Art & Culture Spring 2022

art&culture OF PALM BEACH COUNTY Spring/Summer 2022

SUMMER CULTURAL ADVENTURES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY EXPLORING PRIVATE SCULPTURE GARDENS INTO THE GLADES WITH SOFIA VALIENTE

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MALTZ JUPITER THEATRE

AT THE MALTZ JUPITER THEATRE

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DEE AND MARTY JAFFE HUNTER CHARITABLE TRUST

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BOOK BY JEFFREY LANE MUSIC AND LYRICS BY DAVID YAZBEK

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DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS SPONSORED BY:

PRISCILLA HEUBLEIN AND

CAROL AND JACK PARKER

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BOOK BY JEFFREY LANE JOHN OSHER MUSICTHEAND LYRICS

BY INC./LISA DAVID YAZBEK LISA LEDER FOUNDATION, LEDER AND AND

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MARCH 22 – APRIL 10, 2022

MALTZ JUPITER THEATRE

AT THE MALTZ JUPITER THEATRE

LOCATION: 1001 EAST INDIANTOWN ROAD | JUPITER, FL 33477 SPONSORED BY: PRISCILLA HEUBLEIN The arrival of American soap heiress Christine AND Colgate in the French Riviera has attracted the CAROL ANDLawrence JACK PARKER attention of conmen Jameson and AND Freddy Benson. The two scoundrels agree to a JOHN OSHER competition: the first to swindle $50,000 gets the right to exclusively deceive and cheat in this uproarious and hysterical Tony Award®nominated comedic musical.

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MOMS’ GUIDE TO CULTURAL FUN IN THE PALM BEACHES Family-friendly summer art activities and more

RISEN FROM THE CANE By immersing herself in the local community, Sofia Valiente captured intimate portraits of residents of the Glades

SCULPTURAL SANCTUARIES Three collectors offer tours of their private sculpture gardens, plus tips for maintenance

By Mary Murray Photography by Rachel Mayo

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By Heather Graulich

By Susie Stanton Staikos Photography by Jerry Rabinowitz

JERRY RABINOWITZ

ARRIVED AND INTERACTIVE, BOTH BY JANE MANUS, PART OF THE COLLECTION OF DIANE AND JOHN SCULLEY

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‘Exquisite and well worth touring.’

‘Beautifully restored.’

Featuring Railcar No. 91 and historic collections

 ‘Absolutely great place ... you should see this Museum.’

Experience

one of America’s Gilded Age House Museums Henry Flagler’s Palm Beach estate

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for the highest standards in cleanliness, disinfection and prevention

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A National Historic Landmark

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FLAGLER MUSEUM

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One Whitehall Way, Palm Beach, FL 33480 • (561) 655-2833 NOW OPEN!

PICNIC by the CafÉ des Beaux-Arts

Grab-and-go fare • Cold beverages

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Enjoy a PICNIC in the shade of the Cocoanut Grove overlooking scenic Lake Worth!

Seating provided

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CONTENTS

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

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UP FRONT The Return of SunFest | Dialogue | Fresh Start | Flashback | Pursuits

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SCENE An extensive guide to the many exciting cultural events of the season

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BITES An artistic entrée inspired by a captivating mural, plus a guide to area restaurants

64 REFLECTION, CASEY KAWAGUCHI, A FEATURED ARTIST IN THE MORIKAMI MUSEUM’S NEW BEYOND THE WALL EXHIBITION

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FINALE Jupiter artist Sam Nagel Eggert crafts cool watercolors that pay homage to her South Florida surrounds

ON THE COVER: Photographer: Rachel Mayo Model: Britton Mayo Location: Palm Beach Zoo, West Palm Beach

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601 Lake Avenue, Lake Worth Beach, FL 33460 561.471.2901 | palmbeachculture.com

Also coming your way ...

AN EVENING WITH THE ICONIC KENNY G April 12 at 8pm Tickets start at $25

JOHNNY MATHIS THE VOICE OF ROMANCE TOUR April 14 at 8pm Tickets start at $30

JAY LENO April 17 at 8pm Tickets start at $39 KRAVIS ON BROADWAY

AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN May 3-8 Tickets start at $32 All shows in Dreyfoos Hall

Visit kravis.org or call 561.832.7469 All programs, artists, dates, prices and seating subject to change.

See our current health and safety protocols at kravis.org/healthsafety

Cultural Council Board of Directors Officers Daryn M. Kirchfeld (Chair), Senior Vice President and Managing Director, Northern Trust • Frances Fisher (Vice Chair), Philanthropist • Jean S. Sharf (Secretary), Philanthropist • Christopher D. Caneles (Treasurer), Community Leader • Nathan Slack (Immediate Past Chair), Community Leader Members Edrick Barnes, Owner, The Law Office of Edrick Barnes • Bruce A. Beal, Partner and Chairman, The Beal Companies • Philip M. DiComo, Attorney, Nason Yeager Gerson Harris & Fumero, P.A. • Donald M. Ephraim, Philanthropist • Roe Green, Philanthropist • Sherry R. Jacobs, Philanthropist • Suzanne L. Niedland, Founder and Managing Director, BusEye Films LLC • Bill Parmelee, Chief Financial Officer, Oxbow Carbon LLC Kelly Rooney, Founder and CEO, Josephine Alexander Collective • Elizabeth A. Bowers Stoops, Attorney, Gunster • Ethel Isaacs Williams, Community Leader Ex-Officio Members Michele Jacobs, President and CEO, Economic Council of Palm Beach County • Barbara McQuinn, School Board Member, District 1, School Board of Palm Beach County • Davicka N. Thompson, TDC Board Member and President and CEO, Thompson Creative Collective • Gregg K. Weiss, Palm Beach County Commissioner, District 2 Cultural Council Founder Alexander W. Dreyfoos Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners Mack Bernard, Dave Kerner, Maria G. Marino, Melissa McKinlay, Maria Sachs, Robert S. Weinroth (Mayor), Gregg K. Weiss (Vice Mayor) President and CEO Dave Lawrence Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer Kathleen Alex Vice President of Marketing and Programs Jennifer Sullivan Artist Services Director of Artist Services Jessica Ransom Production Manager/Marketing Specialist Marlon Foster Development and Membership Director of Development Michael Bass Director of Membership and Corporate Relations Debbie Calabria Executive Assistant and Administrative Support Katherine Bonner Development Advisor Mary Byrne Education Manager of Arts and Cultural Education Ericka Squire Finance and Operations Accounting Manager Paul To Bookkeeper Gloria Rose Operations Assistant and Store Manager Helen Hood Visitor Services Assistant Patricia Natteri Grants Director of Grants Vicky Jackson Grants Assistant Courtney Williams Marketing and Communications Director of Marketing and Cultural Tourism Dana Munson Communications Manager Hannah Deadman-Arnst Cultural Concierge Program Manager Bama Lutes Deal Marketing Manager Nick Murray Creative Lead Grazie Prokopetz

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2022 Find inspiring experiences and incredible culture this year during MOSAIC in The Palm Beaches!

Month of Shows, Art, Ideas & Culture

MAY 2022 LEARN MORE AT MOSAICPBC.COM

Sign up for special offers at your favorite cultural destinations.

Artwork by Sam Nagel, Colors of Home (detail), 2022, Watercolor, gouache, and digital drawing on paper

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Publisher Terry Duffy Associate Publisher Dina Turner Editorial Director Daphne Nikolopoulos Editor Mary Murray Creative Director Olga M. Gustine Art Directors Airielle Farley, Jenny Fernandez-Prieto

BRADLEY THEODORE ARTIST IN RESIDENCE THROUGH JUNE 2022

Contributing Writers Linnea Bailey, Eric Barton, Angela Caraway-Carlton, Heather Graulich, Susie Stanton Staikos

IN THE GARDEN OF THE PALMS GALLERY EXHIBITION MARCH 30 - JUNE 30, 2022

Contributing Photographers Rachel Mayo, Jerry Rabinowitz, Sofia Valiente Digital Imaging Specialist Leonor Alvarez Maza Advertising Publisher, Naples Kaleigh Grover Director of Sales Deidre Wade Account Manager Melissa Zolin Schwartz Advertising Services Coordinator Jordan Biton Production Production Director Selene M. Ceballo Production Manager Kayla Earle Digital Pre-Press Specialist George Davis Digital Production Coordinator Brendan Everson Advertising Design Coordinators Anaely J. Perez Vargas, Jeffrey Rey

Operations Chief Operating Officer Todd Schmidt Office Manager Andrea Berumen IT Manager Chris Thompson Marketing Manager Christopher Link Distribution Manager Judy Heflin Circulation Manager Marjorie Leiva Circulation Promotions Manager Marcos Alviar Circulation Assistant Elisabeth Gillespie Accounting Specialist Mary Beth Cook Accounts Receivable Specialist Ana Coronel In Memoriam Ronald J. Woods (1935-2013)

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Where History Meets Adventure!

Lighthouse Climbs History Exhibits • Nature Trails Programs & Events • Gift Shop

Tindall Pioneer Homestead

Guided and Self Guided Tours

jupiterlighthouse.org 561-747-8380 500 Captain Armour’s Way Jupiter, FL 33469 501(C)3 nonprofit

This activity is conducted under permit from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and occurs all or in part on public lands administered by the BLM within the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area.

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FROM THE CEO

Setting Our Sights on the Future Dear readers of art&culture, After a winter season filled with stops and starts, it’s wonderful to see how many experiences are coming to Florida’s Cultural Capital this spring and summer. There are new and exciting exhibitions to explore, festivals are back in full swing, performances are once again lighting up our stages—it’s truly inspiring to have a full calendar of world-class arts events ahead.

It has taken a lot of work for the cultural sector to get to this point, and there’s a lot more work to be done to get this industry back on its feet. Right now, the Cultural Council is gathering information from its core constituents (including the local organizations and artists featured in the pages of art&culture magazine) via a “needs assessment” survey. The data from this survey will provide us with the feedback we need to best serve this incredible cultural community, as well as devoted supporters like you.

As we work on this behind the scenes, we hope you will enjoy this sizzling spring and summer issue. Peruse the fantastic guide to experiencing the arts with the whole family (“Moms’ Guide to Cultural Fun in The Palm Beaches,” page 24), take a fascinating look into the world of sculpture collecting (“Sculptural Sanctuaries,” page 40), learn about the work of photographer and South Florida Cultural Consortium Fellowship winner Sofia Valiente (“Risen from the Cane,” page 34), and so much more in the stories ahead.

Have a safe and sensational summer season!

Thank you,

Dave Lawrence President & CEO Cultural Council for Palm Beach County

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On Display through May 8, 2022 Go on an interactive and inspirational journey to understand the changes occurring in our natural world and discover how even the smallest actions can create a sustainable future.

Cox Science Center and Aquarium | 4801 Dreher Tr N, WPB, FL 33405 | (561) 832-1988 | CoxScienceCenter.org Formerly known as the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium

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AVRON B. FOGELMAN SPORTS MUSEUM A visual progression of American sports alongside vignettes of the country’s growth, providing historical context, opportunities for intergenerational connections and unique storytelling. The 3,500 square-foot exhibit houses 1,200 pieces of memorabilia from baseball, basketball, football and more. Free admission /open to the public with easy parking. fau.edu/fogelmanmuseum

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UP FRONT THE RETURN OF SUNFEST

COURTESY OF SUNFEST / PHOTO BY CHRIS SALATA

Oh, chicken-in-a-pineapple, how we’ve missed you.

SunFest, the annual four-day extravaganza that rocks West Palm Beach’s Flagler Drive waterfront with live music, floating bars, and festive food, is returning after being cancelled in 2020 and 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Organizers are planning a 2022 event that renews most of the 40-yearold festival’s traditions, while debuting several initiatives to enhance community collaborations. If all goes to plan, the festival will be held downtown April 28 through May 1.

“SunFest is about getting together with your friends,” says Paul Jamieson, the festival’s executive director. “We talk about the music and it’s important, but it’s really about the people you go with and the memories you make, and couldn’t we all use a little of that?”

Yes, sir. A thousand times, yes. Turn the page to learn more about plans for this year’s SunFest. —Heather Graulich

SUNFEST FIREWORKS OVER THE INTRACOASTAL IN WEST PALM BEACH

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UP FRONT THE RETURN OF SUNFEST

BY HEATHER GRAULICH

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aul Jamieson is the first to admit planning anything these days means accepting that there are no guarantees.

“If we’ve all learned anything the past two years, it’s that some things are out of our control,” he says. “There may be some modifications we need to do because of the virus. And everyone’s tolerances are different. Right now, we’re planning full speed ahead.”

Jamieson notes SunFest’s advantage as an outdoor event, where people can mingle or socially distance in ways that work for them, such as sitting toward the back of each music venue, areas that are inherently less crowded. As of press time, SunFest is not requiring attendees to wear masks, though that is subject to change based on COVID-related guidelines.

