"The Way We Were. . . "

Sobobo Gallery is going back to "the way we were. . ." Change is abound at Sobobo Gallery! New or it should be said Old . . . . only you can tell the difference. If you are new to visiting Sobobo then the changes are new; if you have visited when we were located at 17 Broadway then they are old - it does makes sense.

Changes to take place with the new exhibit installation for July! Perhaps a preview before the 3rd Thursday Art Stroll?

See you soon . . . .

If you count today, it is 4 DAYS away!

If you count today, it is 4 DAYS away! Wondering what it is? It is the 3^rd Thursday! 3^rd Thursday means only one thing . . . . Walnut Beach Art Stroll is happening!

Come early and enjoy the culinary arts of:  Lazy Lobster, New Town Market, Alfas, Aldarios and Costa Azzurra.

Afterwards walk down the Avenue and check out each venue; One can get a glimpse of the evening’s affair, Firehouse Gallery “Flowering” exhibit has one wanting to stare;

Sobobo Gallery’s prelude to the night’s events will have you gazing at Ivan Tirado working on a sculpture that will form to make sense; Enjoy the sounds of saxophonist Addison and bass player Morris; The constant flow brings one from a still coolness to an emotional soulness; Heightening the senses to enjoy Andrew Hungaski’s, “A Tangible Vision” that guides you to three doors down with precision.

To enjoy another “tangible” experience at Seaside Wines & Spirits; A wine tasting that will tantalize your taste buds, This experience will have you continue on the stroll seeking out more;

Beach Gallery showing art with found objects; Wearable art by artisans Judy Fryer Thompson, Cathy Nolan and Kim Fleming, for their jewelry is truly worth seeing!

Scoot & Paddle has utilitarian and wearable art as well! When you enter, you surely are under their spell, because whether it be a bicycle, kayak, or scooter you will end up having to schedule a rental;

Continue down Broadway and stop in front of old Ortiz’s spot and check out the store front! You will see the “Tangible Vision” of an historical sense designed by Tyyne Catapano and Elizabeth Wright that you will hear yourself say “A beautiful display! One that makes the area so bright!”

Two doors down to Wild Expressions you should go, where a Tangible Vision titillates your senses! You  find yourself surrounded by music by “The Light Hearts” Brian and Susan; Enveloped with the scents of Floral Art and the hint of the culinary art by The Venetian Vegan who has put a new twist on grandma's Italian recipes! Taste it! Hear it! Smell it! Feel it! The Tangible Vision explodes so much so!

Across the street to Walnut Beach Creamery and Taste & See you should go to bring home with you their hand made gourmet treats! Tangible Vision continues to tease and in the end you find yourself saying “I must have that one, please!”

An end to the evening must take place; so meander over to the corner of Naugatuck and East Broadway where you will find DJ Brian Smith in the Park space playing a medley of Salsa music and Art, will demonstrate the dance!  An evening one would say of extravagance!

Come and join us, enjoy the 3^rd Thursday Walnut Beach Art Stroll filled with art, food & drink, dance and lively discussion!

The Jazz Duo : Addison & Morris

 

Playing at Sobobo : Thursday, June 20th

 



Sobobo Hosts The Piece Movement!

Sobobo truly "where unique meets sublime" has taken its Piece Talks to the next level! Sobobo will now be hosting a Piece Movement!

You will be able to watch the artist's creative movements take form right in front of your eyes!

Artisan, Ivan Tirado will be sculpting a 3-dimensional piece!

JUST AMAZING!

SATURDAY, JUNE 15TH

 

3:00 PM TO 6:00 PM

 

as you stroll by

 

SOBOBO GALLERY

42 NAUGATUCK AVENUE

MILFORD, CT

take a peek in the window and

watch scultpor Ivan Tirado sculpt a human figure!

Stunning! 

 

 

Come in and watch up close as the form takes shape!

Truly a must see!!

Walk the Avenue - that is Naugatuck Avenue - to Broadway

The Walnut Beach Art Stroll will now be happening on a regular schedule – it takes place the 3^rd Thursday of each month and that begins on the Summer Solstice June 20^th. . . A celebration that can’t be missed!
 

