This post is long overdue but I had a wonderful time when I visited the Morikami Museum & Garden…read more The museum is small but well curated and organized. There is a snack cafe on the way out to the gardens where you can purchase drinks & light food items. There is also a museum store and a theater inside the museum. I do recommend that you visit the museum as early as possible to have the best experience with fewer people and cooler temperatures. However, the real showstopper here is Roji-en (Garden of the Drips of Dew) - the 16 acre Japanese garden with over a mile of accessible walking paths to explore and enjoy. The original museum building (the Yamato-kan) measures approximately 2,000 square feet and is set inside the garden. There is a huge pond in the garden as well, and plenty of nooks and crannies to discover/ When driving into the museum grounds, you experience part of the 200-acre Morikami Park, which includes pine forests, nature trails, and picnic spaces. You can definitely continue to enjoy your day surrounded by nature in the park once you've toured the museum & garden. Open: Tuesday -Sunday 10am-5pm Adult entry: $18 Plenty of parking in the large parking lot Arigato!

I can't even tell you how lovely this place is! 25 nature destinations walked in a loop that goes a…read moremile long, with bridges, waterfalls, bamboo parks, pagoda-styled buildings. Big bright green iguanas prancing around the property. It is a wonderful day trip, you can have lunch at the cafe on the outdoor patio and enjoy a variety of Asian dishes, boba tea, and other cold treats. There is a short movie that tells visitors about the inspiring life of George Morikami, the man who created this place and dedicated hundreds of acres back to Florida. There was an exhibition on Japanese Bridal Kimonos, Japan's efforts in American wars, and a model 16th century tea house with a very informative diagram explaining the traditions and build out. The gift shop had so many cool things bookmarks, Japanese candy, art, keep sakes, clothes, and so much more. Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens is unforgettable.

Had a great experience for my first trip to The Wick…read more Comfortable seats, food and drink (Everything allowed in to the theatre, no less!), and even though the prices are crazy high, the audience didn't exude the same entitled attitude that you frequently find in Palm Beach. Stage, sound, lighting, everything was good, except the caliber of performances and that was stellar!

They have great shows for a reasonable price. Worth the drive to Boca if you don't live here.read more

The Boynton Beach Culture and Arts Center is an anchor in the new Boynton Beach Town Square. It is…read morelocated in the historic 1927 building that used to be the Boynton Beach High School. The two story building has been refurbished and now has a 39 foot high domed ceiling exhibit hall, exhibition space, and teaching studios. The Boynton Beach Culture and Arts Center hosts dance classes, technical drawing classes for adults, art exhibits, private events, workshops, and classes. Outside the building is public art and two playgrounds. The Culture and Arts Center is a place for the community to gather and express themselves creatively and learn new skills. A full schedule of classes and events is in every Funfare Magazine, printed 3 times a year. This weekend the Boynton Beach Culture and Arts Center is hosting the free 6th Annual Kinetic Biennial. The event has indoor and outdoor kinetic art experiences, installations, and displays from both local and international artists along with food trucks, live entertainment, and artist talks. It is the perfect time to enjoy some exciting artwork and to learn more about all the great things the Boynton Beach Culture and Arts Center is putting together for 2023.

This is a small neighborhood with a lot of history. It was originally called the sands for it's…read moresandy soil. It was established in 1894 and is Delray Beach"s first African American community. Settlers came from north and west Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina in order to work in the agriculture industry. The neighborhood is located from NW 2nd Ave to NE 6th Ave. Houses are in the frame vernacular style, bungalo, and mission revival styles that were popular in the 1920's. The neighborhood was added to the Local Register of Historic Places in 1997. Located in this neighborhood on historic 5th street is the Spady Museum named after Solomon Spady, a black educator and community leader. His former 1926 mission revival home is now an African American cultural center. Further down the street is the highly rated restaurant Donnies Place serving up southern soul food. Across the street is B.F. James and Frances Jane Bright Park which is really more of parking lot than a park. There is an interesting display facing 5th Avenue that explains the history of the area. Trendy Atlantic Avenue is only steps away from this historic neighborhood.

