Archive for November, 2009

New Smyrna Beach Community Christmas Tree Lighting

Posted on November 30th, 2009

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- Holiday Community Benefit Yard Sale -

Posted on November 30th, 2009

Storage being more than storage- has another success story- on our Community coming together to make our area a better place.
Edgewater Self Storage/ Indian River Self Storage Thanks our community for everything they have done to make us a success.

We would like to Thank all our participants in our COMMUNITY HOLIDAY BENEFIT YARD SALE!

We collected over 1025 shoeboxes for OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD THIS YEAR-

We collected a car load of groceries for GIFTS OF LOVE

We sold several SMART BOOKS  for the High School

We had over 75 vender tables here-we just can’t thank you enough  - Our community pulls together to help one another.

A very special Thank you – Mark from Yes2LocalNews- for helping us market for our event.

Blessings to all for everything you have done for us this year!

Gloria Irwin, Property Manager

Ken Irwin, Maintenance

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There’s still time to get your IMAGES Tour of Homes tickets

Posted on November 29th, 2009

     There is still time to get your tickets for the Saturday, Dec. 5th IMAGES Tour of Homes, presented by Atlantic Center for the Arts. The tour benefits IMAGES: A Festival of the Arts, which will be held Jan 30 & 31 in downtown New Smyrna Beach.
     The IMAGES Tour of Homes will present six unique and fascinating homes festively decorated for the holidays, and a fantastic boutique featuring handmade gift items, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. this Saturday.

Featured homes will include:  

·        The incredible Tuscan-style country home of restaurant owners Jeffrey and Paige Gehris on Canova Drive

·         The early 1900s “Florida Bungalow” home of Grace Realty owner Melissa Latty on North Peninsula Avenue

·        The artistic home and pottery studio of artists Christian and Jennifer Kerr-Marsch on Magnolia Street

·        The elegant and comfortable home of cooking school instructors Ed and Nora Pankonin on Arts Center Avenue.

·        The Turnbull Bay “perfect retirement” home of former Dade County school administrators Russ and Marcine Wheatley on Osprey Cove Drive

·        The beautifully renovated Island-style home of consultant and interior designer Palmer and Diane Wilson on Donlon Drive

     The IMAGES Tour Boutique will be held at the Whatmore Commons at Atlantic Center, 1414 Art Center Avenue, and will feature refreshments and fantastic items created by the talented artists from the ACA Volunteer League. 
     The group has been working hard since last year, meeting each week to create unique gift items and festive hand-made decorations.
     Items for sale will include hand painted shirts, appliquéd aprons, jewelry, painted table cloths, flowers made from recycled materials, seashell adorned flowerpots and mirrors, decoupage vases, Christmas tree ornaments, adorned wicker baskets, Judi Dold mermaids, Mosquito Mud Pottery tiles created by Jennifer Kerr-Marsch, glass ornaments by Gallery di Vetro and much more.
     The Tour also includes a visit to the Little Theatre of New Smyrna Beach, which is holding a special holiday production through Dec. 6 of the classic Tony Award-winning “Oliver!”

Tickets for the IMAGES Tour of Homes and Boutique are $20 and are available at:
Atlantic Center at Harris House, 214 S. Riverside Drive, NSB
Atlantic Center for the Arts, 1414 Art Center Avenue, NSB
BJ’s Flowers & Plants, 917 S. Ridgewood Avenue, Edgewater
Lindley’s Nursery & Garden Center, 1232 Canal Street, NSB
New Smyrna Beach Florist, 121 Flagler Avenue, NSB
Pink Flamingo at Petals, 810 E. Third Avenue, NSB

For more information, call (386) 423-4733, or e-mail images@imagesartfestival.org.

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Christmas on Canal Street Schedule and Background info.

