Art & Culture Spring/Summer 2024

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HOME IMPROVEMENT:

ARTISAN-INSPIRED INTERIOR DESIGN

WHET YOUR PALATE: CULTURE AND CULINARY PAIRINGS

OF PALM BEACH COUNTY

Spring/Summer 2024

Flagler Museum Programs

Bluegrass in the Pavilion

Saturday, April 6, 3:00 pm, The Pavilion opens at 2:30 pm Concert begins at 3:00 pm

This year, The Kody Norris Show and The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys will entertain during the Bluegrass in the Pavilion concert. Proceeds benefit the Museum’s childrens’ education programs.

Mother’s Day

Saturday, May 11

Seatings at 11:30 and 1:30 pm

Sunday, May 12

Seatings at 12:00 and 2:00 pm

Celebrate Mother’s Day in the Railcar 91 Tea Room TM with a Gilded Age-style tea service in the Flagler Kenan Pavilion. Guests may also enjoy touring Whitehall and Henry Flagler’s Railcar No. 91® before or after their tea service, and capture photographic memories.

Founder’s Day

Free Admission for All Visitors

Wednesday, June 5 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

On June 5th each year, the Flagler Museum celebrates its anniversary by opening to the public free of charge in honor of the Museum's founder, Jean Flagler Matthews, who rescued the estate from potential demolition and established the Flagler Museum on June 5, 1959.

The Kody Norris Show

The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys

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CONTENTS

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NIGHT OWLS

Make the most of a starry night with tips, images, and insight from local photographers who specialize in nighttime shoots

By Mary Murray

DESIGNING AN ARTISAN HOME

Revamp your home’s interior design with help from area artisans who craft furnishings and more

By

38

CULINARY MEETS THE ARTS

For the ultimate cultural pairing, swing by one of these popular eateries and hidden gems before or after an artistic outing

By Avyana Chapman

32

LANI BUCK GOODRICH OF AVENUE POTTERY AT HER WEST PALM BEACH HOME STUDIO

CONTENTS 64

departments

10 LETTER FROM THE CEO

Dave Lawrence, president and CEO of the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County

15

UP FRONT

Palm Royale premieres on Apple TV+ | Dialogue | Preview | Giving Back | Flashback | Docent Tales

47

SCENE

An extensive guide to the many exciting cultural happenings of the season

57

GALLERIES

Learn about the county’s abundant galleries and support local artists

62

LENS

Photos from recent Cultural Council events

64

FINALE

Allan Creary creates a painting that personifies The Palm Beaches in honor of MOSAIC

ON THE COVER: The Andromeda Galaxy

Photographer: Marisa Marulli

ALLAN CREARY AT THE CULTURAL COUNCIL FOR PALM BEACH COUNTY

JERRY RABINOWITZ

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Cultural Council Board of Directors

Officers

Daryn M. Kirchfeld (Chair), Senior Vice President and Managing Director, Northern Trust • Cheryl K. Crowley, Community Leader (Vice Chair) • Phillip Edwards, Director, City Private Bank (Vice Chair) • Jean S. Sharf (Secretary), Philanthropist • Christopher D. Caneles (Treasurer), Community Leader

Members

Edrick Barnes, Owner, The Law Office of Edrick Barnes • Bruce A. Beal, Partner and Chairman, The Beal Companies • David Cohen, Advertising Executive • Philip M. DiComo, Attorney, Nason Yeager Gerson Harris & Fumero, P.A. • Donald M. Ephraim, Philanthropist • Roe Green, Philanthropist

Stephen Jacobs, Philanthropist • Bill Parmelee, Chief Financial Officer, Oxbow Carbon LLC

Denise B. Rivas, Owner/Founder, Your Computer Tutor

Ex-Officio Members

Barbara McQuinn, School Board Member, District 1, School Board of Palm Beach County Emanuel Perry, Executive Director, Palm Beach County Tourist Development Council

Davicka N. Thompson, TDC Board Member and President and CEO, Thompson Creative Collective

Marci Woodward, Palm Beach County Commissioner, District 4

Cultural Council Founder

Alexander W. Dreyfoos (in memoriam)

Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners

Michael Barnett, Sara Baxter, Mack Bernard, Maria G. Marino (Vice Mayor), Maria Sachs (Mayor), Gregg K. Weiss, Marci Woodward

President and CEO Dave Lawrence

Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer Kathleen Alex

Senior Vice President Jennifer Sullivan

Artist Services

Director of Artist Services Jessica Ransom

Community Engagement

Director of Community Engagement Alexandra Alfred

Activations and Events Coordinator Mumbi O’Brien

Development and Membership

Associate Vice President of Development Jessica Lavin

Senior Director of Stewardship Debbie Calabria

Executive Assistant and Administrative Support Katherine Bonner

Finance and Operations

Accounting Manager Paul To

Bookkeeper Gloria Rose

Operations Assistant and Store Manager Helen Hood

Visitor Services and Store Assistant Patricia Natteri

Grants

Associate Vice President of Grants Vicky Jackson

Grants Assistant Julian Crewe

Grants Assistant Stephanie Issac

Marketing and Public Relations

Associate Vice President of Marketing and Cultural Tourism Lauren Perry

Director of Marketing Nick Murray

Graphic Design and Visual Brand Manager Kristin Beck

Marketing Coordinator Jaymie Masci

Public Relations Consultant Linnea Bailey

Publisher Terry Duffy

Associate Publisher Deidre Wade

Editorial Director Daphne Nikolopoulos

Editor Mary Murray

Creative Director Olga M. Gustine

Art Directors Airielle Farley, Ashley Meyer, Jenny Fernandez-Prieto Digital Imaging Specialist Leonor Alvarez Maza

Contributing Writers

Joe Capozzi, Avyana Chapman, Stephanie Gates, Flose LaPierre, Skye Sherman, Nila Do Simon, Valerie Staggs

Contributing Photographers

Lara Chapman, Marisa Marulli, Doreen McGunagle, Jerry Rabinowitz, Carl P. Stoveland

Advertising

Account Managers Kathy Breen, Jennifer Dardano, Tanya Lorigan, Dina Turner, Meegan Wyatt

Advertising Services Coordinator Elizabeth Hackney

Marketing Manager Rebecca Desir

Production

Production Director Selene M. Ceballo

Production Manager Lourdes Linares

Digital Pre-Press Specialist George Davis

Advertising Design Coordinators Anaely J. Perez Vargas, Jeffrey Rey

Production Coordinator Ileana Caban

Digital Marketing Manager Tyler Sansone

Operations

Chief Operating Officer Todd Schmidt

Accounting Specialist Mary Beth Cook

Accounts Receivable Specialist Ana Coronel

Distribution Manager Judy Heflin

Logistics Manager Omar Morales

Circulation Manager Marjorie Leiva

Circulation Assistants Cathy Hart, Britney Stinson

Circulation Promotions Manager David Supple

IT Manager Omar Greene

In Memoriam Ronald J. Woods (1935-2013)

HOUR MEDIA, LLC

CEO Stefan Wanczyk

President John Balardo

PUBLISHERS

Classical Concert Series sponsored by Leonard and Sophie Davis

Renée Fleming © Todd Rosenberg Photography

Renée Fleming Soprano

Renewed Perspective

Dear friends and supporters, Spring is a wonderful time to visit The Palm Beaches. The sunshine and gentle ocean breezes amplify a sense of renewal within and instill hope, energy, and anticipation—feelings that also course through our arts and cultural sector. From the growing gallery scene to new exhibitions, performances, and festivals, there is no shortage of exciting experiences here in Palm Beach County.

Each May, we look forward to annual events such as SunFest and MOSAIC—an acronym for the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County’s Month of Shows, Art, Ideas, and Culture. It is an opportunity for residents and visitors alike to explore our arts and cultural offerings and find new favorites to add to “to-do” lists year-round.

This May will also include the second Palm Beach County Open Studios event May 18 and 19. This is your chance to meet Palm Beach County–based professional artists, tour their studio spaces, and purchase original works of art.

To help you with your exploration this spring and summer, in this issue of art&culture you’ll learn how to enhance your home with artisan works (“Designing an Artisan Home,” page 32), see night-sky photography by local shutterbugs (“Night Owls,” page 26), educate yourself on excellent pairings of destinations both culinary and cultural (“Culinary Meets the Arts,” page 38), and so much more.

There is never a lack of things to see and do in our cultural paradise during the spring and summer. I invite you to get out and explore!

Dave Lawrence President & CEO Cultural Council for Palm Beach County

ANNETT MEYER PHOTOGRAPHY

SPECIAL EXHIBIT

World War II in Florida

This engaging exhibit runs through May 17 and sheds light on the state’s significant role during the Second World War, including its remarkable contributions and sacrifices during this pivotal era.

Robert M.

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2022 Artist Innovation Fellows Carin Wagner, Elizabeth Dimon, Shanique Scott, Yvette Norwood-Tiger, Kianga Jinaki, Henriett Michel

Artists from Contemporary Art of the Latin American Diaspora

Charlene Farrington, Jeremy Johnson, Sue Gillis, Rick Rose

An A-Muse-ing Evening 2023

Artists from 2023

Biennial Exhibition

Montgomery, Jr. Building

Brigitte and Rick Gonzalez

Cheryl Crowley, Daryn Kirchfeld, Roe Green

Highlights of the Council’s work in 2023:

$5,385,653 IN GRANTS TO CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS

$10,000 IN GRANTS TO CREATIVE PROFESSIONALS

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VISUAL ARTISTS ON DISPLAY IN 16 EXHIBITIONS

$54,685 IN ARTIST STIPENDS AND GALLERY/STORE SALES

PGA National Resort and Spa

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REG Architects Inc.

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Northern Trust

Oxbow Carbon LLC

Palm Beach Media Group

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Denise and Gil Rivas

Ms. Karen Roberts

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rosenzweig

Sandy James Fine Food & Production

PR-BS Inc. - Mr. Gary Schweikhart

Seacoast Bank

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UP FRONT

RICHES TO ROYALE

There are few instances when actress Kristen Wiig would be considered a have-not. But in the new Apple TV+ series Palm Royale, she humbles herself as Maxine Simmons, a Tennessee beauty pageant contestant turned housewife determined to break into Palm Beach high society after marrying a man with one of those elusive rich aunts— in this case, Carol Burnett as Norma Dellacorte.

Obstacles abound between Maxine’s given stature and socialite status, not the least of which is the elite circle headed by Evelyn Rollins (Allison Janney). Long Norma’s lady-in-waiting, Evelyn finally sees an opportunity to claim the “Queen of the Season” crown now that Norma is in a coma and unable to host her season-closing spectacle, the Beach Ball.

Set in 1969 and based on the book Mr. and Mrs. American Pie by Juliet McDaniel, Palm Royale is an underdog story, Slim Aarons–esque fashion show, and star-studded comedy in one. The show premiered its first three episodes March 20, and new episodes are available every Wednesday through May 8. tv.apple.com —Skye Sherman

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FROM TOP: KRISTEN WIIG, CAROL BURNETT, AND ALLISON JANNEY IN PALM ROYALE

BY DAPHNE NIKOLOPOULOS

T Filming Paradise

hrough his video production company, Kilo Content, native Palm Beacher Kent Anderson has been working in media, filmmaking, and storytelling for more than 15 years. With his newest endeavor, the Project Paradise Film Fund, he’s able to merge his professional acumen with his passion for Florida’s environment. Project Paradise awards $25,000 grants to

filmmakers who want to tell a Florida-specific conservation story in 9 to 14 minutes, with the goal of providing these storytellers with a platform to share their perspectives on our unique natural surroundings and why it is so vital to protect them. On April 26, The Society of the Four Arts will screen some of the fund’s short documentaries, followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers. A&C sat down with Anderson

FILMMAKER KENT ANDERSON TURNS HIS LENS TO FLORIDA CONSERVATION ISSUES

to discuss Project Paradise and his approach to filmmaking. paradise.ngo

A&C: You’re a native Floridian. How has your background informed your creative choices as a filmmaker?