Three SunFest music stages will return, as will food and retail vendors along Flagler Drive and throughout the festival area. (Rumor has it the famous chicken-in-a-pineapple will make a long-anticipated comeback, too.) Artists including Sam Hunt, Slightly Stoopid, Lil Wayne, and AJR are slated to perform.

A key change on the operational side is that all ticket sales and registration will take place electronically through sunfest.com, with four-, two-, or single-day passes available for purchase, as well as VIP options and other

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add-ons. Single- and two-day pass holders will need to select which day or days they wish to attend. “For safety purposes, we needed to know how many people are planning to attend each day,” Jamieson says.

In keeping with SunFest’s mission as a nonprofit designed to support visual and performing arts, festivals, and entertainment while providing an economic impact to Palm Beach County, ticketholders will be allowed re-entry to the festival on the days they attend. This popular legacy feature lets festivalgoers enjoy a few hours of music, then leave to browse downtown’s shops or take a break at nearby restaurants. The last SunFest, held in May 2019, generated more than $18 million in local culture-related spending.

SunFest is also working with several other nonprofits and groups to provide a showcase for area artists. The event will feature the Fresh Local Artists (FLA) series in partnership with 1909, a West Palm Beach organization dedicated to the growth of creators through member access to a collaborative community, workspace, accelerator programs, and mentorships. As part of the series, 13 local artists will perform at SunFest.

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CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: A SUNFEST MURAL BY BULK STYLES; G-EAZY AND BIG GIGANTIC AT SUNFEST 2019.

SunFest’s Art District will be enhanced this year through a partnership with the Armory Art Center, a West Palm nonprofit that hosts all-ages art classes, exhibitions, art salons, lectures, and special events. The Art District will feature demonstrations, immersive installations, and new products. Attendees will be able to shop upcycled goods, functional art, and apparel, and also take part in activities including henna tattooing and mural painting.

In addition, the SunFest TGi5K race returns April 29 in partnership with K2 Road Sports, a division of K2 Sports Ventures.

“It sounds corny but it’s humbling how important SunFest is to people, how much they look forward to it, and how much all the volunteers and contractors feel a part of it,” says Jamieson.

“There’s so much enthusiasm and excitement for the festival. It’s that in-person connection. It’s a community of people putting it together for the community.” sunfest.com, 561.659.5980 ‡

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Serge Strosberg, TMy Superintendent, 2005, oil and egg tempera on linen, 30 3/4 x 25 3/4 in

From abstraction to assemblage and including portraits, photos, and installation—this exhibition of artwork across all mediums will provide an opportunity for artists and collectors to connect, question, learn, and define their appreciation for art.

Proceeds from artwork sales directly benefit local artists and support the Council’s mission to grow arts and culture in Palm Beach County.

Generously sponsored by:

Ellen Liman

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

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

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UP FRONT DIALOGUE

BY MARY MURRAY

WE CATCH UP WITH ONE OF THE FOUNDERS OF THE PALM BEACH CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL

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aren Fuller credits a public-school band program for igniting her love of the flute. Since relocating to South Florida in 1988, Fuller has shared that love and her talent as a member of numerous orchestras, including the Palm Beach Opera Orchestra, The Symphonia Boca Raton, and the Miami City Ballet in The Palm Beaches’ Opus ABOVE, FROM LEFT: KAREN FULLER, One Orchestra. In 1992, in response to the dearth MICHAEL ELLERT, of summer performance opportunities, Fuller, bas- AND MICHAEL FORTE soonist Michael Ellert, and clarinetist Michael Forte founded the Palm Beach Chamber Music Festival. Now in its thirty-first season, the festival takes place every July in intimate venues across the county. Here, A&C chats with Fuller about the festival, its programming, and how to be an attentive audience member. pbcmf.org, 561.547.1070 A&C: How does the fact that musicians are deciding the programming impact what the festival presents?

Fuller: We survey our musicians and say, “Send us your wish list.”

We take all of that and then try to make sure that our programming is audience-friendly. Usually, we choose a big anchor piece for each program that we know is going to be something our audiences [will] enjoy— either an important string quartet by Beethoven, a Brahms piano trio, or a Dvorak quintet, something like that. We always try to have music that classical music fans are going be excited to hear, but we also try to incorporate things that are a little off the beaten path. It’s funny because a number of times we’ve had audience members come up to us and say, “Well, I really came to the concert to hear the Beethoven string quartet, but my favorite piece was [the] unusual piece.” Our audiences have

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come to trust us. We always try to have a balance between repertoire that we know our audience wants to hear and repertoire that we’re interested in playing.

Is there a composer you wish was more well-known?

We did a focus on women composers, and there are a couple of female composers [whom] I particularly like. There’s a quintet for flute and strings by Amy Beach that’s an absolutely wonderful piece, and that’s actually on one of our albums.

There’s another woman, Louise Farrenc, who also wrote in this very beautiful and romantic style. She wrote beautiful, beautiful pieces, and I have a list of some that I’d like to do.

If someone has never attended a chamber music performance before, what would you say to try to convince them to go to one?

One of the things that I love about chamber music and about the format that we use is that it’s very intimate. We do it in small venues, and we don’t have written program notes. For each piece, one of the musicians will announce what the piece is and give some background on the composer.

You get a very up-close view of the musicians and what they’re doing because of the small size of our venues. We always have a little reception after, so you have an opportunity to speak to the musicians and ask them questions. If you’ve never been to a classical music concert, there’s nothing intimidating about it at all. It’s very warm, welcoming, and personal.

What tips would you give an audience member to help them enhance their listening experience?

The first thing is that if you know what the program is ahead of time, listen to the music before you go to the concert. One of the things that I think is so enjoyable about listening to music is when you have some familiarity with it. I just played a Beatles pops concert in Sarasota, and I knew every single one of those tunes. I could sing along, and it was just so fun because it was so familiar. You can have that experience with classical music as well. So, if there is one piece on the program that you can choose to listen to before you go to the concert, then when you get to hear the live performance, it just gives you a little extra appreciation.

[Also,] I know from non-musician friends and audience members, one of the things that they enjoy so much is being able to not only listen to the music, but the experience of watching the musicians and watching what they’re doing during the performance, how they’re interacting with each other. Make sure that you choose a seat where you can really see because that is part of the experience of live music. It’s not just listening but watching and experiencing the musicians actually making the music. ‡

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BY LINNEA BAILEY

More than a New Name A BRIGHT FUTURE IS IN STORE FOR WEST PALM BEACH’S COX SCIENCE CENTER AND AQUARIUM

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f the countless moments that have inspired Palm Beach residents Howard and Wendy Cox through their years of involvement with the not-for-profit Cox Science Center and Aquarium in West Palm Beach, one memory stands out.

At the height of the pandemic, Wendy, a trustee on the center’s board, dropped in on a virtual session of the GEMS (Girls Excelling in Math and SciCLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: ence) Club, which offers participants WENDY AND HOWARD COX; NEW EXTERIOR AND AGRICULTURAL the opportunity to learn about science, AND AEROSPACE EXHIBITS. technology, engineering, and math through hands-on activities and female guest speakers who work in relevant fields. The speaker was a young pathologist, and the students in attendance listened with rapt attention.

“I want to be just like you. What do I need to do to become a pathologist?” Wendy recalls one student asking. “In that moment, I could see that student’s career possibilities expanding. All it takes is one spark to change a life—and the center is changing lives and inspiring students every day.”

In November, Mr. and Mrs. Cox announced a $20 million lead gift to the center (previously known as the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium), which prompted the center’s updated name and

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kicked off a $45 million expansion capital campaign. Their gift is the largest single gift in the center’s 60-year history, and one that they hope will have a ripple effect.

“We hope others will join us in helping to increase the center’s reach from 500,000 to one million participants annually,” says Howard, crediting unparalleled leadership from president and chief executive officer Kate Arrizza and board chairman Lew Crampton, who together have led the center’s growth.

Slated to open to the public in 2025, the expanded center will feature a three-story science pavilion, outdoor exhibition spaces, and a new 57,000-square-foot aquarium that will take visitors on a journey through the Everglades, Florida’s inland rivers, and the Gulf Stream waters. Other additions include a Future Florida exhibit focused on science, technology, and innovation; a Digital Arts Studio that will train students for high-demand jobs; a new traveling exhibit gallery; an interactive STEAM studio that will support new programming in the center’s planetarium and observatory; and a Next Generation STEM Learning Center that will provide training programs for 100,000 local students each year.

As design and fundraising plans continue, construction is expected to begin in September 2023. The center will remain open during construction phases, ensuring South Florida families always have a place to go to expand their minds and connect with the world around them. coxsciencecenter.org, 561.832.1988 ‡

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SHOP LOCAL , SHOP UNIQUE

Roe Green Uniquely Palm Beach Store Gifts crafted by local creatives

Presented by:

Robert M. Montgomery, Jr. Building 601 Lake Avenue, Lake Worth Beach, FL 33460 Tuesday – Saturday, 12 – 5 p.m.

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UP FRONT FLASHBACK

BY ANGELA CARAWAY-CARLTON

Architectural Marvels PALM BEACH COUNTY FLAUNTS NOTABLE HOTELS RICH IN HISTORY AND DRIPPING WITH SEMBLANCES OF TIMES GONE BY AND FARAWAY PLACES

THE COLONY HOTEL

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In 1896, railroad magnate Henry Flagler opened The Palm Beach Inn as a quaint sister property to his Royal Poinciana Hotel. It was redubbed The Breakers in 1901 and has since evolved into a must-visit masterpiece. After two catastrophic fires, architectural firm Schultze and Weaver rebuilt the hotel in 1926 in an Italian Renaissance style, inspired by the Villa Medici in Rome.

“It’s a breathtaking design when comparing it to The Palm Beach Inn, which was made entirely out of wood,” says Rose Guerrero, director of research for the Historical Society of Palm Beach County, which operates the Richard and Pat Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum in downtown West Palm Beach. “The drive lined with palms is geometric in style and allows you to enter the fanciful hotel with an imposing porte cochere, which signals the sharp break from the everyday realities of the world outside, as if passing into a separate world.”

The 1,040-foot-long main drive boasts the resort’s Florentine Fountain, modeled after one in Boboli Gardens in Florence. Inside the eight-story seaside palace, guests will find graceful arches, ornate ceilings hand-painted by Italian artisans, and Venetian chandeliers. Visit the south loggia, where the plastered ceilings emulate the hand-carved wood of Venice’s Doge’s Palace.

“About a thousand tons of steel went into the building,” Guerrero says. “It’s interesting that the sixteenth-century facade encases a twentieth-century skeleton.” thebreakers.com 20

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Opening in 1947 as one of the first hotels constructed during Palm Beach’s post-war building boom, this simple-yet-elegant, British Colonial– style building fashioned by architectural firm Simonson and Holley remains largely unchanged today. The famously pink hotel’s facade was initially a deep mulberry, and in the 1950s, it was lightened to a mustard color.

“Today’s pink hue is a newer design style to embrace it as Palm Beach’s Pink Paradise,” Guerrero says.

Look for standout architectural elements like the pool area’s curvilinear roof and distinctive martini-shaped columns in Swifty’s interior dining room, added in the 1950s, along with pecky cypress doors and beams throughout the villas. Another special touch: The lobby’s original mail chute and brass mailboxes are still in use.

The hotel’s design centerpiece is its living room, where the black terrazzo flooring is identical to the original and the walls are wrapped in bespoke de Gournay wallpaper. “The new wallpaper in the main lobby is exemplary of the Palm Beach style,” adds Guerrero, “with hidden quirky features such as a panther wearing a diamond collar and a monkey enjoying a martini.” thecolonypalmbeach.com

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COURTESY OF THE BOCA RATON/BOCA RATON HISTORICAL SOCIETY

FROM LEFT: THE BOCA RATON HAS RETURNED TO ITS ORIGINAL COASTAL WHITE COLOR; A FIREPLACE IN THE CLOISTER’S MIZNER BALLROOM CIRCA 1926.

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Touted for putting Boca Raton on the map, renowned architect Addison Mizner designed and brought to life The Boca Raton (formerly The Boca Raton Resort & Club) in 1926. Inspired by a Spanish convent, its architecture showcases barrel tile roofs, archways, ornate columns, intricate mosaics, and hidden gardens.

“The Boca Raton is a glorious example of Mediterranean Revival architecture,” says Susan Gillis, curator at the Boca Raton Historical Society, which mounts exhibitions at The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum. Gillis also credits the hotel’s central design to architectural firm Schultze and Weaver, which built The Boca Raton Club that opened in

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1930. “When they built the new addition, they were very respectful of Mizner’s design and incorporated many of the same features and details.”

A sight to behold upon arrival is the historic Cloister’s roofline dotted with finials, spires, and filigrees. Hotel management has invested in a grand reinvention, and one of the most prominent changes is to the facade: The signature pink from the 1950s is now coastal white, mirroring its original color.

