Art Walk & Wine Walk May 26

Art Walk and Wine Walk will be held from 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday, May 26 on Flagler Avenue, New Smyrna Beach. Take a stroll along Flagler Avenue, the five-blocks between the Indian River and the ocean with its many charming shops to visit. There will be something for everyone, including unique art works on display in galleries, as well as by several visiting artists set up under canopies.

The popular monthly event features painting, jewelry, ceramics, decorative art, sculpture, fabric arts, pottery and more.There will also be entertainment, with DJ Dennis playing everyone’s favorite music at the gazebo at Flagler and Pine, and live glassworking demonstrations presented at Galleria di Vetro.

A special “punch card” prize drawing is presented by the Gallery Group of Flagler Avenue. The Wine Tasting flyer includes the punch card, so pick one up and get it punched at each of the five sponsoring galleries for a chance to win this month’s prize, a metal dog scupture by Yardbirds, donated by Jewelry of Joy, 301 Flagler Ave.

The other sponsoring galleries are: Ta Da Gallery, 113 Flagler Ave.; Cat’s Art Gallery, 220 Flagler Ave.; Galleria di Vetro Studio and Glass Gallery, 310 Flagler Ave.; and Palms Up Pottery, 413 Flagler.

The wine walk portion of Art Walk runs from 1 to 7 p.m. and offers a progressive wine tasting along the avenue where participants can taste their choice from more than 50 showcased wines. Wine tasting passports are $20 and are available at Ta Da Gallery, 113 Flagler and at the tent at Flagler Avenue and Cooper Street. The passport will include 20 tasting tickets and a keepsake wine glass. Some locations feature both one-ticket and multi-ticket wines to sample. It is a great way to extend you knowledge of wines and try something new and different.  A “Wine Tasting” flyer will list host locations in geographic order between the river and the ocean and what wines are featured.

From the river heading east to the ocean, the locations are: 100 block, Ta Da Gallery, Heavenly Sandwiches & Smoothies; 300 block, Clancy’s Cantina, That’s Amore, Gyftz, Manzano Fine Foods, Galleria di Vetro, Trader’s Beach Club, Om Bar & Chill Lounge; 400 block, Flagler Tavern, Peanut’s Restaurant Sport’s Bar; and around the corner on Buenos Aires at Toni & Joe’s.

Come for the art, enter the drawing, enjoy tasting some new and interesting wines, and stay for a fabulous beachside sunset. For more information about Art Walk, call 386-428-1770, or visit www.flaglergallerygroup.com.

Art Walk and Wine Walk April 28

Wine Walk tickets are available at the tent at Ta Da Gallery, 113 Flagler Avenue, NSB.

Art Walk and Wine Walk will be held from 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday, April 28 on Flagler Avenue, New Smyrna Beach. Celebrate Earth Day month by taking a stroll along Flagler Avenue, the five-blocks between the Indian River and the ocean with its many charming shops to visit. There will be something for everyone, including unique art works on display in galleries, as well as several visiting artists set up under canopies.

The popular monthly event features painting, jewelry, ceramics, decorative art, sculpture, fabric arts, pottery and more.There will also be entertainment, with DJ Dennis playing everyone’s favorite music at the gazebo at Flagler and Pine, and live glassworking demonstrations presented at Galleria di Vetro.

A special “punch card” prize drawing is presented by the Gallery Group of Flagler Avenue. The Wine Tasting flyer includes the punch card, so pick one up and get it punched at each of the five sponsoring galleries for a chance to win this month’s prize, a “Natural Sea Glass” necklace set on sterling silver. donated by Ta Da Gallery, 113 Flagler Ave.

The other sponsoring galleries are: Jonah’s Cat’s Art Gallery, 220 Flagler Ave.; Jewelry of Joy, 301 Flagler Ave.; Galleria di Vetro Studio and Glass Gallery, 310 Flagler Ave.; and Palms Up Pottery, 413 Flagler.