Anderson: I grew up in Palm Beach and my parents owned a citrus grove west of town called Palm Beach Groves, so I got to see two

very different sides of Florida. I later left Florida in my 20s to pursue a filmmaking career in New York and Los Angeles, and when I returned, in my 30s, it wasn’t hard to see that so much had changed. Much of my creative choices as a filmmaker are driven from this inherent conflict as I see the activities and places I enjoyed so much as a child fade into memory. As my wife and I prepare to have our first child, this thought is something that drives me to make sure we are all making well-informed, thought-out decisions about how we plan this state’s future.

The Project Paradise–funded films strike a beautiful balance between sweeping storytelling and a sense of urgency. How does advocacy play into your creative process?

There’s no better catalyst for change than a sense of urgency, and we need to make changes fast. It only takes a few years of damage to completely destroy a coral reef but hundreds of years for it to grow back. Same thing with filling in our Everglades for development, and so on. The question for me is, how do we tell these stories in new and interesting ways so that we can reach people who traditionally have not been interested in conservation? We approach every film we make with that question in mind, because there are already incredible organizations making content the traditional way. So, we have to be extra creative and think outside the box.

THROUGH THE PROJECT PARADISE FILM FUND, KENT ANDERSON FINANCES FILMS THAT SPOTLIGHT PRESSING ECOLOGICAL ISSUES. THE PROJECT’S FIRST DOCUMENTARY WAS BRENT FANNIN’S THE WATER STATE, WHICH DOVE INTO THE STATE OF FLORIDA’S ARTESIAN SPRINGS.

Your first film, The Water State, tackled the bottled water industry and its devastating impact on Florida’s springs. How does the power of filmmaking ultimately help such David-and-Goliath stories make a difference in policy?

I think the real power of filmmaking works in two different ways. First, it’s hard to get to many of the locations where these stories are taking place, and films are the next best thing. Films have the ability to transport our audience to experience these places. Second, a well-told story can unpack a lot of information in a short amount of time. This is of the utmost

importance given the ever-shrinking modern attention span.

What has been the most surprising thing you’ve learned while working on the Project Paradise films?

The most surprising thing I’ve learned is how little I actually know about Florida’s natural ecosystem and, by that same token, how much more we all have to learn about these delicately intertwined systems that we all rely on. From our drinking water to our tourism-fueled economy, if we lose one part of this ecosystem, it won’t be long before we feel it all around.

Your films have been accepted into film festivals. What has that experience been like?

It’s always an amazing feeling seeing a live audience react positively to something creative that you spent a lot of time and energy on. It really makes it all worth it and gives me motivation to continue producing these films. Also, one of the most rewarding aspects of this is providing opportunities to really talented local filmmakers.

Both Kilo Content and Project Paradise are a family affair. In what ways has it been rewarding to share these endeavors with your wife, siblings, and friends?

Starting Kilo Content with my wife has truly been the greatest experience. We get asked all the time if we drive each other crazy, and honestly, we don’t … but maybe she’d have a different answer. Among several friends who launched Project Paradise with me was my sister, Bettina. She has been an incredible advocate for what we’re doing and has raised the majority of the funds for the film grants.

What projects are on the horizon?

We are currently producing our next two films. Our last four all had something to do with water and, accordingly, we did a ton of diving for each. As much as I love diving, I’m glad to say we will be staying on land this time around—for the most part. ‡

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COURTESY OF KILO CONTENT

UP FRONT PREVIEW

BY VALERIE STAGGS

LIGHTS UP

WITH THE OPENING OF A NEW THEATRICAL SPACE, THE MALTZ JUPITER THEATRE PLANS TO EXPAND ITS SEASON AND DABBLE IN THE EXPERIMENTAL

The offerings at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre continue to grow with the debut of The Island Theatre, a more intimate counterpart to the main theater. With a full season of performances slated to begin in October, The Island Theatre promises a unique experience for South Florida theatergoers looking for something beyond the typical repertory fare.

“The space will be more experiential,” says Andrew Kato, Maltz Jupiter Theatre’s producing artistic director and chief executive. “This theater is designed for shows you wouldn’t see on the main stage.”

The 3,200-square-foot theater rises to two stories in height and is what Kato describes as “a raw space whose purpose is to activate your imagination.” The open design allows for flexible configurations, with features like 198 telescoping seats that can fold down or be stored out of the way to accommodate a variety experiences, from cabaret concerts to a haunted house. “You can do whatever you can dream up,” Kato adds.

The new theater is the third phase of a $42 million expansion effort

that began during the pandemic, with additional funding secured through the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County’s Cultural Capital Fund. Along with The Island Theatre, most of the building’s second floor was revamped, including an actors’ greenroom and seating area, prop storage, production offices, a costume shop, and dressing rooms. The new configuration has made operations more efficient and enabled the Maltz to share resources between both its theaters.

The Island Theatre’s season will extend the overall season for the Maltz. A schedule of performances will be offered in what’s known as “the shoulder season,” the weeks before the regular season begins and after it ends. The new theater’s 2024-25 season will kick off October 6 with the bioplay Becoming Dr. Ruth, which chronicles the life of the famous sex therapist and will run through October 20 (right before the main-stage season starts October 27 with Deceived ). The Island Theatre will also host a cabaret series, some limited engagements, and a week of holiday-themed shows and concerts called Jingle Jams. The last show of the season will be Edward Albee’s dark comedy Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, April 22 to May 4.

Kato is excited about the opportunity to attract new patrons with The Island Theatre’s innovative inaugural season. “I’m proud we produce a populist season that appeals to a wide range of people at the main theater,” he says. “We wanted to open our portfolio a little wider to reach untapped audiences looking for new experiences.”

Tickets to shows at The Island Theatre will be offered first to Maltz Jupiter Theatre subscribers before going on sale to the public in midApril. Unlike the main-stage season, tickets to The Island Theatre will be sold individually on a show-by-show basis and not as part of a subscription series. jupitertheatre.org, 561.575.2223 ‡

UP FRONT GIVING BACK

Let Freedom Ring

JUNETEENTH OF PALM BEACH COUNTY INC. CELEBRATES BLACK LIBERATION WITH AN ANNUAL EVENT AND COMMUNITY-FOCUSED PROGRAMS

Among the United States’ 12 federal holidays, Juneteenth National Independence Day is the most recent one added to the roster. But while it was only federally recognized in 2021, it has a long and rich tradition. Celebrated annually on June 19, it commemorates the day in 1865—more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation— when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, to inform the last group of enslaved Americans of their freedom.

BY FLOSE LAPIERRE

At that contentious point in history, freed Black folks rejoiced in secret. “They were run off the land. They had to go celebrate in wet, marshy areas,” says Sukeenah Kelly, cofounder and executive director of Juneteenth of Palm Beach County Inc., a local organization that maintains that celebratory spirit and, since June 2021, has drawn thousands to Palm Beach County to acknowledge the holiday publicly. Each event opens with a rendition of James Weldon Johnson’s Lift Every Voice and Sing, includes an educational pop-up museum experience, and offers opportunities for attendees to shop from local Black businesses.

The festival is Juneteenth of Palm Beach County Inc.’s largest fundraiser, but it is not all the organization provides the community. “We get our people plugged into everywhere else they need to go to elevate their lives in the capacity of health and wellness, financial literacy, and education,” Kelly adds. With this mission in mind, Kelly and her co-founder, Brittany McAfee, recently opened the Culture Clinic, which invites high-performing high school juniors and seniors to participate in a

four-part workshop to learn financial literacy, connect to their history, and receive entrepreneurial training, among other themes. They meet for an hour two times per month. While Kelly and McAfee’s work primarily targets Black families, Kelly believes that all people need to celebrate Black liberation. “If I’m standing next to you and we are all American, then we should all acknowledge and be aware of the next person’s plight, of the next person’s history, of the next person’s future.”

In fact, “liberation” is the theme for the upcoming Juneteenth festival, slated for June 15 from 3 to 9 p.m. at the Meyer Amphitheater in West Palm Beach. Tickets are $25 for adults and free for children. Purchase tickets, learn more, or get involved by visiting the organization’s website. juneteenthpbc.org ‡

SUKEENAH KELLY AND BRITTANY MCAFEE (ABOVE) FOUNDED JUNETEENTH OF PALM BEACH COUNTY INC. TO COMMEMORATE BLACK CULTURE AND BUILD A VIBRANT COMMUNITY.

UP FRONT FLASHBACK

BY JOE CAPOZZI

Play it Again

AS THE LAKE WORTH PLAYHOUSE BUILDING MARKS ITS CENTENNIAL, WE LOOK BACK ON THE LANDMARK’S MANY LIVES ACROSS THE DECADES

From silent movies, Hollywood classics, and skin flicks to Broadway musicals, plays, and ghosts, this old playhouse has seen it all. This year, the Lake Worth Playhouse will turn 100, an occasion that building operators are celebrating with events to raise money for renovations to the architectural jewel in the heart of downtown Lake Worth Beach.

The two-story building, constructed roughly 11 years after the town of Lake Worth was incorporated, is the oldest on the Art Deco Society of the Palm Beaches’ historic register. It’s also Palm Beach County’s oldest working theater, the dream of Lucien and Clarence Oakley, Illinois-born brothers who came to

town looking to cash in on the Florida land boom. They commissioned a dual-purpose movie house with a stage and dressing room for vaudeville acts, built in a Moorish Deco style popular at the time. The Oakley Theater opened November 3, 1924, with a showing of the silent movie Welcome Stranger. The construction price tag: $150,000 (north of $2.6 million today), more than three times the initial budget.

“No money has been spared to give the people of Lake Worth a theater in keeping with the progressive spirit evidenced here on every hand,” Lucien Oakley reportedly said at the time.

In the balcony, a $10,000 Wurlitzer organ provided music for performances. A “cooling system,” installed by The Typhoon Fan Company of New York, was known to blow the hats off patrons.

After a hurricane destroyed the building in September 1928, the brothers rebuilt it, this time with Streamline Moderne racing stripes and vertical ribbing. It reopened in January 1929.

However, after the stock market crash, the brothers lost control of the theater. It was taken over by the Publix Theater Corporation, a chain with 1,200 movie houses across North America. (A man named George Jenkins patronized some Publix movie houses and, in 1930, applied the moniker to a food store he opened in Winter Haven—a store that would grow into the state’s largest grocery chain.)

ROBERT STOLPE PHOTOGRAPHY

For the next few decades, the renamed Worth Theater showed the latest Hollywood offerings. By the 1960s, with multiplexes drawing customers away from one-screen movie houses, the struggling Worth Theater found new life—and controversy—as the Capri Art Theater. Aside from showing critically acclaimed American and foreign films, the theater screened the occasional nudie, eliciting complaints from local conservatives.

The theater changed names again, first The Playboy, then The Playtoy (to avoid threatened legal action by Hugh Hefner’s magazine empire). In 1973, a screening of Deep Throat prompted police raids and court battles that led The Playtoy to shut down.

In 1975, Lake Worth Playhouse Inc., a performing troupe formed in 1953, bought the theater for $60,000. Over the next 47 years, the downtown playhouse would show hundreds of musicals and plays, along with opera, dance, and other alternative events. Movies (but no nudies) returned, too, with the 1995 addition of the Stonzek Theater.

To observe the building’s 100th birthday, playhouse volunteers hosted a tea party March 2 and are selling commemorative 100th anniversary coffee mugs. A $100-a-plate gala on

the main stage is planned for November. The goal is to raise $113,000 to replace the auditorium’s 300 seats (installed in the 1970s and ’80s) with replicas matching the style from 1924.

“As we celebrate the 100 years of this building, I want to bring those seats to life,” says Michael McKeich, the playhouse’s board president. “It’s a lot of money to raise for a little

organization like ours, but we are going to make it happen.”

In 2024, remnants of the playhouse’s earliest days still can be seen. Visible on the pecky cypress beams in the auditorium are the initials “O T,” the original Oakley Theater logo. Others say Lucien Oakley himself is still around, even though he died by suicide at his Federal Highway home in 1931. For years, actors and playhouse workers have reported mysterious anomalies—handprints on dressing room walls, props and water coolers being moved, and footsteps in empty rooms.