“New renovations have also revealed some of Mizner’s features that were previously covered up,” Gillis says, referencing rounded columns topped with intricate capitals etched with faces and animal characters, as well as rare Mizner Industries green stained-glass windows in the Palm Court. Other noteworthy features are a Mizner floating staircase and windows in the Cloister that have survived every storm since 1926, as well as blue-green pecky cypress beamed ceilings in the original Mizner lobby. “That is one of the great treasures of the hotel,” Gillis notes. thebocaraton.com ‡

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Doodles

for the People THE DRAWINGS AND SKETCHES OF POLITICIANS TELL A STORY ABOUT THEIR MOMENTS IN HISTORY

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hen Todd Bonlarron received an invitation to the Florida governor’s mansion back when Jeb Bush was the resident, he brought along a surprise.

At a charity auction in 2005, Bonlarron had purchased a drawing Bush had sketched of a heart. Bonlarron—who now serves as the assistant county administrator for Palm Beach County—showed it to Bush, who offered an explanation.

“Whenever he wrote letters to his daughter, he would end with hearts, and so he just drew them sometimes when he was stuck in a meeting,” Bonlarron recalls.

The moment was enough to get Bonlarron stuck on a new hobby.

Ever since, he’s collected the doodles and daydream-drawings of politicians. Bonlarron now has around 20, going back about a century, and he’s hoping to acquire more.

The collection includes drawings by governors, members of Congress, and one first lady, Jackie Kennedy. It also includes several U.S. presidents: Dwight D. Eisenhower, Harry S. Truman, Herbert Hoover, John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson, Richard Nixon, and George H. W.

TODD BONLARRON’S COLLECTION OF POLITICIANS’ DOODLES INCLUDES SOME BY LYNDON B. JOHNSON (LEFT) AND A SKETCH

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Bush. The doodles often reflect the person in ways that seem very intimate—and sometimes allude to the troubles they faced while in office.

Frequently, staff members, close friends, and family members will hold onto these doodles as mementos, and they’ll eventually end up in art auctions, on the internet, or in private sales thereafter. One can almost picture Nixon handing an agenda to a staff member at the end of a meeting, the margins covered in doodles that now carry historical significance.

Bonlarron has several drawings from Hoover, who sketched geometric shapes. Some were so popular at the time that clothiers adopted the designs for garments. Eisenhower, meanwhile, would often sketch himself, and Bonlarron has a piece from the former general in which he put himself in profile on a typed White House agenda.

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Kennedy sketched sailboats on the open sea, birds flying above. At the time, Kennedy faced one of the country’s greatest threats, the Cuban Missile Crisis, and it seems he escaped the pressure by doodling on the day’s agenda.

“Doodles can be shapes and scribbles, but someone like JFK, he was very famous for drawings of sailboats he’d do in a meeting or in his office, thinking about places he’d rather be,” Bonlarron says. “A lot of these doodles speak to what was going on. Some of the agendas show the important people who were in the room at the time that these presidents were doodling.”

Many of the first presidents had to draw as part of their work, Bonlarron adds. “The founding fathers, in their time, were inventors and creators and were sketching out the cities of this country, so they had to have artistic talent.” Some others, including George W. Bush and Jimmy Carter, adopted painting as a post-presidency hobby and have had their works appear in exhibitions, galleries, and in print.

There are many more doodles Bonlarron would like to add to his collection, including some by Trump, who often doodled the New York skyline, and Obama, who was a prolific doodler and, Bonlarron notes, a fairly good artist. Doodling is something Obama once admitted to doing in an interview, saying: “Sometimes when I’m in a big important international meeting and you see me writing stuff down, it might be that I’m just drawing some folks.”

For Bonlarron, these doodles reflect many of his own interests, in politics, the government, and art. “Collecting art is something that can make you smile and make you reflect,” he says. “As long as I’m finding those kinds of pieces for the collection, I’ll continue to do it.” ‡ art&culture

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With summer vacation upon us, parents are faced with the predicament of filling languid days with activities—and making sure the kids are fed along the way. Lucky for local families and those visiting the area, Palm Beach County is packed with cultural organizations, cool activities, and wonderful restaurants that are suitable for kids of all ages. Here, we highlight five landmarks and offer tips from area moms about how to structure your day around that destination.

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“Lynora’s serves classic Italian dishes, including authentic wood-oven pizzas. It is one of the best Italian restaurants in South Florida, and the atmosphere is elevated casual, perfect for dining out after a visit to the Jupiter Lighthouse.”

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One of The Palm Beaches’ most iconic destinations, the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum is a beacon of cultural fun in North County. The historic 1860 lighthouse is the centerpiece of a campus that also includes the Tindall Pioneer Homestead, the Keeper’s Workshop, and the Seminole Chickee, so there are ample opportunities for kids to learn about the lives of some of Florida’s earliest settlers. In addition, the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area covers 120 acres of native habitats and boasts a hiking trail. The lighthouse hosts tours and special programming, including locally beloved sunset and moonrise tours. If you’re planning on climbing the lighthouse, keep in mind that children must be at least 48 inches tall to do so. jupiterlighthouse.org, 561.747.8380 All this activity is sure to work up an appetite, and there is no shortage of great dining in the area. Cristyle Egitto, a mom of two and the foodie influencer behind @eatpalmbeach, recommends stopping for a picnic lunch of hot dogs and waffle fries at Dune Dog Café. Angela Cruz, a mom of one and the blogger behind @angelacruztube, suggests The Burger Shack at Lighthouse Cove, which has a marine-themed playground that toddlers will love, as well as cornhole and mini-golf for older children and adults.

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“Jetty’s is one of my favorite restaurants to go to after visiting the Jupiter Lighthouse. You can see the lighthouse while enjoying dinner on the water’s edge.”

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MEET OUR PHOTOGRAPHER Based in West Palm Beach, Rachel Mayo is a mother of two who specializes in family and lifestyle photography.

“My family and I enjoy doing just about anything that involves water, from fishing, going to the beach, or searching for manatees in the winter season,” says Mayo. “We also have fun exploring museums and any place that teaches us about our environment and the world.” @rachelinthelight

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“Grandview Public Market is a food hall in West Palm Beach that serves food from different vendors and has live music on the weekends.”

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“I want my son to be aware of the world around him, so I recommend Rohi’s Readery, a children’s bookstore dedicated to literacy that promotes inclusivity and diversity. It has free, popular events—more than 100 since it’s opened! Since I am biracial, I especially want my toddler’s library to be filled with books featuring characters reflective of multiple cultures and ethnicities.”

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What’s not to love about the Palm Beach Zoo? Not only is it home to hundreds of animals, but it also has a play pavilion where kids can unleash their wild sides and a fountain where they can cool off—so don’t forget their bathing suits! A great addition to any visit is one of the zoo’s animal experiences, which give kids and parents some up-close time with otters, tortoises, sloths, and flamingos.

(These experiences must be reserved and come at an additional cost to regular zoo admission.)

Perhaps best of all: The zoo neighbors the Cox Science Center and Aquarium, and visitors can purchase a Dual Discovery Pass to gain access to both. palmbeachzoo.org, 561.547.9453 The zoo and science center are both located at Dreher Park, so start your exploration there before venturing out to other area attractions. Many of our moms recommended The Square, a dining and shopping center in downtown West Palm Beach where you can find an interactive fountain and a beautiful Wishing Tree sculpture. Michelle Olson-Rogers, the mom of one behind @modernbocamom, also suggests visiting the Norton Museum of Art, which mounts kid-friendly exhibitions and hosts a free Art After Dark event every Friday night, complete with live music, art workshops, and more.

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Experience Palm Beach County’s living history at Yesteryear Village in West Palm Beach. At this 10-acre park at the South Florida Fairgrounds—open Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.—interpreters share stories about what life was like in South Florida before 1940. The site includes a school, a blacksmith shop, a farm, several houses, and a general store. Yesteryear Village hosts many summer programs and accommodates field trips and large groups. On Thursdays in June, visitors are invited to step back in time with special presenters, demonstrations, and hands-on activities. Then, on Fridays in July, city kids can experience the farm with animal interactions and more. southfloridafair. com/p/yesteryearvillage, 561.795.3110 While out west in Palm Beach County, continue on to Lion Country Safari, a drive-through safari and adventure park where you can feed giraffes and play around in the Safari Splash Sprayground. The Village of Wellington is also nearby, and its amphitheater is the site of community events such as free concerts and family movies. Wellington’s Scott’s Place Playground is barrier-free and an ideal spot for children of all abilities to play. Christen Thompson, a mom of two and the co-owner of @palmbeachmomcollective, also suggests the Mall at Wellington Green, which has the always popular Build-A-Bear.

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“A safe bet for any and all ages is Royal Palm Beach Commons Park, about 4 miles away from Yesteryear Village. With two age-appropriate playscapes and lively events, this is our family’s go-to place for playdates with toddler friends and fellow parents. There’s a Little Library, and I especially enjoy the Friday evenings with food trucks and live music.

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THE DELRAY BEACH ART TRAIL WEAVES THROUGHOUT THE CITY’S DOWNTOWN DISTRICT, INCLUDING ATLANTIC AVENUE AND PINEAPPLE GROVE. EXPLORE MURALS SUCH AS IT TAKES A VILLAGE BY ANTHONY HERNANDEZ AT CATHERINE STRONG PARK (ABOVE) AND CHECK OUT THE ART CITYWIDE CHAIR PROJECT (BELOW).

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“Head to The Girls, which is a little farther west in Delray.

What started out primarily as a strawberry U-pick has morphed into a fun family destination with lush gardens and beautiful grounds that feature swans, exotic birds, a petting zoo, and more. We especially love feeding the goats.”

Cristyle Egitto @eatpalmbeach

“Don’t miss the welcoming entry dancing pineapple mural and gateway of Pineapple Grove. Walk Atlantic Avenue, choose from a selection of food and beverage options at Delray Beach Market, and pop into Nomad Surf Shop.”

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The City of Delray Beach is regarded as one of the most creative and visually stimulating in The Palm Beaches. Explore it all and get the kids moving by tackling the Delray Beach Art Trail. Coordinated by the Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority, the art trail connects more than 150 installations, murals, galleries, studios, and cultural centers, so it’s a great way to expose budding Picassos to the vibrant art in their own backyard. Take a self-guided tour and scan QR codes by each artwork to learn more about them. Mark your calendars for the last First Friday Art Walk of the season (slated for May 6) and visit the trail’s website for more details on a new scavenger hunt adventure. delrayarttrail.com The Delray Beach Art Trail traverses the city’s bustling downtown, so you’re never far from something to do or an excellent place to eat. Our moms love the new Delray Beach Market, which has a bevy of culinary options and frequently offers family-centric events. You’re also right near the city’s waterfront and a public beach, so grab a bite from the market or one of Atlantic Avenue’s other amazing restaurants before hitting the sand. Finally, be sure to make some time to peruse the Spady Cultural Heritage Museum, which shares local Black history and culture through captivating exhibitions and programming.

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“You’ll find a unique experience at Silverball Retro Arcade. It’s rare to find a museum that allows you to touch the artifacts on display, but at Silverball, it’s par for the course. While you play with working classic pinball machines, you can enjoy drinks and food from the bar as you revel in nostalgia.”

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WEB EXTRA CHECK OUT ALL OF OUR MOMS’ SUMMER PICKS AT PALMBEACHCULTURE. COM/MAGAZINE AND PERUSE THE CULTURAL COUNCIL’S SUMMER CAMP GUIDE AT PALMBEACHCULTURE. COM/CAMPS

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Michelle Olson-Rogers @modernbocamom

“Head to southeast Boca to visit the town’s signature pink plaza, Mizner Park. With shops, restaurants, IPIC Theaters, and the Boca Raton Museum of Art, there’s no lack of dining and entertainment options for your family. Mizner Park also has free lawn games like giant chess and mini golf to play and even one of those big Adirondack chairs to take photos in.”

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NATURE CENTER Learn about South Florida’s marine wildlife and coastal ecosystems at Gumbo Limbo Nature Center in Boca Raton. Nestled across 20 acres on a protected barrier island, Gumbo Limbo has aquariums, a boardwalk, a butterfly garden, and a sea turtle rehabilitation facility. At the nature center, kids of all ages can discover the natural world around them. In the late summer, Gumbo Limbo hosts sea turtle hatchling releases that give participants an experiential lesson in the life cycles of these unique creatures. Heads up: These evening events are popular and sell out fast, so be sure to secure your tickets in advance. gumbolimbo.org, 561.544.8605

“Just under 5 miles away from Gumbo Limbo Nature Center is Sugar Sand Park. This spectacular destination is enough to keep your children entertained for hours! There’s a huge park with a massive playground featuring engaging activities and even a splash pad in the middle. There’s a free science center on-site perfect for ages 5-12 called the Children’s Science Explorium.”

