The following events are being planned at Florida Atlantic University
POP! Movable Books from the Arthur J. Williams Pop-up Collection’ Exhibition at Wimberly Library.
The free exhibition runs through Sunday, Aug. 12 at FAU’s Wimberly Library on the Boca Raton campus. For more information, contact John Cutrone at 561-297-0455 or visit www.jaffecollection.org.
The exhibition features wildly colorful and interactive books that open to elements that pop up, slide and twirl. The books, showcased on three floors in the library, are from some of the leading authors, illustrators and paper engineers from around the world. One book, “Star Wars: A Pop-Up Guide to the Galaxy,” received literary praise for its elaborate pop-ups and imagery from The New York Times and other publications after its 2007 release.
The exhibition can be viewed during library hours, which are Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to midnight, Fridays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturdays from noon to 6 p.m. and Sundays from noon to midnight.
“Domestic Duality,’ an Exhibition of Self-Portraits by Patricia Gutierrez at FAU’s John D. MacArthur Campus Library
The free exhibition runs through Friday, August 10, at FAU’s John D. MacArthur Campus Library Gallery, 5353 Parkside Drive, Jupiter. For more information, call 561-799-8530 or visit www.library.fau.edu/npb/npb.htm .
“Domestic Duality” is a series of computer manipulated staged self-portraits that show a woman hiding behind a façade that does not really exist. Patricia Schnall Gutierrez, the artist, has dedicated her work to examining women’s roles throughout her career. The exhibition can be viewed during library hours, which are Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from 12:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
The following activities are planned by the Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce:
PALM BEACH COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION AND COMMUNITY LEADERS – A Cocktail Reception
Thursday, May 31 / 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
The Vegso Community Resource Center (261 NW 13th Street, Boca Raton, FL)
A partnership between the Junior League of Boca Raton and the Boca Chamber.
BOCA CHAMBER ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC
Friday, June 1 / 7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Via Mizner Golf & Country Club (6200 Boca Del Mar Drive, Boca Raton, FL 33433)
BOCA’S BUS LOOP
Friday, June 1 / 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Pick Ups: The Spaniard Restaurant or at the FAU Living Room Theater
Post Party at The Dubliner
Trolleys run until midnight. 00% of the proceeds benefit The Junior League of Boca Raton, the Golden Bell Education Foundation, and the Spirit of Giving Network.
Tickets: $20 online; $25 at the door. Click here