While McKeich is skeptical of those ghost stories, he says that a ghost hunter stood onstage one day in 2015 and claimed to detect “energy” on a seat in the first few rows. A playhouse staff member checked the subscription records and found that the seat belonged to a longtime patron who’d died a month earlier. “That kind of makes your hair stand up,” McKeich concludes. lakeworthplayhouse.org, 561.586.6410 ‡

THE LAKE WORTH PLAYHOUSE FIRST OPENED AS THE OAKLEY THEATER IN 1924 (LEFT) AND HAD A STINT AS THE PLAYTOY IN THE EARLY 1970S (BELOW CENTER). IT GAINED ITS CURRENT MONIKER AND OCCUPANTS IN 1975 (BELOW).

HISTORICAL PHOTOS COURTESY OF LAKE WORTH PLAYHOUSE

UP FRONT DOCENT TALES

The Rest is History

A LOVE OF THE PAST AND A PASSION FOR HISTORIC EVENTS FUEL THIS VOLUNTEER’S POSTRETIREMENT ENDEAVORS

Anthony Calvello is a consummate historian. He can rattle off the month and year of events that happened both in his personal life and across Boca Raton’s history at large—a feat considering that not everyone’s memory operates as a giant timeline.

Originally from Philadelphia, Calvello graduated from law school at Temple University in 1978, moved to West Palm Beach in 1979 (where he worked as a public defender for 37 years), relocated to Boca in 1988, and began volunteering at the Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum in February 2019, working from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesdays and Thursdays. He mans the front desk of the museum’s gift shop and acts as a docent of sorts for the museum’s five historical rooms. Once a month, he gives tours of The Boca Raton resort to help raise funds for the Boca Raton Historical Society.

BY STEPHANIE GATES

“When I got to Florida, there wasn’t much. It was fun and sun. I’m glad to get back to something history oriented.”

“I retired in 2018, and after a year, I needed something to do,” Calvello says. “I loved history from my college days and graduated with a minor in it. Once I started reading books on Boca Raton history, Addison Mizner, and Henry Flagler, I just got more and more interested.”

We sit in squeaky, leather-bound chairs around a thick, wooden table in the library of the Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum. Bookshelves line the walls and glass cabinets house artifacts and books on Boca’s history. A colorful Persian rug covers the terra-cotta-colored floor tiles (designed by Mizner Industries) and six low-hanging glass bulbs cast bright light across the room.

CALVELLO’S INSIDE SCOOP

• FAVORITE ARTIFACTS: pre-production IBM PC and first-edition PC from 1981

• LITTLE-KNOWN FACTOID: the museum is the original town hall building, circa 1927.

• BEST BET FOR LUNCH: a turkey sandwich at Second Street Deli

• CURRENTLY ON DISPLAY: Florida in World War II (through May 17)

“Growing up in Philly, history is all around you— the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, and Valley Forge,” Calvello notes.

The 70-year-old Calvello is a comforting, industrious presence, and a tour with him is sure to be an educational journey. Presently, he’s firing off a history lesson on Addison Mizner’s new resort city, Mediterranean Revival architecture, and the Spanish translation of Boca Raton to “mouth of the mouse” with such vigor that I’m concerned I might be given an exam. Performance anxiety and scholarship aside, how do we recommend you get the most out of this institution? Easy.

Visit Calvello on a Wednesday morning, at around 10:30. Spend an hour or so browsing the permanent exhibitions (on the Pioneer Era, for example) and learn about the Yamato Colony or Pearl City. Discover oft-forgotten facts, like that IBM invented and manufactured the first PC in Boca Raton and that the city was once home to the Boca Raton Army Airfield. Commemorate your experience by purchasing a copy of one of Calvello’s favorite books in the museum shop, Boomtime Boca: Boca Raton in the 1920s by museum curator Susan Gillis. And don’t be afraid to ask Calvello for a fact check on your way out. ‡

Visit bocahistory.org/volunteer to learn more about volunteering with the Boca Raton Historical Society.

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WORLD-CLASS CARE MEETS CONCIERGE SERVICE

TGH Concierge Health, personalized primary care backed by the power of academic medicine.

Residents of Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast now have another way to connect with Tampa General Hospital’s award-winning care: Tampa General Hospital Concierge Health, a service of Tampa General Hospital Primary Care. As part of Florida’s leading academic health system, TGH Concierge Health delivers the highest level of primary care with white-glove service and personalized care plans. Laurie P. Rothman, MD, a board-certified physician in family medicine with over two decades of experience in Palm Beach County, offers preventative care, wellness and metabolic health for adults and adolescents ages 12 and up.

For the very best care — with service to match — call (561) 559-0955.

Laurie P. Rothman, MD

4620 PGA Boulevard #101 in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida

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NIGHT OWLS

Local photographers share images and insight into star, moon, and night photography across Palm Beach County and the surrounding regions

By Mary Murray

WEST PALM BEACHER MARISA MARULLI SNAPPED THIS PHOTO OF THE ANDROMEDA GALAXY (THE CLOSEST MAJOR GALAXY TO THE MILKY WAY) IN FLORIDA’S KISSIMMEE PRAIRIE STATE PARK.

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CARL P. STOVELAND (A FINE ARTIST AND PHOTOGRAPHER WHO RESIDES IN LAKE WORTH BEACH) CAPTURED THESE NIGHT-SKY PHOTOGRAPHS IN BIG CYPRESS NATIONAL PRESERVE, WHICH IS PART OF THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND COVERS SOME 729,000 ACRES. CARLSTOVELANDART.COM

The Palm Beach Photographic Centre in West Palm Beach is a wonderful resource for both budding and seasoned photographers. In addition to hosting special exhibitions, the Photographic Centre runs a pro shop (where you can purchase a range of cameras and equipment) and offers classes, workshops, lectures, summer camps, and more. art&culture recently caught up with Lewis Kemper and Matt Stock, who frequently teach night photography courses at the Photographic Centre, to discuss tips and tools of the trade. workshop.org, 561.253.2600

A&C: What are your top tips for photographing at night?

Kemper: Have fun and experiment. Try things you normally don’t. Try moving the camera during expo-

sure or zooming your lens to make interesting light streaks. Try long exposures on tripods. Try capturing the movement of cars and people.

Stock: Be comfortable with the uncomfortable. Folks who aren’t photographing at night are losing out at 50 percent or more of their possible photography time. Be okay with experimentation and with trying new things because it’s so different. We’re working with higher ISOs than we’re used to, significantly longer shutter speeds than we’re used to, using light sources in ways we’re not used to. What about tips for specifically photographing the night sky and stars?

Kemper: Find somewhere dark to photograph. Try the stacking method to get good star images: take 20 to 30 images at high ISO and relatively short exposures, and use special

software to combine these images, giving you detailed star pictures with lots of color and low noise. It sounds complicated, but it really isn’t too difficult and does not require a lot of expensive equipment. What equipment is vital to have for night photography?

Stock: A good, sturdy tripod will last forever, and that’s really the key to success for at least what I do, where I want everything to be laser sharp. A good shutter release cable is key, because all DSLR cameras top out at 30 seconds, unless you’re using bulb. The way the bulb works is, as long as you’re physically pressing the shutter or you have a shutter release cable, it will lock the shutter open. Nobody wants to just sit there physically pressing the button for five minutes—that’s just going to hurt your finger and your camera is going to

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wiggle all over the place. Having a shutter release cable is key to taking advantage of everything the nighttime has to provide. Where in Palm Beach County do you especially like to photograph during the night?

Kemper: I like to photograph at the ocean and go to the Lake Worth Pier or Delray Beach. I also like to just walk Clematis Street and photograph the night scenes, and go to the Intercoastal Waterway and photograph the buildings and bridges reflected in the water.

Stock: The Breakers at sunset is gorgeous. There are some really interesting break walls, these big rocks that [make it] really nice to do sunrise photography. Up by Jupiter, DuBois Park is beautiful. Down by the end of Clematis, for doing some urban photography—getting the fountains, boats, and marina—especially if you do it during a full moon and you can get the moonrise over the water. What elements stand out to you in a good night photo?

Kemper: Something interesting and different. I like a contrast of color with lights, capturing motion, or moodiness.

Stock: Proper exposure, first and foremost. For me, that means don’t overexpose. We want to get the atmosphere and the feeling of nighttime. If someone is trying to show me an image that is sharp, everything should be in focus and have proper depth of field; it could be shallow depth of field, but whatever the subject is should be sharp. Or, if they’re trying to demonstrate this idea of movement or create something dreamy or ethereal, then I really want to see that. I don’t like seeing images that are slightly blurry. If you’re going to do it, go big or go home. Really embrace the idea of movement or otherworldly dreaminess that we often get with nighttime images. ‡

LARA CHAPMAN TOOK THIS FULL MOON PHOTO, TITLED RISING, ON HER NEIGHBORHOOD STREET IN WESTERN WEST PALM BEACH. WHILE THERE APPEARS TO BE A SLIGHT MOUNTAIN RANGE IN THE BACKGROUND, IT IS ACTUALLY A GROUPING OF CLOUDS. LARACCHAPMAN.COM

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BEACH, DOREEN MCGUNAGLE WAS IN VERO BEACH WHEN SHE COMPOSED THIS IMAGE OF THE MILKY WAY. TITLED CELESTIAL SYMPHONY, THE PHOTO JUXTAPOSES “THE STARRY SKY WITH THE SERENE LANDSCAPE,” SAYS MCGUNAGLE. “BELOW THE CELESTIAL DISPLAY, SILHOUETTES OF TREES ARE REFLECTED IN THE CALM WATER, CREATING A SYMMETRICAL AND PEACEFUL SCENE.” DOREENMCGUNAGLE.COM

Designing an Artisan Home

Planning a remodeling project or an interior revamp? Palm Beach County is home to a plethora of artisans and retail resources that can help turn your abode into a work of art. Get to know six such artists (spanning media like glass, ceramics, tiles, and live-edge furnishings) who showcase the power of handmade craftsmanship and the soul behind it.

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“When I see glass—the color and the optics of it—it captivates me,” says Chris Reisert, a glass artist who has been transforming high-end homes and businesses throughout South Florida with his work for the past 35 years.

After studying illustration at the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, Reisert took a hard turn toward glass. For him, the medium was not just beautiful but also “heavy, lethal, and dangerous,” and that, as the risk-taker puts it, “added to the excitement.”

Today, Reisert’s pieces come in various forms, from glass tables to stainglass windows to etched glass to sculptures, all of which reflect his diverse interests and fluidity with glass art. “Each one represents my creativity and my clients’ personalities,” he notes. A fitting response that’s as smooth as glass. reflectivecollections.com

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Christopher Sandlin

Christopher Sandlin has come to a practical realization: “You aren’t going to tell epoxy what to do; it tells you what it’s going to do,” the artisan says. An Army veteran who served in Bosnia and Iraq, Sandlin has forged a second career as a maker of epoxy furnishings and art as well as custom woodwork, murals, and kitchen, bathroom, and furniture refinishings.

Though his testament to his craft can be found in his Lake Worth Beach workshop—where rows of pliers, screwdrivers, clamps, saws, and routers line the cavernous space—perhaps the best indicator of Sandlin’s dedication are his hands. Cracked, scabbed, and dusty, his hands have created contemporary furnishings and artwork out of slabs of wood and colorful epoxy resin.

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It can be said that artist Sadé Bowens is a reflection of her mosaic pieces: a singular image from a distance, but a much more multilayered, textured figure upon closer inspection. A selftaught artist who began her mosaic career only five years ago after a stint in culinary school, Bowens says the medium and process make her feel more open and freer. “There are no rules with mosaics. I’m able to choose where I put the mosaics, whether that’s on a wall, framed on a decorative easel, or even in a sink.”

On any given day, her Delray Beach workspace contains a colorful mélange of shattered glass pieces that, more often than not, find their way onto a canvas, a vessel she especially enjoys because “I like my pieces to be mobile.” The multicolored artworks are filled with a kaleidoscope of shapes that beckon viewers to reexamine each fragment to confirm that yes, much like the artist herself, the beauty is in the complexity. sadesosublime.com

Sitting at the edge of his workshop is a pecky cypress artwork bonded with epoxy resin. Sandlin smiles when he spots it. Why? “It’s nature, it’s not manipulated, and I’m able to use nature’s best form.”

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CHRISTOPHER SANDLIN MAKES CUSTOM WOOD AND EPOXY FURNITURE AND SCULPTURES.