Look for the Wine Stop signs during the April 28 Art Walk and Wine Walk on Flagler Avenue, New Smyrna Beach. Photos by Sandi Carroll

The wine walk portion of Art Walk runs from 1 to 7 p.m. and offers a progressive wine tasting along the avenue where participants can taste their choice from more than 50 showcased wines. Wine tasting passports are $20 and are available at Ta Da Gallery, 113 Flagler and at the tent at Flagler Avenue and Cooper Street. The passport will include 20 tasting tickets and a keepsake wine glass. Some locations feature both one-ticket and multi-ticket wines to sample. It is a great way to extend you knowledge of wines and try something new and different.

A “Wine Tasting” flyer will list host locations in geographic order between the river and the ocean and what wines are featured. For those who want to share their 20 tasting tickets with a friend, an additional wine glass will be available for $10.

From the river heading east to the ocean, the locations are: 100 block, Ta Da Gallery, Heavenly Sandwiches & Smoothies; 300 block, Clancy’s Cantina, That’s Amore, Gyftz, Manzano Fine Foods, Galleria di Vetro, Trader’s Beach Club, Om Bar & Chill Lounge; 400 block, Flagler Tavern, Peanut’s Restaurant Sport’s Bar; and around the corner on Buenos Aires at Toni & Joe’s.

Come for the art, enter the drawing, enjoy tasting some new and interesting wines, and stay for a fabulous beachside sunset. For more information about Art Walk, call 386-428-1770, or visit www.flaglergallerygroup.com.

Art Walk and Wine Walk March 24

Art Walk and Wine Walk will be held from 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday, March 24 on Flagler Avenue, New Smyrna Beach. It is spring and there is nothing better than taking a stroll along Flagler Avenue, the five-blocks between the Indian River and the ocean with its many charming shops to visit. There will be something for everyone, including unique art works on display in galleries, as well as several visiting artists set up under canopies.

Look for the Wine Stop signs during the March 24 Art Walk and Wine Walk on Flagler Avenue, New Smyrna Beach. Photos by Sandi Carroll

The popular monthly event features painting, jewelry, ceramics, decorative art, sculpture, fabric arts, pottery and more. Presented by the Gallery Group of Flagler Avenue, there will also be entertainment and a special punch card prize drawing.
DJ Dennis will be playing everyone’s favorite holiday music at the gazebo at Flagler and Pine, and live glassworking demonstrations will be presented at Galleria di Vetro throughout the day.

The wine walk portion of Art Walk runs from 1 to 7 p.m. and offers a progressive wine tasting along the avenue where participants can taste their choice from more than 50 showcased wines. Wine tasting passports are $20 and are available at Ta Da Gallery, 113 Flagler and at the tent at Flagler Avenue and Cooper Street. The passport will include 20 tasting tickets and a keepsake wine glass. Some locations feature both one-ticket and multi-ticket wines to sample. It is a great way to extend you knowledge of wines and try something new and different.

A “Wine Tasting” flyer will list host locations in geographic order between the river and the ocean and what wines are featured. For those who want to share their 20 tasting tickets with a friend, an additional wine glass will be available for $10.

Live flameworking demonstrations will be held at Galleria di Vetro - Kyle Carni pictured.

From the river heading east to the ocean, the locations are: 100 block, Ta Da Gallery, Heavenly Sandwiches & Smoothies; 300 block, Clancy’s Cantina, That’s Amore, Gyftz, Manzano Fine Foods, Galleria di Vetro, Trader’s Beach Club, Om Bar & Chill Lounge; 400 block, Flagler Tavern, Peanut’s Restaurant Sport’s Bar; and around the corner on Buenos Aires at Toni & Joe’s.

A special “punch card” prize drawing is presented by the Gallery Group of Flagler Avenue. The Wine Tasting flyer includes the punch card, so pick one up and get it punched at each of the four sponsoring galleries for a chance to win this month’s prize, donated by Galleria di Vetro Studio and Glass Gallery, 310 Flagler Ave. Other sponsoring galleries are Ta Da Gallery, 113 Flagler Ave.; Jewelry of Joy, 301 Flagler Ave.; and Palms Up Pottery, 413 Flagler.

