Christmas Art Walk on Flagler is Saturday

Ho! Ho! Ho! This Saturday’s “Christmas Celebration” Art Walk on Flagler Avenue will be the perfect place to take a relaxing stroll and do some last minute holiday shopping from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., while avoiding the traffic and the crowds at the malls.

There is nothing better than taking a stroll along Flagler Avenue, the delightful five-block area between the Indian River and the ocean that has so many quaint, quirky, and charming shops to visit. The popular monthly event showcases painting, jewelry, ceramics, decorative art, glassblowing demonstrations, sculpture, fabric arts, pottery demonstrations and more.

Visitors can watch glass "sea-creature" ornaments being created at Galleria di Vetro during this Saturday's (Dec. 19) Art Walk.

Presented by the Gallery Group of Flagler Avenue, there will also be entertainment and a special prize drawing. There will be something for everyone, including several visiting artists who will be set up under canopies along the avenue; such as photographers Buddy Hatcher and Alan Craddock, painters and mixed media artists Robert Spellman, Panther’s Gallery, and Robert and Kathleen Brown, silversmith Barbara Sorenson, jewelry maker Renee Carsto, and creative tile artist Scott Luedke.

Remember to pick up an Art Walk program wherever you see the blue and black flags with the white “gg” logo and be sure to get it punched at each of the sponsoring galleries for a chance to win this month’s free prize drawing, a Gorham Cake Service by Treasures, donated by Ta Da Gallery, 113 Flagler Ave., which will also offer wine and cheese from 3-5 p.m.

Other sponsoring galleries are Jewelry of Joy, 301 Flagler; Galleria di Vetro, 310 Flagler; and Palms Up Pottery, 413 Flagler.

DJ Dennis will be playing everyone’s favorite holiday music at the gazebo at Flagler and Pine, and making announcements throughout the day.

There will be live glassworking and flameworking demonstrations presented at Galleria di Vetro. Visitors can watch glass artists Kyle Carni and Jason Lott create unique jellyfish and seahorse ornaments, and Nicole Carni will be introducing her new line of hostess glassware.

Visiting artists will set up at several locations on Flagler Avenue for Art Walk

Jazz Musician Richard Young will entertain at Galleria from 12-4 p.m. and his music will be available for purchase. Galleria will be offering “Door-buster” prizes ever hour starting at noon and will also offer cookies and punch for the kids and wine and cheese for the adults from 3-5 p.m.

Art Walk is great way to get in the holiday spirit, and the charming beachside street is the perfect place to find unique last-minute Christmas gifts. The street also boasts a variety of dining options to suit every taste and budget.

For more information about Art Walk, call 386-428-1770, 386-576-3746, or visit www.flaglergallerygroup.com.

An Art & Wine Walk is scheduled for Jan. 23, a “Red Hatters” Art Walk will be held Feb. 27, and a Culinary Art Walk is scheduled for March 27. Be sure and mark them down on your calendars.

And don’t forget that the NSB Water Taxi now 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.

“Christmas Village” Art Walk – Let the shopping begin…

Serious holiday shopping traditionally starts in November. Are you looking for that perfect holiday gift for family, friends or co-workers? Then be sure to visit 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 and much more.

Photo courtesy Nicole Carni Galleria di Vetro is donating this month’s drawing prize for the “Christmas Village” Art Walk on Flagler Avenue, New Smyrna Beach. The flameworked boron crystal glass “New Smyrna Beach Sea Turtle” sculpture is a great prize; so remember to get your cards punched at each sponsoring gallery.

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.

There will also be entertainment and some galleries will offer wine tasting or refreshments from 3 to 5 p.m. Live glass and flame-working demonstrations in boron crystal glass will be presented Kyle Carni at Galleria di Vetro. Visitors can watch the talented glass artist create unique jellyfish, New Smyrna Beach sea turtles and seahorse Christmas ornaments. Galleria will be giving away door prizes every hour starting at noon.