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Inside Kass O’Brien’s light-filled studio in Delray Beach, a sea anemone grows. Made of clay, the creature’s undulating body rests against the ceramic artist’s hands, forming movement and motion that flows from O’Brien’s own memories of fishing in the Caribbean.

It’s these nature-made visual markers—of coral, a monstera leaf, and an ocean wave—that O’Brien captures within her ceramic work. Born in Erie, Pennsylvania, O’Brien says “everything was muted” in the steel town. But when she moved to Florida, “the colors just blew my mind away. Everything is so incredibly alive down here.”

O’Brien, whose pieces can be found at The Kemble Shop, Devonshire of Palm Beach, and The Colony Hotel, painstakingly hand cuts, molds, hand rolls, and affixes each appliqué to the form, one by one, a process that the artist says can take several monotonous hours but is worth it in the end. “That way, I’ve touched every single part of the piece.” kassobrien.com

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Lani Buck Goodrich is still in love with the handmade tiles she installed in her Michigan home. “Every time I’m up there, I stroke them,” Goodrich says of the fishtail-shaped wall tiles that glimmer of green. Because to her, they’re “a living, breathing part of the house.”

A self-taught potter and owner of Avenue Pottery, Goodrich has long been a favored artisan among Palm Beach County restaurateurs, including Aioli, Cholo Soy Cocina, Brick & Barrel Pub, Renato’s, and Pumphouse Coffee Roasters, who utilize her wares in the form of bowls, plates, mugs, and more. Though her heart still beats for pottery (fans of hers include tennis great Serena Williams, who has taken Goodrich’s pottery class), her recent love of tile has taken over her West Palm Beach home studio.

“Tile is like an art installation all by itself,” she concludes. avenuepottery.com

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Four years ago, Alexandra Aliscio wanted to show off to her boyfriend, so she created the most impressive object she could think of: a mural. “We called it the Great Octopus Mural of 2020,” Aliscio says of the giant sea creature she painted on her scuba-diving boyfriend’s bedroom wall. Was he impressed? “Well, he’s now my husband,” she adds.

Since then, Aliscio hasn’t stopped painting vibrant, grand designs that match not just her client’s interests but also her own oversize personality. The self-taught artist’s bold, whimsical, and playful aesthetic is captured in home murals across Palm Beach County, everything from a beloved pet’s portrait to a little girl’s imaginary garden to a graffiti-inspired wall.

“I love murals because they become a part of a room, and [they] become one with the feng shui of the room,” Aliscio says. instagram.com/artsyalikat

LEFT AND ABOVE: LANI BUCK GOODRICH CREATES TILES FOR KITCHENS, BATHROOMS, AND MORE. BELOW: ALEXANDRA ALISCIO SPECIALIZES IN HOME MURALS.

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The Importance of Being Artisanal

When West Palm Beach’s Circa Who vintage store co-owners Scott Mast and Juan Goiricelaya received their first of six Mario Lopez Torres pieces, Mast knew he had to meet the artisan. The handwoven rattan collection that featured a menagerie of animals— including monkeys climbing on chandeliers and giraffes sprouting palm tree–like lamps from their backs—left him speechless.

The problem was, Lopez Torres didn’t want to be found. It took some convincing, but the notoriously reclusive Mexican artisan and designer finally agreed to a meeting at his mountainside studio located three-and-a-half hours from Guadalajara. There, Mast and Goiricelaya saw hundreds of Lopez Torres’ never-before-seen pieces,

including baby jaguar lamps and figures of La Catrina, a character that has become synonymous with Day of the Dead celebrations. In an instant, the store owners were captivated.

Lopez Torres passed away in 2022. Today, Mast and Goiricelaya own the Mario Lopez Torres company (though the Lopez Torres family retain creative control of the designs) and have a dedicated showroom in Northwood. A&C sat down with Mast to discuss Lopez Torres’ work, how impactful artisanal creations can be to a home, and tips for curating your own decor. circawho.com, 561.655.5224

A&C : How does a design piece from an artisan like Mario Lopez Torres enhance a home?

Mast: They don’t add to a living space; they become the living space. Any piece that gets put in a room becomes the room. In a real-life example, I think I have the best-decorated pool house on earth and in it, I have a Mario Lopez Torres chandelier. It can tell you that nobody notices anything else when they are in the room except the monkey chandelier.

Why bring Mario Lopez Torres pieces to Palm Beach County?

The beauty of them is that you can put them in any environment and they can meld into the space. All the reed that these are made from comes from the bottom of a lake, so they are light, refreshing, airy, and neutral. They work in a coastal home just as well as they work in a mountainside one.

Why artisanal? How does that make a difference in a residence?

Why would you not kill two birds with one stone? You need a piece of furniture, [so] why not let that be a piece of art as well? I’m a big furniture geek, and I truly believe that all furniture done properly is art. What’s your top advice for how to best incorporate artisanal work within a home?

Oftentimes, people don’t listen to what they don’t love. They try to be logical to fill their space. But the way I see it, if you fill your space with pieces you love, then you will love the space. For example, you don’t have to build the living room around finding a couch. Instead, if you find a coffee table that you love, then you build the living room around the coffee table. Life is too intense for you not to be in a space that makes you happy and comfortable. ‡

CIRCA WHO OFFERS WOVEN FURNITURE BY THE LATE ARTISAN MARIO LOPEZ TORRES.

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CULINARY MEETS THE ARTS

Exploring Palm Beach County’s rich tapestry of cultural and artistic attractions can really work up an appetite. Here, we present a guide to breakfast, lunch, and dinner options within walking or easy driving distance from some of The Palm Beaches’ top destinations.

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Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum

Perched along North County’s scenic shores, the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum stands as a historic beacon dedicated to the area’s maritime heritage. Wander the picturesque grounds, climb the circa-1860 lighthouse for panoramic views, and immerse yourself in the history of this coastal destination. jupiterlighthouse.org, 561.747.8380

Breakfast: Jupiter Donuts is renowned for its handcrafted, oversize donuts. Flavors like key lime pie and guava cream cheese make this a haven for pastry enthusiasts seeking a uniquely Floridian twist on this classic treat. jupiterdonuts.com, 561.741.5290

Lunch: A climb up the lighthouse’s 105 steps is enough cardio to earn you Blue Pointe Bar and Grill’s secret off-menu bestseller: the truffle-infused lobster mac and cheese. bluepointebarandgrill.com, 561.406.6270

Dinner: Nestled across the inlet from the lighthouse is Charlie & Joe’s at Love Street, a culinary complex with varied offerings to suit any craving. Beacon presents an upscale take on a contemporary American grill concept. For something more casual, opt for tapas and tiki cocktails at the rooftop Topside at the Beacon or swing by Lucky Shuck, which boasts a laid-back atmosphere for indulging in a showcase raw bar or soaking in the sunset with a beer in hand. lovestreetjupiter.com, 561.532.3280

Loggerhead Marinelife Center

Journey into the world of sea turtles and aquatic wildlife at Loggerhead Marlinelife Center. Located in Juno Beach, this nonprofit organization invites visitors to engage with and contribute to the longevity and health of these marine species through immersive exhibits, tours, talks, and more. A summer highlight are the sunrise nest excavations, hatchling releases, and beach turtle walks wherein participants can learn about the nesting and egg-laying practices of loggerhead sea turtles. marinelife.org, 561.627.8280

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Breakfast: On your way into Loggerhead Marinelife Center, swing by the North Palm Beach outpost of The Groves Coffeehouse, which pairs a cozy ambience with homemade Cuban pastries and coffee sourced from local roasters. It’s a spot that embodies the essence of community and craftsmanship. thegrovescoffee house.com, 561.360.2505

Lunch: When trying to please everyone in the family, you can’t go wrong with the Thirsty Turtle Seagrill. Its original Juno Beach location opened in 1994, and patrons still flock to this local favorite for fresh seafood, legendary wings, and happy hour deals that kick off daily at 2 p.m. thirstyturtlefl.com, 561.627.8991

Dinner: A go-to destination for foodies and cocktail aficionados, Barcello is a chef-driven establishment known for surprising New American fusion cuisine with global influences. Expect the unexpected, from tuna sashimi pizza to chocolate chip cookie dough eggrolls. barcellonpb.com, 561.660.8222

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Norton Museum of Art

West Palm Beach’s Norton Museum of Art is committed to diverse perspectives and sharing art that spans multiple centuries and continents. Special exhibitions currently on display include Ellen Graham: Unscripted (to June 16) and Rose B. Simpson: Journeys of Clay (to September 1), plus Landscapes Inspired by Old Masters and The Paper Trail: 500 Years of Prints from the Jonathan “Jack” Frost Collection (both to August 11). The Norton also hosts its popular Art After Dark event—inclusive of artist workshops, tours, and live music—every Friday night. norton.org, 561.832.5196

Breakfast: Hive Bakery & Café exudes artisanal charm, offering an array of handcrafted pastries (think: a variety of buttery croissants) plus heartier breakfast specialties like eggs Benedict. Stop by any time of day for a sweet escape courtesy of a daily selection of divine desserts. hivebakeryandcafe.com, 561.360.2196

Lunch: For a gourmet picnic, swing by the Buccan Sandwich Shop window attached to chef Clay Conley’s Italian outpost, Grato. The menu has something to please sandwich lovers of all stripes, from the carnivore-approved beef carpaccio to the vegetarian-

friendly caprese. buccansandwichshop.com, 561.469.1917

Dinner: A hidden gem, Joy Noodle & Asian Cuisine tantalizes taste buds with its fusion of traditional Asian flavors and modern culinary creativity. Patrons can create their own noodle soup, choosing from various types of noodles, broths, and proteins. joynoodle.com, 561.655.5212

WHEN VISITING THE NORTON, YOU DON’T HAVE TO TRAVEL FAR TO HAVE A FIRST-RATE MEAL. THE RESTAURANT AT THE NORTON SERVES BRUNCH, LUNCH, AND FRIDAY DINNER AGAINST THE SCENIC BACKDROP OF THE MUSEUM’S SCULPTURE GARDEN.

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Kravis Center for the Performing Arts

West Palm Beach’s performing arts powerhouse, the Kravis Center hosts a variety of world-class entertainers, from Broadway hits to symphony orchestras and captivating ballets. Upcoming shows include Hamilton (April 10-21), Ballet Palm Beach’s production of Peter Pan and Tinker Bell (April 20-21), the Palm Beach International Jazz Festival (April 28), Miami City Ballet in The Palm Beaches’ production of Swan Lake (May 10-12), and Mamma Mia! (June 25-30), plus the new Space Explorers: The Infinite immersive experience (June 4 to September 2). kravis.org, 561.832.7469

The Square: For a plethora of choices within walking distance of the Kravis Center, take a stroll to The Square. A great lunch option, City Cellar Wine Bar & Grill has a sophisticated setting, varied wine selection, and diverse menu of salads, sandwiches, charcuterie, pasta, and more. For dinner, try Harry’s Bar & Restaurant, a Manhattan transplant famous for its signature steaks and classy atmosphere. thesquarewestpalm.com, 561.820.9456

The Hilton West Palm Beach: Inside the nearby Hilton hotel, Galley puts a coastal spin on wood-fire grill cuisine. On Thursdays, the restaurant donates 10 percent of proceeds to local organizations as part of its Dine for a Cause initiative. galleywestpalmbeach.com, 561.231.6100

Grandview Public Market: If your group can’t decide what they’re in the mood for, then Grandview Public Market is the perfect solution. Situated just south of the Kravis Center, this industrial-chic food hall contains myriad vendors serving everything from burgers to ramen to Caribbean fare. grandview public.com, 561.206.2148

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP RIGHT: MAMMA MIA! AT THE KRAVIS CENTER; GALLEY AT THE HILTON WEST PALM BEACH; CITY CELLAR WINE BAR & GRILL; HARRY’S BAR & RESTAURANT.

