Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach is pleased to announce its current exhibit, Painting Enlightenment, will be extended through March 27, 2022.

​Painting Enlightenment: 
Experiencing Wisdom and Compassion through Art and Science
May 8, 2021 – March 27, 2022

(PRESS RELEASE)_Delray Beach, FL – Painting Enlightenment: Experiencing Wisdom and Compassion through Art and Science, features works by Japanese scientist and artist Iwasaki Tsuneo (1917-2002). The paintings create a contemplative journey and meditations on the interconnectedness of the universe. Iwasaki collapses distinctions between image, text and thought with imagery representative of both scientific phenomena and Buddhist principles. He forms the images by using characters from the sacred Buddhist text, the Heart Sutra.

Upon retiring from a career as a research biologist, Iwasaki expanded his own practice of copying sacred texts, called shyakyō – a form of devotion with a long history in Japan. In his unique process, instead of separating the verses written into vertical blocks, he reconfigures them into images such as DNA, lightning bolts, bubbles, atoms and ants. He created this artistic practice to express the intricate relationship between science and Buddhism.

Organized by the Louisiana State University Museum of Art with guest curator, Dr. Paula Arai, Associate Professor of Philosophy and Religious Studies at LSU. Presented at the Morikami Museum and funded in part by the Henri and Tomoye Takahashi Charitable Foundation and the E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation.

For more information, call (561) 495-0233 or visit Morikami.org. Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens is located at 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach.Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach is pleased to announce its current exhibit, Painting Enlightenment, will be extended through March 27, 2022.Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach is pleased to announce its current exhibit, Painting Enlightenment, will be extended through March 27, 2022.

DELRAY BEACH – National Oyster Day is August 5, so get your slurp on at City Oyster and Sushi Bar in Delray Beach. 

The celebrated half-shell haven and executive chef Jordan Stilley will offer $1 oysters during Happy Hour, including 2-for-1 cocktails, beer, and select wine pours from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the bar only. 
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Guests who order a dozen oysters on the half shell (market price) will receive a complimentary glass of chilled prosecco. Menu highlights also include the Deep Eddy Oyster Shooter ($5.50), Oysters Rockefeller ($19), and Oysters Casino ($19). Cheers your catch with a bevy of drink pairings like a beer paddle flight, sparkling wine, or tequila-drenched cocktail.

Seven oyster varieties featured include:

Bluepoint 
Named after a Long Island town, they are mild with subtle saltiness and pair well with traditional condiments like cocktail sauce.
Beau Soleil 
These meaty bivalves are prided for their delicate flavor profile and hail from New Brunswick, Canada, eh!
Gigamoto 
Tuck into one and enjoy sweet-and-sour brine followed by a mineral finish.
Irish Point 
Identifiable by their thin, green shells, this pint-sized variant is big on buttery flavor.
Kumamoto 
Considered the perfect oyster by many, the meat has a mild brininess, sweet flavor, and honeydew finish. 
Kusshi 
Japanese for “precious,” these guys are known for their clean, delicate flavor. 
Malpeque PEI’s most famous oyster, these delicate beauties taste great with a cold beer.
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Need another reason to feel hoppy? It’s also National IPA Day, which means tossing back a few cold ones, like Due South Cat 5 and Dogfish Head 60 Minute, are definitely in the cards. Snag a seat at the bar and enjoy IPA beer specials from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. 

City Oyster & Sushi Bar is located at 213 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach. For more information, call (561) 272- 0220 or visit cityoysterdelray.com.