Most of our moms—including Monique Boothe, a mom of two and the blogger behind @momlifeandmonique—suggest pairing your visit to Gumbo Limbo with a stop at a local park. OlsonRogers says Spanish River Park is one of the best. “Boca has really been embracing the arts lately and invested in beautifying the beach tunnels that run under A1A at Spanish River with original murals by local artists,” she says. “It’s a remarkable sight to see as you walk through these tunnels to the ocean. Spanish River also has a wonderful playground for the kids and plenty of picnic areas with charcoal grills.” ‡ art&culture

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RISEN FROM THE CANE Photographer Sofia Valiente found a home, community, and more in the Glades Photos from Sofia Valiente’s Foreverglades series, from inset: Custard apple trees on Lake Okeechobee’s southern shore; Uncle Bill, who was regarded as the best pool player in town.

BY HEATHER GRAULICH “We travel,” Anaïs Nin wrote, “some of us forever, to seek other states, other lives, other souls.” South Florida–raised photographer Sofia Valiente feels this intrinsically.

“I’m always seeking and looking,” Valiente says. “I want to understand the world around me in a physical, personal way. I want to communicate who I am through other people.”

It’s why, as a 2012 graduate of Florida International University with a degree in fine art, Valiente began driving out to the Glades region that rims Lake Okeechobee in Palm Beach County, initially entranced by the backdrop of endless fields of sugarcane. She found much more.

“At a university you’re sort of tied to one spot and the camera is a way to get out and explore,” she says. “It all began on a road trip driving U.S. 27. It’s incredible, an hour away from where I grew up is all this richness in stories and history.” art&culture

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Above: “The Sunday domino tournaments rotate from bar to bar each week so that each club owner can make a profit,” Valiente writes of this photo from Foreverglades.

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Valiente turned her photos from the Glades into two books: Miracle Village published in 2014 and Foreverglades in 2019.

Last year, she was awarded a South Florida Cultural Consortium Fellowship for her work on Foreverglades and will exhibit her photos at the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County’s Lake Worth Beach gallery April 22 to June 4.

Valiente’s first subjects in the Glades were residents of Miracle Village, a remote residence near Pahokee of more than 100 registered sex offenders operated by Matthew 25 Ministries.

Its mission is to help offenders reintegrate into society through housing, employment, and counseling. Because of their records, along with a state law banning offenders from coming within 1,000 feet of locations where children gather, it’s difficult for them to find jobs and places to live.

“There’s a lot misunderstood about these individuals,” says Valiente, who spent three months photographing the everyday

moments of their isolated lives. “Getting to know them on a human level, I knew there was another story to tell here.”

Born in New York and raised in various cities in coastal South Florida, Valiente had never visited the Glades before the Miracle Village project. But, following a year-long residency in Italy, she returned to the states and made Belle Glade her home for most of the next six years.

She found an apartment and befriended her neighbors, immersing herself in the region and its storied history. She joined parties and parades, visited churches and cane fields. Most of all, she listened. She wanted to better understand how her own experience of life in Florida was so different from yet shaped so deeply by those who had turned native swamp into the “black gold” muck that would change the face of local agriculture and, with it, Florida’s future.

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she says. “There’s a lot of history preserved there, and if you’re from the Glades there’s a pride of origin, whether you’re rich or poor. I was really drawn to that. There’s such an interconnectivity to small-town life. There’s an interdependence that transcends where they live or what their income is, and everyone seems to feel it on some level.”

In creating Foreverglades, Valiente envisioned an art piece merging historical text with modern photos. She read works by Zora Neale Hurston and Lawrence E. Will, an early settler known as the “Cracker Historian of the Everglades.” Valiente gleaned sections from his 1968 book, Swamp to Sugar Bowl: Pioneer Days in Belle Glade, to accompany her photos.

In one chapter, Will describes the devastating hurricane of 1928. Nearly 3,000 people died when Lake Okeechobee overflowed its levee, with the Glades’ Black community particularly hard-hit by the flooding. Valiente juxtaposes Will’s narrative of the storm’s destruction with scenes of how life has gone on by the big lake—mundane tasks like prepping food are

“There’s such an interconnectivity to small-town life. There’s an interdependence that transcends where they live or what their income is, and everyone seems to feel it on some level.”

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mixed with scenes of joyous dancing and baptisms. They are intimate moments, collected by a photographer who feels enmeshed within her subjects’ lives.

“I come from the tradition of documentary, storytelling photography,” Valiente notes. “The story brings me to the image, but I’m all about veering away into exploration.

In a way, it’s autobiographical. In documentary you’re looking at something that’s not your world; you’re behind the glass and there’s an invisibility. But in my work, you feel me, see me even though you don’t see me. I want to be a part of the community.”

Valiente won a Knight Arts Challenge award in 2017 and a State of Florida Individual Artist grant in 2018 to create the Foreverglades book and an exhibition on Glades history. She conceived a unique exhibit, constructing a full-scale replica of an old steamboat, the workhorses once used to transport goods from Glades farmland to the coast via canal.

The boat was previously docked in the former West

Palm Beach canal turn basin—now a retention pond in downtown’s Howard Park—and visitors could climb aboard and view Valiente’s photos inside. She later donated the boat to the City of Belle Glade and, with grant assistance from Florida Crystals and U.S. Sugar, it was moved to a permanent location at the Lawrence E. Will Museum on Main Street.

“It was awesome to give it back to the Glades and see it come full circle, just a few blocks from where I lived,” she says.

Valiente is currently enrolled in the University of California, Riverside, pursuing a master’s degree in fine art with a focus on film and video. She is also working on her intellectual growth, she says, by studying sociology and other subjects. She anticipates returning to South Florida, and the Glades in particular, with fresh ideas.

“It’s home to me,” she says. “There’s no shortage of stories there and I can give back in other ways as a living, working artist in the community.” ‡

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Foreverglades scenes, clockwise from top: An ATV whips up dirt and dust in front of a condemned rooming house that was originally built to house

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SCULPTURAL SANCTUARIES THREE PALM BEACH COUNTY ART COLLECTORS SHARE THEIR PRIVATE SCULPTURE GARDENS AND WHAT THEY LOVE ABOUT THEM

By Susie Stanton Staikos | Photography by Jerry Rabinowitz

WHITE OUT As the gallery director of DTR Modern Gallery on Palm Beach, Bryan Walsh spends his days surrounded by amazing artworks and getting to know the artists behind them. These relationships have informed the type of art he displays in his own home in West Palm Beach’s historic Flamingo Park neighborhood, including the bright white contemporary sculptures in his garden.

A&C: How did you go about curating this collection and what are some highlights?

Walsh: Apart from Keith Haring, I have met all the artists and have forged friendships with them. It makes their works even more special. The big heart sculpture, Big Love, was a wedding gift from the artist Rainer Lagemann. It was the focal point on the stage at the wedding, and now every day I get to look at it in my garden. It brings me joy every single day.

Once an artist’s work speaks to me it becomes a chain reaction. In the garden I have larger outdoor sculptures, but inside the house you’ll find small works by each of these artists as well. When I first started collecting, everything was very traditional and classical, both in painting and sculpture. Since my taste has evolved, everything is modern and contemporary. My house is a 1925, Spanish-style house with the character and charm of that design, and with the juxtaposition of the contemporary sculptures it works quite beautifully.

Why the emphasis on white?

It is quite intentional that all the sculptures are white because when I entertain, I like to do lighting, and you can transform a white sculpture into any color sculpture you want by putting a colored lens over the light. Let’s say you’re doing a Valentine’s party and you want to have hot pink or red, you can do that with the lighting. Anytime I do a dinner party in the dining pavilion it’s magical to see the sculptures illuminated in the background. It adds to the ambience. The white lends a cohesion to the collection even though they are very different styles. The green tropical foliage as a backdrop allows the sculptures to pop.

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What maintenance issues are there in having outdoor sculptures in Florida?

The main thing that I look for in any of the sculptures in my collection is that they can be sustainable in Florida’s humid and really wet environment. Most of the sculptures are aluminum with either powder coating or paint, or stainless steel with a powdered coat so they can endure the elements. Sculptures made of a medium that is not corrosive are pretty easy to maintain. [They typically] just require occasional washing and then some of the works require a light waxing.

OPPOSITE PAGE: BRYAN WALSH POSES WITH AN UNTITLED WORK BY KEITH HARING. HIS SCULPTURE GARDEN INCLUDES ALL-WHITE PIECES THAT HE CAN TRANSFORM

WITH LIGHTING. THIS PAGE, TOP FROM LEFT: WHITE WEDDING, MATT DEVINE; WHITE WEB, TRAVIS SEEGER; UNTITLED, KEITH HARING.

THIS PAGE, CENTER FROM LEFT: QUATRO CUBE, VADIM KHARCHENKO; STANDING GROUND, RAINER LAGEMANN; BIG LOVE, RAINER LAGEMANN.

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LABOR OF LOVE A highly regarded entrepreneur and businessman, John Sculley’s career included stints as president of PepsiCo and CEO of Apple during the 1980s and early ’90s, followed by investments in a string of tech companies. His wife, Diane, has a background in construction and has been involved in the building and designing of many local homes. Together they fulfilled their dream to have an oceanside home in Palm Beach, where their sculpture garden serves as a beautiful complement to the grounds and a deeply fulfilling creative endeavor.

A&C: What was your motivation behind establishing a sculpture garden?

John: We are not really curators of collectable art— we did it for what we enjoy being around. We came across the works at different times and fell in love with them. Jane Manus became a friend, and we now have two of her works. Diane is a very good designer and has really been the mind behind what we created.

Diane: When we bought the house, I wanted blue shutters and a blue front door that referenced the ocean and the Greek island houses we had fallen in love with. They lend the backdrop to a sheltered, sweeping lawn that John always wanted for his sculpture garden—a collection of five large, contemporary figurative and abstract sculptures in different materials. I’m on the lookout for another but haven’t come across it yet.

What was your thought process behind landscaping the garden?

Diane: We planted a thick row of tall trees around the garden on all sides to obscure [it] from the road and neighboring houses. The simple color palette of the low, light-green hedges bordering the lawn contrasts with the taller, darker green foliage behind [and] focuses the eye on the sculptures. Gino Miles’ 42

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stainless-steel Forever sculpture stands against the green foliage at the north end of the pool. We framed it with a group of palm trees that draws you in and makes the piece stand out even more. Reflections in the pool add another dimension to the sculpture.

We recently redid the garden and laid down a new lawn with the help of Justin Dwyer of Greenscape Design Landscaping in Lake Worth. Justin goes not just one mile, but a hundred miles to get things done. When we needed to have a sculpture moved, we didn’t have to say anything.

He gets the equipment, figures out how to move it, and how much it weighs.

Did you have a strategy for where to place the sculptures?

Diane: It was a very personal choice. We wanted to give space to Jane’s two blue painted abstract pieces so we could walk around them and see all the angles. We placed them together in a central area on the lawn in conversation with one another—like a mother and child piece. It made sense to have Boaz Vaadia’s Asaf with Dog siting on a stone slab placed at the side of the pool watching the swimmers. We deliberately placed [Dorit Levinstein’s] Matisse Dancers on the lawn close to the house so that it serves as a welcome piece and can be seen from the large dining room windows. The floating, life-size, brightly colored dancers make people happy. Dancing in the backyard—how can that not be happy?

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Sculpture Care 101 Palm Beach County is home to many public sculpture gardens, including those at the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, the Norton Museum of Art, and The Society of the Four Arts. As the staff at these organizations know all too well, Florida’s humid, windy, and salty environs can cause issues for sculptures of all materials. Here, Stephen Futej, aka the “Sculpture Doctor” and a consultant to The Society of the Four Arts, shares maintenance tips for private collectors.

1. At the outset, bring in a conservator for initial evaluation and consultation.

The ideal is to work from a position of preservation and prevention rather than repair.

2. Monthly inspections help professionals develop familiarity with an object, so they’re aware when there’s a change in condition. Dated photographs are also useful.

3. As a general rule, schedule a maintenance plan to have a professional expert apply noninvasive protectants

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two to four times a year, depending on the material and individual piece.

4. Immediately remove highly corrosive bird droppings using a mild dish soap and filtered water.

5. To ensure stability, most sculptures rest on a base. If necessary, a concrete pad can be poured to provide a level surface. Other anchoring devises can also be applied.

6. Have an engineer ascertain the wind speed a sculpture can withstand. In some instances, sculptures will need to be moved to safety in advance of a hurricane or storm.

7. A change in patina can occur on bronze. It can be a personal choice by the artist or collector to allow for patina to occur. Sometimes, fresh foundry-style re-patination or re-painting is desired. Conservators will often use faux painting methods to visually unify a degraded patina. However, preservation through maintenance visits is the preferred method.

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FULL OF SURPRISES Peggy Moore and her husband, Dudley, live in a historic Palm Beach home designed by John Volk, the same architect behind The Royal Poinciana Plaza.

Peggy Moore is one of the leading lights in The Garden Club of Palm Beach and takes great pride in her own garden. The charming environment she has created is an ideal setting for a variety of sculptures, many of which hold personal meaning to her and her family.