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Palm Beach Zoo and Conservation Society and Cox Science Center and Aquarium

Ready for a double dose of culture in the heart of West Palm Beach? These neighboring organizations invite visitors of all ages to explore the world around us. The Palm Beach Zoo is home to more than 500 animals, including Malayan tigers, playful capybaras, and a flamboyance of flamingos. Curiosity meets discovery at the Cox Science Center, where you can immerse yourself in interactive exhibits, travel to distant galaxies in the planetarium, or engage in hands-on STEM experiments. palmbeachzoo.org, 561.547.9453; coxsciencecenter.org, 561.932.1988

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Breakfast: Capri Bakery & Restaurant transports patrons to the streets of Havana with a robust menu of Cuban classics. Start with a café con leche and then up the ante with huevos made your way, a loaded burrito, or a guava pastelito. capribakeryandrestaurant. com, 561.655.1602

Lunch: For a true taste of the Caribbean, head to La Casa del Mofongo and order the namesake mofongo, with fried green plantains,

Flagler Museum

Experience the grandeur of the Gilded Age at the Flagler Museum on Palm Beach. Whitehall, the former winter retreat of industrialist Henry Flagler, provides a snapshot of the lavish lifestyle of the early twentieth-century elite, complete with exquisite period furnishings, a stunning art collection, and Flagler’s own private railcar. flaglermuseum.us, 561.655.2833

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garlic, and pork cracklings. casadelmofongo. net, 561.557.5367

Dinner: Chef Rick Mace’s Florida barbecue joint, Tropical Smokehouse, offers a delightful blend of exotic flavors and culinary ingenuity. The main draw is the freshly smoked meat and fish, which you can have on their own, with sides like white cheddar mac and broccoli slaw, or as part of a flavor-rich salad or bowl. eattropical.com, 561.323.2573

Breakfast: Via Roma Café brings European indulgence to Worth Avenue. Here, the inviting aroma of Italian Lavazza coffee beckons you to savor breakfast (or lunch) bites from a literary-themed menu. For example, pair the Goldie Lox bagel sandwich with the Leaves of Grass smoothie. viaromacafe.com, 561.249.1646

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WHILE MOST PROGRAMS AT PALM BEACH’S THE SOCIETY OF THE FOUR ARTS ARE ON HIATUS OVER THE SUMMER, THE ORGANIZATION’S BOTANICAL GARDEN AND PHILIP HULITAR SCULPTURE GARDEN ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC YEAR-ROUND.

BEFORE OR AFTER VISITING, MAKE A DETOUR TO PICCOLO GELATO TO COOL OFF WITH A CONE OR CUP OF AUTHENTIC ITALIAN GELATO. FOURARTS.ORG, 561.655.7266; PICCOLO GELATOPB.COM, 561.814.5966

Lunch: Within immediate walking distance of the Flagler Museum, chic lunch options abound. Standouts include Sant Ambroeus (sant ambroeus.com) at The Royal Poinciana Plaza, local favorite Field of Greens (ilovefog.com), and Henry’s Palm Beach (thebreakers.com), an American bistro run by The Breakers and named after Henry Flagler. Dinner: An island staple, Cucina Palm Beach boasts coastal Italian cuisine, with an emphasis on fresh seafood and handmade pasta. Cucina complements its upscale yet relaxed atmosphere with a passion for revelry, so expect a lively latenight program. cucinapalmbeach. com, 561.855.7799

Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens

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Down in Delray Beach, the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens is a tranquil oasis centered around Japanese culture and art. Visitors can stroll through the manicured gardens and explore exhibitions showcasing centuriesold artifacts and contemporary artists. morikami.org, 561.495.0233

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OVERLOOKING THE GARDENS, THE MORIKAMI’S OWN CORNELL CAFÉ REPRESENTS THE FLAVORS OF JAPAN THROUGH OFFERINGS SUCH AS SUSHI ROLLS, BENTO BOXES, AND JAPANESE CAKE ROLLS.

Breakfast: While Paneterie excels at sweets, this French-style patisserie also slings morning specials including a loaded croissant sandwich and a breakfast baguette. Grab some macarons to go and save them as a post–Morikami stroll reward. paneterie.com, 561.403.5192

Lunch: Experience more flavors of the East at The Sea Kitchen, which specializes in elegant spins on the cuisine of Southeast Asia. Open for lunch Monday through Friday, The Sea has an extensive menu that runs the gamut from tom yum soup to homemade dumplings and drunken noodles. theseaasianbistro.com, 561.823.5604

Dinner: Chef Angelo Elia and his namesake eatery have garnered a devoted local following. Start with a wood-fired pizza before moving on to mains of rustic lasagna and rigatoni Bolognese, all paired with an impressive selection of Italian wines. angeloeliapizza.com, 561.381.0037

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Downtown Delray Beach

This year-round hot spot is home to dozens of artist studios and galleries, cool live performance venues, and public artworks that make every visit to Atlantic Avenue and the Pineapple Grove neighborhood an artistic feast for the senses. The historic Old School Square cultural center (delrayoldschoolsquare.com) houses the Cornell Art Museum and an amphitheater where you can catch special exhibitions and outdoor concerts. The nearby Arts Garage (artsgarage.org) hosts live music performances, stand-up comedy, and open mic nights. And Pineapple Grove’s Arts Warehouse (artsware house.org) is a not-to-be-missed cultural incubator where resident artists and others share their work within a rotating gallery space.

Breakfast: If your morning is all about caffeine, then make a beeline to Deke’s, a hip coffee bar with an art gallery vibe. If brunch is more your speed, you can’t beat The Hampton Social, which elevates the experience to a whole other level through decadent creations like sticky monkey bread and crab cake Benedict. dekesindelray.com; thehamptonsocial.com, 561.404.1155

Lunch: Tradition and convenience converge at DalMoros Fresh Pasta to Go, where diners can craft a personalized pasta from an array of fresh noodles, sauces, and toppings. dalmoros.us, 561.894.8424

Dinner: With a name like The Wine Room, great wine is a given—and patrons can try more than 190 varieties via selfservice dispensers that allow you to pour samples as small as an ounce. Stick around for a supper befitting the high-end wines, including Florida filet mignon and coq au vin. thewine roomonline.com, 561.243.9463

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Spady Cultural Heritage Museum

Discover the profound narratives woven into the fabric of The Palm Beaches at the Spady Cultural Heritage Museum. Located just outside downtown Delray Beach, the Spady spotlights the extensive history of the region’s African American community through special exhibitions, community events, and expert-led tours. The Spady will host its annual Delray Beach Family Affair free community event May 19. spadymuseum.com, 561.279.8883

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MASTERWING

Breakfast: Northeast of the Spady, The French Bakery & Café is low-key famous for its breakfast bakes, hand-rolled croissants, and to-die-for breads. the-french-bakery.com, 561.266.3516

Lunch: For a mellow lunch, visit Excell Restaurant (561.330.0463), where Haiti’s rich culinary heritage comes alive in each dish. Another standout is Sweet’s Sensational (561.865.7086), which pairs a vibrant ambience with Jamaican delicacies like succulent oxtail with aromatic rice and peas.

Dinner: Dada delivers an eclectic experience, combining funky interiors, live music by emerging local bands, and an extensive craft cocktail menu. It’s a go-to spot for those seeking a blend of cultural immersion and creative New American fare. sub-culture. org/locations/dada, 561.330.3232

Boca Raton Museum of Art

The Boca Raton Museum of Art prioritizes special exhibitions, educational programming, and community engagement in equal measure. A bedrock of Boca’s Mizner Park, the museum is currently displaying Smoke & Mirrors: Magical Thinking in Contemporary Art to May 12 and Dorotha Grace Lemeh: Cycles to May 19, and will open shows of contemporary photography from the Doug McCraw Collection and ceramics by Julie Evans June 12. bocamuseum.org, 561.392.2500

Breakfast: Start your day on a healthy note with an acai bowl, fresh-pressed juice, or matcha latte at The Seed, a Bocabased coffee shop and juice bar with a handful of Palm Beach County locations. seedcoffeehouse.com, 561.931.2912

Lunch: Good-for-you food reigns supreme at Revel Kitchen. The chef-crafted menu includes paleo, gluten-free, vegetar-

ian, and vegan options spanning build-your-own bowls, smoothies, and yummy sides like cauliflower tots. eatrevelkitchen.com, 561.216.0990

Dinner: The high-energy Kapow Noodle Bar is known for its street-style Asian dishes like crispy bok choy and mouthwatering drunken noodles. Those in search of a chef-driven dining experience should try Kapow’s new omakase menu, available Wednesday through Sunday and inclusive of either eight or 12 courses. kapownoodlebar.com, 561.567.8828

COURTESY OF SUB-CULTURE GROUP

INSET AND BELOW: DADA

KAPOW

RELAX ME HANK WILLIS THOMAS, PART OF CONTEMPORARY PHOTOGRAPHY FROM THE DOUG MCCRAW COLLECTION AT THE BOCA MUSEUM

Exhibition generously sponsored by:

Frances and Jeffrey Fisher

Lisa H. Peterfreund, Merrill G. and Emita E. Hastings Foundation

SPECIAL EVENTS

ON VIEW

APRIL 19 – JUNE 22, 2024

Curated by artists and educators Jeff Schmuki and Wendy DesChenes, this exhibition features Palm Beach County-based professional artists whose work represents the flora that attracts pollinators to our region.

The show will also include a site-specific installation of a wheat paste mural of mandalas based on the colors and patterns of local pollinators.

Robert M. Montgomery, Jr. Building 601 Lake Avenue, Lake Worth Beach, FL 33460

Tuesday – Saturday, 12 – 5 p.m. • Free and open to the public

SUMMER JAZZ SERIES 2024

Tickets on sale in April/May

Saturdays at 7 p.m.

June 1 • June 22

July 20 • August 17

Sponsored by

Daniel Newcomb, Last Call, 2022, Photography, 16 x 20 x 1 inches

2022 Artist Innovation Fellow Yvette Norwood-Tiger

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CALLED TO CREATE

Across her experience as a museum educator and a fine artist, Bonnie Levinson has sought to demystify the artist and the art-making process in society. Levinson is a resident artist at Delray Beach’s Arts Warehouse, which frequently opens its doors to the public during art walks and exhibitions. In her quest to build visibility for the Arts Warehouse and expose

BONNIE LEVINSON (BELOW) HAS CURATED A SHOW OF WORKS BY ARTS WAREHOUSE RESIDENT ARTISTS, INCLUDING SERPENTINA 1 BY MARIANELA PÉREZ (LEFT).

more people to the world of fine art, Levinson has curated Multiple Visions, a special exhibition on display at the Boca Raton Innovation Campus (BRiC) through September 2.

For this group show, Levinson invited her fellow resident artists to contribute works that express their unique vision. “I wanted to see what would evolve without imposing,” Levinson says of her call for art. “I think experimentation and change are very important parts of being an artist.”

Herself a multidisciplinary artist—working in painting, collage, printmaking, mixed-media, and multi-image photography—Levinson wanted the exhibition to comprise various types of media, from clay to textiles, photography to paint. Participating artists include clothing designer Amanda Perna, illustrator Edward Stinson III, ceramist Kass O’Brien, digital and visual artist Marianela Pérez, and abstract painter Ma Nong. Throughout the show’s run, Levinson is hosting a “Coffee and Conversations” series to further engage the community and introduce others to the wonders of the creative process. artswarehouse.org, bonnielevinson.com —Mary Murray

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EXHIBITS

David Burnett’s I Saw: A 60-Year Journey Around the World

Palm Beach Photographic Centre, West Palm Beach, to April 27, workshop.org, 561.253.2600

Flora Imaginaria: The Flower in Contemporary Photography

The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, to April 28, fourarts.org, 561.655.7226

Guild Hall: An Adventure in the Arts

The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, to April 28, fourarts.org, 561.655.7226

Artists in Residence Exhibition: Ali Saunders and John Lark

Armory Art Center, West Palm Beach, to April 30, armoryart.org, 561.832.1776

Palm Beach Style: The Architecture and Advocacy of John and Jane Volk Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach, to May 3, palmbeachpreservation.org, 561.832.0731

Diana Garcia

Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, Lake Worth Beach, to May 4, palmbeachculture.com, 561.471.2901

Nature Unseen: Student Exhibition

Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, to May 12, norton.org, 561.832.5196

Origami in the Garden

Mounts Botanical Garden, West Palm Beach, to May 12, mounts.org, 561.233.1757

Smoke and Mirrors: Magical Thinking in Contemproary Art

Boca Raton Museum of Art, to May 12, bocamuseum.org, 561.392.2500

Diane Prater: Intelligent Design

Tennis and Pickleball Center, Palm Beach Gardens, to May 14, pbgrec.com/gardensart, 561.630.1116

En Plein Air at the Gardens Green Market

City Hall Lobby, Palm Beach Gardens, to May 16, pbgrec.com/gardensart, 561.630.1116

Florida in World War II

Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum, to May 17, bocahistory.org, 561.395.6766

Dorothea Grace Lemeh: Cycles

Boca Raton Museum of Art, to May 19, bocamuseum.org, 561.392.2500

Endless Summer: Palm Beach Resort Wear

Richard and Pat Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum, West Palm Beach, to May 25, pbchistory.org, 561.832.4164

Reimaging Palm Beach by Serge Strosberg

Cornell Art Museum, Old School Square, Delray Beach, to May 28, delrayoldschoolsquare.com/ cornell, 561.654.2220

Ellen Graham: Unscripted

Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, to June 16, norton.org, 561.832.5196

Jordi Mollà: Savage Garden | Jardín Salvaje

Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, West Palm Beach, to June 30, ansg.org, 561.832.5238

Nora Maité Nieves: Clouds in the Expanded Field

Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, to July 7, norton.org, 561.832.5196

Central American Modernism

Cornell Art Museum, Old School Square, Delray Beach, to July 28, delrayoldschoolsquare.com/ cornell, 561.654.2220

Landscapes Inspired by Old Masters

Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, to Aug. 11, norton.org, 561.832.5196

CATCH DASHBOARD CONFESSIONAL (LEFT), NELLY (ABOVE), AND MORE INTERNATIONAL AND LOCAL ACTS AT THE FORTIETH ANNIVERSARY EDITION OF SUNFEST IN DOWNTOWN WEST PALM BEACH MAY 3-5.

