(l-r) Vanessa Carosella, Joyce DeVita, Karen Sweetapple and Betsy Fletcher. Photo provided
Dozens of guests were dazzled by the grand-opening celebration of ‘Boca Raton 1925-2025: Addison Mizner’s Legacy.’
The exhibit, open to the public through May
The design style of Boca Raton and much of south Florida comes from the work of Addison Mizner. Photo provided by the Boca Raton Historical Society
As the city gears up to celebrate its centennial in 2025, the Boca Raton Historical Society is contri
More than 60 art lovers came out to celebrate the opening of ‘My Drawers,’ an exhibition by fine-art photographer Barry Seidman. The photographic exposé takes viewers on a personal journey through Seidman’s life, with large-scale images of his person
ABOVE: Turbulent Backcountry, an oil on Upson board by Willie Daniels, one of the Highwaymen. The artists often sold their work along roadsides.
BELOW: Boca Bridge, an oil on canvas by A.E. ‘Beanie’ Backus
The works of A.E. ‘Beanie’ Backus and Flor
Mock protesters were part of the fun of the ‘60s exhibit grand opening. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
By Steve Plunkett
Women in tie-dyed dresses and psychedelic makeup took selfies in the parking lot. Inside, a new exhibit at the Boca Raton Histo
Plein air artist Ralph Papa sets up his easel to continue working on a painting on a recent Friday in Delray Beach. Plein Air Palm Beach is partnering with the Delray Beach Historical Society to capture the city’s notable homes and buildings, with a
Ralph Papa's plein-air painting By the Tracks was chosen to represent the exhibit on a postcard. Photos provided
By Lucy Lazarony
The Cultural Council of Palm Beach County kicks off its 2015-16 season of art exhibits with Made in Delray.
Spot
Boca Raton Historical Society show explores the area’s love affair with the shore
By Lucy Lazarony
A new exhibition at the Boca Raton Historical Society explores the role of the beach in the history of Boca Raton.
The “Life’s A Beach!” exhibit, w
Matthew Bocharnikov, a 14-year-old photographer, exhibited his work,
including this photo (below) of a night heron taking flight,
in the Highland Beach Library’s Student Art Show.
Photo contributed
By Rich Pollack
As art exhibits openings go
More than 150 people attended a presentation by Clyde Butcher at the Boca Raton Downtown Library. Photo: Prior to his presentation, Butcher conducted a discussion with students studying advanced photography at Boca Raton High School. Exhibit runs thr
Residents of the Sabal Point Condominium on State Road A1A in Boca Raton gathered April 16 at a ‘Meet the Artist’ reception for the 10 fellow condo owners who submitted works for the Ninth Annual Art Show held at the seaside venue. Holding samples o
Ocean Ridge artist Ona Steele (left) talks with friends and family who attended the opening of her first major art exhibition, held at the recently remodeled Art House of Delray in Delray Beach. Jerry Lower/The Coastal Star
Lynn University President Kevin Ross and NCCI CEO Steve Klingel unveil ‘The Front Row Seat to Presidential History’ exhibit of the 2012 campaign at the university’s Eugene M. and Christine E. Lynn Library. The exhibit features highlights, slogans and
Golf historian Gary Wiren, 77, has assembled a collection of golf memorabilia,
including trophies, antique clubs and these vintage images. Photos from the Wiren Collection
By Craig Dolch
Even the casual golf fan knows Jack Nicklaus won the most
‘Surfing Florida: A Photographic History’ incorporates images and boards at FAU’s University Galleries.
Photos by Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
By Ron Hayes
Paul Aho started surfing off Ocean Ridge in 1964. His parents owned Henry’s Motel, a block fro