THIS PAGE, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: A EUROPEAN FOUNTAIN DEPICTING A CHERUB ON A DOLPHIN; THE DRUMMER, BARRY FLANAGAN; A BRONZE CHINESE LANTERN; BOY ON A BICYCLE, DESMOND FOUNTAIN. OPPOSITE PAGE, FROM TOP: THE MOORES’ COLLECTION ALSO INCLUDES WOMAN ON A HORSE, FERNANDO BOTERO, AND LEDA AND THE SWAN, ENZO PLAZZOTTA.

A&C: How have you curated your sculpture garden?

Moore: Sculptures make your garden come alive.

[They] make it more interesting. My garden is a flower garden filled with trees, hedges, and fountains, and it has paths that lead you to discover a variety of enchanting sculptures. When my landscape architect, Mario Nievera, and I were working on it together, he said that each little place in the garden is a different room. I like coming into the room and seeing Leda and the Swan nestled against a wall of greenery. It’s a little special place, [and] I think it also gives some fantasy to the garden, which I like. Farther along you discover another surprise. Everything in this garden looks different.

How did you decide where to place certain sculptures?

The Barry Flanagan was the first one for this yard; the musical theme and the sense of having a good time made this perfect for Florida. It stands framed by an arch of leaves facing the loggia, giving the impression that it has jumped out of the hedge. Having the Fernando Botero oversized, handsome woman on a horse in the driveway at the front of the house is a good way to

as you step out onto the terrace. The one I have in At-

leave or enter. It’s more fantasy.

lanta that’s coming down looks just like my daughter

Which sculptures are particularly personal to you?

did—sitting on a bench reading a book. They just mean

The little bronze boy on the bicycle we found in Bermuda when the kids were small. It sits on the ground

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EXPRESS YOURSELF The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach has invited five young Japanese and Asian American artists to share their cultural heritage and how it has informed them as part of Beyond the Wall: Visions of the Asian Experience in America, on display May 7 to September 25.

While these creatives primarily express themselves through murals, the Morikami has tasked them with reimagining their work for a gallery setting.

“The artists will be creating large-scale ‘murals,’ but not in the traditional sense in which they will be painting on the walls,” says Wendy Lo, the Morikami’s curator of education. “Due to COVID and travel restrictions for the artists, we decided to interpret the term ‘mural’ in a unique way.”

The artists, Lo adds, are using canvas, wood panels, and even bamboo mats, then shipping their works to the Morikami for installation in its gallery. She also notes that it was intentional to open the show in May, which is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. To kick off the exhibition, the Morikami

WORKS BY PARTICIPATING ARTISTS, FROM LEFT: THE LAST SERVICE, JUURI; REFLECTION, CASEY KAWAGUCHI.

will host a symposium with the artists May 6.

“We find it very important to give a platform for these Japanese and Asian Americans to share their voice in our community through this exhibition,” Lo says. “With the rise of Asian hate crimes since the pandemic, it is important we create a dialogue in our diverse community to foster understanding and communication.” morikami.org, 561.495.0233 —Mary Murray art&culture

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THE CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS DISPLAYS UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHY

BY RAYNA O'NAN.

EXHIBITS In a New Light: American Impressionism 1870-1940, Works from the Bank of America Collection The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, to April 16, fourarts.org, 561.655.7226 Dorotha Lemeh Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, Lake Worth Beach, to April 23, palmbeachculture.com, 561.471.2901 Forty-Fourth Annual Members’ Show Lighthouse ArtCenter, Tequesta, to April 23, lighthousearts.org, 561.746.3101 Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel Armory Art Center, West Palm Beach, to April 24, armoryart.org, 561.832.1776 Special Guest: Calder BMW Art Car Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, to April 24, norton.org, 561.832.5196 THIS CALENDAR IS CULLED BY EDITORS AND IS NOT A COMPLETE LISTING OF COUNTY EVENTS. VISIT THE CULTURAL COUNCIL’S WEBSITE FOR MORE.

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From Hassam to Wyeth: Gifts from Doris and Shouky Shaheen Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, to May 1, norton.org, 561.832.5196

Sean Kenney’s Nature Pop! Art with Lego Bricks Mounts Botanical Garden, West Palm Beach, to May 1, mounts.org, 561.233.1757 Earth Matters: Rethink the Future Cox Science Center and Aquarium, West Palm Beach, to May 8, sfsciencecenter.org, 561.832.1988

to June 12, norton.org, 561.832.5196

Brian Skerry: Luminous Seas Palm Beach Photographic Centre, West Palm Beach, to May 15, workshop.org, 561.253.2600

Bradley Theodore: In the Garden of the Palms Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, West Palm Beach, to June 30, ansg.org, 561.832.5328

The Beauty Beneath: Underwater Photography by Rayna O’Nan Burns Road Community Center, Palm Beach Gardens, to May 23, pbgrec.com/ gardensart, 561.630.1116

Forms + Figures Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, West Palm Beach, to June 30, ansg.org, 561.832.5328

Transcending Boundaries: Chinese Women Painters from Dynastic Times to the Modern Era Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, to May 29, norton.org, 561.832.5196 Jane Peterson: Impressions of Light and Water Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach,

From Houses to Hospitals: Improving Healthcare in the 1920s Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum, Historical Society of Palm Beach County, West Palm Beach, through July, pbchistory.org, 561.832.4164 Dürer, Rembrandt, and Picasso: Three Masters of the Print Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, to Sept. 11, norton.org, 561.832.5196

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A Remarkable Gathering: The Fisher Landau Family Collection Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, to Sept. 11, norton.org, 561.832.5196 The Howard and Judie Ganek Collection Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, to Sept. 25, norton.org, 561.832.5196 Art of the Hollywood Backdrop Boca Raton Museum of Art, April 20 to Jan. 22, bocamuseum.org, 561.392.2500 Bonnie Lautenberg: Art Meets Hollywood, Artistica!

Boca Raton Museum of Art, April 20 to Aug. 21, bocamuseum.org, 561.392.2500 2021-22 South Florida Cultural Consortium Grantee Sofia Valiente Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, Lake Worth Beach, April 22 to June 4, palmbeachculture.com, 561.471.2901 Art Acquisitions: Large and Small Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, Lake Worth Beach, April 22 to June 25, palmbeachculture.com, 561.471.2901 Frederick Croen Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, Lake Worth Beach, April 29 to June 11, palmbeachculture.com, 561.471.2901 Art Connects Lighthouse ArtCenter, Tequesta, May 5 to

THE NORTON MUSEUM OF ART HOSTS MATTHEW BARNEY’S CREMASTER 1: GREEN LOUNGE MANUAL: A DIPTYCH AS PART OF THE HOWARD AND JUDIE GANEK COLLECTION EXHIBITION.

Aug. 6, lighthousearts.org, 561.746.3101 Beyond the Wall: Visions of the Asian Experience in America Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, Delray Beach, May 7 to Sept. 25, morikami.org, 561.495.0233

Intimate Apparel Palm Beach Dramaworks, West Palm Beach, to April 17, palmbeachdramaworks.org, 561.514.4042 Brad Upton Palm Beach Improv, West Palm Beach, April 13, palmbeachimprov.com, 561.833.1812

Art of the Phoenix Armory Art Center, West Palm Beach, May 21 to June 11, armoryart.org, 561.832.1776

South Pacific Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, April 13, kravis.org, 561.832.7469

2021-22 Dina Baker Fund Recipient Michele Hundt Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, Lake Worth Beach, June 10 to July 30, palmbeachculture.com, 561.471.2901

Butterflies are Free Lynn University, Boca Raton, April 14-16, events.lynn.edu, 561.237.9000

Summer Art Experience Armory Art Center, West Palm Beach, July 30 to Aug. 30, armoryart.org, 561.832.1776

Richard III Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, April 15-24, fauevents.com, 561.297.6124

STAGE AND SCREEN

Easter in Art exhibition on screen The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, April 16, fourarts.org, 561.655.7226

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels Maltz Jupiter Theatre, to April 10, jupitertheatre.org, 561.575.2223

Jay Leno Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, April 17, kravis.org, 561.832.7469 art&culture

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True West Stonzek Studio at Lake Worth Playhouse, April 22 to May 1, lakeworthplayhouse.org, 561.586.6410

PARIS BALLET’S MAY 15 PERFORMANCE WILL FEATURE BROOKLYN MACK AND NICOLE GRANIERO.

The Sound Inside Boca Stage Theatre, Boca Raton, April 28 to May 22, bocastage.net, 561.447.8829

May 20 to June 5, palmbeachdramaworks. org, 561.514.4042

William Lee Martin Palm Beach Improv, West Palm Beach, April 28, palmbeachimprov.com, 561.833.1812

Craig Robinson Palm Beach Improv, West Palm Beach, May 20-22, palmbeachimprov.com, 561.833.1812

Desi Banks Palm Beach Improv, West Palm Beach, April 29 to May 1, palmbeachimprov.com, 561.833.1812

Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus Delray Beach Playhouse, May 20-22, delraybeachplayhouse.com, 561.272.1281

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Garage Queens: Fierce, Fabulous, and Fascinating Arts Garage, Delray Beach, April 29, artsgarage.org, 561.450.6357 Much Ado About Nothing Lake Worth Playhouse, April 29 to May 8, lakeworthplayhouse.org, 561.586.6410

May 7, miznerparkculturalcenter.com, 844.672.2849

Same Time, Next Year Delray Beach Playhouse, April 29 to May 15, delraybeachplayhouse.com, 561.272.1281

Ryan Hamilton Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, May 7, kravis.org, 561.832.7469

An Officer and a Gentleman Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, May 3-8, kravis.org, 561.832.7469

TK Kirkland Palm Beach Improv, West Palm Beach, May 8, palmbeachimprov.com, 561.833.1812

The Carp that Wouldn’t Quit Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, May 7, kravis.org, 561.832.7469

Flori-duh Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, May 14-15, kravis.org, 561.832.7469

Jackie “The Joke Man” Martling Mizner Park Cultural Center, Boca Raton,

The Belle of Amherst Palm Beach Dramaworks, West Palm Beach,

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Funny Women of a Certain Age Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, April 22-23, kravis.org, 561.832.7469

Bill Burr iThink Financial Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach, May 21, westpalmbeachamphitheatre.com, 561.795.8883 Comedy Off the Green Mizner Park Cultural Center, Boca Raton, May 21 (also June 25), miznerparkculturalcenter.com, 844.672.2849 Nick Cannon: MTV Wild n Out Live iThink Financial Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach, May 22, westpalmbeachamphitheatre.com, 561.795.8883 Spidey: Mentalist of the Year Mizner Park Cultural Center, Boca Raton, May 27, miznerparkculturalcenter.com, 844.672.2849; also, Delray Beach Playhouse, May 28, delraybeachplayhouse.com, 561.272.1281

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Anthony Rodia Palm Beach Improv, West Palm Beach, June 10-12, palmbeachimprov.com, 561.833.1812 On-Gaku: Our Sound film screening Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, Delray Beach, June 11, morikami.org, 561.495.0233

MUSIC AND DANCE Miami Ciy Ballet in The Palm Beaches Popup Performance: To Florida with Love Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, Delray Beach, April 10, morikami.org, 561.495.0233

Carlos Mencia Palm Beach Improv, West Palm Beach, June 16-19, palmbeachimprov.com, 561.833.1812

Palm Beach Symphony: Dvorak’s Eighth Symphony Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, April 10, kravis.org, 561.832.7469

Shayne Smith Palm Beach Improv, West Palm Beach, June 23, palmbeachimprov.com, 561.833.1812

Pianist Joshua Rifkin The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, April 10, fourarts.org, 561.655.7226

Palm Beach Shakespeare Festival: Richard II Carlin Park, Jupiter, July 7-24, pbshakespeare.org, 561.762.8552

Kenny G Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, April 12, kravis.org, 561.832.7469

Children of the Sea film screening Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, Delray Beach, July 17, morikami.org, 561.495.0233 T.J. Miller Palm Beach Improv, West Palm Beach, Aug. 12-13, palmbeachimprov.com, 561.833.1812

Ballet Palm Beach: Peter Pan and Tinker Bell Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, April 14-16, kravis.org, 561.832.7469 Guitarist Pablo Sáinz-Villages: Soul of Spanish Guitar Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, April 14, kravis.org, 561.832.7469

Jazz Orchestra Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, April 15, fauevents.com, 561.297.6124 The Prince Project Maltz Jupiter Theatre, April 16, jupitertheatre.org, 561.575.2223 Malpaso Dance Company Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, April 18-19, kravis.org, 561.832.7469 The Montrose Trio Presented by the Chamber Music Society of Palm Beach, Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, West Palm Beach, April 20, cmspb.org, 561.379.6773 Joy in Motion: From Broadway to Ireland Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, April 21, fauevents.com, 561.297.6124 Bluegrass in the Pavilion with The Tim Raybon Band and High Fidelity Flagler Museum, Palm Beach, April 23, flaglermuseum.us, 561.655.2833 Jason Newsted and the Chophouse Band Maltz Jupiter Theatre, April 23, jupitertheatre.org, 561.575.2223 art&culture

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FLUTIST LES ROETTGES WILL PERFORM WITH THE SYMPHONIA APRIL 24.

