Things To Do: 8 great things including Stickwork art, lasers, light bites, Shakespeare

Eddie Ritz, Palm Beach Post
·4 min read

1. LAST CHANCE

Community Build of Patrick Daugherty's Stickwork,

Mounts Botanical Garden

Internationally acclaimed environmental artist Patrick Dougherty returns to Mounts to construct the final large-scale Stickwork installation of his illustrious art career. Dozens of local volunteers will assist the artist in the construction of this monumental sculpture using 30,000 pounds of live willow branches. The completed Stickwork structure — still to be named — will be on display through the end of 2023.

The build began Nov. 14. 531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach. Members and children under 6 free; adult nonmembers $12; seniors, college students, military with ID $10; children 6 to 17 $5. Information:  mounts.org

Stickwork, one of the most popular exhibitions ever at Mounts Botanical Garden, will return. This will be the final massive outdoor sculpture by international acclaimed environmental artist Patrick Dougherty.
Stickwork, one of the most popular exhibitions ever at Mounts Botanical Garden, will return. This will be the final massive outdoor sculpture by international acclaimed environmental artist Patrick Dougherty.

2. HAPPY HOLIDAY SOUNDS

The Symphonic Band of the Palm Beaches "A Traditional Holiday,"

Palm Beach State College, Duncan Theatre

This program of will feature holiday favorites with selections including “A Holiday Rhapsody,” “Three Moods of Hanukkah,” “Winter Wonderland,” “Gesu Bambino” and more.

The performance is 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3. 4200 S. Congress Ave., Lake Worth. $21. Information: symphonicband.org

3. TAKE A LOOK

“Luminous Landscapes” by Stan Dornfest,

Sandhill Crane Golf Clubhouse

Part of the art in public places program GardensArt, Dornfest's works have been featured in galleries in New York and all over South Florida. While pursuing his career as a creative/art director in the New York advertising industry, he continued to explore his passion for painting.

The exhibition runs through Jan. 24 and the clubhouse is open from dawn to dusk. 9500 Sandhill Crane Drive, Palm Beach Gardens. Free. Information: 561-630-1116; pbgfl.com/276/GardensArt

This work titled "Mystique," is just one of the works by Stan Dornfest that will be on display during his "Luminous Landscapes" exhibition.
This work titled "Mystique," is just one of the works by Stan Dornfest that will be on display during his "Luminous Landscapes" exhibition.

4. NEED SOME GREAT SOUND

Spider Cherry, 

Grandview Public Market

This trio will let the good times flow with their soulful sound during this Live@Grandview performance.

The show is 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26. 1200 Elizabeth Ave., West Palm Beach. Free. Information: grandviewpublic.com

Led by frontman Nathan Mercado, Spider Cherry will play Saturday at Grandview Market in West Palm Beach.
Led by frontman Nathan Mercado, Spider Cherry will play Saturday at Grandview Market in West Palm Beach.

5. PRECISION IVORY TICKLING

Palm Beach Symphony presents Garrick Ohlsson plays Beethoven's Emporer,

Kravis Center, Alexander W. Dreyfoos Concert Hall

Hailed by The Washington Post as “one of the great American pianists,” Garrick Ohlsson joins Maestro Gerard Schwarz and the Palm Beach Symphony to perform Beethoven’s last piano concerto, Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-Flat Major, Op. 73, known as “Emperor,” featuring the trademark grandeur of the composer’s heroic period.

The performance is 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1. 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach. Tickets start at $25. Information: kravis.org

Pianist Garrick Ohlsson will perform with the Palm Beach Symphony Thursday at the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach.
Pianist Garrick Ohlsson will perform with the Palm Beach Symphony Thursday at the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach.

6. REALLY COOL FOR YOUR TREE

3rd Annual Downtown Delray Beach Shop Small Ornament giveaway,

Downtown Delray Beach

Shop in downtown Delray Beach on Black Friday, Nov. 25 or Small Business Saturday, Nov. 26 and spend over $200, to receive limited supply 2022 Delray Beach commemorative kiln-formed glass surfboard ornament in multi colors by local glass artist Robert Schmidt of Schmidt Stained Glass. Limited to first 200 people on a first-come, first-served basis.

The giveaway is between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26. Stop be DDA booths at Sara Campbell, 1051 E. Atlantic Ave. and Global Pursuit, 400 E. Atlantic Ave. Information: downtowndelraybeach.com/ShopSmall

Shoppers spending $200 or more in downtown Delray Beach on Black Friday, Nov. 25 or Small Business Saturday, Nov. 26 can get a free 2022 Delray Beach commemorative kiln-formed glass surfboard ornament in multi colors by local glass artist Robert Schmidt of Schmidt Stained Glass.
Shoppers spending $200 or more in downtown Delray Beach on Black Friday, Nov. 25 or Small Business Saturday, Nov. 26 can get a free 2022 Delray Beach commemorative kiln-formed glass surfboard ornament in multi colors by local glass artist Robert Schmidt of Schmidt Stained Glass.

7. WATCH

"A Midsummer Night's Dream,"

Keith C. and Elaine Johnson Wold Performing Arts Center

One of Shakespeare's most performed and beloved plays, the five-act masterpiece begins four days before the wedding of Duke Theseus of Athens and the Amazonian queen, Hippolyta. It includes intertwining stories of four Athenian lovers and the misadventures of six actors rehearsing for the wedding reception within a magical forest filled with meddling fairies.

The show opens at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2 and runs through Dec. 9. 3601 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton. Tickets start at $15. Information:  lynn.edu/events

8. FIRE THE LASERS!

Winter Wonderland Laser Lights and Bites,

Cox Science Center

Sing and dance along to holiday favorites during holiday laser spectacular. Explore outdoor exhibits, mini golf, and entertainment like never before with dazzling lights, science-themed activities, food trucks, and more on our Cox Amphitheater stage. Featured food trucks: Bustle & Brew, Gimmie Grillin, Taco Time and G's Hibachi.

The event is 6 to 9 p.m. tonight, Friday, Nov. 25 with the lasers firing at 7 and 8 p.m. 4801 Dreher Park North, West Palm Beach. Adults $18.95; seniors $16.95; children $14.95; adult members $15.95; children members $11.95; children under 3 FREE. Information:  coxsciencecenter.org/Winter-Wonderland

Eddie Ritz is a journalist at The Palm Beach Post, part of the USA TODAY Florida Network. You can reach him at eritz@pbpost.com. Help support our journalism. Subscribe today.

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