Come for the art, enter the drawing, enjoy tasting some new and interesting wines, and stay for a fabulous beachside sunset. For more information about Art Walk, call 386-428-1770, or visit www.flaglergallerygroup.com.

Art Walk and Wine walk Saturday

Art Walk and Wine Walk will be held from 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 25 on Flagler Avenue, New Smyrna Beach. There is nothing better than taking a stroll along Flagler Avenue, the five-blocks between the Indian River and the ocean with its many charming shops to visit. There will be something for everyone, including unique art works on display in galleries, as well as several visiting artists who will be set up under canopies.

Wine Walk tickets are available at the tent at Ta Da Gallery, 113 Flagler Avenue, NSB.

The popular monthly event features painting, jewelry, ceramics, decorative art, sculpture, fabric arts, pottery and more. DJ Dennis will be playing everyone’s favorite music at the gazebo at Flagler and Pine, and live glassworking demonstrations will be presented at Galleria di Vetro.
The wine walk portion of Art Walk runs from 1 to 7 p.m. and offers a progressive wine tasting along the avenue where participants can taste their choice from more than 50 wines. Wine tasting passports are $20 and are available at Ta Da Gallery, 113 Flagler and at the tent at Flagler Avenue and Cooper Street. The passport will include 20 tasting tickets and a keepsake wine glass. Some locations feature both one-ticket and multi-ticket wines to sample. It is a great way to extend you knowledge of wines and try something new and different.

A “Wine Tasting” flyer will list host locations in geographic order between the river and the ocean and what wines are featured. For those who want to share their 20 tasting tickets with a friend, an additional wine glass will be available for $10.

From the river heading east to the ocean, the locations are: 100 block, Ta Da Gallery, Heavenly Sandwiches & Smoothies; 300 block, Clancy’s Cantina, That’s Amore, Gyftz, Manzano Fine Foods, Galleria di Vetro, Trader’s Beach Club, Om Bar & Chill Lounge; 400 block, Flagler Tavern, Peanut’s Restaurant Sport’s Bar; and around the corner on Buenos Aires at Toni & Joe’s.

Richard Collinson working at the wheel at Palms Up Pottery. Palms Up is donating this month's punch card drawing prize, a pair of wine goblets.

A special “punch card” prize drawing is presented by the Gallery Group of Flagler Avenue. The Wine Tasting flyer includes the punch card, so pick one up and get it punched at each of the four sponsoring galleries for a chance to win this month’s prize, wheel-thrown wine goblets, donated by Palms Up Pottery, 413 Flagler Ave. Other sponsoring galleries are Ta Da Gallery, 113 Flagler Ave.; Jewelry of Joy, 301 Flagler Ave.; and Galleria di Vetro Studio and Glass Gallery, 310 Flagler.

Come for the art, enjoy tasting some new and interesting wines, and stay for a fabulous beachside sunset. The street boasts a variety of dining options to suit every taste and budget for breakfast, lunch and dinner. For more information about Art Walk, call 386-428-1770, or visit www.flaglergallerygroup.com.

Call for Artists

The Gallery Group of Flagler Avenue, New Smyrna Beach, is seeking professional artists in any medium to display their art at Art Walk and Wine Walk held the fourth Saturday of the month (except for September and December when Art Walk is scheduled a week earlier).

Artist applications can be downloaded at www.flaglergallerygroup.com.

For more information, call 386-428-1770.

IMAGES: A FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS THIS WEEKEND

The 36th annual IMAGES: A Festival of the Arts, presented by Atlantic Center for the Arts, will be held from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Jan. 28 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Jan. 29, along the Intracoastal Waterway in Riverside Park and on historic downtown Canal Street in New Smyrna Beach. Admission is free.

IMAGES will be held on Riverside Drive and Canal Street in New Smyrna Beach Saturday and Sunday Jan. 28 & 29.

IMAGES will present a kaleidoscope of diverse art works, featuring more than 200 talented artists, a festival food court, children’s activities, student art exhibit and live entertainment.