I honestly had never heard of Lynn University until my friend asked if I wanted to see him in a…read morestage reading at the theater there. I read "World Performance Arts Center" and thought it seemed a bit presumptuous for what I figured would be a small college theater. It is actually "Wold" in honor of the major donors haha, my bad. The theater is not small at 750 seats. The venue still looks new inside and out, and it is almost 20 years old. The lobby is amazingly airy and spacious with a reception area and stunning contemporary chandeliers. The theater itself is modern, with warm woods and bathed in red...red curtains and seats. It is a beautiful performance arrangement with good sightlines and excellent acoustics, with fine sound system (based on the mics the actors wore, I could hear almost every word). No wonder it was selected for the final televised 2012 US Presidential Debate between Obama and Romney. Rest rooms are huge and clean. One minor note is the box office can be slow to purchase tickets and there could be wait. In this day and age, when purchasing with a credit card, why do they need to manually type in billing address, etc.? Update the system so the ticket buyer only has to insert the card and be on their way.

What a beautiful theater. Went to see a concert there…read more On the campus of Lynn University.

Epoch is an acronym for expanding and preserving our cultural heritage. It is a 501(c)3 non-profit…read moreorganization in the historic West Settlers District of Delray Beach. It was founded by Vera Farmington after she retired from a 34 year teaching career. She grew up in the area in the 1930's. She saw that there was a lack of knowledge about contributions by black leaders in the community and she wanted to make sure that their history was remembered. Vera joined the city's Historic Preservation Board in 1994 and helped archivist Dorothy Patterson gather historical documents. Soon she realized that there needed to be a place to store this important information and she created Epoch with other people in the community for this purpose. The group was able to create a historical district and apply for community redevelopment grants. In 1997 the opportunity arose to purchase the former home of the late Solomon D. Spady, a prominent African American educator and community leader in Delray Beach from 1922 to 1957. The mission revival house was slated for destruction and Epoch purchased and renovated the home. They opened a museum in July 2001 and it is the only African American Cultural center in Palm Beach County. EPOCH operates out of the Spady house. Epoch offers several programs during the year. The Ride and Remember Bus Tour takes place once a month and leaves from the Spady House and visits all 5 of the historical districts in Delray Beach. They also have a Youth Cultural Empowerment Camp, a Martin Luther King Jr. breakfast, and a Kwanzaa and Juneteenth celebration. Dates and times can be found on the events calendar on their website. The Spady House is open to visitors Tuesday through Thursday from 11-4 PM.

Was an amazing experience to learn such a great heritage. I recommend for everyone to come and…read morelearn about such a great culture.. Very clean and organized and a lot of information...

Great little museum about the Seminole tribe in Florida. Came here over the weekend on a weeklong…read moretrip in Florida. I had learned about the Seminole tribe in school, and have been long fascinated by the history of the tribe (past and present) in Florida. My friend and I got in around 4 pm (they close at 5pm), so we missed the boardwalk. However, the front staff were very helpful and got us in immediately so that that we could watch the intro 18-minute video and then proceed to the rest of the exhibit thereafter. The museum showcases the history of the Seminole tribe and highlights various aspects of culture (including things like food, trade, arts, clothing). Part of the museum has artwork from painter Jimmy Osceola (no photos allowed in this part of the museum), which were absolutely beautiful and vivid in color! Ticket prices are $10 for adults, $7.50 for students. IMO, well worth the money as it provided a good understanding of Seminole history and culture, all in one small space. The boardwalk would have been a nice place to visit (if I got there earlier) - hopefully next time!

Went to the improv show on Saturday night. I found it very funny. The improvisors are funny and…read moreseem to love what they are doing. There were three shows, and you can pay $30 for all three or pay $20 for one. The first one started at 7:30 pm. Each show lasted about 50 minutes. I especially loved the improv games and would have liked to see more, but it was still very laugh out loud funny and all manifested on the spot by audience suggestion. The theater was small and cozy with a limited amount of seats. Before and between the shows, they sell snacks and drinks. There is free parking. All in all, a fun and unique way to spend the evening.

We went on a Saturday night after a great dinner and had high hopes for a fun improv evening based…read moreon other reviews. This was so bad it was not even funny. At all. Like at all. The performers seemed to enjoy the performance more than the audience. It was definitely NOT improv. They asked the audience for words or objects and then went on and on in non-funny, self-pleasuring monologues that were more puzzling than funny or even clever. Suffice it to say, do not waste your money or an evening. The venue itself was comfortable and would have made for a good performance space had there been a good performance to be had.