Posted on November 24th, 2009

   The time and season is now for the Canal Street Historic District!  Christmas on Canal Street organizers have joined together to create an annual series of events that will restore the Canal Street Historic District as a consumer destination and to restore relationships through shared success.
     With a growing team of talented leaders and Ambassadors of Canal Street the vision is soon to become reality.
     On Friday night, November 27 2009 at 6pm a tree lighting ceremony, store front display judging, live entertainment and horse drawn carriage rides will kick off a new chapter in this storybook life by the sea.
     What would a holiday season be without an opportunity to decorate home or office with greenery, flowers and other accoutrements to shepherd in the season?  Join the Coastal Christmas Market and weekly Farmers Market in Canal Street, Saturday Nov.  28 from 9-5. Make a day of it, share it with out of town guests who will enjoy a stay on our beach or in one of our area’s lovely Bed and Breakfast Inns.
     Enjoy a morning carriage ride through the entire district. Listen to the musical and theatrical performers. Visit Santa in his renovated North Pole Annex in Christmas Park at the corner of Canal and Live Oak Streets.  Look for Santa sightings in area stores.
     Eat in one of the growing number of restaurants, Jason’s on the corner, Malony’s, Golden Biscuit, El Palenque, Dolphin View, Lil Neal’s and Ruthy’s Kozy Kitchen. Enjoy something sumptuous from Love Muffin Bakery, then take a tour with the re-characterization of Hannah Bonnet, our first woman Mayor and learn more intriguing local lore from Captain Richard Sturge. 
     Take time to visit our FREE Museum and enjoy this historical treasure.
     The Coastal Market will also be an opportunity to support local charities and schools, buy arts and crafts items for the Holidays Live entertainment and children activities will take place during the day.  The Coastal Market is a perfect opportunity to stay local and shop local. Like the saying goes if you don’t use it, you will lose it.  
     Stressed out? Take a mini vacation with a mini massage. Children will enjoy making a special purchase from Secret Santa’s Shop along with live entertainment.  Take your holiday greeting card photos in Christmas Park in front of the new mural backdrop The Coastal Market, a place where everyone can have fun.
     An evening affair will occur on Dec 2 with Girls Night Out. Enjoy the fashions of the Canal Street Historic District. Models from Premier Modeling will show you what’s new for you. After dining, take a stroll on the Canal Street promenade; look for the winners of the Window Display contest. Take a ride in an antique vintage car. 
   Who doesn’t love a parade? December 5 the annual city parade will start on Flagler Avenue at 4pm, and brighten the faces of children of all ages along Canal Street. At dusk the annual Boat Parade starts in Edgewater, traveling North around “Chicken Island” and back to Riverside Park for the judges‘ results.  
     Bring your lawn chair, call ahead for a takeout dinner and settle in for the Caroling Event on Dec 10, 6pm. Hear the voices and the instruments that ring in the reason for the season. See St. Paul’s Episcopal Church’s living Nativity pageant.
     December 13 from 2 - 4pm, the historic district Bed and Breakfasts owners are extending a free tour and taste.  Visit these beautiful properties and encourage visitors to enjoy the respite of a B and B or any of our area lodgings.
     There will be a certain brilliance and joyful sounds on Canal Street this year and it is only the beginning.   Join the fun while making tomorrow’s memories.

For more information visit www.ChristmasOnCanalStreet.com

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Oliver! held over through December 5th at the Little Theatre of NSB

Posted on November 21st, 2009

     The Thanksgiving holiday production of Oliver! at the Little Theater of New Smyrna Beach which opens Friday, November 20 will play through Sunday, December 6. Weekday and Saturday performances will start earlier than usual at 7 p.m. because of the appeal this show has to family audiences. Sundays feature matinees at 2 p.m.
     Oliver! is a musical drama based upon the novel, Oliver Twist, and has all the twists and turns of a classic good and evil Charles Dickens tale. Playing the lead in the show is young Sydney Rogers, a local actor, who captures the sympathy of the audience as her character, Oliver, becomes involved with a shady bunch of ne’er-do-wells, is kidnapped, rescued and finally returned safely home.
     The music is sentimental and memorable, from the haunting ballad ”Where Is Love?” to the clamorous ”Food, Glorious Food” and ”As Long As He Needs Me,” with the cheery ”You’ve Got to Pick a Pocket or Two.”  