“Images was conceived by a group of local residents who wanted to make New Smyrna’s beautiful environment known to the rest of our country and the world as a place where creative, artistic minds could flourish. In return our community was exposed to really fine art,” Images Chair Martha Grimes said. “This year’s show will continue to offer exceptional diversity in many artistic categories. There will be something for everyone’s’ taste. As usual, our local volunteers will create a pleasant, friendly, welcoming atmosphere.”

Jay Williams, curator of exhibitions and collections at the Vero Beach Museum of Art, and metalsmith and author Peg Fetter are this year’s judges. They will make their selections Saturday of the finest works in the show to award more than $21,000 in prize money. Top festival awards include Best of Show, $5,000; June and George E. Musson Award, $2,500; and the Award of Excellence, $1,500.

The Patron’s Choice Awards, totaling $80,000 in 2011, continues to demonstrate community support for the Festival. IMAGES patrons pledge a minimum of $350 with $200 going toward the artwork of their choice. The $150 contribution to IMAGES helps to underwrite festival costs. Patrons receive ribbons to give to the artists whose work they select, an invitation to the Patron’s cocktail party with the festival judges, entry to the Patron’s lounge and more. Phone the IMAGES office at 386-423-4733 for details.

Junkanoowill perform twice Sunday, 12;30 and 2:30 p.m.

There will be outstanding entertainment both days of IMAGES:

Saturday, January 28
11:30- Noon — Traditional Thailand Dancers from Melbourne
Noon-1 p.m. –  Michael Lamy & Linda Cole (Broadway and standards)
1:45-2:45 p.m. — Stetson University Reggae Jazz Combo under the direction of Dr. George West
3:30-4:30 p.m. — Celtic Wave (four-piece Celtic group and dancer)

Sunday, January 29
11:45 a.m. –12:30 p.m. — Charlie Gear (Celtic/Celtic Pop)
12:30- 12:50 p.m. — Junkanoo  (Bahamian dancers)– South Riverside to Riverside Park
1:15-2:30 p.m. — Bobby Mercer Road Show  (Vegas style show band)
2:30-2:50 p.m. — Junkanoo (Bahamian dancers) — Christmas Park on Canal Street to Riverside Park
3:15-4 p.m. — Mark Z and Jeff Whitfield  (acoustic duo/ soft rock)
Entertainment booked by Marc Monteson Promotions
Sound provided by BT Sound

IMAGES is an art event for the entire family, so be sure to stop by the Creative Education tent for free art projects geared specifically to kids. Hours are 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday. Art projects will include straw weaving, wacky newpaper hats and fun watercolr resist painting. There will also be a face painting tent. Be sure to check out the student exhibition tent to view works of art by students from Edgewater Public School, New Smyrna Beach High, New Smyrna Beach Middle School, Chisholm Elementary, Indian River Elementary, Read-Pattillo Elementary, Sacred Heart School, Coronado Beach Elementary and Samsula Academy.
Indiatlantic artist Michael Nemnich is this year’ IMAGES poster artist. His oil pastel “Red Bird’s Flight” will be on the poster and T-shirts for the festival.
“Raised on Florida’s east central coast, I have used my travels throughout the world as a source of inspiration in my art. My oil pastel artwork is comprised of building thick layers of color on handmade cotton paper. After stacking or blending the colors, I scratch out layers to expose the underlying colors. I add designs, highlights and words to achieve the desired image. These are one of kind pieces done exclusively by me,” Nemnich said.

New Smyrna Beach, rated as one of the “100 Best Small Art Towns in America” in the book by John Villani, pulls out all the stops in welcoming IMAGES artists and patrons to town for the festival. So, put on your comfortable shoes, grab the kids and your wallet and plan to enjoy an outstanding weekend of the arts at IMAGES Jan. 28 & 29.

Sponsors for IMAGES include: City of New Smyrna Beach, Volusia County, New Smyrna Beach Visitors Center, Community Redevelopment Agency, Brighthouse Networks,Daytona Toyota, The Daytona Beach News-Journal, Publix Super Markets Charities and The Garlic Restaurant.

