March 6Th 2010
Saturday Night at Coconut Grove Art Stroll: A Mix of Artists,
Art Demonstrations, Live Music, Dance Performances, Food & Beverage Sampling
Free event at Mayfair in the Grove Offers Activities for the Whole Family
On Saturday, March 6Th Coconut Grove Art Stroll brings to you, a fabulous array of new artists, music, entertainers and much more. Over 40 local and international artists will participate. To enrich the experience, festivities will include live music by Martin Terry the one man orchestra; will make you dance to the rhythm of international music.
This free monthly cultural event founded by Johnny Valdes has proved to be an excellent way to spend a casual Saturday evening in the Grove.
Enjoy Free Food & beverage by some of Miami’s most popular restaurants and sponsors including Coconut Grove’s Milam’s Market, Pollo Tropical, Don Eduardo Tequila, Aalchemia Vodka Products, Kilo Kia Rum and Miller Lite Beer.
In addition, Kids can enjoy creating and painting at the Children’s Arts & Crafts area, which is taught by “Captain Art” the kid’s number 1# Art Teacher.
Artist, Johnny Valdes, who is a Gallery Owner on the Promenade at Mayfair and also the founder of the Coconut Grove Art Stroll, says “This event has brought many new faces and visitors to Coconut Grove! The goal is to deliver an excellent show and also offer a free event for the whole family to enjoy. Also many of the local businesses have benefited from the economic impact this event brings every month to the area.”
This month Coconut Grove Art Stroll is collaborating in a fund racing event benefiting the Miami Rowing Club,
The Miami Rowing Club, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, is South Florida’s premier rowing center. Currently serving Adult and high school athletes, the Miami Rowing Club is raffling off a 2010 convertible mini cooper (est. value $30,000) and a Hudson rowing single (est. value $10,000).
Tickets will be available for purchase during the Art Stroll, or on-line at www.miamirowing.org
Tickets costs $50 and total ticket sales will be limited to 2,000 with the drawing being held at the 37Th annual Miami International Regatta on Sunday, March 7, 2010.
Some of the artists exhibiting works in the festival include Johnny Valdes, Proman Garcia, Manuel Menendes, Arien Lopez, Javier Martinez, Juan Vilacoba, Phyllis Hain, Beradette Denoux, Marlene Gasiba, Daisy Rodriguez, Ana M Bikic , Juan Fernandez and William Mark Coulthard.
By presenting the Event flyer, one may enter the raffle to win a free 60” X 16” Miami skyline panoramic photo by Johnny.
When: Saturday March 6Th 2010 – 7pm to 11pm
Where: Promenade at Mayfair – 2911 Grand Avenue, Coconut Grove 33133.
Contact 305-726-1466 or e-mail coconutgroveartstroll@yahoo.com or visit us @
www.myspace.com/coconutgroveartstroll