Walk the Avenue, that is Naugatuck Avenue to Broadway! What a wonderful way to welcome Summer! Join us on a walk that will give you food for thought, to see and to eat, drink and be merry listening to and begin swaying to the music!
Beginning at 6:00 pm one can join in the food fare of the area restaurants – pizza, burgers, etc. at Alfa’s; deli sandwiches at New Town Market; Italian cuisine at Aldario’s and Costa Azzura…at Costa Azzura you get the view of the water how relaxing!

And last but not least,

The Lazy Lobster, 6 Broadway

 whose customers are served on the beach!

And to help your meal settle, begin walking the talk of the town.

Firehouse Gallery, 81 Naugatuck Avenue

 

will be open from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm this evening for you to see their new exhibit Flowers; meander down the avenue to

Sobobo Art Gallery, 42 Naugatuck Avenue

 

from 6:30 to 8:30 and meet Andrew Hungaski who shows us “A Tangible Vision”.  Saxophonist Addison Thompson will be serenading us as lively discussions begin, food and drink flow. See the art work of over 70 artists. 

You can head three doors down from Sobobo to

Seaside Wines & Spirits, 36 Naugatuck Avenue

 

for a wine tasting. An art by wineries that titillate your taste buds! Perhaps you will find a flavor of schnapps, or brandy to drizzle over your dessert that you decide you have to have at the end of the walk!

You must continue down Naugatuck to go to

Scoot & Paddle, 26 Naugatuck Avenue,

 

Yes, Scoot & Paddle has utilitarian art – totes! The company, Sea Bags offers retired sailboat sails another life by turning them into handmade one-of-a-kind nautical-inspired pieces in their shop right on the docks in Portland Maine.  The exquisite handmade, durable sail bags embody the previous life of the sail while promoting chic recycling and reuse.  AND they also have wearable art – sneakers!  The sneakers are handmade in Peru by skilled, artisans being paid above average salaries and in exceptional working environments using only authentic South American textiles from artisans that have been producing these beautiful textiles for generations.  Inkkas, a socially conscious company that donates 10% to protecting the Amazon rain forest and its inhabitants, promotes fair trade and opportunities for disadvantaged producers.   Both styles works of art that can be used! While you are there you might want to look at their other offerings  - perhaps you would want to plan to  rent the bicycle built for two, or a kayak for an afternoon.

As you head back to Broadway  –

Enter Beach Gallery on Naugatuck Avenue side, next door to Scoot & Paddle

 

and “Sea” the beauty of the area through the eyes of local artists and historical pieces by owner/artist Elizabeth Wright. Featured artisans Kim Fleming and Cathy Nolan exhibiting their SEA GLASS jewelry creations PLUS the spiritual found object jewelry of Judy Fryer Thompson who was recently featured in Jewelry Magazine. Other gems of found objects cherished and recreated by the artistic eye will adorn the gallery with few surprises as well!

Afterwards head down to

16 Broadway to Wild Expressions

 

where brother and sister musicians Suzanne and Brian, who call themselves The Light Hearts will be enlivening the evening with music from 7:00 to 8:30. There are surprises there too, art by local artists – the floral art by owner Tyyne Catapano envelopes you with the scents (sense)of nature – and Yes, the artwork on the floor is truly a find!

Now that you had walked off your dinner, it is time for dessert! And what better spots than

Walnut Beach Creamery, 19 Broadway
 

 

and Taste & See, 17 Broadway

 

where you can create your own dessert - perhaps Cupcake Ala mode!  You might think about getting schnapps, or brandy at Seaside Wines & Spirits to drizzle over your own culinary creation! A perfect way to cleanse the palette!

Before you head home you must stop off at the park on the corner of Naugatuck and East Broadway! A wonderful way to end the evening with a Salsa party! DJ Brian Smith will be on hand twirling the vinyls as music fills the air and dancing heats up the street!

Come enjoy food and drink, art, music, and dance! It truly is an amazing way to welcome Summer!