Helga Jensen-Ruopp: Florida Fauna and… Sandhill Crane Golf Clubhouse, Palm Beach Gardens, to Aug. 20, pbgrec.com/gardensart, 561.630.1116

Rose B. Simpson: Journeys of Clay Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, to Sept. 1, norton.org, 561.832.5196

Multiple Visions

Boca Raton Innovation Campus, to Sept. 2, artswarehouse.org, 561.330.9614

2024 Dina Baker Award for Mature Female Artists Recipient: Renée Rey Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, Lake Worth Beach, April 12 to May 24, palmbeachculture.com, 561.471.2901

Beyond Blossoms: The Power of Pollinators Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, Lake Worth Beach, April 19 to June 22, palmbeachculture.com, 561.471.2901

The Paper Trail: 500 Years of Prints from the Jonathan “Jack” Frost Collection Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, April 20 to Aug. 11, norton.org, 561.832.5196

Artistry Through the Ages: 60 Years of Inspiration

Lighthouse ArtCenter, Tequesta, April 25 to Aug. 2, lighthousearts.org, 561.746.3101

Stitching Spectacular: Textile Tales from Summer Camp

Lighthouse ArtCenter, Tequesta, April 25 to Aug. 2, lighthousearts.org, 561.746.3101

Dinosaur Revolution

Cox Science Center and Aquarium, West Palm Beach, April 26 to Sept. 29, coxsciencecenter. org, 561.832.1988

Musha-Ningyo: Avatars of the Samurai Spirit Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, Delray Beach, April 27 to Oct. 6, morikami.org, 561.495.0233

Hapa.me

Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, Delray Beach, May 3 to Aug. 25, morikami.org, 561.495.0233

Hopeless Romantic Arts Garage, Delray Beach, May 3 to July 2, artsgarage.org, 561.450.6357

In-Situ

Arts Warehouse, Delray Beach, May 3 to July 20, artswarehouse.org, 561.330.9614

Autumn Kioti Horne

Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, Lake Worth Beach, May 10 to June 15, palmbeachculture.com, 561.471.2901

Kris Davis: Above and Below

Tennis and Pickleball Center, Palm Beach Gardens, May 16 to Aug. 28, pbgrec.com/ gardensart, 561.630.1116

Lara Chapman: Wild Impressions

City Hall Lobby, Palm Beach Gardens, May 20 to Aug. 15, pbgrec.com/gardensart, 561.630.1116

Contemporary Photography from the Doug McCraw Collection

Boca Raton Museum of Art, June 12 to Oct. 13, bocamuseum.org, 561.392.2500

Julie Evans

Boca Raton Museum of Art, June 12 to Oct. 20, bocamuseum.org, 561.392.2500

Sarah Knouse

Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, Lake Worth Beach, June 15 to Aug. 3, palmbeachculture.com, 561.471.2901

Beauty in the Eye of the Beholder Arts Garage, Delray Beach, July 5 to Sept. 2, artsgarage.org, 561.450.6357

STAGE AND SCREEN

Death of a Salesman

Palm Beach Dramaworks, West Palm Beach, to April 14, palmbeachdramaworks.org, 561.514.4042

Ragtime the Musical

Lake Worth Playhouse, to April 21, lakeworthplayhouse.org, 561.586.6410

Hamilton

Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, April 10-21, kravis.org, 561.832.7469

Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story

The Wick, Boca Raton, April 11 to May 5, thewick.org, 561.995.2333

What’s Best for the Children

Theatre Lab, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, April 13-28, fauevents.com, 561.297.6124

The Last Jews of Libya film screening

Levis JCC Sandler Center, Boca Raton, April 17, levisjcc.org/culture, 561.558.2520

Project Paradise Film Fund screenings

The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, April 26, fourarts.org, 561.655.7226

Shrek the Musical

Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, April 26-28, kravis.org, 561.832.7469

Betrayal

Lake Worth Playhouse, May 2-12, lakeworthplayhouse.org, 561.586.6410

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The Art of Laughter with Maryellen Hooper Arts Garage, Delray Beach, May 3, artsgarage.org, 561.450.6357

The Lost Virginity Tour

Delray Beach Playhouse, May 3-19, delraybeachplayhouse.com, 561.272.1281

Weathering With You film screening

Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, Delray Beach, May 5, morikami.org, 561.495.0233

The Magic of Rob Lake

Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, May 16, kravis.org, 561.832.7469

The Kite Runner

Jupiter, July 11-21 (also July 25-28, Commons Park Amphitheater, Royal Palm Beach), pbshakespeare.org, 561.762.8552

A Chorus Line

Delray Beach Playhouse, Aug. 23 to Sept. 15, delraybeachplayhouse.com, 561.272.1281

MUSIC AND DANCE

An Evening of Chicago Blues with Wayne Baker Brooks

Arts Garage, Delray Beach, April 12, artsgarage.org, 561.450.6357

Free Fallin’: The Tom Petty Concert Experience

RTIST IN RESIDENCE

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THE DIVINE FEMININE: CONTEMPORARY WOMEN SCULPTORS

THROUGH APRIL, 2024

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Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, May 17-19, kravis.org, 561.832.7469

Hafu: The Mixed Race Experience documentary screening

Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, Delray Beach, May 18, morikami.org, 561.495.0233

The Key from Spain: Songs and Stories of Flory Jagoda film screening

Levis JCC Sandler Center, Boca Raton, May 22, levisjcc.org/culture, 561.558.2520

Trying

Palm Beach Dramaworks, West Palm Beach, May 24 to June 9, palmbeachdramaworks.org, 561.514.4042

Mark Normand

Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, May 31, kravis.org, 561.832.7469

The Art of Laughter with Irene Tu Arts Garage, Delray Beach, June 7, artsgarage.org, 561.450.6357

Bluey’s Big Play

Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, June 22-23, kravis.org, 561.832.7469

Mamma Mia!

Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, June 25-30, kravis.org, 561.832.7469

The Art of Laughter with Rich Aronovitch Arts Garage, Delray Beach, July 7, artsgarage. org, 561.450.6357

Palm Beach Shakespeare Festival: King Lear Seabreeze Amphitheater, Carlin Park,

Arts Garage, Delray Beach, April 13, artsgarage.org, 561.450.6357

The Symphonia: Seeking Haydn

Countess de Hoernle Theatre at Spanish River High School, Boca Raton, April 13, thesymphonia.org, 561.414.5266

Claudia Hilda: Las Repúblicas

The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, April 14, fourarts.org, 561.655.7226

Harold Lopez-Nussa

Arts Garage, Delray Beach, April 14, artsgarage.org, 561.450.6357

Time for Three

The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, April 17, fourarts.org, 561.655.7226

Nestor Torres

Arts Garage, Delray Beach, April 19-20, artsgarage.org, 561.450.6357

Ballet Palm Beach: Peter Pan and Tinker Bell Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, April 20-21, kravis.org, 561.832.7469

Boca Ballet Theatre: Spring Menagerie Countess de Hoernle Theatre at Spanish River High School, Boca Raton, April 20-21, bocaballet.org, 561.995.0709

Metropolitan Opera Live in HD: La Rondine

The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, April 20, fourarts.org, 561.655.7226

Bold City Classics

Arts Garage, Delray Beach, April 21, artsgarage.org, 561.450.6357

Historic Home, Artist Studio, Exhibition Galleries and Rare Palm and Cycad Gardens of Ann Weaver Norton

Too Marvelous for Words: The Music of Johnny Mercer

The Wick, Boca Raton, April 21-23 (also April 29-30), thewick.org, 561.995.2333

Pianist Anna Geniushene

The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, April 24, fourarts.org, 561.655.7226

Roy Orbison and the Everly Brothers Reimagined Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, April 24, kravis.org, 561.832.7469

Free Twilight Concert: Hot Brass Old School Square Amphitheatre, Delray Beach, April 25, delrayoldschoolsquare.com, 561.243.1077

Impressionist Reverie

Presented by the Chamber Music Society of Palm Beach, Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea, Palm Beach, April 25, cmspb.org, 561.379.6773

Palm Beach Symphony with pianist Ignat Solzhenitsyn

Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, April 25, kravis.org, 561.832.7469

One-Hit Wonders: A Tribute to Those Great Songs from the ’60s and ’70s Arts Garage, Delray Beach, April 26, artsgarage.org, 561.450.6357

Fred Astaire West Palm Beach: The Show Must Go On

Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, April 27, kravis.org, 561.832.7469

Metropolitan Opera Live in HD: Dead Man Walking

The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, April 27, fourarts.org, 561.655.7226

Mitch Grainger Blues Band

Arts Garage, Delray Beach, April 27, artsgarage.org, 561.450.6357

Life is a Cabaret: A Musical Review Lake Worth Playhouse, April 28, lakeworthplayhouse.org, 561.586.6410

Noah Haidu, Buster Williams, and Lenny White Celebrate Keith Jarrett’s Standards Trio Arts Garage, Delray Beach, April 28, artsgarage.org, 561.450.6357

Palm Beach International Jazz Festival

Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, April 28, kravis.org, 561.832.7469

Rain: A Tribute to The Beatles

Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, May 1, kravis.org, 561.832.7469

Brooks and Dunn

iThink Financial Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach, May 3, westpalmbeachamphitheatre. com, 561.795.8883

Spotlight on Young Musicians

Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, May 3, kravis.org, 561.832.7469

The Academy of Ballet Florida

Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, May 4, kravis.org, 561.832.7469

Chuchito Valdés

Arts Garage, Delray Beach, May 4, artsgarage.org, 561.450.6357

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Young Singers of the Palm Beaches: I’m Home Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, May 5, kravis.org, 561.832.7469

Chris Stapleton, Grace Potter, and Nikki Lane

iThink Financial Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach, May 9, westpalmbeachamphitheatre. com, 561.795.8883

Miami City Ballet in The Palm Beaches: Swan Lake

Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, May 10-12, miamicityballet.org, 305.929.7010

Hozier and Allison Russell

iThink Financial Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach, May 10, westpalmbeachamphitheatre. com, 561.795.8883

Otis Cadillac and the El Dorados Arts Garage, Delray Beach, May 11, artsgarage.org, 561.450.6357

Livin’ in the USA: A Tribute to Linda Ronstadt

Arts Garage, Delray Beach, May 12, artsgarage.org, 561.450.6357

Something Wonderful: Laura Yanez Sings Rodgers and Hammerstein

Delray Beach Playhouse, May 13-16, delraybeachplayhouse.com, 561.272.1281

I’ve Heard that Song Before

The Wick, Boca Raton, May 12-14 (also May 20-21), thewick.org, 561.995.2333

Ann Hampton Callaway Arts Garage, Delray Beach, May 17-18, artsgarage.org, 561.450.6357