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.

The Gallery Group is seeking professional artists in any medium to display their art from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. the fourth Saturday of the month during Art Walk on Flagler Avenue, New Smyrna Beach. Upcoming themes are: December, “Christmas Celebration” (held one week earlier, Dec. 19, due to the holiday); Jan. 23, 2010, “Black and White”; and Feb. 27, “Culinary Arts.”

Each month the Group judges the work of the visiting artists on the street, and presents cash prizes along with corresponding ribbons at the end of the day.

Congratulations to October winners:  $100, Barbara Sorenson for her sculpture “Beach Frolic;” $75, Buddy Hatcher for his photograph “Beam of Orange;” and $50, Ed Welch for his pen and ink drawing “September to Remember.”

For more information about Art Walk, or to request an artist’s application, call 386-428-1770 or visit www.flaglergallerygroup.com.

“All That Jazz” Art Walk & NSB Jazz Festival

“All That Jazz” Art Walk on Flagler Avenue will be held in conjunction with the 9^th annual New Smyrna Beach Jazz Festival, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26. Visit Art Walk and take a fascinating stroll along Flagler Avenue while enjoying the wonderful art on display in galleries, under canopies, on porches and in courtyards. The popular event features painting, jewelry, ceramics, glass blowing, sculpture, fabric arts and more; free children’s activity, entertainment and a special prize drawing; presented by the Gallery Group of Flagler Avenue.

DJ Dennis will be playing jazz tunes and making announcements at the gazebo at Flagler Avenue and Pine Street. There will also be a bidding table at the gazebo for some wonderful “surfboard” art. The one-foot by eight-foot wooden “artistic surfboards” by artists Stephanie Hill, Paulette Capwell, Troy Holloway, Terry Webb, Sue Brown and Kathy Mills will be on display and available for bidding.

A section of surfboard by Sue Brown. It will be up for bid at the gazebo

Top section of one of two boards by Stephanie Hill that will be up for bid during Art Walk.

And if that’s not enough – there will be music emanating from indoor venues up and down the avenue, courtesy of the 9^th Annual New Smyrna Beach Jazz Festival. It’s all free and in walking distance along the five fabulous blocks between the Indian River and the ocean on New Smyrna’s Flagler Avenue.

The Jazz Festival performances will be held at several different indoor venues, organized by Marc Monteson Promotions. (* Saturday schedule below) For more information about the Jazz Festival, call 423-9760 or visit www.marcmontesonpromotions.com.

Art and music – in a charming setting between the river and the ocean – what more could one ask for?  Come for the art, enjoy the music and stay for the sunset at the September Art Walk on Flagler Avenue.

The top section of Kathy Mills' surfboard. All photos copyright by Sandi Carroll

Sponsoring galleries are Galleria di Vetro, Jewelry of Joy, Palms Up Pottery, and Ta Da Gallery. The group is seeking professional artists in any medium to display work at the monthly Art Walks. Artists who can demonstrate their artistic technique are especially encouraged to apply. Themes for Art Walk for the rest of the year will be “Fantasy Works Spooktacular,” Oct. 24; “Christmas Village,” Nov. 28; and ”Special Christmas Celebration,” Dec. 19 (a week earlier, due to the holiday).

Winners of the Gallery Group art competition for August are:

First place award of $100 went to John Mojjis of Boynton Beach for an acrylic painting called “Island Paradise.”

Second place award of $75 went to Robert and Kathleen Brown from Apopka for an acrylic Florida sign, titled “Just Another Day in Paradise.”

Third place award of $50 went to William Fenton from Orlando for a photograph of a sunset near a dock, titled “Peaceful Images Sunset.”

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 now stops at the west end of Flagler Avenue, at the Grill at Riverview every two hours starting at 12:30 p.m. For details, call 386-428-4828 or visit www.nsbtaxi.com.