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Bert Fish Medical Center pays tribute to PETE AND JERRY TYRRELL

Posted on November 19th, 2009

   “One of the greatest things about Pete Tyrrell is his humility,” says Bob Williams, CEO of Bert Fish Medical Center. “Humility comes from a Latin word for ‘ground.’ And if ever someone was grounded, it would be Pete.”
     Pete and Jerry Tyrrell, residents of Sugar Mill County Club, have long been supporters of their great community hospital. In addition to their financial support, Pete is an active participant on the Board of Directors of the Bert Fish Medical Center Foundation.
    “There is no hesitation in their giving,” according to Garry Mac, Executive VP of the Foundation. “I see them make donations cheerfully, full of grace — never grudgingly or with any demands.” What other board members and hospital staff know is that when  Pete Tyrrell sees something that needs to be done, he is not shy.  “I have watched Pete in some of our meetings,” says Bill Preston, Chairman of the Foundation Board. “As a hospital staff member outlines needs in a department, Pete gets a look that says ‘we are going to do this.’ Next thing you know, he’s figured out the price tag and starts the ball rolling with his own gift.”
    Most recently, the Tyrrells have provided the seed funding for a “healing garden” that will serve as a place of meditation for patients and family members as well as hospital staff. “He heard about the concept. The very next day he wanted to walk the property,” says Mac. “He was so excited by the idea after seeing the location, he handed me a check for a substantial sum and said ‘This is good, let’s go!’ ”
    Current plans call for the seed money and other funds dedicated to the project to be matched by local grants to complete the estimated $25,000 dollar project.

The “Philanthropist of the Year” award honors those with a proven record
of exceptional generosity who, through direct financial support
of Bert Fish Medical Center, demonstrate outstanding charitable
responsibility; and whose generosity encourages others to take
philanthropic leadership roles.

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Caribbean Idol Winner

Posted on November 18th, 2009

     “It was an unbelievable night!” at Dolphin View Seafood Restaurant on Sunday!!!. The 2009 Caribbean Idol week 10 of competition was held in the tiki bar at is waterfront location on Sunday Nov 15th. Dolphin View Seafood Restaurant has brought excitement into the New Smyrna Beach area by holding this event to help raise funds for the American Cancer Society while promoting the outstanding musical talents in our community.
     Celebrity judges included music legend Tony Stevens and original founding member of Foghat, Richard Cuchetti of the Cuchetti School of Music, and former talent manager Joe Fatone of the NSB2 band, Rhonda patrick local musician and music teacher, and Buddy Hughes , Chairman of the Southeast Volusia Relay for Life.
     November 15th, was the last night and live music was played by local musicians from the band “Hi Tolerance”. Competition started at 5:30 with a kickoff from the Beu Sisters performing three of thier greats. The placed was packed as the next Caribbean Idol sang 3 songs, one from a judges list, one of thier choice and the Imagine a World Without Cancer song . Past contestants Nikki Johnson and Cassie Roblee performed during the intermission. Final 2 Contestants, were Lauren Buckels and Tracey Cooper. The past contestants will be joined us with a rendition of “Turn the Page” in honor of our lost contestant Artice Smith.
     The winner was announced at 7:30…Tracey Cooper recieved the 2009 Caribbean Idol Winner award with her beautiful music talents singing “Come to my Window” and “Bobby McGee” and her wonderful rendition of “A World Without Cancer”. Lauren Buckels, 2nd runner-up, did a great job singing “Higher” by Creed, “Someone to Love” and “A World Without Cancer”.
     Tes Smith, Caribbean Idol organizer would like to thank all the Contestants and thier families, Judges, Musicians and Contributors who were involved in this making this great event a success in raising money for the American Cancer Society.

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CRUNCH TIME!

Posted on November 17th, 2009

 Hello Friends,

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1st Annual Blue Flower Arts Winter Writers’ Conference

Posted on November 17th, 2009

Crisp blue skies, a quiet seaside town with beautiful white sand beaches, pristine natural environment… and great literary minds converge here, where the creative process and the natural world are complementary partners.