For more information about the festival, phone the IMAGES office at 386-423-4733 or visit www.imagesartfestival.org.

Art Walk and Wine Walk set for Jan. 28

The first Art Walk and Wine Walk of the new year will be held from 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 28 on Flagler Avenue, New Smyrna Beach. There is nothing better than taking a stroll along Flagler Avenue, the five-blocks between the Indian River and the ocean with its many charming shops to visit. There will be something for everyone, including unique art works on display in galleries, as well as several visiting artists who will be set up under canopies.

Wine Walk tickets are available at the tent at Ta Da Gallery, 113 Flagler Avenue, and also at the corner of Cooper Street and Flagler Avenue, NSB.

The popular monthly event features painting, jewelry, ceramics, decorative art, sculpture, fabric arts, pottery and more. Presented by the Gallery Group of Flagler Avenue, there will also be entertainment and a special punch card prize drawing. DJ Dennis will be playing everyone’s favorite holiday music at the gazebo at Flagler and Pine, and live glassworking demonstrations will be presented at Galleria di Vetro throughout the day.

The wine walk portion of Art Walk runs from 1 to 7 p.m. and offers a progressive wine tasting along the avenue where participants can taste their choice from more than 50 showcased wines. Wine tasting passports are $20 and are available at Ta Da Gallery, 113 Flagler and at the tent at Flagler Avenue and Cooper Street. The passport will include 20 tasting tickets and a keepsake wine glass. Some locations feature both one-ticket and multi-ticket wines to sample. It is a great way to extend you knowledge of wines and try something new and different.

A “Wine Tasting” flyer will list host locations in geographic order between the river and the ocean and what wines are featured. For those who want to share their 20 tasting tickets with a friend, an additional wine glass will be available for $10. From the river heading east to the ocean, the locations are: 100 block, Ta Da Gallery, Heavenly Sandwiches & Smoothies; 300 block, Clancy’s Cantina, That’s Amore, Gyftz, Manzano Fine Foods, Galleria di Vetro, Trader’s Beach Club, Om Bar & Chill Lounge; 400 block, Flagler Tavern, Peanut’s Restaurant Sport’s Bar; and around the corner on Buenos Aires at Toni & Joe’s.

Joy Badders creates sterling silver and gold jewelry at Jewelry of Joy. This month's punch card drawing prize is a pair of sterling silver earrings.

A special “punch card” prize drawing is presented by the Gallery Group of Flagler Avenue. The Wine Tasting flyer includes the punch card, so pick one up and get it punched at each of the four sponsoring galleries for a chance to win this month’s prize, sterling silver earrings, donated by Jewelry of Joy, 301 Flagler Ave.

Other sponsoring galleries are Ta Da Gallery, 113 Flagler Ave.; Galleria di Vetro Studio and Glass Gallery, 310 Flagler; and Palms Up Pottery, 413 Flagler. Traci Remillard won the keepsake box by Lunacy Designs, Mary Mundy artist, donated last month by Ta Da Gallery.

Start the new year off right. Come for the art, enter the drawing, enjoy tasting some new and interesting wines, and stay for a fabulous beachside sunset.

For more information about Art Walk, call 386-428-1770, or visit www.flaglergallerygroup.com.

Upcoming Art Walk and Wine Walks will be held Feb. 25, March 24, April 28, May 26. June 23, July 28.

Holiday Art Walk this Saturday

Live flameworking demonstrations will be held at Galleria di Vetro - Kyle Carni pictured.