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Jazz Festival Schedule for Saturday on Flagler Avenue

Coronado Civic Center, 223 Flagler Ave., School Bands, 10:30 a.m.-2:45 p.m.*
NSB Middle School Stingray Jazz Band, 10:30-11:15 a.m.
Spruce Creek 12 O’clock Jazz Band, 12:15-1 p.m.
NSB High School Jazz Band, 2-2:45 p.m.

* Free, but good will offering will be asked for band activities

Breakers, 518 Flagler, Goodtimes Dixieland Band, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.

Toni & Joes, 309 Buenos Aires, Ron Teixeira Organ Trio, noon-3, Special guest, Linda Cole

Flagler Tavern, 414 Flagler, Chris Rottmayer Vibe Quartet, 2–5 p.m., Special guest, Michelle Amato

Traders Beach Club, 317 Flagler, Valerie Gillespie Trio, 3-6 p.m.

Valerie Gillespie Photo by Sandi Carroll

Peanuts, 421 Flagler, Sybil Gage & Friends, 4-7 p.m.

OM Bar & Chill Lounge, 392 Flagler, Frank Vardaros Orch, 5-8 p.m.

Clancy’s Cantina, 301 Flagler, Harold Blanchard Trio, 6-9 p.m.

That’s Amore, 103 S. Pine, Thom Chambers, 6:30- 9:30 p.m.

Seaside Station, 504 Flagler, Sam Rodriguez Trio, 7-9 p.m.

Grille at Riverview, 101 Flagler, Robert Harris Group, 7:30-10:30 p.m.

Celebrate “Christmas in July” at Art Walk

Art Walk on Flagler Avenue, New Smyrna Beach, will be celebrating “Christmas in July” from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, July 25. This will be a perfect time for art lovers to get a jump on their holiday shopping. It will be a festive day to take a fascinating stroll along Flagler Avenue while enjoying the wonderful art on display in galleries, under canopies, on porches and in courtyards.

Visitors will have the opportunity to commission an artist to create a unique work of art or to find that perfect gift for someone special. The popular event features painting, jewelry, ceramics, glass blowing, sculpture, fabric arts, entertainment, refreshments at several galleries, and a special prize drawing, presented by the Gallery Group of Flagler Avenue.

Sponsoring galleries are Galleria di Vetro, 310 Flagler; Jewelry of Joy, 307 Flagler; Palms Up Pottery, 413 Flagler; and Ta Da Gallery, 113 Flagler.

Many of the galleries and merchants along the avenue will be serving holiday candy and cookies and will be decorated for “Christmas” in July, so be sure and stop by.

The Gallery Group is issuing a “call for artists” for upcoming Art Walks. Visiting artists’ works are judged on “originality, skill, workmanship and uniqueness” each month. Prizes include ribbons and cash awards: first place, $100; second place, $75; and third place, $50.

Congratulations to the June Art Walk winners: first, Robert Spellmen, Deltona, oil on board; second, Mike Unrue, New Smyrna Beach, photo with colored pencil; and third, Ed Welch, New Smyrna Beach, watercolor.

Art Walk themes for the rest of the year are: August, “Surf’s Up”; September, “All That Jazz” (in conjunction with the annual New Smyrna Beach Jazz Festival); October, “Fantasy Works Halloween Spooktacular”; November, “Christmas Village”; and December, “Special Christmas Celebration.” For more information about Art Walk, or to request an artist’s, musician or street performer application, please call 386-428-1770, or visit www.flaglergallerygroup.com.

And don’t forget that the NSB Water Taxi now 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 Marin 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.

Special “Martini” Art Walk

Note: Art Walk is being held the second Saturday this month, not the fourth Saturday. Art Walk returns to the fourth Saturday for July–November and will be held on the third Saturday in December (Dec. 19, due to Christmas).

SPECIAL ‘MARTINI’ ART WALK ON FLAGLER AVENUE

A special “Martini Art Walk” will be held 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, June 13 on Flagler Avenue in New Smyrna Beach.  Plan to visit historic Flagler Avenue and take a fascinating stroll along the avenue while enjoying the wide variety of art works featured inside galleries, as well as works by visiting artists set up under canopies along the avenue.

