This is an event that happens monthly. It is a public event. It's near downtown Hollywood. They…read moreclose up a section of Harrison St. follow the sound of the music. The event is always different. The vendors, entertainment, and tour change every month. I recommend doing the art walking tour, it's interesting. FYI the tour starts on time. You learn about the local artists and things you didn't know were hidden in some pictures. I thought it was cool. The event this time had live music. The band was great. Some people were dancing. They had things to entertain the children like games and entertainers. Everyone looked like they were having fun. The parking is public. The area has two garages nearby and some street parking.

This was a great little event that comprises many smaller events like an Artist Market, Street…read moreMural tour, Art Gallery tour, etc. The event happens the third Saturday of the month at Harrison and 20th from 6p-10p. There's parking around the area, but most of it is paid street or garage parking, if you are willing to walk about 4-5 blocks, you can find free 3-hour parking spots. The street is close to car traffic so pedestrians can enjoy a care free stroll. The live music event was great !!

Not a business, but definitely worth a visit during the holiday season. The family puts in so much…read moretime and effort into their set-up, and all to benefit the local high school. I loved that there were students volunteering! Everyone is friendly and their enthusiasm and effort is evident. Highly recommend you add this to your holiday lights tour!

Lights are up and ready for visitors! 102 Dalmatians, Ginger Bread Land, Hess Trucks, and more!…read moreSanta starts Sun Dec 21 and we'll be there thru Tuesday!

Marc Quinn's "Broken Sublime," is a stunning stainless steel seashell sculpture on Las Olas Blvd &…read moreSE 6th Ave. The conch shell, a piece by British artist Marc Quinn stands over 7 feet tall & weighs more than 5,500 lbs, This larger-than-life stainless steel seashell sculpture valued at nearly $1 million graces the grounds of downtown's long-awaited Tunnel Top Plaza, an artificial turf zone that cost taxpayers $10.6 million. This new sculpture and sitting area is in front of the cheesecake factory. The beach is steps away and the new art here is meant to evoke positive feelings about the Fort Lauderdale seashore.

Broken Sublime (The Hunger) is a new stainless steel public art piece that was purchased for the…read morenew Tunnel Top Park that sits over the Henry E. Kinney Tunnel. You can find the giant stainless steel conch shell between the Cheesecake Factory and Sushi Garage on Las Olas Boulevard. The shiny conch shell is over 7 feet high and weighs 5,500 pounds. This art piece and future pieces that will be placed in the park were paid from a 5 million dollar donation from the estate of the late James Winder Laird. Broken Sublime (The Hunger) is by British artist Marc Quinn. Quinn is a contemporary visual artist whose subjects include the body, genetics, identity, environment, and the media. Although primarily known as a sculptor, he has also produced prints and photographs. Quinn has had exhibitions in major galleries like the Tate and he has created public art work for cities all over the world. The public art here is meant to make Tunnel Top Park an inviting place for tourists to hang out on Las Olas Boulevard. Broken Sublime (The Hunger) in particular is meant to evoke the idea that the beach is a short distance away and that Ft. Lauderdale is a beach town. I think this piece adds interest to an otherwise plain pedestrian area. It is also a nice place to take a selfie.

Super cute and a nice photo op too. This 120 year old Banyan tree is a central inside the cute and…read morelush Upper Buena Vista, a sanctuary that offers local independent shops, and cute restaurants. This tree is known as is "the Bodhi Wish tree." Adorned in colourful ribbons. This tree is reputed to have special magnetic and spiritual values. An ancestral Asian tradition suggests that writing a wish on a ribbon and tying it to the tree could lead to eternal blessings. If you look closely at the ribbons, you'll find that each one carries a special wish! Upper Buena Vista partners with non-profit One Tree Planted, which plants trees in North America, Latin America, Africa, Asia, Europe and the Pacific to support reforestation and preservation of nature. So, purchase a ribbon, write your wish and there will be a tree planted in your honour.

I love a historic tree so much that I even have a collection on Yelp. I discovered the Bodhi…read moreWishtree on a recent visit to Upper Buena Vista. The Bodhi Wishtree is a 120 year old banyan tree located in Upper Buena Vista retail and dining development which was actually designed around it. The tree is said to have spiritual and magnetic properties. According to Asian tradition you can write a wish on a ribbon, tie it to the tree, and receive eternal blessings. Ribbons used to be sold by the The House of Findings for a $1 donation given to the non profit One Tree Planted foundation that seeks to support reforestation in four continents. The House of Findings is currently closed except for appointments so I'm not sure how they are handling ribbon sales now. The tree is the centerpiece of the Upper Buena Vista complex providing shade, shelter, and positive energy to visitors. Beneath the tree is a giant colorful Pinocchio sculpture. Tons of people were getting their picture taken in front of the tree and it is the perfect backdrop for an Instagram shot of one of the amazing drinks from Amazonica.. Upper Buena Vista is such a cool place and the Bodhi Wishtree is front and center of all of the fun.