     The 1st Annual Blue Flower Arts Winter Writers’ Conference features renowned faculty in poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction/memoir in a tranquil and stimulating oasis removed from life’s daily routines and pressures. The natural canvas of this breathtaking environment sets the stage for inspirational workshops, readings, panels, and thought-provoking discourse in a community of like-minded writing professionals.
     Join acclaimed faculty Nick Flynn, Gregory Orr, and Terese Svoboda in this distinctive setting for exciting week-long workshops in the Florida sun for the first annual Blue Flower Arts Winter Writers’ Conference, January 10 - 16, 2010. Applicants may register now to work with one of the faculty, and participants will be selected on a first-come, first-served basis, with a limit of 12 positions available with each of the 3 faculty. The free-flowing schedule will offer daily 2.5 hour workshops in the mornings, with afternoons of open studio time for writing, as well as craft discussions on a range of topics. Evenings will be set aside for readings by the faculty, a special reading by Rick Moody, and on the final night, an open mic where participants can share their work with the group at large and the local community/audience. Also on offer are individual sessions with your chosen faculty. These 30-minute conferences are available at an additional cost of $125 to participants.
     Enrollment is limited to 12 participants per workshop, and participants register on a first-come, first-served basis. Costs cover tuition, room and board. Limited off-site tuition is also available. For additional information including workshop costs, please visit www.bfawwc.com or telephone 800-393-6975 or 386-427-6975.

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Christmas On Canal Street

Posted on November 16th, 2009

Check Out Christmas On Canal Street: christmasoncanalstreet.com
Holiday Schedule: christmasoncanalstreet.com/about.html

Sponsored by:

The Merchants of Canal Street in cooperation with Canal Historic District,

The City of New Smyrna Beach Parks & Recreation

Community Redevelopment Agency

New Smyrna Beach Visitors Center

For information on lodging please call 1-800-541-9621 or 386-428-1600

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OLIVER! at the Little Theatre of New Smyrna Beach

Posted on November 15th, 2009

WonderLand Theatre Presents

A Thanksgiving Holiday Production

at the Little Theatre of New Smyrna Beach
Opens Friday, November 20, 2009
–
‘OLIVER!
’
FOR ALL PERFORMANCES - THIS SHOW ONLY!!!
EVENING PERFORMANCES ARE AT 7 PM
SUNDAY AFTERNOON MATINEES ARE AT 2 PM 

Music, Lyrics and Book by Lionel Bart
Licensed by Arrangement with Oliver Productions, Ltd.
and Oliver Promotions, Ltd.
Director: John Stenko
Musical Director: Elizabeth Brahm-Kriger
Choreographer: Nadine Soldevieri

Evening Performances (7 p.m.) Nov. 20, 21, 27, 28 & Dec. 3, 4, 5
Sunday Matinees (2 p.m.) Nov. 22, 29, Dec. 6

THE LITTLE THEATRE OF NEW SMYRNA BEACH
IS LOCATED AT 726 THIRD AVENUE ON THE BEACHSIDE.

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ART WALK on Flagler Avenue - Let the shopping begin…

Posted on November 14th, 2009

     Serious holiday shopping traditionally starts in November. If you looking for that perfect holiday gift for family, friends or co-workers then be sure to visit “Christmas Village” Art Walk on historic Flagler Avenue in New Smyrna Beach from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 28.
     Skip the traffic and crowds at the mall and take a stroll along Flagler Avenue, the charming and quaint five-blocks between the Indian River and the ocean. There will something for everyone. Browsers and shoppers will be able to find unique and one-of-a-kind gifts for all ages and to fit every budget. In addition to the art galleries that represent more than 100 artists, there will be several visiting artists who will be set up under canopies along the avenue.
     The popular monthly event showcases painting, jewelry, ceramics, decorative art, glass blowing, sculpture, fabric arts, pottery demonstrations, entertainment and much more.
     Remember to pick up an Art Walk event program wherever you see the blue and black flags with the white “gg” logo and get your program cards punched at each of the sponsoring galleries for a chance to win this month’s free prize from Galleria di Vetro, 310 Flagler Ave., a flameworked boron crystal glass “New Smyrna Beach Sea Turtle” sculpture.
     Other sponsoring galleries are Ta Da Gallery, 113 Flagler Ave; Jewelry of Joy, 301 Flagler; and Palms Up Pottery, 413 Flagler.
     Some of the galleries will offer wine tasting or refreshments from 3 to 5 p.m. Ta Da Gallery will feature artist Nancy Wadelton who specializes in fused and dichroic glass, lampwork beads and small sculptures in glass; and samples of Gullah Gourmet products will be served on the front porch.
     Live glass and flame-working demonstrations in boron crystal glass will be presented Kyle Carni and Jason Lott at Galleria di Vetro. Visitors can watch the talented glass artists create unique jellyfish, New Smyrna Beach sea turtles and seahorse Christmas ornaments. Galleria will be giving away door prizes every hour starting at noon.
     Be sure to stop by Palms up Pottery to see live pottery making demonstrations throughout the day.
     Rounding out the Art Walk attractions and fun are the many quaint shops, as well as a variety of dining options for every taste and budget.
     For more information about Art Walk, or to request an artist’s application, call 386-428-1770 or visit www.flaglergallerygroup.com.
     And don’t forget that the NSB Water Taxi stops at the west end of Flagler Avenue, at the Grill at Riverview every two hours starting at 12:30 p.m. The taxi also makes stops at Riverside Park and the Marine Discovery Center in New Smyrna Beach, as well as two locations in Ponce Inlet. For details, call 386-428-4828 or visit www.nsbtaxi.com.