And this month, courtesy of the sponsoring galleries and avenue restaurants and lounges, there will be a special “Martini Art Walk ” in the afternoon. Tickets, $10, can be purchased at the tent next to the Gazebo at Flagler Avenue and Pine Street and will entitle holders to taste different flavored martinis at 11 locations on the avenue. There will be two different martinis available for tasting at each venue and virgin martinis will be available at Palms Up Pottery – 22 different martinis to choose from.

Art Walk features painting, jewelry, ceramics, glass blowing, sculpture, fabric arts and more – entertainment, artists’ demonstrations, and a special prize drawing presented by the Gallery Group of Flagler Avenue.

The prize for this month is a hand-thrown ceramic berry bowl from Palms Up Pottery

Be sure and get your Art Walk brochure wherever you see the blue and black flags with the white “gg” logo and get it punched at each of the four sponsoring galleries for a chance to win the monthly prize drawing.

Palms Up Pottery, 413 Flagler; will donate this month’s prize, a hand-thrown ceramic berry bowl. The other sponsoring galleries are Galleria di Vetro, 310 Flagler; Jewelry of Joy, 307 Flagler Ave.; and Ta Da Gallery, 113 Flagler Ave., where Linda Flynn will show her LunaSea Jewelry creations on the porch.

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. Art Walk is held each month along the five-block area from the Indian River to the ocean and is a wonderful way to spend a day in charming New Smyrna Beach. Come for the art and stay for a beautiful beachside sunset.

Art Walk will return to the fourth Saturday of the month July-November and will be held Dec. 19 due to the Christmas holiday.

Professional artists in any medium are invited to participate in monthly Art Walks in New Smyrna Beach. Artists who can demonstrate their artistic technique are especially invited to attend. Upcoming themed Art Walks are: July 25, “Christmas in July;” Aug. 22, “Surf’s Up”; Sept. 26, “All That Jazz” (in conjunction with the New Smyrna Beach Jazz Festival); Oct. 24, “Fantasy Works Halloween Spooktacular”; Nov. 28, “Christmas Village”; and Dec. 19, “Special Christmas Celebration.”

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.

