May 27, 2025 |
In celebration of Boca Raton’s Centennial year, the Boca Raton Historical Society, in partnership with Festival of the Arts Boca, is proud to present a special edition of its popular Summer Sips & Sounds series at The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum (71 North Federal Highway).
“Summer Sips & Sounds has always been a crowd favorite, but this year we’re taking it to a new level to mark Boca Raton’s 100th birthday,” said Mary Csar, Executive Director of the Boca Raton Historical Society.
The collaboration marks the continuation of a shared mission to honor and elevate Boca’s cultural legacy — including the recent Centennial Celebration concert that closed out this year’s Festival of the Arts Boca. That performance, co-presented by BRHS, brought to life 100 years of Boca history through the music of icons like Frank Sinatra, Tommy Dorsey, KC and the Sunshine Band, and more. Conducted by Kyle Prescott and featuring the Festival Boca Jazz Orchestra, the concert also included the world premiere of a commissioned piece by FAU composer Kevin Wilt.
Now, the celebration continues with a nostalgic, three-part musical journey through the 1920s, 1940s, and 1950s — complete with themed fashion, vintage tunes, and a toast to Boca’s past — culminating in a free community concertreprising the Festival’s spectacular finale.
Each evening will include light bites & wine reception, live performance, and a meet-and-greet with dessert reception with the performers.
Signed copies of the Boca Raton Historical Society’s commemorative Centennial book will be available for purchase.
Tickets start at $40 per person, per event, or $108 for the full series. Admission includes wine, light bites, dessert, and access to the post-show social. Tickets may be purchased at www.BocaHistory.org.
Saturday, November 1, 2025
Mizner Park Amphitheater
Doors open: 7:00 PM | Concert: 8:00 PM
FREE COMMUNITY EVENT
Boca Raton Centennial Celebration Concert ~ A reprise of the fabulous 2025 Festival of the Arts Boca concert, presented free to the community by the City of Boca Raton. Through sight and song, this multimedia Big Band extravaganza will take audiences on a journey through Boca’s past — from its founding to today.
The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum is the home of the Boca Raton Historical Society. Its mission is to collect, preserve, and share the rich history of Boca Raton while advocating for historic preservation in the community. Located in historic Town Hall, the museum is open Wednesday through Saturday, 10 AM to 4 PM.
Buy books by Festival authors, past and present, at our Festival Bookshop on bookshop.org and not only do you support independent booksellers, but help Festival Boca, which gets a modest commission on all referred sales.