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The Black Heritage Museum of New Smyrna Beach

Posted on November 12th, 2009

     The Black Heritage Museum of New Smyrna Beach, in cooperation with, and funded by the Florida Humanities Council and the National Endowment for the Humanities, is pleased to present the first episode in a special celebratory oral history documentary film series entitled, Coloring New Smyrna Beach: Episode One, Shades of the Florida East Coast Railroad.  Jimmy Harrell, a member of the Museum’s Board of Directors, is the Project Director.
     Shades of the Florida East Coast Railroad is a DVD production based upon numerous video taped interviews with several of the railroad’s African American Engineers from New Smyrna Beach. The interviews provide a unique record of the African American experiences during the era of segregation and the Civil Rights Movement.
      The public is invited to attend this special screening of Shades of the Florida East Coast Railroad, free of charge. The program will be held on Saturday November 14, 2009, from 3:00 to 5:00 PM, at the Black Heritage Museum of New Smyrna Beach. The Museum is located at 314 North Duss Street, New Smyrna Beach.
      Festivities will also include refreshments and commentary by Dr. Leonard Lempel, Professor of History at Daytona State College, as well as other local historians. Document Dimensions, Inc. and DDi Productions, Inc. of Edgewater, FL are producing this documentary series.
     For further information regarding this event, or the Black Heritage Museum, please contact the Museum at (386) 478-1934.
      The Black Heritage Museum is housed in the former St. Rita Colored Mission Church building constructed in 1899.  A committee of concerned citizens chaired by Mary Harrell, founder of the Black Heritage Festival had the building restored in 1997. In 1999 the Catholic Diocese of Orlando deeded the building and grounds to the Black Heritage Festival. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2007. In 2008, the building was officially designated a Florida Historic Site.

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Caribbean Idol week 9

Posted on November 10th, 2009

     “The Ladies were Hot!” at Dolphin View Seafood Restaurant on Sunday!!!. The 2009 Caribbean Idol week 9 of competition was held in the tiki bar at is waterfront location on Sunday Nov 8th.  Oldies night had the final 4 singers, who performed 2 songs each from greats like Lena Horne, Billie Holiday, Nat King Cole and others.   Tes Smith of Dolphin View Seafood Restaurant has brought excitement into the New Smyrna Beach area by holding this event to help raise funds for the American Cancer Society while promoting the outstanding musical talents in our community.
    Celebrity judges included music legend Tony Stevens and original founding member of Foghat, Lester Weimer the king of karaoke, and former talent manager Tom Alcorn.  Next Sundays judges include Tony Stevens, of Foghat,and Richard Cuchetti of the Cuchetti School of Music along with several other past judges.
     Next night of competition, November 15th, is the last night and will be backed with live music played by local musicians from the band “Hi Tolerance”. Competition starts at 5:30 with a kickoff from the Beu Sisters performing some of thier greats.  All are invited to support the Final 2 in their quest to become the next Caribbean Idol as they each sing 3 songs, one from a judges list, one of thier choice and the Imagine a World Without Cancer song . Final 2 Contestants, are Lauren Buckels and Tracey Cooper. The past contestants will be joining us with a rendition of “Turn the Page” in honor of our lost contestant Artice Smith.
   Any businesses who would like to contribute to this great cause to raise money for the American Cancer Society may contact Tes Smith at 386-314-1343

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Barbeque, Beer, Bullets and Benefits For Local Charities

Posted on November 9th, 2009

The Rotary Club of Edgewater presented the 2009 Meadow Bingo event on Sunday November 8th at Sand Spur Riding Club.  Over $7,500 was returned to the attendees who enjoyed an afternoon of barbeque, beer and wine, a corn hole contest, dunk tank and turkey shoot.

