Join Us for the Last Art Stroll of 2009 on Thursday, November 19th

"Frosted Firs"

by Marti Reed

Come join us as we celebrate "Indian Summer" and "Winter" during our last Art Stroll for 2009!

Firehouse Gallery, 81 Naugatuck Avenue, Walnut Beach - Milford, CT, will be hosting a reception for it's year-end exhibit with the celebration of the "Winter" season on Thursday, November 19th from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. The exhibit will be judged by Derek Leka, a university professor at Southern and University of Bridgeport as well as teaching at Silvermine Guild Arts Center.

As you view each piece of art, become a part of it. Feel the strokes of the paint brush or pencil as if the artist was right there creating. Enjoy the beauty of the color, the light and dark, the composition. Then, and only then, would it be a good time to choose your favorite piece! You become part of the judging process yourself by choosing for the People's Choice Award.

Meander across "the Avenue" to Urban Antique Radio and Vintage Hi-Fi and check out Mike Urban's collection of past communications. Ask him questions about repairs, restoration and the like and he will be more than happy to answer them!

You must stop by the Walnut Beach Cafe and see what Wil has cook'in! Be sure to try the new Eggnog Latte or Cappuccino. Or better yet - try the seasonal Mulled Cider beverage. Mmmm!Delicious!

Stroll around the corner to Lazy Lobster and they may have lobster bisque available! Or perhaps start shopping for the Holidays at A Fine Affair, Collected Stories and SoBoBo Art Gallery! What a great relief to have some of your gifts crossed off your lists.

"Body Armor" (homage to Navajo Tribe) - by Michael Brotschul

At SoBoBo Art Gallery absorb the vibrancy of "Indian Summer!" Soak up the colors and breathe in the scent of Fall. Works of more than 50 artists on display are available for purchase. We all know about harvesting for the upcoming winter season takes place each year around this time as well as the preparation for the Holiday Season, so, with that in mind --- don't forget to place your order for one of your desserts for the Holidays! Because even though Walnut Beach Creamery is closed for the season orders are being taken for ice cream and ice cream pies. Your order can be easily placed at SoBoBo! You must make sure to ask to try the flavors of Pumpkin, Peppermint, Ginger and more because samples are available to taste at SoBoBo! If you already have a favorite and it is not listed with the flavors that are available, don't be shy because you can order that one too! Just a reminder, SoBoBo is opened until 9:30 pm so make sure to stop by and perhaps we will enjoy a lively conversation!

SoBoBo will be holding an Open House from Thursday the 19th until Sunday the 22nd during Gallery hours. Come and join us! You can even purchase that special gift for someone you know.

See you on the 19th!

The "Final Destination" On Halloween Night Is. . .

- BE SAFE! -

- BE AWARE! - - BE ALERT! -

FROM WALNUT BEACH COMMUNITY

Trick 'O' Treaters of All Ages - BEWARE!! Walnut Beach Witch will be arriving at Walnut Beach in Milford, CT on Saturday, October 31st! There will be face painting, special treats, hot cider, a seance (not for children), free ice cream and more! Everyone can join in – parents and children of all ages. The only requirement to participate is that you must wear a costume to help chase the ghoulies and goblins and long leggedy beasties, and things that go bump in the night away from Walnut Beach!

Meet at Walnut Beach Creamery for 5:00 pm. You will see Jammie the Clown sitting in the entry way of SoBoBo Art Gallery and Walnut Beach Creamery waiting to paint the faces of each guest; Collected Stories will be having a seance (not for children); Ortiz Upholstery has a surprise waiting as does Lazy Lobster, A Fine Affair, Walnut Beach Cafe, Urban Antique Radio and Vintage Hi-Fi, Firehouse Gallery, and Walnut Beach Creamery.

Walnut Beach Witch will be arriving promptly at 6:00 pm at Walnut Beach Creamery to escort the costumed crowd as they chant and pray to scare the ghouls and goblins away! Leading the way to Ortiz Upholstery, Lazy Lobster, A Fine Affair, Walnut Beach Café, Urban Antique Radio and Vintage Hi-Fi, Firehouse Gallery. The “Final Destination” will be Walnut Beach Creamery where FREE ICE CREAM is given to those who participate! And then everyone can go on their merry way continuing the tradition of Trick 'O' Treating!

As Walnut Beach Witch would cackle…“See you there my pretty ...”

Walnut Beach Community and Walnut Beach Witch asks,

Please, as you Trick 'O' Treat make sure to

- BE SAFE! - - BE AWARE! -

- BE ALERT! -

Textures, Textures, Textures

September, the end of Summer the beginning of Autumn – CELEBRATE! the change of seasons by taking an art stroll on Thursday, September 10th at Walnut Beach in Milford, Connecticut. It's the best time to start thinking about that special, unique gift for the upcoming Season(s) of Giving....Shop at Home for the Holidays!

Firehouse Gallery, 81 Naugatuck Avenue, is hosting an exhibit featuring “Textures.” At 6:00 pm join the artists and artisans and learn about their work. After the juried show and the chance to vote for the “Peoples Choice Award,” follow the melodious sound to Urban Antique Radio & Vintage Hi-Fi, 56 Naugatuck Avenue, to see a technological world of the past. You can’t miss them! Just look for the Hidden Mural on the side of the building. After you have listened to that sound of the past, visit Walnut Beach Café, 37 Naugatuck Avenue, and view the work of watercolorist, Kimberly Meuse. Her control of watercolors is mystifying! A Fine Affair may just have that gourmet kitchen gadget, one perhaps to give as a gift during this Season of Giving.

As you make your way onto Broadway, look up to the right over Lazy Lobster and see the Hidden Mural! To savor the taste of the sea you must stop by Lazy Lobster at 6 Broadway. Collected Stories, 16 Broadway, has that book you most likely couldn’t find elsewhere. If not, you will be inspired to buy a book that would be perfect to curl up with a glass of wine in front of a fireplace!

Look across the street to SoBoBo Art Gallery, 17 Broadway, where over 40 artists are now featured. Textures galore reverberate! Everything from altered books and acrylics, to beading and collages, to fabrics and faux leather, to metal and oils, to sculptures & terra-cottas. A place so intriguing, you are lured back again and again. Truly, a place where unique meets sublime! Speaking of unique you must visit Walnut Beach Creamery, 19 Broadway, to taste their homemade ice cream! A new flavor is MOO! - Strawberry ice cream with Oreo cookies! A cookies and cream with a twist!

Shop at Home for the Holidays!
Hope to see you there!!!