On the Town in The Palm Beaches with Frank Licari
Artwork Using Paper | On The Town in the Palm Beaches
Clip: Season 6 | 2m 12sVideo has Closed Captions
Join Frank as he is transported to Japan, soaking in the peace and quiet at the Morikami.
Join Frank as he is transported to Japan, soaking in the peace and quiet at the Morikami -- while exploring a unique exhibit with endless possibilities.
On the Town in The Palm Beaches with Frank Licari is a local public television program presented by WPBT
Palm Beach County Tourist Development Council
On the Town in The Palm Beaches with Frank Licari
Artwork Using Paper | On The Town in the Palm Beaches
Clip: Season 6 | 2m 12sVideo has Closed Captions
Join Frank as he is transported to Japan, soaking in the peace and quiet at the Morikami -- while exploring a unique exhibit with endless possibilities.
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Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorshipJapanese workers settled the Yamato colony in the Boca/Delray area over 100 years ago.
As growing pineapples became all the rage, some of those lands became the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens we know today.
We're learning about an exhibit featuring nine Japanese artists taking ancient traditions in new directions.
[Carla] Right now, we are in Washi Transformed, and it features nine contemporary artists who all use washi, which is Japanese-style handmade papers.
What's the difference between the handmade paper and a regular piece of Yes.
The difference is that washi paper is all natural, comes from three different plants.
Gotcha.
They harvest it and then they'll steam it, and it takes hours.
And then once it's done, they will peel off the outer bark and scrape the fibers that they want to create the paper.
Wow, that's involved.
God, I wish I had dedication.
Yeah.
For anything.
How far back do we go in the tradition of this?
Thousands of years.
It came from China to Korea.
And then was brought to Japan.
And it's still being made in the same way.
It's surprisingly strong.
Yes.
That's incredible.
It's just as much as your imagination will allow.
Right?
Absolutely.
There's no limits to any You think paper is a simple, flat thing, but no.
[Frank] Right, yeah.
Now this piece has 20 separate panels by Yoshida Ayomi.
And you'll see she has dyed indigo paper, and then the black streaks are printed.
And down below she has some small holes, natural openings, to create the splash-back effect of the rain.
Yeah.
And as you walk around, some of these panels will move just a bit.
And that really gives this dynamic feeling.
[Frank] You must get people from all over the world that come.
We do, and that's one of the things I really like about it here.
We have an opportunity to introduce a lot of people to Japanese culture.
This place is one of the most peaceful, serene places I've ever walked into.
And you get to work here all day?
Yes, it is really lovely.
We're a Japanese garden.
Right.
And so the idea is to just come out and be relaxed, be surrounded by nature, and just enjoy it.
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Love Street Outdoor Center Boat Ride
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Frank gets a lesson in the fastest growing sport in America. (2m 36s)
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Frank checks out the amazing Sugar Sand Park in Boca Raton! (2m 10s)
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Frank visits The Royal Café in Jupiter! (2m 19s)
Delray Beach Children’s Garden
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Frank visits the Delray Beach Children’s Garden! (2m 19s)
Handbell Choir Performance | On the Town in the Palm Beaches
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Frank is back in school for a lesson in surfing. (2m 36s)
Sculpture Garden | On the Town in the Palm Beaches
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Frank explores the Norton Museum of Art in West Palm Beach. (2m 27s)
Salt Therapy | On the Town, Health & Wellness
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Frank experiences first-hand the health and wellness benefits of halotherapy. (2m 21s)
Great Salad Challenge | On the Town, Health & Wellness
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Frank goes to fork to fork with Author, Dr. Dawn Sherling. (2m 44s)
Edible Learning Spaces | On the Town, Health & Wellness
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Frank checks out the Pike Food Farm in Jupiter, Florida. (2m 37s)
Teatime at The Ben | On the Town in the Palm Beaches
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Frank is dressed to the nines for high tea service at The Ben West Palm. (2m 33s)
A Taste of the Mediterranean | On the Town
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A Taste of Finland | On The Town in the Palm Beaches
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Frank explores some of the eye-raising customs celebrated in the Finnish Community. (2m 8s)
A Slice of Germany! | On the Town in the Palm Beaches
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Step inside the American German Club in Lake Worth. (2m 18s)
Palm Beach Jewish Film Festival
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Frank goes to the movies at the Palm Beach Jewish Film Festival! (1m 44s)
Meet the Flavor Builder | On the Town in the Palm Beaches
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Learning Ballroom Dance | On the Town in the Palm Beaches
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Frank heads to Greek school for a lesson in traditional folk dancing. (2m 24s)
Artwork Using Paper | On The Town in the Palm Beaches
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The Arts Warehouse | On the Town in the Palm Beaches
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Frank visits the Arts Warehouse in Delray Beach. (2m 5s)
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People watching and tableside guacamole are some of the crowd favorites at Rocco’s Tacos. (3m 10s)
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Frank tags along with Jessica, our South Florida foodie, in search of Latin cuisine. (3m 19s)
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Meet the mastermind behind the design of some of the most iconic spots in Palm Beach. (2m 38s)
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Frank learns about a new exhibit featuring the local Hispanic community. (2m 36s)
Cielito Artisan Pops | On the Town, Latin Style
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Chill out a family run emporium that caters to people and their pups. (2m 45s)
Bringing the Brazilian Beat to Boca Raton
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Experience the party known as “Carnival” in Rio de Janeiro right here in the Palm Beaches. (3m 28s)
Latin Quarter Fiesta | On the Town, Latin Style
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It’s a day of celebrating Latin Heritage in the Palm Beaches. (3m 11s)
The Latin American Diaspora Exhibit
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Join us as we immerse ourselves in a giant open gallery in the middle of West Palm Beach. (3m 3s)
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