July 1, 2010 Village Life Newsletter Vol 1 Number 3   

Events Calendar

July Art Walk Fri July 2nd 6:00 - 9:30 PM and Sat July 3rd 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

There will be Live Music at Yoga Arts. Preston Whaley and Stevie D. play at Yoga Arts, during the art walk Jazz & Blues Set: 6:30 -7:30 p.m. Rock 'n' Roll Set 8:30-9:30 p.m. Yoga Arts 1122 12th st. w. 
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Hearts Desire is excited to present a fashion show entitled Carefree and Classy as part of a fundraiser for CareNet Manasota Pregnancy Center on Saturday, July 17 from 10 am to 12 noon at Ballard Elementary School, 912 18th St. in Bradenton. Call 751-1966 for information or visit their website:  www.carenetmanasota.com

Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at Hearts Desire, 1221 12th St. W. or at Care Net Manasota office at 5111 26th St. W. There will be light refreshments, a Chinese Auction and Door Prizes..______________________

Snooty, the manatee that makes his home at the South Florida Museum's aquaium, is celebrating his 65th birthday. ________________________

The Art Center of Manatee at 209 9th St. W is hosting "Bloomers", a show devoted to all things floral thru July 16th.

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Ah July! Summer heat, fireworks, and Independence Day parades. Put out your flags. Be sure to check with your favorite gallery for their summer hours.

The Village Welcome Center will be closed during the month of July for renovations as it continues it transformation to the next level. In August the Village Welcome Center will be relaunched as the Village Gift Shop. Stay tuned for information on the grand reopening event.
Summer Sale Days

Summertime in the Village of the Arts is a lazy, hazy time. Many gallery owners are offering summer sales and great deals . For many of us it is a good time to clear our stock. T his is a great time to avoid the crowds, stroll through galleries and do some leisurely shopping.
The Dancing Crane Gallery at 1019 10th Ave. W. continues its spectacular annual summer sale through July.  Artists reduce their work to $300 or less! It is a time for their local supporters to purchase a beautiful piece of art at a fraction of the original price.  Its their way of saying "Thank You".

They have a great variety of prints, ceramics and other beautiful art pieces available.  Dancing Crane is hosting a fabulous reception on July 2nd when you can meet and greet many of the artists before you make your selections.
Un Gato Loco Gallery at 1130 12th St. W is offering 20% off on all prints and artworks. At Un Gato Loco Gallery you can purchase matted prints of the resident artist's oil and watercolor works. They also offer reproduction prints of Albertus Seba's (1665 - 1736) pen and ink naturalist drawings and Paul Gustave Dore's (1832 - 1883) etchings of Dante's Paradise.

Un Gato Loco also offers Giclee printing at discount prices.
Blue Marschmello, located at 1020 10th Ave. W. is getting you ready for the gardening season with 10% off Organic Garden Box Packages scheduled for the start of the Florida planting season in August. Whether you want a small 2X2 Herb Garden, or a large scale garden ripe with greens and veggies, now is the time to start planning. Go green and eat healthy!
Alchemy, located at 1215 12th St W, is offering 20 percent off selected works of art and BioEnergy Healing for the July ArtWalk.  Check out their website for awesome classes and workshops, www.artandalchemy2.com.
Bits & Pieces located at 1303 13th Ave W. is celebrating July 4th with a Red, White & Blue sale. Red tagged items are20% off, White tagged items are 10% off, and Blue tagged items are 25% or more! Bits & Pieces is open every Friday & Saturday from 11am to 4pm or call 941-744-2487 for an appointment.
Music and Magic , now located at 1222 12th St W,, is offering discounts of up to 65% on select clarinets and trumpets. These are new and in-the-box. For the July Art Walk there will be food and beverages.
Rose-Giles Studio is offering 30% off on all original art work. This is your last chance this summer to purchase works by the world renowned artist before they close for the summer. So, don't miss out on this great opportunity.
Southern Commerce Bank Village Art Show.

Thursday, July 22nd Southern Commerce Bank at 1201 9th Ave W. will host the 1st Annual Village Art show from 5 PM to 7 PM. There will be food, wine, and music. Visitors can view the Village Gateway sculpture.

Catherine Woods, was the winning artist for the Village Gateway Sculpture with her entry Chrysalis Launcher.

The Chrysalis Launcher was selected by the Public Art Selection Panel because they felt it portrayed the dynamism and creativity that characterizes the Village of the Arts, as well as communicating  a sense of energy,  growth and future development.  The elongated, water-jet cut aluminum, oval wings seem to be flying out of the chrysalis-inspired base which is installed on an angle that points towards the interior of The Village.  The wing colors are derived from the colors of Village structures.  Three additional sets of wings will be attached to lightpoles on the perimeter of the Village to signify additional entry points.
Around the Village There is a lot going on in the village
MCCA gallery at 926 12th St. W, Bradenton.
Brenda Alcorn is the featured artist at the Arts Council Gallery. She spcializes in "Gyotaku", the Japanese art of fish rubbings. Brenda is a native of Bradenton. She took her degree in English from the University of South Florida. "Art is a vehicle of expression that links mood and beauty. It connects individuals and creates a pathway ot understanding with color."
A new session of Restorative Therapy at Yoga Arts starts in July. This is especially suited for people with conditions preventing them from practicing yoga in its more active form.Participants will improve circulation, mobility and posture, benefitting the organs and limbs and helping to reduce pain and fatigue. We will learn to calm the nervous system and mind, improve breath capacity, and support immunity and well being. 
Joan Peters will be in the North Carolina mountains honing her painting skills at Wildacres with the Ringling School of Art. Even established artists never stop learning.

Don't miss the Brady Brunch at Ortygia Restaurant the last Sunday of the month.

(Published by Dennis Carrasquillo, Un Gato Loco Gallery)
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