 The crowd enjoyed the Boogie Woogie Blues Band of Joe Caruso as they played during the event. A live remote broadcast from WSBB AM 1230 was funded by Holmes Autoworks, Jamie Calkins with Edward Jones Financial; Jimz Fix-It shop and the Observer Newspaper.  Bridgeton Deli provided the food which included barbeque chicken, cheeseburgers, polish sausage, pulled pork and all the fixins.  Major sponsors were Kiwi Internet Café, Riverside Bank, Jaime Calkins with Edward Jones Financial, Kenco Architectural Signage, Smokey Transport, Florida Shores Truck Center, Inlet Coin & Currency, The Observer, and Yes2LocalNews.com.  

The Cows were cooperative this year and provided the cow product necessary to determine the major cash winners. Beneficiaries of the event  include, Volusia Honor Air, College scholarships for NSBHS students, Edgewater Community Easter Egg Hunt, Relay for Life and the Sheriff’s Youth Ranch just to name a few. Thanks to all the sponsors and attendees for a great afternoon and successful event.

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Tickets available for IMAGES Tour of Homes

Posted on November 9th, 2009

The IMAGES Tour of Homes will present six unique and fascinating homes in New Smyrna Beach festively decorated for the holidays, and a fantastic boutique featuring handmade gift items, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5. This is the main fundraiser for the 34^th annual IMAGES: A Festival of the Arts, an outdoor fine arts show.

 Featured homes will include:

• The incredible Tuscan-style country home of restaurant owners Jeffrey and Paige Gehris on Canova Drive
• The early 1900s “Florida Bungalow” home of Grace Realty owner Melissa Latty on North Peninsula Avenue
• The artistic home and pottery studio of artists Christian and Jennifer Kerr-Marsch on Magnolia Street
• The elegant and comfortable home of cooking school instructors Ed and Nora Pankonin on Arts Center Avenue.
• The Turnbull Bay “perfect retirement” home of former Dade County school administrators Russ and Marcine Wheatley on Osprey Cove Drive
• The beautifully renovated Island-style home of consultant and interior designer Palmer and Diane Wilson on Donlon Drive

The IMAGES Tour Boutique will be held at the Whatmore Commons at Atlantic Center, 1414 Art Center Avenue, and will feature refreshments and fantastic items created by the talented artists from the ACA Volunteer League. The group has been working hard since last year, meeting each week to create unique gift items and festive hand-made decorations.

 Items for sale will include hand painted shirts, appliquéd aprons, jewelry, painted table cloths, flowers made from recycled materials, seashell adorned flowerpots and mirrors, decoupage vases, Christmas tree ornaments, adorned wicker baskets, Judi Dold mermaids, Mosquito Mud Pottery tiles created by Jennifer Kerr-Marsch, glass ornaments by Gallery di Vetro and much more. League members will continue working on new items right through December.

 The Tour of Homes also includes a visit to the Little Theatre of New Smyrna Beach, which will be holding a special holiday production Nov. 20-Dec. 6 of the classic Tony Award-winning “Oliver!”

 The Little Theatre, a not-for-profit organization that has been presenting live performances since 1947, closed for renovations and expansion in 2004. With Volusia County ECHO matching grant funds of $467,000, the contributions of hundreds of supporters and donations of time and materials, the facility reopened Thanksgiving weekend 2005. The new building provides much needed space for rehearsals, productions and additional educational programs to serve the community.

 Members will give tours from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. of the renovated theater building at 726 Third Ave., 386-423-1246, including:

• The lobby/box office area
• The auditorium, the stage, and the lights and sound booth
• The rehearsal hall
• The back stage area, carpenter shop and costume storage area
• The Green Room, including dressing rooms, make-up and kitchen area.

