The Cornelia Bailey Cultural Arts Center is located on the campus of South Florida PBS studios in…read moreBoynton Beach. It is supported by the Cornelia T. Bailey Foundation, established in 2007 with the mission of "advancing the arts, education, and innovative initiatives that enrich lives through nature and the sciences." Mrs. Bailey had a lifelong appreciation for classical music, literature, nature, and the arts. She earned a degree in art history from Wellesley College, becoming the third generation in her family to do so. In 1952, she married Glenn Bailey, a WWII Navy veteran. The couple enjoyed success in both business and marriage, and they supported many organizations and programs in Jupiter, Darien, and New York City. After her husband passed away, Cornelia, known as "Kelia" to friends and family, used the arts for healing and companionship. She believed that engaging young people was crucial to preserving the arts, so she supported many youth programs and organizations that brought art and artists into local public-school classrooms. Mrs. Cornelia T. Bailey passed away in July 2017, but she left behind a lasting legacy of making art more accessible to everyone in the community. The recently opened, state-of-the-art Cornelia Bailey Cultural Arts Center is an 8,000-square-foot facility. It is the first cultural arts center in Boynton Beach and was built at a cost of $10 million, with the mission of providing free access to educational and entertaining arts and cultural activities. Currently, it is hosting portions of the "Egyptian Pharaohs" experience across Florida's first immersive dome designed for 360-degree experiences. The cultural arts center also features the Taylor Performance Hall, a tribute to the shared love of music between the late Felicia Taylor and her mother, Mary Hilem Taylor, along with a learning lab, garden, and patio for outdoor entertainment. I recently visited the cultural arts center for "Egyptian Pharaohs," which I enjoyed very much. It is running concurrently with "Titanic: An Immersive Voyage" in another part of the South Florida PBS studios. Parking at the venue is convenient and free. I am looking forward to the upcoming "Colosseum: The Legendary Arena" and "Napoleon Experience: The Immersive Saga." Palm Beach County is fortunate to have this amazing cultural arts center thanks to the generosity of the Cornelia T. Bailey and her foundation.

The Mid-Century Museum and Cultural Center is one of the three buildings owned by the Deerfield…read morebeach Historical Society. They also own a Kester Cottage, now the Museum of Black History and the Butler House which are across the street. This former mid-century modern home belonged to Robert and Martha Butler. Robert was the nephew of James D. and Alice Butler who built the 1923 home that was bequeathed to the historical society in 1977. The mid-century home has been transformed into a center for art, culture. and community gatherings. Some of the events held here include live music, art classes, films, lectures, and community meetings. There is also art gallery space. Although there wasn't anything in the gallery I loved checking out the home which is a mid-century time capsule. Mid-century design is a popular style in architecture, furniture, and graphic design from the mid-1940s to the late 1960s, It emphasizes simple, functional pieces created from natural and man-made materials like wood, plastic, and metal. If you know it you can easily spot signs of it all over the house like the uniquely colored bathrooms and the silver metal starburst on the wall. You can take tour of this house and the Butler house every Saturday from 10 AM to 2 PM. On January 14 the Mid-Century Museum and Cultural Center is hosting the opening of Phoenix Photography "Florida Views", a photographic collection featuring the beauty of Florida. It will be running until February 21st. Other events include Driveway Fridays, a monthly concert, the Saturday Lecture Series, International Film Night, and art classes for children and adults. The Deerfield Beach Historical Society offers so much and I always enjoy catching up with them when I can.

I went here for a fundraiser- what a cool Place. I had no…read moreidea this even existed. Lots of very interesting cars to look at and admire. It's a great space for a party as there is ample room to dance as well as another area to dine! I liked it all- easy to find!

I sure couldn't tell from the metal garage exterior that this was a Party Place!…read more The interior walls & corners were decked out to the nth degree in 1950s Rock n' Roll memorabilia ~ but what popped my eyes out was the fabulous collection of antique automobiles! Perfectly displayed to show the unique features of each. I was familiar with a few, but most I had just heard about or seen photos of. I spent 2 hours here. Kept hoping they would fire up the popcorn machine & tap the keg. Ty the owner is a laid-back Jimmy Buffet type, one of those "I never 'worked' a day in my life" guys! Ragtops has been on this corner since 1980. His schedule is pretty awesome too:: The Museum is open Wednesday - Saturday. I think that car museums are pretty rare. Winthrop Rockefeller opened one in 1964 @ his estate on Mt. Petit Jean, Morrilton, AR. It has been a popular attraction for more than 50 years. I wish I had a special event on the horizon, I would book it @ Ragtops! One-of-a-kind Party Venue! Don't miss this! It will make you nostalgic to the point you'll be digging out the vinyls! Easy to find:: It's on the corner of S Dixie Hwy. / Hwy. 1 & Claremore Dr., next to Enterprise.