I Love You is a public art piece completed in 2012 at the Broward County Library Branch which used…read moreto be the home of Young at Art. This installation was created by wife and husband artists Rosario Marquardt & Roberto Beha from R & R Studios who create art, architecture, and design for cities. They also created the Living Room in the Design District in Miami and A Midsummer Night's Dream, in Balboa Square in Coral Gables. Florida. They have created many other public art arts all over the country and internationally. This is the artists statement "We weave together visual arts, architecture, design, landscape and the city. The ambition of our practice is to reclaim, enhance and develop the public dimension of the city. We seek to produce a public architecture that highlights the communal and civic dimension of life and erases boundaries between art and everyday life. We understand our work as experiments in public space, models of possibilities that might imbue the construction of the city with new meaning and emotion." This art installation was designed as a secret garden or an outdoor open room perfect for telling stories or secrets. In addition to the 10 foot high letters which spell out the words I Love You, the piece also has five brightly colored, flower shaped benches for seating. Although the children's art museum is no longer here, the letters still make the perfect backdrop for romantic photos. Come visit this unique and whimsical piece of art. "It's a love story, baby just say yes!"

An incredible piece of local art? Not too sure, but it's size alone is impressive…read more The 10 foot tall multi pastel colored "I LOVE YOU" artwork is positioned at the main entrance of the West Davie Branch Broward County Library. The exhibit was created by artists Rosario Marquardt and Roberto Behar. Ok, it was a cool eye catcher when I drove into the parking lot, but thats as far as it goes.

I loved finding this Everglades inspired art piece in the Miramar Cultural Center Artspark…read more Vanishing View is by artist Alison Sky who makes nature themed art work. Alison Sky received a B.A. degree in Fine Arts from Adelphi University in 1967, and did further study at Columbia University and the Art Students League. Her public art works can be found throughout the Northeastern United States, California, Ohio, Texas, Nebraska; and internationally in England, Spain, Germany, Italy, and France. She has won many awards for her artwork including Interiors Magazine "Best Showroom Design", and the Ansel Adams Museum and Center of Photography, "Friends of Photography" Before starting Vanishing Sky, Alison did research into the area. Vanishing Sky is made of glass panels set in a reflecting pool. It depicts a scene from the Florida Everglades. Clouds were carved out of the glass. Sky was inspired to create the piece by the connection to nature that people living in Miramar have. Vanishing View was designed to celebrate the sky, the Everglades, and the aquifer that sustains life. How the piece looks depends on the time of day, lighting, clouds, and sky. The glass, light, and water changes the appearance of the art. This art piece really inspires people to examine their connection to nature. The aquifers of the Everglades are life giving water. The importance if the Everglades is critical to the health of South Florida and this beautiful art piece is a great reminder of that.

The Florida Nature and Culture Center (FNCC), located in the peaceful Everglades, opened in 1996 as…read morea facility for SGI-USA members to refresh their spirit and determination to practice Nichiren Buddhism. The FNCC is located on 125 acres of restored wetlands surrounding Toda Lake. Here amid the Live Oak trees and Sabal Palms native to the Florida landscape, discussions on Buddhism, philosophy and everyday life take place in a relaxing atmosphere. Introduction to Buddhism classes are held weekly and there is also a bookstore on site. Call for current schedules and upcoming events!

A Buddhism center! To create peaceful sharing and encouragements. People come from 192 different…read morecountries.

If you love elephants and art, then this exhibit is a must for you to see and experience. Never did…read moreI think that I would see 100 lifelike elephants on the beach in Miami Beach. You can get up close and personal for free until December 8 while Art Basel 2024 is happening in Miami and Miami Beach. The exhibit is located between 36th and 37th Streets on Collins Ave behind the 36th Street Park and the Faena Hotel. There is plenty of free parking. The Great Elephant Migration is a global fundraising adventure to amplify indigenous knowledge and inspire the human race, to share space. I am so thrilled that we were able to view this exhibit ahead of the official opening on Dec. 2. It lasts until Dec. 8. After Miami Beach, it will be traveling to Montana. It migrated from New York City to Miami Beach by truckload.

Located on the 36th Street beach behind the Faena Hotel - always a primo spot for their creative…read moreMiami Art Week installations - you will find a herd of elephants! Well, not actually real elephants, because then it would be an episode of Jumanji, but instead a Public Art piece intended to educate and embrace the nature around us. There are a few educational posters, lights to see the exhibit at night, and of course Pachyderms! These wooden (it looks like a rattan-type wood) masterpieces were crafted by artisans in the Nilgiri Hills of India, and the craftsmanship was superb. You can see the differences in each of the creatures, including expressive eyes. The elephants on exhibit range from a full adult size to babies. As a side note, there is also an adjacent installation of what look to be foam blocks arranged in the shape of a starfish. I was told the plan is to use those elements to construct an artificial reef offshore after the exhibit is complete. There is also an adjacent sculpture made to look like a sinking ship (though when I went at night the "sails" weren't up).

Riding my bike through the Riverwalk and stopped for a cold tea at Pura Vida where the giant THRIVE…read morecavelike stone sculpture proudly stands with green vines filling the sides of the cave. Im not really an art buff, but this sculpture by Daniel Popper was impressive. The stone sculpture depicts a woman cracking open her rib cage with both of her hands symbolizing transformation and hope. People can be seen taking pictures inside the cave. Its worth a few minutes to take a peek at this artwork if near Las Olas in Ft Lauderdale.

The Thrive Statue is one of those pieces that stops you mid-walk. It's powerful, expressive, and…read morequietly emotional--capturing strength, growth, and resilience all at once. The scale alone draws you in, but it's the details and posture that really make you pause and reflect. Set against the modern surroundings, it feels both grounding and inspiring, like a reminder to keep pushing forward even when things feel heavy. Beautifully done, thoughtfully placed, and absolutely worth a moment (or a photo) if you're in the area.