Ho! Ho! Ho! The Christmas Art Walk and Wine Walk on Flagler Avenue, New Smyrna Beach, will be held Saturday, Dec. 17. It is the perfect place to take a relaxing stroll and do some last minute holiday shopping. This special holiday Art Walk will be held from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., with the Wine Walk from 1-7 p.m. There will be something for everyone, including art works on display in galleries, as well as by visiting artists set up under canopies on the avenue.
The popular monthly event features painting, jewelry, ceramics, decorative art, sculpture, fabric arts, pottery and more. DJ Dennis will be playing everyone’s favorite holiday music at the gazebo at Flagler and Pine, and live glassworking demonstrations will be presented at Galleria di Vetro throughout the day.
Wine tasting passports can be purchased for $20 at the tent at the NE corner of Flagler Avenue and Cooper Street or at Ta Da Gallery, 113 Flagler Ave. The passport will include 20 tasting tickets and a keepsake wine glass. Some locations feature both one-ticket and multi-ticket wines to sample. It is a great way to extend you knowledge of wines and try something new and different.
A “Wine Tasting” flyer will list host locations in geographic order between the river and the ocean and what wines are featured. For those who want to share their 20 tasting tickets with a friend, an additional wine glass will be available for $10.

Wine Walk tickets are available at the tent at Ta Da Gallery, 113 Flagler Avenue, NSB.

From the river heading east to the ocean, the locations are: 100 block, Ta Da Gallery, Heavenly Sandwiches & Smoothies; 300 block, Clancy’s Cantina, That’s Amore, Gyftz, Manzano Fine Foods, Galleria di Vetro, Trader’s Beach Club, Om Bar & Chill Lounge; 400 block, Flagler Tavern, Peanut’s Restaurant Sport’s Bar; and around the corner on Buenos Aires at Toni & Joe’s.
The special “punch card” prize drawing is presented by the Gallery Group of Flagler Avenue. The Wine Tasting flyer includes the Art Walk prize drawing punch card, so pick one up and get it punched at each of the four sponsoring galleries for a chance to win this month’s prize, a keepsake box by Lunacy Designs, Mary Mundy artist, donated by Ta Da Gallery, 113 Flagler Ave.
Other sponsoring galleries are Jewelry of Joy Gallery and Studio, 301 Flagler Ave., Galleria di Vetro Studio and Glass Gallery, 310 Flagler; and Palms Up Pottery, 413 Flagler Avenue.
Come for the art, enjoy tasting some new and interesting wines, savor the holiday atmosphere and stay for a fabulous beachside sunset. For more information about Art Walk, call 386-428-1770, or visit www.flaglergallerygroup.com.

Art Walk Nov. 26 — let the shopping begin

The New Smyrna Beach Art Walk and Wine Walk will be held from 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 26 on Flagler Avenue, beachside. Are you looking for that perfect holiday gift for family, friends or coworkers? Then skip the traffic and crowds at the mall and take a stroll along Flagler Avenue, the five block area between the Indian River and the ocean.

Galleria di Vetro Glass Gallery and Studio is also a Wine Walk station during the monthly Art Walk and Wine Walk on Flagler Avenue in New Smyrna Beach

There will be something for everyone. Visitors can enjoy art works in several galleries and by several visiting artists set up under canopies, listen to music from DJ Dennis, browse unique shops and be tempted by a wide variety of dining options. The Wine Walk portion of Art Walk runs from 1 to 7 p.m. and offers a progressive wine tasting along the avenue where participants can taste their choice from more than 50 showcased wines.
Wine tasting passports can be purchased for $20 at the tent at the NE corner of Flagler Avenue and Cooper Street or at Ta Da Gallery, 113 Flagler Ave. The passport will include 20 tasting tickets and a keepsake wine glass. Some locations feature both one-ticket and multi-ticket wines to sample. It is a great way to extend you knowledge of wines and try something new and different.
A “Wine Tasting” flyer will list host locations in geographic order between the river and the ocean and what wines are featured. For those who want to share their 20 tasting tickets with a friend, an additional wine glass will be available for $10.

