Prismatica is a free new art installation located along in Plaza Real in Mizner Park in Boca Raton…read more The art installation is 25 six-foot pivoting holographic prisms. Prisms have flat, polished surfaces that are designed to refract light. At least one surface must be angled to be considered a prism. I think of prisms as being glass but they can be made from any material that is transparent to the wavelengths for which they are designed. The panels of these prisms seem to be made out of some kind of plastic which reflect various rainbow colored lights that change color depending on the angle you view them. The installation is the creation of RAW Design, a Toronto-based architectural firm who had 30 architects and designers from the fields of applied science, technology, art and architecture come together to create Prismatica.. The installation is sponsored by Quartier des Spectacles Partnership of Montreal. After Boca Raton Prismatica will continue to tour the United States. The prisms are set up on the sidewalk in front of the shops. The interactive part of the art is you can spin them to see the colors change. You can also look through them to see the street change color. I tried to take a few pictures shooting through the prisms. At night the prisms light up making even more colors. I used to use a prism as a kid to make rainbows around my bedroom. Playing with these large prisms brought back those childhood feelings of wonder and discovery. I love what is happening in Mizer Park. First we get the world famous Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru exhibit at the Boca Raton Museum of Art and now that they have packed up these fun and colorful prisms made their debut on March 3rd in time for spring. If you want to see and play with the prisms though you will have to hurry. There are only here for one month and will be departing on April 3.

Rocket is a public art piece located at the Boca Raton Innovation Campus. It is part of the Art in…read morePublic Places Initiative in South Florida. This office park used to be the research and development headquarters of IBM in 1970. It contains architecturally iconic historical buildings created by Marcel Breuer in the 1960s. The first IBM personal computer was invented here along with the first smartphone. This campus was at the forefront of early robotics technology and other tech inventions. Rocket is the creation of Virginia artist Hubert Phipps who is well known for his abstract sculptures and paint pigment drawings He is also a champion race car driver and aviator. He took inspiration for Rocket from his love of aero dynamic forms. First he drew the model and created it out of clay. It was then rendered in 3D using Maya, a software modeling program. The rocket design is meant to represent the intersection of science and art while celebrating modern engineering. The 30-foot, 9.8 ton corrosive resistant stainless steel rocket was manufactured in 2019 at the Tany Foundry in Hangzhou, China. From there it experienced several Covid related delays crossing the Pacific Ocean and traveling through the Panama Canal before arriving 8,000 miles away in Boca Raton through a partnership with the Boca Raton Museum of Art and developer CP Group. The rocket sculpture is valued at 1.5 million dollars will be here for a five year loan period. I loved discovering this public art. The park like setting adds even more beauty to the sculpture. You can walk through it and discover the perfect spot to take a picture or selfie of yourself making it interactive art. Come out and experience it before it jets off to galaxies unknown.

As I drove up towards the BRiC building, the art installation caught my eyes!…read more This once was a technology facility. Now, it is the Boca Raton Innovation Campus. To represent this forward-thinking presence, the Rocket sits in the very front as you drive through the round-a-about parking lot. Hubert Phipps' 30-foot stainless steel sculpture "Rocket" traveled over 8,000 miles to arrive as the new centerpiece at Boca Raton Innovation Campus, 5000 T-Rex Ave. Inspired by the artist's love of aerodynamic forms, the steel sculpture's full-scale fabrication began in 2019 at the Tany Foundry in Hangzhou, China. "The sculpture by Hubert Phipps was conceived as that intersection between art and science, and celebrates the heroics of modern engineering, as also seen in Marcel Breuer's historic building designs for IBM's North American Research and Development Headquarters," said Irvin Lippman, the Executive Director of the Boca Raton Museum of Art. The gleaming, stainless steel reflecting Rocket was two years in the making, with a nod to Sci Fi retro futurism. The Campus encourages visitors to walk around and underneath it, to enjoy their funhouse mirror images on the shiny surface. The monumental new sculpture Rocket by Hubert Phipps was been selected for an Art in Public Places initiative in South Florida, for the BRiC, the historic tech landmark where the first IBM Personal Computer was invented. This new public art program is part of a cultural partnership between the Boca Art Museum and CP Group, the owner of BRiC and a premier developer and operator of commercial real estate. South Florida officials heralded this announcement with an unveiling ceremony at BRiC, officially welcoming Rocket as one of the largest outdoor sculptures ever chosen for a public art initiative in Palm Beach County. The Phipps sculpture is valued at $1.5 million, stands 30-feet tall, weighs 9.8 tons, and took more than 7,000 square feet of stainless steel to construct. The Rocket sculpture towers alongside a waterfront panorama of iconic architecture designed by Marcel Breuer in the 1960s. This celebrated architectural style by Breuer is rarely seen at this grand of a scale, spanning so many acres. The new sculpture by Phipps and the historic buildings designed by Breuer marry each other well in the Brutalist style, creating a powerful visual impact.