Paris Ballet and Dance

Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, May 19 (also performing a different mixed bill June 2), parisballetdance.com, 561.308.8377

The Robert Sharon Chorale: Faure Requiem

DeSantis Family Chapel, Palm Beach Atlantic University, West Palm Beach, May 19, therobertsharonchorale.com

Dave Matthews Band

iThink Financial Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach, May 24-25, westpalmbeachamphitheatre.com, 561.795.8883

The U.S. Bee Gees Tribute

Delray Beach Playhouse, May 24, delraybeachplayhouse.com, 561.272.1281

Alter-Eagles: The Definitive Eagles Tribute

Delray Beach Playhouse, May 25, delraybeachplayhouse.com, 561.272.1281

Tal Cohen Trio: Songs from an Israeli Childhood Arts Garage, Delray Beach, May 26, artsgarage.org, 561.450.6357

Jumping Jack Flashback: A Tribute to The Rolling Stones

Delray Beach Playhouse, May 31, delraybeachplayhouse.com, 561.272.1281

Tito Puente Jr. Arts Garage, Delray Beach, May 31 and June 1, artsgarage.org, 561.450.6357

Bad Moon Rising: Creedence Clearwater Revival Tribute

Delray Beach Playhouse, June 1, delraybeachplayhouse.com, 561.272.1281

Floyd Nation: Experience Pink Floyd Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, June 1, kravis.org, 561.832.7469

Summer Jazz Series: Mickey Smith Jr. Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, Lake Worth Beach, June 1, palmbeachculture.com, 561.471.2901

A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie

iThink Financial Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach, June 5, westpalmbeachamphitheatre. com, 561.795.8883

Dr. Gianni Bianchini: A Tony Bennett Tribute Arts Garage, Delray Beach, June 8, artsgarage.org, 561.450.6357

Red Hot Chili Peppers and Irontom

iThink Financial Amphitheatre, West Palm

Beach, June 18, westpalmbeachamphitheatre. com, 561.795.8883

Alanis Morissette and Joan Jett

iThink Financial Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach, June 20, westpalmbeachamphitheatre. com, 561.795.8883

JD Danner

Arts Garage, Delray Beach, June 22, artsgarage.org, 561.450.6357

Summer Jazz Series: Edlene Hart Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, Lake Worth Beach, June 22, palmbeachculture.com, 561.471.2901

Cortadito: The Guajiro Triangle Tour Arts Garage, Delray Beach, July 6, artsgarage.org, 561.450.6357

The Doobie Brothers and Robert Cray Band

iThink Financial Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach, July 10, westpalmbeachamphitheatre. com, 561.795.8883

Sammy Hagar and Loverboy

iThink Financial Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach, July 13, westpalmbeachamphitheatre. com, 561.795.8883

Janet Jackson and Nelly

iThink Financial Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach, July 18, westpalmbeachamphitheatre. com, 561.795.8883

Foreigner, Styx, and John Waite

iThink Financial Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach, July 19, westpalmbeachamphitheatre. com, 561.795.8883

The Joe Cotton Band Arts Garage, Delray Beach, July 20, artsgarage.org, 561.450.6357

New Kids on the Block

iThink Financial Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach, July 20, westpalmbeachamphitheatre.com, 561.795.8883

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Summer Jazz Series: T’s Express Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, Lake Worth Beach, July 20, palmbeachculture.com, 561.471.2901

Boca Ballet Theatre: La Sylphide Countess de Hoernle Theatre at Spanish River High School, Boca Raton, July 27-28, bocaballet.org, 561.995.0709

Limp Bizkit

iThink Financial Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach, Aug. 6, westpalmbeachamphitheatre. com, 561.795.8883

Stick Figure, Soja, and Little Stranger

iThink Financial Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach, Aug. 10, westpalmbeachamphitheatre. com, 561.795.8883

Earth, Wind & Fire and Chicago

iThink Financial Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach, Aug. 17, westpalmbeachamphitheatre. com, 561.795.8883

Summer Jazz Series: Yvette Norwood Tiger Jazz Ensemble

Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, Lake Worth Beach, Aug. 17, palmbeachculture.com, 561.471.2901

Thirty Seconds to Mars and AFI

iThink Financial Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach, Aug. 23, westpalmbeachamphitheatre. com, 561.795.8883

The Dirty Doors: A Tribute to The Doors Arts Garage, Delray Beach, Aug. 31, artsgarage.org, 561.450.6357

Luke Bryan

iThink Financial Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach, Sept. 12, westpalmbeachamphitheatre. com, 561.795.8883

Creed, Three Doors Down, and Finger Eleven

iThink Financial Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach, Sept. 21, westpalmbeachamphitheatre. com, 561.795.8883

Hootie and the Blowfish

iThink Financial Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach, Sept. 28, westpalmbeachamphitheatre. com, 561.795.8883

SPECIAL EVENTS

Art, Wine, and Fashion Fridays

Oditto Gallery, Palm Beach, April 12 (also June 14), odittogallery.io, 561.490.3221

Delray Affair

Downtown Delray Beach, April 12-14, delrayaffair.com, 561.278.0424

Master Gardener Tour with CJ McCartney

Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, West Palm Beach, April 12 (also May 10 and June 14), ansg.org, 561.832.5238

Black Gold Jubilee

Torry Island Campground, Belle Glade, April 13, blackgoldjubilee.org

Cajun Crawfish and Music Festival

Abacoa Amphitheatre, Jupiter, April 13-14, abacoa.com, 561.427.0500

Wild and Scenic Film Festival

Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum, April 13, jupiterlighthouse.org, 561.747.8380

Coffee and Conversations at BRiC

Boca Raton Innovation Campus, April 24 (also May 22 and June 12), bonnielevinson.com

Mindful Moments

Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, April 25, norton.org, 561.832.5196

Natural Movers Foundation: Dance All Day Fest

The Square, West Palm Beach, April 27, naturalmovers.org

World Tai Chi and Qigong Day

Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, April 27, norton.org, 561.832.5196

Sweet Corn Fiesta

South Florida Fairgrounds, West Palm Beach, April 28, sweetcornfiesta.com, 561.996.0343

In-Situ opening with contemporary dance performance by Teresa Marcaida Arts Warehouse, Delray Beach, May 3, artswarehouse.org, 561.330.9614

SunFest

Downtown West Palm Beach, May 3-5, sunfest.com

Mother’s Day Tea

Flagler Museum, Palm Beach, May 11-12, flaglermuseum.us, 561.655.2833

Palm Beach County Open Studios

Artist studios across Palm Beach County, May 18-19, openstudiospbc.com, 561.471.2901

A Delray Beach Family Affair

Spady Cultural Heritage Museum, Delray Beach, May 19, spadymuseum.org, 561.279.8883

Sip and See at Spady

Spady Cultural Heritage Museum, Delray Beach, May 28, spadymuseum.org, 561.279.8883

Pride on the Block

500 Block of Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, June 1, prideontheblock.com

Space Explorers: The Infinite

Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, June 4 to Sept. 2, kravis.org, 561.832.7469

Founder’s Day

Flagler Museum, Palm Beach, June 5, flaglermuseum.us, 561.655.2833

Juneteenth Community Day

Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, June 15, norton.org, 561.832.5196

Juneteenth Unity x Black Excellence Festival

Meyer Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach, June 15, juneteenthpbc.org

GALLERIES

THE NEW GUARD

In late 2023, the Jennifer Balcos Gallery opened on South County Road in Palm Beach. Having already established an Atlanta gallery, owner Jennifer Balcos was intrigued by the idea of a move farther south and the chance to become a part of the county’s growing gallery scene.

“Our gallery would like to offer more interactive arts, artist talks, live painting, and meet and greets with artists to really engage with the public,” she says. “We are thrilled to play a role with the energy that is going on here in Palm Beach. … Showing art alongside some of the best galleries and megaauction houses seemed like a good fit for our growth.”

Balcos has moved to Palm Beach full-time and plans to operate the gallery year-round. She carries blue-chip artworks by established artists and anticipates bringing a bevy of new talent to the area—an ambition in step with the region’s changing population. “With a new generation of clients and collectors evolving, our gallery strives to place great art into young buyers’ collections and help them build a great portfolio,” she adds.

In the next few months, Balcos will host solo shows with Rob Brinson (April) and Jeffrey Wilcox Paclipan (June) as well as an all-horse/equestrian exhibition (May) and her annual Small July exhibit of works measuring around 30 inches. jenniferbalcosgallery.com, 404.441.5745 —Mary Murray

IN APRIL, JENNIFER BALCOS HOSTS A SOLO SHOW OF PHOTOGRAPHY BY ROB BRINSON, INCLUDING LANDS END (TOP LEFT).

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BALCOS GALLERY

GALLERIES

z BLACK, INDIGENOUS, PEOPLE OF COLOR (BIPOC) OR WOMEN OWNED OR OPERATED z SHOWING PALM BEACH COUNTY ARTISTS

PALM BEACH

ACQUAVELLA New York–based Acquavella has long provided international collectors and museums with works from old masters through to the nineteenth, twentieth, and twenty-first centuries. 340 Royal Poinciana Way Suite M309, acquavellagalleries.com, 561.283.3415

ADELSON GALLERIES With locations in New York and Palm Beach, Adelson Galleries is a family-run enterprise that showcases living artists with strong aesthetic, technical, and academic merit. 318 Worth Ave., adelsongalleries.com, 561.720.2079

AKTION ART Run by Nick Hissom and Kameron Ramirez, Aktion Art offers gallery, advisory, and dealer services. 150 Worth Ave. Suite 224, aktionart.com

BEN BROWN FINE ARTS This London transplant presents curated works by gallery

artists and twentieth-century masters. 244 Worth Ave., benbrownfinearts.com, 561.366.9985

BRINTZ GALLERY Brintz promotes established, mid-career, and emerging artists, with a focus toward painting and sculpture. 375 S. County Road, brintzgallery.com, 561.469.7771

ODITTO GALLERY REPRESENTS CONTEMPORARY ARTISTS INCLUDING ARTHUR BECKER (GREEN MONEYFLIES, ABOVE LEFT), TRAN$PARENT (TO THE MOON, ABOVE RIGHT), AND TONI SANCHEZ (GOLDENEYE, LEFT).

CHASE EDWARDS

GALLERIES Chase Edwards showcases contemporary painting, sculpture, and photography from established and mid-career artists. 290 S. County Road, chaseedwardsgallery.com, 516.697.5163

CONTESSA GALLERY

Contessa Gallery aims to help its patrons develop meaningful collections. 216 Sunset Ave., contessagallery. com, 216.956.2825

z DTR MODERN DTR Modern has strong relationships with some of today’s modern masters and showcases works by blue-chip artists from the last 100 years. 408 Hibiscus Ave., dtrmodern.com, 561.366.9387

EDWARD AND DEBORAH POLLACK FINE ART

The Pollacks specialize in important Floridian and other tropical paintings created between 1850 and 1980. 205 Worth Ave. Suite 202, edwardanddeborahpollack. com, 561.655.1425

EVEY FINE ART Established in 2019, Evey Fine Art carries a diverse portfolio of investment art as well as creations by emerging talent from Latin America and Europe. 24o S. County Road, artevey.com, 561.675.0208

FINDLAY GALLERIES Findlay Galleries represents more than 100 artists and artist estates, presenting bimonthly exhibitions featuring works from a wide range of styles. 165 Worth Ave., findlaygalleries.com, 561.655.2090

GALERIA OF SCULPTURE Peruse museumquality art glass by American and European artists, including unique furniture pieces. 11 Via Parigi, galeriaofsculpture.com, 561.659.7557

z GALLERY BIBA Paintings, sculptures, and works on paper by modern and contemporary masters abound at Gallery Biba. 224A Worth Ave., gallerybiba.com, 561.651.1371

z GAVLAK This contemporary gallery focuses on the representation of women, LGBTQ+, and BIPOC artists. 340 Royal Poinciana Way Suite M334, gavlakgallery.com, 561.833.0583

z HOLDEN LUNTZ GALLERY Holden Luntz exists to acquire and present the work of significant photographers who are defining or expanding the parameters of photography, as well as images by iconic pioneers. 332 Worth Ave., holdenluntz.com, 561.805.9550

z JENNIFER BALCOS GALLERY This new addition to the Palm Beach gallery scene boasts blue-chip artworks and an array of up-and-coming talent. 292 S. County Road, jenniferbalcosgallery. com, 404.441.5745