Evenings at the Council: The Moonshiners Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, Lake Worth Beach, May 19, palmbeachculture.com, 561.471.2901

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

The Lumineers iThink Financial Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach, May 20, westpalmbeachamphitheatre.com, 561.795.8883

Fred Astaire Dance Studio: The Show Must Go On showcase Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, April 24, kravis.org, 561.832.7469

Summer: The Donna Summer Musical Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, May 2026, kravis.org, 561.832.7469

The Symphonia: Poetic Mysteries Roberts Theater at Saint Andrew’s School, Boca Raton, April 24, thesymphonia.org, 561.376.3848 Undertale Live Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, April 24, fauevents.com, 561.297.6124 Diana Krall Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, April 25, kravis.org, 561.832.7469 Dances We Dance Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, April 29-30, fauevents.com, 561.297.6124

Denise King Sings Arts Garage, Delray Beach, May 8, artsgarage.org, 561.450.6357 Celebrating Stephen Sondheim Delray Beach Playhouse, May 9-12, delraybeachplayhouse.com, 561.272.1281 One Night of Queen Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, May 11, kravis.org, 561.832.7469

Copeland Davis: Jazz to Classics Arts Garage, Delray Beach, April 30, artsgarage.org, 561.450.6357

Fela! The Concert Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, May 14, kravis.org, 561.832.7469

Met Opera Live: Don Giovanni screening The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, April 30, fourarts.org, 561.655.7226

The Marlow Rosado Latin Jazz Ensemble: Orun Arts Garage, Delray Beach, May 14, artsgarage.org, 561.450.6357

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Tim McGraw and Russell Dickerson iThink Financial Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach, May 7, westpalmbeachamphitheatre. com, 561.795.8883

Miami City Ballet in The Palm Beaches: Prodigal Son Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, April 29 to May 1, kravis.org, 561.832.7469

Boca Ballet Theatre: Spring Curation Olympic Heights Performing Arts Theater, Boca Raton, May 7-8, bocaballet.org, 561.995.0709

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

Miranda Lambert and Little Big Town iThink Financial Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach, May 14, westpalmbeachamphitheatre. com, 561.795.8883 Paris Ballet: Cinderella and mixed bill Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, May 15, kravis.org, 561.832.7469

Warren Wolf Group Arts Garage, Delray Beach, May 20, artsgarage.org, 561.450.6357 Alex Cuba Arts Garage, Delray Beach, May 22, artsgarage.org, 561.450.6357 Dave Matthews Band iThink Financial Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach, May 28-29, westpalmbeachamphitheatre.com, 561.795.8883 Young Singers of the Palm Beaches: We’ll Rise Above spring concert Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, May 28, kravis.org, 561.832.7469 The Chris Santiago Quartet: Chet, Prince of Cool Arts Garage, Delray Beach, May 29, artsgarage.org, 561.450.6357 The Doobie Brothers and Michael McDonald iThink Financial Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach, June 2, westpalmbeachamphitheatre.com, 561.795.8883 Rocky Mountain High Experience: John Denver tribute Delray Beach Playhouse, June 3-5, delraybeachplayhouse.com, 561.272.1281

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SANDY CARSON

THE ART OF THE HOLLYWOOD BACKDROP EXHIBIT AT THE BOCA RATON MUSEUM OF ART INCLUDES THE SOUND OF MUSIC (ABOVE AND RIGHT) AND NORTH BY NORTHWEST (BELOW).

Tito Puente Jr. and his Latin Jazz Ensemble Arts Garage, Delray Beach, June 3-4, artsgarage.org, 561.450.6357

COURTESY OF THE MARGARET HERRICK LIBRARY

Swinging on a Star: The Songs of Jimmy Van Heusen Delray Beach Playhouse, June 6-9, delraybeachplayhouse.com, 561.272.1281 Tears for Fears iThink Financial Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach, June 9, westpalmbeachamphitheatre.com, 561.795.8883 Ann Hampton Callaway: Fever, the Peggy Lee Century Arts Garage, Delray Beach, June 10-11, artsgarage.org, 561.450.6357 SANDY CARSON

Kid Rock with Grand Funk Railroad iThink Financial Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach, June 10, westpalmbeachamphitheatre.com, 561.795.8883

REO Speedwagon and Styx iThink Financial Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach, June 19, westpalmbeachamphitheatre.com, 561.795.8883

Paris Ballet: An Evening of Ballet, Modern, Contemporary, Neo-Classical, Tap, and Jazz Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, June 11, kravis.org, 561.832.7469

Sean’s Dance Factory: Big Bang XXIV Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, June 17-18, kravis.org, 561.832.7469 Keith Urban iThink Financial Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach, June 18, westpalmbeachamphitheatre. com, 561.795.8883

Backstreet Boys iThink Financial Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach, June 22, westpalmbeachamphitheatre.com, 561.795.8883 Train with Jewel and Blues Traveler iThink Financial Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach, June 24, westpalmbeachamphitheatre.com, 561.795.8883 art&culture

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FROM LEFT: WATERMELON, DEBORAH TOBIAS, AND COUPLED, LYNN MORGAN, BOTH PART OF THE LIGHTHOUSE ARTCENTER’S MEMBERS’ SHOW

Worth Avenue Walking Tours Presented by the Historical Society of Palm Beach County, Via Amore, Worth Avenue, Palm Beach, April 13, 20, and 27, pbchistory.org, 561.832.4164 Easter Egg Hunt Flagler Museum, Palm Beach, April 16, flaglermuseum.us, 561.655.2833

Otis Cadillac and the Eldorados: Rhythm and Blues Revue Arts Garage, Delray Beach, July 9, artsgarage.org, 561.450.6357 Boca Ballet Theatre: The Sleeping Beauty Countess de Hoernle Theatre at Spanish River High School, Boca Raton, July 30-31, bocaballet.org, 561.995.0709 Jack Johnson iThink Financial Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach, Aug. 18, westpalmbeachamphitheatre.com, 561.795.8883 The Black Keys and Band of Horses iThink Financial Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach, Aug. 24, westpalmbeachamphitheatre.com, 561.795.8883 Santana and Earth, Wind, and Fire iThink Financial Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach, Aug. 26, westpalmbeachamphitheatre.com, 561.795.8883 54

SPEAKERS, FESTIVALS, AND SPECIAL EVENTS Art After Dark Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, every Friday night from April 1, norton.org, 561.832.5196 Delray Affair Downtown Delray Beach, April 8-10, delrayaffair.com, 561.278.0424 Wild & Scenic Film Festival Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum, April 8, jupiterlighthouse.org, 561.747.8380 Florida’s History Detective lecture with Sally Ling The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum, April 13, bocahistory.org, 561.395.6766 History Talks: The Best of “Post Time” with Eliot Kleinberg Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum, Historical Society of Palm Beach County, West Palm Beach, April 13, pbchistory.org, 561.832.4164

From Palm Beach to Shangri La: The Architecture of Marion Sims Wyeth lecture The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, April 18, fourarts.org, 561.655.7226 Boca Raton Anthrax Attack October 2001 lecture The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum, April 20, bocahistory.org, 561.395.6766 Authors Speak: The Impact of Race on American Society Arts Garage, Delray Beach, April 21 (also June 16), artsgarage.org, 561.450.6357 History Talks: Franklin and Winston: The Friendship that Saved the World with Lee Pollock Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum, Historical Society of Palm Beach County, West Palm Beach, April 23, pbchistory.org, 561.832.4164 Spring Plant-A-Palooza Mounts Botanical Garden, West Palm Beach, April 23-24, mounts.org, 561.233.1757 Could You Pass the Civics Test to Become a Naturalized Citizen of the USA? lecture with Judge Douglas H. Ginsburg

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MEET HIGH FIDELITY WILL PERFORM AT THE FLAGLER MUSEUM’S BLUEGRASS IN THE PAVILION CONCERT APRIL 23.

Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum, Historical Society of Palm Beach County, West Palm Beach, April 28, pbchistory.org, 561.832.4164

Historical Society of Palm Beach County, West Palm Beach, May 12, pbchistory.org, 561.832.4164

SunFest Downtown West Palm Beach, April 28 to May 1, sunfest.com, 561.659.5980

Art Talks: Ezra Hubbard and Jason Mena Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, Lake Worth Beach, May 21, palmbeachculture.com, 561.471.2901

Art Talks: Art Acquisitions Panel Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, Lake Worth Beach, April 30, palmbeachculture.com, 561.471.2901

Downtown Delray Beach Memorial Day Weekend Craft Festival Downtown Delray Beach, May 28-29, artfestival.com, 561.746.6615

Beyond the Wall: Visions of the Asian Experience in America symposium Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, Delray Beach, May 6, morikami.org, 561.495.0233

Founder’s Day (free museum admission) Flagler Museum, Palm Beach, June 5, flaglermuseum.us, 561.655.2833

Boca Bacchanal Various locations in Boca Raton, May 6-7, bocabacchanal.com, 561.395.6766 First Friday Art Walk Downtown Delray Beach, May 6, downtowndelraybeach.com/artwalk, 561.243.1077 Mother’s Day Tea Service Flagler Museum, Palm Beach, May 7, flaglermuseum.us, 561.655.2833 Was it Murder? Mock Trial Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum,

Fourth on Flagler Downtown West Palm Beach, July 4, wpb.org, 561.822.1515

MEET authors, artists, artisans, musicians, creators, visionaries and new friends through our programs, events and celebrations.

Every month is

BLACK HISTORY MONTH

@TheSpady

Independence Day Celebration Flagler Museum, Palm Beach, July 4, flaglermuseum.us, 561.655.2833 Palm Beach Chamber Music Festival Various locations in Palm Beach County, July (contact for dates), pbcmf.org, 561.547.1070 Paper-cutting workshop with Hiromi Moneyhun Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, Delray Beach, Sept. 10, morikami.org, 561.495.0233

Sponsored in part by the Board of County Commissioners, the Tourist Development Council and the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County

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Palm Beach Media Group is a renowned publishing company with print publications representing a mix of proprietary titles and custom magazines, along with digital solutions, serving the entire state of Florida and more.

PALM B E AC H M E DI A. C OM

PUBLISHER OF: Naples Illustrated Orlando Illustrated Palm Beach Illustrated Naples Charity Register Palm Beach Charity Register Southwest Florida Relocation Guide Waypoints: Naples Yacht Club Palm Beach Relocation Guide Vero Beach Magazine The Jewel of Palm Beach: The Mar-a-Lago Club Jupiter Magazine South Florida Baby and Beyond Magazine Stuart Magazine Fort Lauderdale Illustrated Aventura Magazine Naples 100 5th Avenue South: 5th Avenue South Business Improvement District Palm Beach 100 Go561 Community Report: Community Foundation of Collier County Pinnacle: Jupiter Medical Center Foundation art&culture: Cultural Council for Palm Beach County Florida Design Florida Design Naples Edition Florida Design Miami Edition Florida Design Annual Sourcebook Naples on the Gulf: Greater Naples Chamber Time and Treasure: Guide to Better Giving Vero Beach Magazine: Vero Beach Handbook Advances: Tampa General Hospital Naples Realtor Magazine Fisher Island Magazine Club Braman Magazine

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BITES PALATE PLEASER

JERRY RABINOWITZ

When it comes to cooking, inspiration can come in the form of a fresh ingredient, a unique flavor combination, or even a childhood memory. For this new dish, Julian Bernal, executive sous chef at Prezzo in Palm Beach Gardens, was inspired by the restaurant’s vibrant mural by Dominican-born artist Ruben Gerardo Ubiera Gonzalez. With filet as his centerpiece, Bernal painted the plate with a blueberry-burgundy reduction before adding charred asparagus, roasted baby carrots, black garlic aioli, confit shallots, and bulls blood microgreens. “I wanted to combine traditional and modern, just as the artist did in the mural,” says Bernal. “As I gathered the ingredients, I looked for similar colors. The result is a plate that is colorful, abstract, and interesting in taste and texture.” eatprezzo.com, 561.429.6938 —Mary Murray

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COCO SUSHI LOUNGE & BAR

PRICE RANGES $ Most entrées under $10 $$ Most entrées $10–$25 $$$ Most entrées $25 or more z BIPOC owned or operated Listings are not all-inclusive due to space limitations and may vary by issue. Descriptions are printed at the discretion of the editors and are not a form of advertisement, nor are they intended to be restaurant reviews.