(PRESS RELEASE)_(West Palm Beach, FL – July 29, 2021) The League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County (LWVPBC) today invited concerned adults to a timely, informative and FREE Zoom event in August:
 
Wednesday, August 18 at Noon
Hot Topic Discussion:
HOME RULE
Guest Speaker:
Palm Beach County Commissioner Melissa McKinlay
Topic: The concept of Home Rule and its importance in the governance of Palm Beach County and its local municipalities.
Bio: First elected to the Board of County Commissioners in 2014, Melissa McKinlay served as County Mayor 2017-2018, and was re-elected unopposed in 2018. She is immediate Past President of the Florida Association of Counties, Vice Chair of the National Association of  Counties’ (NACo) Agriculture & Rural Affairs Policy Steering Committee, and a member of the NACo Board of Directors.
How to Connect:
To register for this Zoom Discussion, please visit:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-RCN1qWHQ2qtT1AHcA4v_w

(PRESS RELEASE)_Birds of feather dine together!  Here are three tasty hotspots to tuck into National Chicken Wing Day, July 29, in Palm Beach County. 

Barrio's eponymous wings are a culinary gem. Barrio Wings ($13) feature a secret rub loaded with smoky peppers, Spanish paprika, chili powder, adobo, garlic, oregano, and dry chilies. Roasted then lightly floured and fried at a high temp to get them really crispy. Finally, they're tossed in a saffron spiced honey butter and served with a chefmade blue cheese dipping sauce. "Our wings are inspired by Latin street fare and cooked with Spanish ingredients and a Floridian flare," says executive chef Rolando Anoceto. "They're one of my favorite menu items and taste great paired with one of Barrio's local draft beers."

Barrio is located at 700 S. Rosemary Avenue, West Palm Beach. For more information, call (561) 366-0071 or visit barriowpb.com.

Probably not the first choice for a blind date, but the chicken wings at Josie's Ristorante are impossible to pass up. The family-owned Italian hotspot serves up some of the juiciest Wings Diavolo (10 for $12) in central Palm Beach County. Choice of wing styles are dry, mild, hot, garlic, and bbq. Sauces include blue cheese, mild, hot, and garlic ($0.60 each). End your meal with a thick slice of heaven like Josie's seismic, sixteen layer chocolate cake. Go ahead and forget your diet for a day. We won’t tell.

Josie's is located at 1602 South Federal Hwy, Boynton Beach. For more information, call (561) 364-9601 or visit josiesristorante.com.

Satiate your comfort food fix in the comfort of your own home with finger-licking-good chicken wings from III Forks Prime Steakhouse. This past February, the celebrated steakhouse collaborated with Hashtag Wings, a specialty "ghost" kitchen, which features batches of 5 ($8) and 12 ($18) along with four styles: buffalo, garlic herb Parmesan, sweet Thai chili, and chipotle barbecue. Hash browns ($3) and dipping sauces (blue cheese and ranch, $.60 each) are also available. Delivery only.

III Forks Prime Steakhouse is located at 4645 PGA Boulevard, Palm Beach Gardens. For more information, call (561) 630-3660 or visit 3forks.com.

(PRESS RELEASE)_​Olympic swimmer Cherelle Thompson, (representing Trinidad and Tabago) recently visited Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach, along with members of Performance Aquatics swim team, before leaving for Japan in order to quarantine and compete. By spending time at the Morikami, she was able to get a taste of Japanese culture in advance of her trip. During her visit, Ms. Thompson paid her respects at the Tanabata tree. Traditionally in Japan, individuals write down their wishes on colorful paper and hang them on a Tanabata bamboo tree. We're pretty sure Cherelle wished for a GOLD medal.


Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens is located at 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach. For more information, call 561-495-0233 or visit morikami.org.

(PRESS RELEASE)_​National Cheesecake Day is July 30. Celebrate at Louie Bossi's and Elisabetta's with Louie's Nonna's Cheesecake made with cream cheese and ricotta ($9.50). 

"It's New York cheesecake and Italian cheesecake married together. Cream cheese, ricotta and sour cream are all in it. People say that it's the best cheesecake they've ever had." Louie Bossi said.

Elisabetta's is located at 32 East Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach and 185 Banyan Boulevard, West Palm Beach. Louie Bossi's is located at 1032 East Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale and 100 East Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton. Visit Louiebossi.com and Elisabettas.com for more information.