 Tickets for the IMAGES Tour of Homes and Boutique are $20 each. Tickets are available at the Images office, 214 S. Riverside Drive and Atlantic Center for the Arts, 1414 Arts Center Ave., both in New Smyrna Beach. For more information, call (386) 423-4733, or e-mail images@imagesartfestival.org. IMAGES would like to thank Island Life for being a sponsor of the Tour of Homes.

 The Tour of Homes is the main fundraiser for and benefits IMAGES: A Festival of the Arts, a nationally recognized juried art show, which will be held from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30; and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31, at Riverside Park, along Riverside Drive, and partway up Canal Street in downtown New Smyrna Beach.

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- Holiday Community Benefit Yard Sale -

Posted on November 7th, 2009

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Flamingo Follies to usher in the holiday season

Posted on November 7th, 2009

      The 19th annual Flamingo Follies: A Holiday Art Show will usher in the holiday season Nov. 14 and 15 on beautiful Flagler Avenue, New Smyrna Beach, beachside. Arts and crafts exhibits, continuous entertainment, food stands and specials in the many retail shops and restaurants will be the highlights of the festive event.www.cityofnsb.com. Don’t miss this festive and fun holiday art show!
     Plan to take a leisurely stroll along Flagler Avenue during Flamingo Follies. Many Flagler Avenue merchants will participate by offering special sales and promotions during the weekend. Browsers and shoppers will be able to find unique and one-of-a-kind gifts for all ages and to fit every budget. Visitors will find a plethora of jewelry, ceramics, decorative art, glass art, fabric art, sculpture, clothing and much more along Flagler Avenue’s charming and quaint five blocks between the Indian River and the ocean. It will be the perfect time to have fun while doing some holiday shopping.
     More than 100 art and craft booths will be scattered along Flagler Avenue from Peninsula to North Atlantic Avenue. Artists and crafters will be exhibiting their wares from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Several popular and well-known local artists; including Steve Hardock, Jenny Stine, Mike Nelson, Jerry Kennedy, Kim Kaiser, and Margaret Yarranton will be exhibiting. In addition, artists will be competing for approximately $5,000 in prize money.
     The gazebo at Flagler and Pine will be the site of continuous entertainment both days. Live entertainment groups will include The Nedobeck Trio, Bob Kissel, Offshore Duo, AcoustiCon and Kabin Fever.
Food and beverage will be plentiful during Flamingo Follies. In addition to the great restaurants and lounges found on Flagler Avenue, vendors will be set up at various locations on the street. Festival favorites such as “Kettle Korn,” fresh squeezed lemonade, gran arepa, cheese-steak subs, burgers, hot dogs, and more will be available both days.
Billie Grace Lynn, assistant professor, sculpture, University of Miami, Coral Gables, will be the juror for the show. As part of her teaching philosophy, Lynn says, “In addition to formal class time, I always try to do some of my own work at school during non-class hours so that students can be witness to another’s process. I do not conceal my own struggles, lack of virtuosity, or failures. It is my hope that such self-exposure will manifest the truth that through the self-discipline of hard work, done on a consistent basis, almost anything can be accomplished. The ultimate teaching is, of course, to teach students how to teach themselves. Only this knowledge can sustain an artist over time through obscurity, struggle, and especially, success.”
     Lynn is the recipient of several awards and grants and has exhibited her works in numerous solo, two person and selected group exhibitions. She has participated in several art residencies over the years, including one in Scotland, and at was part of the 2003 “Wind Art” residency at Atlantic Center for the Arts in New Smyrna Beach.
In her artist’s statement Lynn says, “This has always been the work of art: to inspire the senses-to make the body feel-without necessarily direct experience, through signs, colors, sounds, movement, and so on. At its highest, the experience and the making of art are identical. Accordingly, my work is usually interactive and kinetic in nature. I strive to make pieces in which the viewer interface is both the form and function of the piece. I want people to remember themselves, in much the same way that babies discover their fingers.”
     Flagler Avenue will be closed to vehicular traffic from 6 a.m. Saturday to 6 p.m. Sunday for Flamingo Follies. All cars must be removed from the street during those hours.
     The City of New Smyrna Beach hosts Flamingo Follies: A Holiday Art Show each year with assistance from the Merchants of Flagler Avenue. For more information, call NSB Parks and Recreation at 386-424-2175, or visit www.cityofnsb.com. Don’t miss this festive and fun holiday art show

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