Art Walk on Flagler – Recycled Art April 25

April has arrived – and with it, Earth Month, and a busy schedule of environmental activities. April 18 is World Heritage Day, an international event promoting the conservation of cultural sites and monuments. Earth Day, April 22 is a great day to remember the four R’s (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Restore). Friday, April 24 is Arbor Day, and Saturday, April 25 the “Recycled Art Walk” will be held on Flagler Avenue in New Smyrna Beach. “Recycled” art from Steve Hardock’s students at Coronado Beach Elementary School will be featured in one tent on the avenue. The public is invited to view these works by future artists.
The Atlantic Center for the Arts Volunteer League will man a table and children will be shown how to make art with recycled materials. ACA will also offer information about their community programming.
The Citizens Resource Group on Recycling will be on hand to present information about recycling in our community and what you can specifically do to help our environment – “Think Globally, Act Locally.”
Plan to visit historic Flagler Avenue from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday the 25th and take a fascinating stroll along the avenue while enjoying the wide variety of art works featured inside galleries, as well as works by dozens of visiting artists set up under canopies along the avenue.
Art Walk features painting, jewelry, ceramics, glass blowing, sculpture, fabric arts and more – entertainment, artists’ demonstrations, and a special prize drawing presented by the Gallery Group of Flagler Avenue.
Be sure and get your Art Walk program wherever you see the blue and black flags with the white “gg” logo and get it punched at each of the four sponsoring galleries for a chance to win the prize drawing.
Jewelry of Joy, 307 Flagler Ave., will donate this month’s prize. The other sponsoring galleries are Palms Up Pottery, 413 Flagler; Galleria di Vetro, 310 Flagler; and Ta Da Gallery, 113 Flagler.
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. Art Walk, a free event, is held the fourth Saturday of each month along the five-block area from the Indian River to the ocean (April 25, May 23, June 27, July 25, Aug. 22, Sept. 26, Oct. 24, Nov. 28 and Dec. 19 (a week earlier due to Christmas).
Art Walk is a wonderful way to spend a Saturday in charming New Smyrna Beach. Come for the art and stay for a beautiful beachside sunset.
The Gallery Group of Flagler Avenue is seeking professional artists in any medium to display their art at Art Walk. Each month the Gallery Group judges the work of visiting artists on the street. A 1st place prize of $100, 2nd place prize of $75, and 3rd place prize of $50, along with corresponding ribbons are awarded at the end of the day.
The first place award of $100 for March went to Ray Brilli for his acrylic painting, “The Old Purple Dory”. He is from Palm Coast and his work can be seen at http://www.raybrilli.com.
New Smyrna Beach resident Denise Morrissette earned the second place award of $75 for her oil on canvas, “Humpback Paradise.” Her work can be viewed at http://deniseart.info/Index_files/page0002.htm
Third place and $50 went to Damien Share from Indiatlantic Beach for an acrylic painting titled “Surf Whimsy.” His work can be seen at http://www.beachtowne.com/damienindex.htm
Art Walk themes for the rest of the year are: May, “Paint Out”; June, “Waterworks”; July, “Christmas in July”; August, “Surfs Up”; September, “All That Jazz”; October, “Fantasy Works Halloween Spooktacular”; November, “Christmas Village”; and December, “Special Christmas Celebration.”
For more information about Art Walk, or to request an artist’s application, call 386-428-1770, 386-689-2672, or visit www.flaglergallerygroup.com. And don’t forget that the NSB Water Taxi now 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.

The Old Purple Dory

Humpback Paradise

It’s going to be a Jazzy Art Walk

Photo by Sandi Carroll:

Kyle Carni will demonstrate live glassblowing and flame              working at Galleria di Vetro during the September Art Walk. The   punch-drawing prize for the month is one of his creations.

NOTE: The Sept. 27 Art Walk on Flagler Avenue will be held in conjunction with the 8^th annual NSB Jazz Festival and with scheduled “surf” artists from the Fay-canceled August Art Walk.

ART AND JAZZ – ART WALK ON FLAGLER AVENUE

Art Walk on historic Flagler Avenue in New Smyrna Beach is held from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. the fourth Saturday of each month along the quaint five-blocks from the Indian River to the Atlantic Ocean. The Saturday, Sept. 27 Art Walk, themed “Paint to Music,” will be held in conjunction with the 8^th annual NSB Jazz Festival, which will feature live music at 10 indoor venues on Flagler Avenue. Also, “surf” artists, such as Kem McNair, from the Fay-canceled August Art Walk will be on the avenue.

Visit Art Walk and take a fascinating stroll along Flagler Avenue while enjoying the wonderful art on

Artwood Forest

display in galleries, under canopies, on porches and in courtyards. The popular event features painting, jewelry, ceramics, glass blowing, sculpture, fabric arts and more; free children’s activities, entertainment and a special prize drawing; presented by the Gallery Group of Flagler Avenue. DJ Dennis will be playing tunes and making announcements at the gazebo, and look for “musical themed” face and body painting in front of the Cloisters.

As if that’s not enough – there will be music emanating from venues up and down the avenue, courtesy of the 8^th Annual New Smyrna Beach Jazz Festival.

It’s all free and in walking distance along the five fabulous blocks between the Indian River and the ocean along New Smyrna’s Flagler Avenue.

Galleria di Vetro will be donating the punch-drawing prize this month. It is sure to be something special created by Kyle Carni, who will be demonstrating live glassblowing and flame working during Art Walk.