City of Coral Springs put on this event, the 3rd annual one. There were some vendors and food…read moretrucks. Drake Irish dancers were so cute. Irish music and contests: costume, how many coins in the bucket and a beer drinking game. There wasn't any Irish food so I just bought Puerto Rican food which they had a new truck from the older one I have seen I purchased baccalito, empanadas ,acapuria, and relleno de papa, The acapuria was a bit greasy but good. A leprechaun bust sat next to the stage and 2 real life ones for the festivities. A nice evening to enjoy the festivities. Parking in garage was free and ample I parked on the top level and came after the start time of 5:30 and still enough parking . Additionally my school was there representing HOSA (Health occupational Student s of America) health science program

This was the second year of the Blarney Bash, a celebration of all things Irish held on the lawn of…read moreCoral Springs City Hall. Entry to the event is free and there is free parking in the city garage. There were nine food trucks, food tents, inflatable bounce houses, photo ops, the Blarney Brew Yard, kids crafts, community tents, shopping, and costume and drinking contests. If I could make a suggestion it would be to include Irish food next year because there wasn't any. Throughout the night there was live music on the main stage. I especially enjoyed the girls from the Irish dancing school. The headlining band was the Byrne Brothers from Dongal Ireland. The event drew a large crowd and it was a fun way to spend a Friday night with an early St. Patrick's Day celebration.

On the last Saturday of October, 300 witches gather at Delray Beach City Hall for their annual bike…read moreride to raise money for the charity, Achievement Centers. 2025 marked their 14th year. I have wanted to attend this parade for several years and this was the year I finally got up early enough to make it. The witches ride at 8:30 AM. Parking was a breeze at City Hall and it was fun to check out all of the costumes and bikes before the parade started. I was impressed with how much effort everyone put into their costumes and bikes . Witches ran from the traditional to the more obscure like Oktoberfest, Beetlejuice, the 80s, Coca -Cola, and woodland fairies. This unique event has raised over $230,000 for the community over the years from the entrance fee and fundraising that takes place before the event. Experiencing this parade is the highlight of my Halloween season.

Nothing says Christmas time in Florida like a holiday boat parade. While there are many…read moreintracoastal boat parades, this one is a little different because it takes place on a lake. Lake Osborne is a 378 acre lake that was once part of a series of freshwater lakes that were on the western slope of the coastal ridge in Palm Beach County. Urban development around the lake has greatly impacted the size of the lake and its water quality through the years. It serves as an important resource for Palm Beach County for storing stormwater and as a water supply reservoir. It is also used for recreation including boating and fishing. The Lake Osborne Holiday Boat Parade is an annual tradition created by Captain Scott, founder of the Osborne Yacht Club, This is the 11th year of the parade. It takes place from 7 to 8 PM. The parade starts at The Hive Tiki Bar and Restaurant in Lantana and travels the perimeter of Lake Osborne. It passes under the Lantana Road and 6th Ave bridges before turning around and coming back to The Hive for an afterparty and the Little Smiles Toy donation. Food vendors are along Lake Osborne Drive between Lantana and Lake Worth Roads and you can see the parade any point along Lake Osborne Drive, from Lantana Road to Lake Worth Road, and from John Prince Park. I watched the parade from the John Prince Campground where I caught the boats going out and coming back. It was not a large parade like the Seminole Winterfest Boat Parade in Ft. Lauderdale but it was cute and worth seeing. I didn't have to deal with crowds and the parade had fireworks and music. It is made up of small boats that travelled past me quickly. This was my first time attending this boat parade and it was a free and festive way to spend a holiday evening.

The Coconut Creek Car Show is an annual event that takes place in January at the Coconut Creek…read moreCommunity Center on the corner of Lyons Rd and Coconut Creek Parkway. This year the show took place from 10 AM to 2 PM. The Coconut Creek Car Show is staged by Cobra Joe Productions. They also run the Dream Car Classic in downtown Hollywood. There is a schedule of other upcoming car shows on their website. Admission is free for spectators. You only pay if you are displaying a car. This year there were 93 cars entered into the show. They handed out trophies and cash prizes for the show winners. The first 250 kids who attended received a free toy car from the Coconut Creek Police department and there were also food trucks and music. it was a beautiful day to walk around and check out the cars. There was a big turnout and i ran into several neighbors and friends at this fun community event.

My Doggy beagle had a great time! Everything went well! People was super friendly and gave us…read moretreats!

It is time to deck the paws! Dogs love Christmas too and that is why this is one of my favorite…read moreholiday events, Paws with Claus is a party hosted by the City of Tamarac Parks and Recreation. Every year I take my boys, Santa's little yelpers to see Santa Claus at the Gary B Jones Park for People and Pups. This year the parking was very limited because the back area of the park where there is more parking is under construction. I can't wait to see what park improvements they put in. The event kicks off at 10:15 with everyone lining up for photos with Santa. I love Santa because he loves all the pups! No matter how much they slobber or kiss him, he always takes the time to give each dog attention and love and they love him back. It is really heart warming to see watch all of the doggies interact with Santa as they let him know they have been good boys and girls. Usually Parks and Rec gives you a framed printed out photo but this year the printer was broken. Instead could take as many pictures as you wanted with your cell phone. To replace the gift photos they set up a craft station. The pawty also has vendors, Humane Society adoptions, free treats for the pups, and a raffle with some prizes for the doggies. The finale is a costume contest/parade with three gift baskets as prizes. All of the dogs were having a ball and looked quite fetching! The whole event is completely free. It was so fun to see all the pups in their holiday best. A big round of a-paws to Tamarac for always putting on an awesome holiday event for the pooches! Fleas Navidad and Happy Paw-lidays!