PALM BEACH/MANALAPAN BICE Italian fine dining with classic fare and impeccable service. 313 Worth Ave., bice-palmbeach.com, 561.835.1600 $$$ BUCCAN Small plates from chef Clay Conley that change with the seasons. 350 S. County Road, buccanpalmbeach.com, 561.833.3450 $$ CAFÉ BOULUD The four-star cousin of Manhattan’s Boulud boasts a dash of 58

South Florida flavor. 301 Australian Ave., cafeboulud.com, 561.655.6060 $$$ ECHO Cuisines of China, Japan, Thailand, and Vietnam, thoughtfully conceived and brilliantly executed. 230A Sunrise Ave., echopalmbeach. com, 561.802.4222 $$$

LIBBY VOLGYES, LIBBY VISION

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PALM BEACH GRILL Palm Beach rendition of Houston’s beloved steak house. 340 Royal Poinciana Way, palmbeachgrill.com, 561.835.1077 $$$ PB CATCH Contemporary seafood, including an innovative “seacuterie” menu. 251 Sunrise Ave., pbcatch.com, 561.655.5558 $$$

HENRY’S PALM BEACH This American bistro

by The Breakers is perfect for dinner, drinks, or weekend brunch. 229 Royal Poinciana Way, thebreakers.com, 561.206.1896 $$$

PIZZA AL FRESCO This casual eatery offers some of the best pizza and views on the island.

14 Via Mizner, pizzaalfresco.com, 561.832.0032 $$

LE BAR Á VIN This wine and cocktail bar offers a range of high-end drinks and light dishes. 380 S. County Road, lebarpalmbeach. com, 561.490.1456 $$$

POLPO The cuisine of Southern Italy comes alive at this new restaurant inside the Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa. 100 S. Ocean Blvd., eaupalmbeach.com, 561.533.6000 $$$

MEAT MARKET The Palm Beach outpost of the famed Miami Beach steak house.

191 Bradley Place, meatmarket.net, 561.354.9800 $$$

SANT AMBROEUS Milan fine dining presented in a chic, retro atmosphere. 340 Royal Poinciana Way, santambroeus.com, 561.285.7990 $$$

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SEAFOOD BAR AT THE BREAKERS Fresh fish and shellfish, with stunning views of the Atlantic. 1 S. County Road, thebreakers.com, 561.659.8488 $$$

FERN STREET WINE BAR & KITCHEN The ever-changing menu showcases clean ingredients. 501 Fern St. Suite 104, fernstreetwpb.com, 561.328.9745 $$

SURFSIDE DINER Casual eatery serving classic comfort food. 314 S. County Road, surfsidediner.com, 561.659.7495 $

z FIWE CARIBBEAN CUISINE Authentic island flavors come alive across tapas, salads, vegetarian options, and more. 410 Evernia St. Unit 108, fiweja.com, 561.248.2065 $

WEST PALM BEACH AIOLI Opt for the daily specials at this familyowned café and bakery. 7434 S. Dixie Hwy., aioliwpb.com, 561.366.7741 $ BATCH An upscale take on classic Southern fare. 223 Clematis St., batchsouthernkitchen. com, 561.708.0000 $$ z BIG JOHN’S EATERY When breakfast and brunch cravings take over, Big John’s is the place to be. 100 Sansbury Way Suite 108, bigjohnseatery.com, 561.814.5169 $ z BLUE MONTAIN COFFEE HOUSE Stop by for breakfast and lunch fare, from croissant sandwiches to beef patties. 540 Clematis St., bluemountaincoffeehouses.com, 561.318.7296 $ BODEGA TAQUERIA Y TEQUILA A Miami favorite that specializes in unfussy Mexican street food. 118 S. Clematis St., bodegataqueria.com, 561.559.3119 $ CAFÉ CENTRO Lively Italian with fun entertainment. 2409 N. Dixie Hwy., cafecentrowpb.com, 561.514.4070 $$

GALLEY Farm-to-table restaurant with coastal flair inside the Hilton West Palm Beach. 600 Okeechobee Blvd., hiltonwestpalmbeach.com, 561.231.6000 $$ GRANDVIEW PUBLIC MARKET This hip food hall has something for everyone, from poke bowls to tacos. 1401 Clare Ave., grandviewpublic.com, 561.323.4103 $ GRATO A rustic trattoria from chef Clay Conley.

1901 S. Dixie Hwy., gratowpb.com, 561.404.1334 $$ z HAVANA This family-friendly Cuban cantina boasts a 24/7 to-go window. 6801 S. Dixie Hwy., havanacubanfood.com, 561.547.9799 $ HIVE BAKERY & CAFÉ Satisfy your sweet tooth as well as breakfast, lunch, and takehome dinner cravings. 1603 S. Dixie Hwy., hivebakeryandcafe.com, 561.360.2196 $$ HULLABALOO Italian gastropub with creative cuisine and a unique cocktail menu. 517 Clematis St., sub-culture.org, 561.833.1033 $$ z JOY NOODLES Order the fresh ramen at this vegetarian-friendly hidden gem. 2200 S. Dixie Hwy., joynoodles.net, 561.655.5212 $$

GERARD RONCAL

SWIFTY’S AT THE COLONY Cosmopolitan dining meets island ease, with high-end classics such as designer meatloaf. 155 Hammon Ave., thecolonypalmbeach.com, 561.655.5430 $$$

CORVINA SEAFOOD GRILL

z MAJESTIC ASH LOUNGE & SOUTHERN SPICE Classic soul food, from shrimp and grits to chicken and waffles. 407 Northwood Road, majesticloungeandsouthernspice.com, 561.508.4705 $$$ z MALAKOR THAI CAFÉ This Northwood staple offers a colorful setting and Thai classics.

425 25th St., malakor.com, 561.762.9070 $$ z OFF THA BONE BBQ This family-owned eatery presents an array of barbecue fare and soul food. 1516 N. Tamarind Ave., falloffthabone. com, 561.294.9717 $

KITCHEN Sophisticated fare from chef Matthew Byrne. 319 Belvedere Road #2, kitchenpb.com, 561.249.2281 (more locations online) $$$

PÉTANQUE KITCHEN & BAR Casual French eatery serving cheese and charcuterie boards, tapas, and signature cocktails. 517 Northwood Road, petanquepb.com, 561.507.8064 $$

CITY CELLAR WINE BAR AND GRILL Hearth-baked pizza, dry-aged steaks, fresh pasta, and seafood. 700 S. Rosemary Ave., citycellarwpb.com, 561.366.0071 $$

LA SIRENA Italian cuisine with a focus on the Amalfi Coast. 6316 S. Dixie Hwy., lasirenaonline. com, 561.585.3128 $$

PISTACHE FRENCH BISTRO French bistro bites with a Mediterranean twist. 101 N. Clematis St., pistachewpb.com, 561.833.5090 $$

CHOLO SOY COCINA A colorful taqueria slinging outstanding bites. 3715 S. Dixie Hwy., cholosoycocina.com, 561.619.7018 $

LEILA RESTAURANT Mediterranean cuisine, belly dancing, and hookah on the patio. 120 S. Dixie Hwy., leilawpb.com, 561.659.7373 $$

PLANTA A vegan menu includes plant-based comfort food and sushi. 700 S. Rosemary Ave. Suite 142, plantarestaurants.com, 561.208.5222 $$

z DR. LIMÓN Chef Carlos Brescia delivers a taste of Latin America. 533 Clematis St., doctorlimon.com, 561.781.5577 $$

LYNORA’S Authentic Italian restaurant serving traditional recipes. 207 Clematis St., lynoras. com, 561.899.3117 (more locations online) $$$

PURA VIDA This healthy hot spot offers organic options in chic surrounds. 460 S. Rosemary Ave. Suite 186, puravidamiami.com, 305.535.4142 $ art&culture

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BITES Hwy. 1 at PGA Blvd., parisintowncafe.com, 561.626.6017 $ RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE A classic American dining experience with New Orleans roots. 661 U.S. Hwy. 1, ruthschris.com, 561.863.0660 (more locations online) $$$

PALM BEACH GARDENS AVOCADO CANTINA Chef Julien Gremaud puts his spin on a high-end taqueria. 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Drive, avocadocantina.com, 561.766.2430 $$ THE BUTCHER’S CLUB Top Chef winner Jeremy Ford creates creative steak house fare inside the PGA National Resort. 400 Avenue of the Champions, pgaresort.com, 561.627.4852 $$$ BODEGA TAQUERIA Y TEQUILA

PROPER GRIT This gastropub in The Ben hotel pays homage to Old Florida. 251 N. Narcissus Ave., propergrit.com, 561.461.0040 $$

TROPICAL SMOKEHOUSE Chef Rick Mace brings his culinary skill to Florida barbecue. 3815 S. Dixie Hwy., eattropical.com, 561.323.2573 $$

THE REGIONAL Chef Lindsay Autry pairs her Southern roots with her love of Mediterranean flavors. 651 Okeechobee Blvd., eatregional.com, 561.833.5575 $$$

z WATTANA THAI Authentic Thai cuisine takes center stage. 7201 S. Dixie Hwy., wattanathai.com, 561.588.9243 $$

RH ROOFTOP Seasonal cuisine atop Restoration Hardware space with sweeping views of the city. 560 Okeechobee Blvd., restorationhardware.com, 561.804.6826 $$ ROCCO’S TACOS AND TEQUILA BAR Signature tacos, savory guacamole made fresh tableside, and more Mexican standouts. 224 Clematis St., roccostacos.com, 561.650.1001 (more locations online) $$ SASSAFRAS This hot spot brings a decadent twist to Southern food. 105 S. Narcissus Ave. #130, sassafraswpb.com, 561.323.7007 $$ TABLE 26 This all-American restaurant presents comfort food in an atmosphere fit for both romantic dates and business luncheon meetings. 1700 S. Dixie Hwy., table26palmbeach.com, 561.855.2660 $$$ z TRINDY GOURMET This laid-back café offers high-quality, on-site dining as well as great catering options. 407 N. Rosemary Ave., trindygourmet.com, 561.570.6325 $ 60

RIVIERA BEACH 3800 OCEAN Guests embark on a culinary journey through Florida’s bounty at this seafood-centric restaurant in the Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island Beach Resort. 3800 N. Ocean Drive, marriott.com, 561.340.1795 $$$

NORTH PALM BEACH COD AND CAPERS SEAFOOD MARKET AND RESTAURANT A daily market and restaurant in one. 1201 U.S. Hwy. 1, codandcapers.com, 561.622.0963 $$

ENTRE NOUS BISTRO Chef Jason Laudenslager fuses home-style cooking with gourmet fare. 123 U.S. Hwy. 1, entrenousbistro. com, 561.863.5883 $$$ FRIGATE’S Waterfront bar and grill with live entertainment. 400 N. U.S. Hwy. 1, frigatesnpb.com, 561.855.7497 $$$ PARIS IN TOWN, LE CAFÉ Pastries, crepes, and more in an authentic setting. 11460 U.S.

CACTUS GRILLE & TEQUILA BAR Saddle up for authentic Tex-Mex fare and an expansive tequila menu. 4650 Donald Ross Rd. Suite 100, thecactusgrille.com, 561.249.3090 $$ CAFÉ CHARDONNAY Chef-owner Frank Eucalitto augments his menu with LatinAmerican and Asian influences. 4533 PGA Blvd., cafechardonnay.com, 561.627.2662 $$$ THE CAPITAL GRILLE Classic steak house complemented by a stellar wine portfolio. 11365 Legacy Ave., thecapitalgrille.com, 561.630.4994 (more locations online) $$$ CHRISTOPHER’S KITCHEN Raw/ vegan food at its best. 4783 PGA Blvd., christopherskitchenfl.com, 561.318.6191 $$ COOLINARY Creative cuisine from chefowner Tim Lipman. 4580 Donald Ross Road Suite 100, coolinarycafe.com, 561.249.6760 $$ THE COOPER Farm-to-table, innovative versions of classics. 4610 PGA Blvd. Suite 100, thecooperrestaurant.com, 561.622.0032 $$ SPOTO’S OYSTER BAR Satisfying seafood dishes, plus unique cocktails made with a specialty infused simple syrup. 4560 PGA Blvd., spotosoysterbar.com, 561.776.9448 $$$ z STAGE Indian flavors and global influences combine across an array of small plates.

