14
3 p.m. Sunday, November 16
Vera Lea Rinker Hall
Music by Lucy Simon
The PBA Opera Workshop will take you on a magical journey through The Secret Garden, joining Mary Lennox and the Craven family in an hour-long adaptation of this timeless story.
$15 general admission; PBA students and those under 18 free.
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American Free Enterprise Day
2025-11-13 11:00 - 12:00 | Rubin Arena, 1100 S Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach, FL, 33403
American Free Enterprise Day (AFE) is a Palm Beach Atlantic University tradition, dating back to 1984. It is highlighted by a medal ceremony that honors individuals whose hard work and achievement exemplify the best of the American free enterprise system. A medalist of the year is selected and companion medals are awarded to other business leaders as well.
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PBA Pop Rock Ensemble: Sounds of Cinema
2025-11-11 19:30 - 20:30 | Rinker Playhouse, Kravis Center for the Performing Arts
7:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 11
Rinker Playhouse, Kravis Center for the Performing Arts
Grab the popcorn and get ready for an evening of hit songs from your favorite blockbuster movies!
$15 general admission; PBA students and those under 18 free. Paid parking now in effect. See link below.
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Contact: Kravis Center Box Office at 561.832.7469

OCD and Scrupulosity
2025-11-08 09:00 - 11:00 | Weyenberg Center at Palm Beach Atlantic University, Weyenberg Center, West Palm Beach, FL 33401, West Palm Beach, FL, 33401
Join us as Dr. Jeremy Bonta, Director of the Counselor Education program, presents on OCD and Scrupulosity, along with Charles Haley and Jacob Lowinger, students in the M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program.
This event is free, and breakfast will be provided.
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