ODITTO GALLERY The fully hybrid Oditto Gallery offers digital certificates with every piece of art purchased. 139 N. County Road Suite 11, odittogallery.io, 561.490.3221

z PAUL FISHER GALLERY Open

by appointment only, the Paul Fisher Gallery hosts viewings of works by Joseph Conrad-Ferm, Karl Momen, Bruce Helander, Jordi Molla, and more. The gallery is also currently displaying works by Molla at The Brazilian Court Hotel and within the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens through June 30. P.O. Box 3477, paulfishergallery.com, 561.818.3235

SOTHEBY’S PALM BEACH Sotheby’s carries an array of luxury goods, from fine art to fine jewelry. 50 Cocoanut Row Suite S101, sothebys. com/palmbeach, 561.710.8830

PROVIDENT FINE ART If you are building a collection or divesting of pieces, this gallery offers a range of helpful services. 226A Worth Ave., providentfineart.com, 561.833.0550

z ROSENBAUM CONTEMPORARY

Rosenbaum Contemporary features a nationally recognized, museum-caliber exhibition program of Post-War, modern, and contemporary masters in all mediumss. Main gallery: Boca Raton. 2 Via Parigi, rosenbaumcontemporary.com, 561.994.9180 (more locations online)

z RUSSECK GALLERY With roots in Philadelphia, Russeck Gallery specializes in paintings, sculptures, and major works on paper by twentieth-century artists, as well as paintings and sculptures of the late nineteenth- and early twentieth-century American West. 203 Worth Ave., russeckgalleries.com, 561.832.4811

z SAMUEL OWEN GALLERY Samuel Owen Gallery represents contemporary artists who reflect upon the twentieth- and twenty-firstcentury zeitgeist. 253 Royal Poinciana Way, samuelowen.com, 561.249.1876

z SUROVEK GALLERY Surovek Gallery identifies “the acquisition and sale of American works of art” as its “foremost goal.” offering American works from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. 349 Worth Ave. 8 Via Parigi, surovekgallery.com, 561.832.0422

TAGLIALATELLA GALLERIES This international gallery has become synonymous with modern and contemporary art, specializing in recent Pop and street art movements. 313 1/2 Worth Ave., taglialatellagalleries.com, 561.833.4700

WEST PALM BEACH

z z ARTPRENEURS GALLERY This artistrun gallery aims to merge business success, community, and individual creativity. 408 Northwood Road, artpreneursgallery.com, 561.206.4024

z z THE BOX GALLERY Artist Rolando Chang Barrero’s gallery is also a hub for local, national, and international artists and cultural events. 809 Belvedere Road, theboxgallery.info, 786.521.1199

PAUL FISHER GALLERY OFFERS VIEWINGS BY APPOINTMENT OF WORKS BY ARTISTS INCLUDING JOSEPH CONRAD-FERM (WHILE YOU WERE AWAY, ABOVE) AND BRUCE HELANDER (BUILDING LADY LIBERTY, RIGHT).

GALLERIES

z JF GALLERY This contemporary art gallery exhibits new works by nationally and internationally lauded painters and sculptors. 3901 S. Dixie Hwy., jfgallery.com, 561.478.8281

z MARY WOERNER FINE ARTS In addition to personal collection services, Mary Woerner sells contemporary paintings, drawings, sculptures, objects, mixed media, and graphics. 3700 S. Dixie Hwy. #7, marywoernerfinearts.com, 561.832.3233

z PALM BEACH ARTIST COLLECTIVE Shop works by Florida artists online or by appointment at this gallery inside Studio 1608. 1608 S. Dixie Hwy., palmbeach.artistcollectives.org, 415.990.2220

z THE PEACH Discover local creatives at this art collective, which often hosts open studios, workshops, and special events. 3950 Georgia Ave., thepeachwpb.com, 561.532.0900

z STUDIO 1608 Founded by local artists, Studio 1608 is now home to seven full-time working artist studios and a 1,000-square-foot gallery space. 1608 S. Dixie Hwy., studio1608.com, 561.676.4594

TW FINE ART Presenting thought-provoking projects and emerging, mid-career, and historically significant artists on a global scale. 2412 Florida Ave., tw-fineart.com, 561.331.8972

PALM BEACH GARDENS

CALL OF AFRICA’S NATIVE VISIONS

GALLERIES Native Visions specializes in works by internationally acclaimed environmental and wildlife artists, including David Longmead and Margaret Gradwell. 4600 PGA Blvd. Suite 105, nativevisions.com, 561.741.1600

ONESSIMO FINE ART Showcasing fine art, sculpture, and contemporary glass from old and modern masters plus established contemporary artists. 4530 PGA Blvd. Suite 101, onessimofineart.com, 561.355.8061 (more locations online)

z STUDIO E GALLERY Browse original works in glass, bronze, mixed media, and paintings. 4600 PGA Blvd. Suite 101, studioegallery.com, 561.799.3333

JUPITER/TEQUESTA

z LIGHTHOUSE ARTCENTER GALLERY & SCHOOL OF ART The Lighthouse ArtCenter boasts a gallery

TO MAY 31, PALM BEACH’S GAVLAK GALLERY IS SHOWING NIR HOD: I DON’T WANT TO FORGET YOU, INCLUDING THE BACK ROOM (LEFT) BY NIR HOD.

ROSENBAUM CONTEMPORARY IN BOCA RATON IS DISPLAYING ORIANO GALLONI: RENASCITA TO APRIL 27, WHICH INCLUDES THE ITALIAN ARTIST’S RENASCITA - ARIZONA TEA SCULPTURE (LEFT).

that features curated exhibitions centered around works by local, national, and international artists.

373 Tequesta Drive, lighthousearts. org, 561.746.3101

z MAC ART GALLERIES

MAC Art Galleries offers a diverse collection of paintings, sculptures, photography, glass, and installations, and provides personalized guidance and in-home showings to clients. 4601 Military Trail Unit 101, macfineart.com, 561.429.4829 (more locations online)

z THE VILLAGE ART STUDIOS

This hidden gem has championed and sold the original works of local artists for 10 years. 578 N. U.S. Hwy. 1, instagram.com/ thevillageartstudios, 561.310.8499

LAKE WORTH BEACH

z CULTURAL COUNCIL FOR PALM BEACH COUNTY The Cultural Council’s Lake Worth Beach headquarters is home to three gallery spaces (the main gallery, solo gallery, and north gallery), all dedicated to celebrating and showcasing works by Palm Beach County artists. 601 Lake Ave., palmbeachculture.com, 561.471.2901

z z MTN SPACE In addition to special exhibitions, this artist-owned gallery offers curation, collection development, and art rental services. 502 Lake Ave., mtnspace.com, 561.285.4883

z PALM BEACH ART, ANTIQUE & DESIGN SHOWROOM This arts hub displays fine art and design objects from an array of international and national galleries, and also hosts special events, lectures, and exhibitions. 500 N. Dixie Hwy., palmbeachdesignshowroom.com, 561.229.0046

z STEIDEL CONTEMPORARY Known for sculptural objects and emerging international collections, Steidel Contemporary hosts exhibitions showcasing mixed-media makers, ceramists, and glass artists. 500 N. Dixie Hwy. Suite 305, steidelcontemporary.com, 561.283.2446

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DELRAY BEACH

z ADDISON GALLERY This contemporary art gallery represents both established and emerging artists. 206 N.E. 2nd St., addisongallery. com, 561.278.5700

z z AMANDA JAMES GALLERY This boutique gallery is run by a husband-and-wife team of artists, James Knill and Amanda Johnson. 400 Gulfstream Blvd. #7, amandajamesgallery.com, 561.270.7832

z ARTS WAREHOUSE Local arts enthusiasts can discover new and exciting works by the artists who create within this arts incubator and others. 313 N.E. 3rd St., artswarehouse.org, 561.330.9614

BLUE GALLERY Across two locations, Blue Gallery showcases heavy hitters in contemporary art. 600 E. Atlantic Ave., 616 E. Atlantic Ave., bluefineart.com, 561.265.0020, 561.562.5390

z DEBILZAN GALLERIES William DeBilzan creates paintings and sculptures with elongated

figures, engaging textures, and rich colors. 38 E. Atlantic Ave., debilzan.com, 561.266.2090

FORD FINE ART Ford Fine Art provides a snapshot of the best in Latin American art. 260 N.E. 5th Ave., fordfineart.com, 561.243.0630

z THE HEART OF DELRAY GALLERY

Featuring works by more than 90 artists, including some who call Delray Beach home. 301 N.E. 2nd Ave., theheartofdelraygallery.com, 561.278.0074

z JOHN SCHUYLER GALLERY At his gallery, John Schuyler displays his ethereal abstract landscapes and paintings. 200 N.E. 2nd Ave. Suite 101, johnschuyler.com, 561.330.4615

z z MAGNUS & GORDON GALLERY Featuring the work of South Florida artists Brenda Gordon and Magnus Sebastian. 354 N.E. 4th St. Unit C, magnusandgordongallery.com, 561.212.6714

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BOCA RATON

KESHET GALLERY Justin and Anabel Hochberg operate this contemporary art gallery that represents emerging and established artists. 8214 Glades Road, keshetgallery.com, 561.359.7918

z SPONDER GALLERY Providing support and consulting in all aspects of collecting, including appraisal services. The Boca Raton, 501 E. Camino Real, spondergallery.com, 561.241.3050

z VERTU FINE ART This established gallery boasts Pop, abstract expressionism, and optical art as well as photography. 5250 Town Center Circle Suite 128, vertufineart.com, 561.368.4680

WENTWORTH GALLERY Wentworth Gallery features works by some of the world’s most acclaimed artists. 6000 Glades Road #1089, wentworthgallery.com, 561.338.0804

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EVE OYER, HARVEY OYER

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ELLEN LIMAN, DAVE LAWRENCE

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OPENING RECEPTION FOR SHE. HER. HERS. Celebrating Palm Beach County–based professional women artists in a landmark exhibition Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, Lake Worth Beach January 25, 2024

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Enjoying conversation and community with special guests

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February 5, 2024

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Ready to POP

Allan Creary enjoyed drawing as a kid and teen—he still has one of his high school sketchbooks—but he admits that his artistic pursuits cooled during his early adulthood. However, he fell in love with art again after attending Art Basel Miami Beach with friends roughly 11 years ago. Now, Creary infuses a youthful exuberance and allusions to his childhood into his paintings.

“I try to create mash-ups and combine different concepts to give my art more depth,” says the Riviera Beach resident. “There are a lot of ’90s, 2000s, and cartoon references in my art.”

Those references range from characters from the Nickelodeon cartoon Hey Arnold! dressed in the vein of Frida Kahlo or Basquiat, to reimaginations of the pink Power Ranger or the titular teen from Daria as Black women. And while Creary’s work has a decidedly Pop Art feel, he isn’t afraid to combine styles either.

“Lately, I’ve been experimenting more with Cubism,” he adds. “These days, if I paint something, it might be like Pop Art [meets] Cubism. So, it might be Wonder Woman or Batman in a Cubist form.”

Creary wanted to bring this same sense of duality to the original artwork he made in support of MOSAIC, the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County’s annual Month of Shows, Art, Ideas, and Culture. From May 1-31, the Cultural Council teams up with local organizations to offer special experiences, discounts, and ticket deals, with the goal of exposing more people to the arts and forging connections between the public and the county’s artistic community.

In Creary’s painting, natural beauty commingles with cultural iconography. Palm trees appear on a music staff, for example, while origami-style flamingos recall South Florida’s signature aquatic bird as well as the Japanese heritage that thrives at the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach. Much like Creary’s overall approach to art, this painting is its own type of mash-up—a marriage of the nature and culture that permeate The Palm Beaches. instagram. com/allanscanvas —Mary Murray

ALLAN CREARY POSES WITH HIS MOSAIC ARTWORK AT THE CULTURAL COUNCIL FOR PALM BEACH COUNTY.

JERRY RABINOWITZ