It's always a good movie experience at any IPIC theater. This time, we were at the Boca location…read more We made it just in time for trailers. Seats were clean and I always loved the clean sweet smell of the theater. Throw blankets were waiting for us as well. Our waiter came to us just as our movie started. Drinks and the charcuterie plate took about 20 mins. This has been the standard wait time, especially with a full theater. We had a great time and enjoyed our movie.

Hidden gem! For me at least! I've been in Boca around 3 or 4 years and I'm actually a frequent…read morevisitor at Mizner Park. But I didn't even realize this theater was here for the longest time. And it's really great! The auditoriums are sensational, they look great, they're clean and they have comfortable chairs and blankets so it's very enjoyable to watch a movie here. You could also order food from their extensive menu and have it delivered to your seat, which is great. The food is pretty good quality too, and for a movie theater it's unbelievably good. If you haven't seen a movie here I would strongly recommend checking it out. This place rules. Five stars!

Beautiful park- I drive by this park every Wednesday and always thought the entrance was a private…read morehome community. Well I was wrong. Definitely the best park I have been to so far. It Has everything and more. picnic areas, tables and grills, nature trails, kids learning exhibits, playgrounds, merry go round. Indoor and outdoor basketball courts. Plenty of baseball fields. I have never seen so many fields in one park. Impressive! Clean fun environment for all to enjoy. Nothing but the best fun. Come and experience a special park. It's a winner. Merry go round $2.00 per ride. 2 1/2 minutes long Free parking, no entrance fees. FREE!

I cannot believe this place is free to visit (optional donation accepted, carousel is $1 per ride)…read more Huge science museum area with tons of interactive activities for children, beautiful butterfly garden area and massive playgrounds with a space dedicated for smaller children, this playground is such a gem in South Florida and 100% worth a visit!

My favorite Japanese garden in Delray Beach. It's perfect…read morefor a one-hour walk, and time really flies because it's so beautiful and peaceful. I go there with my daughter, and it's perfect for kids. I love that it has plenty of parking, a small restaurant, and reasonable ticket prices. The gardens are very serene, with beautiful paths, koi ponds, and a calming atmosphere that feels like a little escape into Japan right in Florida.

We came here on Mother's Day -- a Sunday in May. As you can imagine, it was quite busy. So busy, in…read morefact, that we only saw a peak at the inside museum and a quick visit to the gift shop. We spent our time visiting the Japanese gardens. It was excruciatingly hot the day we visited. We were glad for the frequent benches to stop and rest. We enjoyed the beauty of the various gardens. Especially liked the bamboo grove as my husband got to explain to a few folks a bit about bamboo and the ingenuity of his grandfather using bamboo on his farm in Georgia as irrigation conduits. The sign saying don't carve the bamboo next to a carved stalk was ironic... In addition to the various plant gardens, there were the rock gardens, the waterfalls, and the pine forest. Liked seeing the koi fish and turtles. Another highlight was the bonsai exhibit. Throughout the winding path, there were stone lanterns and small wooden huts. At the entrance to the area with the original 1977 museum is a laughing Buddha statue of Hotei, the god of happiness. Smaller than expected, you might miss it the first time you pass by. As a caveat, prepare for lots of walking. Wear comfortable shoes, a hat or carry a parasol, sunglasses. They have a couple areas with steps, but there is an alternative "easier" path for strollers or handicapped. And if possible, come when it's cooler. I'm glad we walked the entire perimeter. But for someone very much out of shape, I know I'll be feeling my achy muscles. I'm glad we got this brief glimpse into the history and culture of the Japanese in South Florida. It's one of the most distinctive tourist attractions in our area.

Havnt been here in years but im loving the redesign. Went for the mucha exhibition and also…read morechecked other sections to see what was on display. Staff was friendly. Navigation is easy to manage between the map and the layout. Alot of good work and a wide sampling of different styles and eras of art. Would definitely return.