2000 PGA Blvd. Suite 5502, stagepga.com, 561.408.3685 $$

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VIC AND ANGELO’S Offering both light and savory Italian dishes as well as an impressive wine selection. 4520 PGA Blvd., vicandangelos. com, 561.630.9899 (more locations online) $$$ VOODOO BAYOU Take your palate on a walk through the French Quarter. 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave., voodoobayou.com, 561.888.6703 $$

JUPITER/TEQUESTA 1000 NORTH Restaurant, casual tavern, alfresco terrace, and members-only club all tied together by modern regional cuisine. 1000 N. U.S. Hwy. 1, 1000north.com, 561.570.1000 $$$ BRICK & BARREL Chef David Schroeder’s gastropub favors comfort food as much as it does healthy options. 1153 Town Center Drive Suite 101, brickandbarrelpub.com, 561.623.0916 $$ CHARLIE & JOE’S AT LOVE STREET This collection of culinary experiences includes an upscale grille, a rooftop lounge, a raw bar, and a seafood market. 1116 Love Street, lovestreetjupiter. com, 561.532.3280 $$ z EL FOGONCITO Enjoy authentic Mexican cuisine rooted in family recipes and traditions. 711 W. Indiantown Road Suite C4, elfogoncitorestaurant.com, 561.250.6295 $$

LULU’S

WELLINGTON

SINCLAIR’S OCEAN GRILL Upscale beachfront seafood restaurant inside the Jupiter Beach Resort & Spa. 5 N. Hwy. A1A, jupiterbeachresort.com, 561.745.7120 $$$

ANTHONY’S COAL FIRED PIZZA Top-notch pizza and Italian soul food. 1000 S. State Road 7, acfp.com, 561.615.1255 (more locations online) $

UTIKI BEACH Fresh seafood with breathtaking views at the Jupiter Inlet Marina. 1095 N. Hwy. A1A, utikibeach.com, 561.406.2210 $$$

MAXWELL’S PLUM The circa-1966 restaurant is revived, complete with upscale cuisine and cool cocktails. 12300 S. Shore Blvd., maxwellsplum. com, 561.793.2110 $$$

z THE WOODS Tiger Woods’ flagship restaurant is an elevated sports bar serving land and sea, plus top-shelf bourbons, cognacs, and ryes. Harbourside Place, 129 Soundings Ave., thewoods.tigerwoods.com, 561.320.9627 $$$

STONEWOOD GRILL AND TAVERN Casual yet classy steak house. 10120 Forest Hill Blvd., stonewoodgrill.com, 561.784.9796 $$

EVO Southern Italian cuisine from Sicilian chef Erik Pettersen. 150 N. U.S. Hwy. 1, evoitalian.com, 561.745.2444 $$

LAKE WORTH BEACH BENNY’S ON THE BEACH A casual beachfront dining experience with stunning views. 10 S. Ocean Blvd., bennysonthebeach.com, 561.582.9001 $$

HOG SNAPPERS Argentinean churrasco, Colombian fusion, and seafood with a Caribbean vibe. 279 N. U.S. Hwy. 1, hogsnappersshackandsushi.com, 561.401.9309 $$

DAVE’S LAST RESORT & RAW BAR Kitschy sports bar serving up fresh seafood and more. 632 Lake Ave., daveslastresort.com, 561.588.5208 $$

JOSCO BAR & OVEN Upscale pub fare such as craft mac and cheese, wood-fired octopus, pulled pork, and truffle mushroom pizza. 157 N. U.S. Hwy. 1, joscobarandoven.com, 561.972.7337 $$

THE IRISH BRIGADE Authentic Irish pub fare with lively entertainment. 621 Lake Ave., 561.585.1885 $$ LOS PANCHO’S TACOS & TEQUILA BAR A fun atmosphere sets the scene for authentic Mexican food. 717 Lake Ave., lospanchoslakeworth.com, 561.660.7474 $$

NITROGEN BAR, GRILL, SUSHI Serving a seasonal menu of French entrees, plus a sushi bar and excellent cocktails. 6779 W. Indiantown Road #18, nitrogenbrasserie.com, 561.972.2944 $$

PARADISO RISTORANTE Chef Angelo Romano serves traditional Italian fare along with some delicious surprises. 625 Lucerne Ave., paradisolakeworth.com, 561.547.2500 $$$

CACTUS GRILLE & TEQUILA BAR

ALISSA DRAGUN

LITTLE MOIR’S LEFTOVERS CAFÉ A funky atmosphere and fresh, creative seafood dishes are not to be missed at Food Shack’s sister restaurant in Abacoa. 451 University Blvd., littlemoirs.com, 561.627.6030 $$

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BITES CUT 432 Modern steak house set in a highenergy environment. 432 E. Atlantic Ave., cut432.com, 561.272.9898 $$$ DEATH OR GLORY Visit this gastropub for innovative cocktails and new-wave bites. 116 N.E. 6th Ave., deathorglorybar.com, 561.808.8814 $$

KITCHEN

VIVA LA PLAYA This beachfront spot offers a menu that sings with Latin American sabor. 10 S. Ocean Blvd., vivalaplaya.com, 561.247.7245 $$

LANTANA

SUSHI SIMON Freshly caught fish and a playful flair. 1614 S. Federal Hwy., 561.731.1819 $$

OCEANO KITCHEN Locally inspired appetizers and main courses, curated daily and meant to share. 201 E. Ocean Ave., oceanokitchen.com, 561.562.5055 $$$

z TROY’S BARBEQUE The succulent barbecue attracts fans from far and wide. 1920 S. Federal Hwy., bbqtroys.com, 561.740.1125 (more locations online) $

OLD KEY LIME HOUSE Stop by for fun times and exquisite seafood. 300 E. Ocean Ave., oldkeylimehouse.com, 561.582.1889 $$ RIGGINS CRABHOUSE Maryland-style crabhouse serving blue crab, sandwiches, and more, with a seafood market on-site. 607 Ridge Road, rigginscrabhouse.com, 561.586.3000 $$ THE STATION HOUSE Clam chowder, Ipswich steamers, Maine lobster, and more New England staples. 233 W. Lantana Road, thestationhouse.com, 561.801.5000 $$

BOYNTON BEACH DRIFTWOOD This creative eatery specializes in innovative Florida fare with fun cocktails to match. 2005 S. Federal Hwy., driftwoodboynton.com, 561.733.4782 $$ z LEMONGRASS ASIAN BISTRO Presenting creative pan-Asian plates in sleek surrounds.

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1880 Congress Ave., lemongrassasianbistro. com, 561.733.1344 (more locations online) $$

DELRAY BEACH z AMAR An authentic taste of Lebanon. 522 E. Atlantic Ave., amardelray.com, 561.865.7414 $$ z BAMBOO FIRE CAFÉ Caribbean cuisine with heart and soul. 149 N.E. 4th Ave., 561.749.0973 $ BRULÉ BISTRO French-American gastropub serving creative cuisine and cocktails. 200 N.E. 2nd Ave., brulebistro.com, 561.274.2046 $$ z CABANA EL REY Latin American cuisine with endless flavor. 105 E. Atlantic Ave., cabanadelray.com, 561.274.9090 $$

LIBBY VOLGYES, LIBBY VISION

DELRAY BEACH MARKET This hot spot has it all, from hip environs to an array of vendors slinging global cuisine. 33 S.E. 3rd Ave., delraybeachmarket.com, 561.562.7000 $ EL CAMINO Mexican soul food. 15 N.E. 2nd Ave., elcaminodelray.com, 561.865.5350 $$ ELISABETTA’S Handmade Italian delicacies, including to-die-for pasta and pizza. 32 E. Atlantic Ave., elisabettas.com, 561.560.6699 (more locations online) $$ FIFTH AVENUE GRILL Succulent offerings, featuring the finest aged beef. 821 S. Federal Hwy., fifthavenuegrill.restaurant, 561.265.0122 $$ HENRY’S American comfort food with a devoted following. 16850 Jog Road, henrysofbocaraton.com, 561.638.1949 $$ LULU’S Brunch is the main event at this chic, open-air eatery. 189 N.E. 2nd Ave., lulusdelray. com, 561.453.2628 $$ PARK TAVERN An eclectic menu of handmade dishes prepared using locally sourced ingredients. 32 S.E. 2nd Ave., parktaverndelray.com, 561.265.5093 $$ SALT 7 Steak is the top draw, but also try the truffle mac and cheese, sushi, and raw bar bites.

32 S.E. 2nd Ave., salt7.com, 561.274.7258 $$$ z THE SEA SOUTHEAST ASIAN KITCHEN & SUSHI Presenting a cool take on Southeast Asian cuisine. 16950 Jog Road, theseaasianbistro.com, 561.270.3569 $$$

CITY OYSTER AND SUSHI BAR Full sushi bar, fresh oysters, and a bakery. 213 E. Atlantic Ave., cityoysterdelray.com, 561.272.0220 $$$

TARU AT SUNDY HOUSE Featuring an international concept menu from chef James Strine. 106 S. Swinton Ave., sundyhouse.com, 561.272.5678 $$$

z COCO SUSHI LOUNGE & BAR See and be seen at this sultry sushi spot. 25 N.E. 2nd Ave. Suite 208, cocodelray.com, 561.908.2557 $$

z YAMA Stop by for Japanese dishes, Koren barbecue, Thai curries, and more. 200 N.W. 2nd Ave., yamadelray.com, 561.266.9929 $$

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BOCA RATON ALLEY CAT Chef Eric Baker slings up small Asian bites at this izakaya restaurant. 409 S.E. Mizner Blvd., alleycatboca.com, 561.717.8415 $$ CASA D’ANGELO Italian fare made with market-fresh ingredients. 171 E. Palmetto Park Road, casa-d-angelo.com, 561.996.1234 $$$ CORVINA SEAFOOD GRILL Chef Jeff Tunks infuses his eclectic culinary experience into delectable seafood delicacies. 110 Plaza Real South, corvinabocaraton.com, 561.206.0066 $$$ FARMER’S TABLE Farm-to-table using sustainable ingredients. 1901 N. Military Trail, farmerstableboca.com, 561.417.5836 (more locations online) $$ LA NOUVELLE MAISON Light, delicate cuisine from chef Gregory Howell. 455 E. Palmetto Park Road, lnmbocaraton.com, 561.338.3003 $$$

LOUIE BOSSI’S The menu roams from northern Italy to the south. 100 E. Palmetto Park Road, louiebossi.com, 561.336.6699 $$ MAX’S GRILLE Part steak house, part sports bar. 404 Plaza Real, maxsgrille.com, 561.368.0080 $$$ PREZZO This popular Italian joint features old favorites alongisde new, modern dishes. 5560 N. Military Trail, eatprezzo.com, 561.314.6840 (more locations online) $$$ z RAMEN LAB EATERY Both the noodles and the umami broth are made in-house at this funky ramen joint. 100 N.E. 2nd St., ramenlabeatery.com, 561.750.4448 (more locations online) $ REBEL HOUSE An eclectic atmosphere and fun menu make Rebel House a local favorite.

297 E. Palmetto Park, rebelhouseboca.com, 561.353.5888 $$

z ROCKSTEADY JAMAICAN BISTRO The eatery’s contemporary Jamaican cuisine is inspired by native ingredients and global flavor profiles. 2399 N. Federal Hwy., rocksteadyjamaicanbistro.com, 561.465.3167 $$ SIX TABLES For a memorable evening, savor the multicourse, prix fixe menu at this outstanding, 24-seat establishment. 112 N.E. 2nd St., sixtablesarestaurant.com, 561.368.0080 $$$ z SUSHI RAY JAPANESE RESTAURANT Enjoy the hibachi grill after sipping from the collection of sake at the lit-onyx sushi bar. 5250 Town Center Circle #111, sushiray.com, 561.394.9506 $$ TANZY Creative Italian food including a parma bar, with American staples like burgers. 301 Plaza Real, tanzyrestaurant.com, 561.922.6699 $$$ TAP 42 Craft beer bar and kitchen serving gourmet, health-conscious gastropub fare. 550 Town Center Circle, tap42.com, 561.235.5819 $$

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GALAXY WHALE, SAM NAGEL EGGERT

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Jupiter artist Sam Nagel Eggert grew up around art—literally. Her mother’s stained-glass windows illuminated their home, and she recalls watching her create penand-ink illustrations. This inherited passion for art, together with the South Florida scenery, has influ-

enced how Nagel Eggert creates today.

“I try to marry a subject grounded in realism with the sense of spectacular or otherworldly,” she says. “I also consider myself a colorist, always trying to achieve a heightened sense of color intensity

in my work. Growing up in South Florida, surrounded by intricate waterways, marine life is something that I have always been exposed to. It seemed second nature to paint what I know, while romanticizing the color and gesture.”

This approach is on full display in works such as Galaxy Whale as well as Colors of Home, a piece she made in support of MOSAIC, the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County’s “Month of Shows, Art, Ideas, and Culture.” From May 1-31, the Cultural Council teams up with local cultural organizations to offer unique deals and savings to visitors and residents.

As a working artist, Nagel Eggert notes that she often harnesses the same motivation for pieces made for pleasure and pieces made for business. “Even passion projects can require a feeling of ‘work’ to achieve the feeling of enjoyment, which is all a part of the process of being a creative. If you can find the part of creating art that you most enjoy, then you can apply it to any project, even life.” samnagelart.com —Mary Murray

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Shawn David, Director of Provident Fine Art Shawn is a 4th generation art dealer that brings decades of experience to our Worth Avenue gallery. He takes pride in helping clients whether they are building their collection or divesting of pieces they no longer desire.

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The gallery always has exquisite works for those with diverse and discerning tastes. Pieces include 19th & 20th century French and American Impressionism, Post Impressionism, Modernism and Contemporary works, always vetted for quality and condition.

Shawn embodies Provident Fine Arts’ passion for exemplary customer service and placing beautiful art into our customers lives.

Call or visit the gallery and allow Shawn to help you with all your fine art needs.

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