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Sentimental Journey: Boca Raton During WWII
July
features 16 enlarged historical photographs and memorabilia from the time when Boca Raton was the site of the Army Air Corps’ only war-time radar training base. The base occupied almost one fourth of the current city limits and forever changed the face of the town of about 700 residents. Boca Raton History Museum, 71 N. Federal Highway; 561-395-6766 or www.bocahistory.org. Main entrance to the Boca Raton Army Air Field, located at East Palmetto Park Road at about Northwest Fourth Avenue (ca. 1942)
Get a bug’s eye view of what’s lurking outdoors
July
in Backyard Monsters at the South Florida Science Museum through September 17. The exhibit features giant robotic insects, some with nearly 20-foot wingspans, and interactive, enlightening displays allowing visitors to move remote-controlled bugs, learn how insects eat and fly and much more. 4801 Dreher Trail N., West Palm Beach; 561-832-1988 or www.sfsm.org.
Shiver your timbers! Ahoy Maitz! Pirates & Treasures!
July
at the Cornell Museum of Art & American Culture offers a family-friendly look at pirates, myths and legends through the remarkable and imaginative paintings of celebrated artist Don Maitz, who created the well-known Captain Morgan Spiced Rum character. Through October 28, Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach; 561-243-7922 or www.oldschool.org. Blackbeard’s Revenge by Don Maitz
Every Friday night the Palm Beach Zoo comes alive
July
with children's entertainment, roving animal encounters and shows, complimentary rides on the Wildlife Carousel, live music in the Fountain Plaza, dinner specials in the Tropics Café, Wonders of Wonder Interactive Fountain Show and much more! 1301 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach; 561-547-WILD (9453) or www.palmbeachzoo.org. Alan Weiner
The Delray Beach Public Library’s Lifelong Learning
July
Community Institute is the only library in South Florida offering a Lifelong Learning Center. For three Wednesdays beginning July 11, Dr. Terry Lawrence, art historian, artist and professor of drawing and art history, will discuss scandals, forgeries and intrigue in “Murder and Mayhem in the World of Art.” 100 W. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach; 561-266-9490 or www.delraylibrary.org. Terry Lawrence
For the last 11 years, Interamerican Community Action
July
has celebrated the independence of Colombia through its annual Palm Beach Colombian Fest. The event shares Colombian folklore and customs through world championship dancers and singers directly from Cali, typical foods, folkloric dances, crafts and more. American German Club, 5111 Lantana Road, Lake Worth; 561-541-0692 or PalmBeachColombianFest.net.
Always a family favorite, Coppélia is a farcical comedy
August
about a boy, a girl, another girl who’s not really a girl but a doll and an eccentric doll-maker who attempts to bring his beautiful doll Coppélia to life. Boca Ballet Theatre’s production keeps everyone on their toes – including the audience, which has an enjoyable wait to see who gets the last laugh. August 3-5, Florida Atlantic University Theatre, 561-995-0709 or www.bocaballet.org. Boca Ballet Theatre’s Coppélia
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