If you're Puerto Rican, or into Puerto Rico, or maybe just into learning more about other cultures, then I have the event for you. Una Noche de Estrellas will be held Friday, November 9, at Polk Museum of Art. It's a partnership between the Museum and the Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce of Polk County, and it looks like it's going to be an exciting night. $40 per person will get you a cocktail hour sponsored by Rums of Puerto Rico, great Puerto Rican food, a Bomba y Plena showcase by Florida Dance Theatre, a screening of the movie "Cayo", and the chance to meet a real live foreign dignitary, the Honorable Velda Gonzales, former Vice President of the Puerto Rican Senate. Visit www.PolkMuseumofArt.org and click "Una Noche de Estrellas" for more details or to buy tickets.

On a different note, I know it's entirely too early to be thinking about the Holidays, but I've been thinking about them off and on since June. Now, I'm going to share the joy by putting a little bug in your ear:

The Museum is hosting its annual Holiday Festival, formerly known as the Festival of Trees, November 16 - 19. It's a weekend full of beautiful decorations and many great events, some of which are specifically for kids. There's a lot of information on our website: www.PolkMuseumofArt.org, so mosey over and click the button that says "Holiday Festival."

It's only three weeks away, but I'll post more as we get closer to the event!