So this was a great little stop. I was already in the area shopping . The location perfect for a a…read moreweekend outing. so much to see, and I like how they constantly switch up the exhibits , one of my favorite exhibit they have done in the past was presentation of Machu Picchu. Which included a 3D real like experience using the virtual headsets . This time around they have a glass exhibit going on. I definitely like the first floor was very kid friendly, but I will say for smaller kids to be careful because of the glass . Great for the whole family . 10/10 love this museum will continue to visit.

We had an amazing and fun time! We want to do it again! The instructor was so helpful. The tea and…read morebiscuit was a nice touch too

I was looking for ways to celebrate my birthday with girlfriends outside of the usual HH, dinner,…read moredrinks, etc rotation - something fun and new! And then I came across Craft for Art and I'm so happy I did. Our instructor was so kind, patient and her instructions were clear to understand. We all got to create our own one of a kind masterpieces that we can keep! In addition to our pieces, we got to make memories and enjoy each others company. Everything was provided so it was seamless and the tea and cookies during were nice touches as well. You're able to bring your own refreshments and will accommodate a space to store them. I highly recommend checking them out for an event or something to do that's off the beaten path.

My sister and I scheduled our dad for the Photoshop class. He's been enjoying taking photos and has…read morerepeatedly said how he wished he knew more about editing. The introduction to Photoshop 5 class course at the museum seemed like the perfect gift. He's taken 3 classes so far and has been very happy with the quality. From what he has said, the instructor is very knowledgeable and helpful, even arriving early and staying late to answer questions. I've seen my dad's work editing some of his photos, and I've been impressed with how much he's learned in three short classes. I just wish they would have a second level class for us to enroll him in for Father's Day!

My teen daughter attended the summer Art School and loved it. She's a very gifted artist who is…read moreself taught but being exposed to variety of teachers and their unique art styles gave her motivation and inspiration to try something new including jewelry making.

We had a wonderful experience with the family at Arches Art Adventures. The staff was friendly and…read morefantastic. We'll come back!

We celebrated our daughter's 16th birthday today with this wonderful crew! Booking the reservation…read morewas so easy and there were so many different projects we had to pick from. We chose this for our party because of their ability to meet the needs of children who are differently-abled. Everyone can participate and the environment is calm and full of positivity! Marissa and Barbara are absolutely amazing with the kids! They are patient, caring and really make the kids feel super special. If you are looking for a really cool place that has something for every ability and employees who truly care about their guests, run...don't walk to Hawaii Fluid Art! You will NOT be disappointed!

We had an amazing time this year at the Florida Renaissance Festival we were so sad to see it end…read morebut totally had a blast for all the days the weekends you were here. People put so much work and effort into this festival. We totally appreciate it. The things we love about the Florida Renaissance Festival is you feel like you've been lifted out of this regular world into a whole new place and everybody makes that happen that works there. The beautiful ambience of the park the decor all around, the awesome artworks that people create, the costumes. The music is one of my all-time favorites. It's part of the reason why I come here every year. Also you can try so many different types of foods that's always so exciting. I love dressing up, wearing costumes and walking through the park talking with other like-minded people. We enjoyed so many shows this year from the Washing Well Winches, to the guy playing the Bells, all the different Irish bands, like Celtic mayhem, one of my favorites is the band from Italy Rota they are awesome especially when they play in the street and we can dance all around so fun. Also love watch art demonstrations, Thanks again Florida Renaissance Festival for making this year great!

What an amazing event! It was like stepping back into time and into fairy tale stories! With the…read moremost unique thing being that not only the workers dress up and act but so do the people who attend. I saw medieval characters, gladiators & knights, pirates, fairies and nymphs, even a wizard! And of course with a costume contest. Quiet Waters Park was converted into a story book. Unique performances with music, comedy, drama, juggling dancing and with interaction like the Maypole. Also jousting and horsriding competitions and cannon & trebuchet firing.There was Archery, Axe throwing, a maze, sword fighting and instruction, cobbling, jewelry making. A variety of activities for kids as well as adults. Especially adults who want to be kids...like me! Lol Souvenir shops with items that you don't see every day, like a dragon egg candle that once melted reveals a baby dragon just like in Game of Thrones! Also good food and drinks throughout the park. I didn't think I would spend that much time here but I spent the entire day practically without even realizing time had passed! A great time to immerse yourself in a world of fantasy, merriment & amazement! I truly enjoyed everything here!