Look for the Wine Stop signs during the Oct. 22 Art Walk and Wine Walk on Flagler Avenue, New Smyrna Beach. Photos by Sandi Carroll

From the river heading east to the ocean, the locations are: 100 block, Ta Da Gallery, Heavenly Sandwiches & Smoothies; 300 block, Clancy’s Cantina, That’s Amore, Gyftz, Manzano Fine Foods, Galleria di Vetro, Trader’s Beach Club, Om Bar & Chill Lounge; 400 block, Flagler Tavern, Peanut’s Restaurant Sport’s Bar; and around the corner on Buenos Aires at Toni & Joe’s.
There will also be a special “punch card” prize drawing presented by the Gallery Group of Flagler Avenue. The Wine Tasting flyer includes the Art Walk prize drawing punch card, so pick one up and get it punched at each of the four sponsoring galleries for a chance to win this month’s prize, donated by Galleria di Vetro Studio and Glass Gallery, 310 Flagler.
Other sponsoring galleries are Ta Da Gallery, 113 Flagler Ave.; Jewelry of Joy Gallery and Studio, 301 Flagler Ave., and Palms Up Pottery, 413 Flagler Avenue.
Come for the art, do some holiday shopping, enjoy tasting some new and interesting wines, and stay for a fabulous beachside sunset. For more information about Art Walk, call 386-428-1770, or visit www.flaglergallerygroup.com

Art Walk and Wine Walk Oct. 22

Look for the Wine Stop signs during the Oct. 22 Art Walk and Wine Walk on Flagler Avenue, New Smyrna Beach. Photos by Sandi Carroll

The New Smyrna Beach Art Walk and Wine Walk will be held from 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 22 on Flagler Avenue, beachside. Visitors are invited to explore the quaint five block area between the Indian River and the ocean where they can enjoy art works in captivating galleries and by several visiting artists set up under canopies, listen to music from DJ Dennis, browse unique shops and be tempted by a wide variety of dining options. The Wine Walk portion of Art Walk runs from 1 to 7 p.m. and offers a progressive wine tasting along the avenue where participants can taste their choice from more than 50 showcased wines.
Wine tasting passports can be purchased for $20 at the tent at the NE corner of Flagler Avenue and Cooper Street or at Ta Da Gallery, 113 Flagler Ave. The passport will include 20 tasting tickets and a keepsake wine glass. Some locations feature both one-ticket and multi-ticket wines to sample. It is a great way to extend you knowledge of wines and try something new and different.
A “Wine Tasting” flyer will list host locations in geographic order between the river and the ocean and what wines are featured. For those who want to share their 20 tasting tickets with a friend, an additional wine glass will be available for $10.
From the river heading east to the ocean, the locations are: 100 block, Ta Da Gallery, Heavenly Sandwiches & Smoothies; 300 block, Clancy’s Cantina, That’s Amore, Gyftz, Manzano Fine Foods, Galleria di Vetro, Trader’s Beach Club, Om Bar & Chill Lounge; 400 block, Flagler Tavern, Peanut’s Restaurant Sport’s Bar; and around the corner on Buenos Aires at Toni & Joe’s.

A wheel-thrown berry bowl donated by Palms Up Pottery will be the punch card drawing prize this month.

There will also be a special “punch card” prize drawing presented by the Gallery Group of Flagler Avenue. The Wine Tasting flyer includes the Art Walk prize drawing punch card, so pick one up and get it punched at each of the four sponsoring galleries for a chance to win this month’s prize, a wheel-thrown berry bowl, donated by  Palms Up Pottery, 413 Flagler Avenue.
Other sponsoring galleries are Ta Da Gallery, 113 Flagler Ave.; Jewelry of Joy Gallery and Studio, 301 Flagler Ave., and Galleria di Vetro Studio and Glass Gallery, 310 Flagler.
Congratulations to Debbie DeMent who won the August prize, a pottery pasta bowl by Linda Lake of Orlando and a matching pasta server by Treasures artist Jenny Norado, donated by Ta Da Gallery; and to Sheri-Ann Bates who won the September prize, silver earrings created and donated by Joy and Gregg Badders of Jewelry of Joy.
Come for the art, enjoy tasting some new and interesting wines, and stay for a fabulous beachside sunset. The street boasts a variety of dining options to suit every taste and budget. For more information about Art Walk, call 386-428-1770, or visit www.flaglergallerygroup.com.