The Jazz Festival performances will be held from noon-10: 30 p.m. at several different indoor venues. Organized by Marc Monteson Promotions, there will be a Jazz Fest kick-off party Thursday night at the Om Bar & Chill Lounge. For more information about the NSB Jazz Festival, call 423-9760 or visit www.marcmontesonpromotions.com for the complete schedule of performances.

Art and music – in a charming setting between the river and the ocean – what more could one ask for?

Come for the art, stay for the music and the sunset at the September Art Walk on Flagler Avenue.

Sponsoring galleries are Anthony Bell Creations, 316 Flagler; Beachsyde Jewelers, 415 Flagler Ave.; Galleria di Vetro, 310 Flagler; Jewelry of Joy, 307 Flagler; Palms Up Pottery, 413 Flagler; and Ta Da Gallery, 113 Flagler.

Themes for the rest of the year will be Masquerade, Oct. 25; Christmas Village, Nov. 22; and Christmas Celebration, Dec. 20 (a week earlier, due to the holiday).

For more information about Art Walk, or to request an artist’s application, call 386-428-1770, 386-689-2672 or visit www.flaglergallerygroup.com.

And don’t forget that the NSB Water Taxi now stops at the west end of Flagler Avenue, at the Grill at Riverview every two hours starting at 12:30 p.m. For details, call 386-428-4828 or visit www.nsbtaxi.com.

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Plein Air Art Walk on Flagler

Plein Air Art Walk

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Plein Air Art Walk on Flagler Avenue

The June 28th Art Walk on Flagler Avenue in New Smyrna Beach is going to be a very special occasion. In addition to all the wonderful art on display in galleries, visitors will get to see plein air artists in action.

From 10 a.m.-5 p.m., several Central Florida plein air painters will be working under canopies, on porches and in courtyards on the avenue. Plein air translates as “open air” and describes paintings that have been created outdoors, rather than in a studio.

Some of the artists painting will include: Diane DeShong Cannon, Christophe Cardot, Stephanie Hill, Jamie Furqueron, Kim Kaiser, Barb Moninari, John Rook, Yvonne Siewell, William Stilson, Ginny Ungwitter and Terry Webb.

And that’s not all there will be to enjoy! DJ Dennis will be set up at the gazebo at Flagler and Pine, playing a variety of tunes, Vicki Lilyfors will be doing face and body painting in front of the Cloisters, a free children’s activity will be offered at Artwood Forest and several galleries will feature refreshments from 3-5 p.m.

Presented by the Gallery Group of Flagler Avenue, Art Walk visitors are invited to go on an art quest by visiting the six sponsoring galleries for a chance to win this month’s free punch drawing prize, sterling silver earrings, donated by Beachsyde Jewelers, 415 Flagler Ave. Other sponsoring galleries are: Anthony Bell Creations, 316 Flagler Ave. Jewelry of Joy, 307 Flagler, Galleria di Vetro, 310 Flagler; Ta Da Gallery, 113 Flagler and Palms Up Pottery, 413 Flagler.

It’s all free and in walking distance along the Flagler Avenue, the five fabulous blocks between the river and the ocean in New Smyrna Beach.

Come see artists work in a charming setting between the river and the ocean Saturday, June 28.

The Gallery Group is now judging works by the visiting artists on “originality, skill, workmanship and uniqueness.” Prizes include ribbons and cash awards: first place, $100; second place, $75; and third place, $50.

Congratulations to Marilyn White won first place winner in May for an acrylic painting.

For more information or to request a visiting artist’s application, please call 386-428-1770 or 386-428-8519 or visit www.flaglergallerygroup.com.

And don’t forget that the NSB Water Taxi now stops at the west end of Flagler Avenue, at the Grill at Riverview, every two hours starting at 12:30 p.m. For details, call 386-428-4828 or visit www.nsbtaxi.com.

Text and photographs are subject to copyright protection. No photographs can be used for resale, redistribution or commercial purposes without the express written consent of Sandi Carroll.