Thursday, November 21st - Walnut Beach Art Stroll : A prelude to the Holiday Season

The Holidays are fasting approaching! And what better way than to enjoy a prelude to the Holidays as they do sneak upon us. . . . Looking for a house warming gift, a gift to give to the host/hostess of an upcoming holiday party, Thanksgiving dinner? Even gifts for your friends, family and co-workers can be found on The Avenue and Broadway in Walnut Beach, Milford, CT!  

Come join us in celebration of the Seasons of Giving and the Seasons of Thanks and walk The Avenue and Broadway – The Walnut Beach Art Stroll on Thursday, November 21^st! 

Starts at 6:00 pm at Firehouse Gallery, 81 Naugatuck Avenue with an opening reception of its final exhibit “Non-Themed” (anything goes) for the 2013 Season. You will see artworks submitted by local artists that will be judged by one of our own local artists, Rick Senft. Cash prizes are awarded for first, second and third place being announced at 6:45 pm. 

Meander on down the Avenue to Sobobo, 42 Naugatuck Avenue and meet November’s Artist, Patricia Brundage, photographer who captures that moment in time. You will also find artwork by local artists, Judy Ruskin, Ed Steinerts, Sheila Pite, Harold Davis, Mariana Furtney, Allan Dudek and more as well as jewelers Carlyne Labrecque, Sam Rawls, William Ahern, Claudio Altesor, Sally Ann Endelman, Laise and Anilese.  All artwork is available for purchase.  

Walnut Beach Creamery will be having samples of their gourmet ice cream for you to decide which one would be best for your Holiday Party, and dinners! Pick up an order form to place your order of your favorite flavor!

Stop at Seaside Wine and Spirits, 38 Naugatuck Avenue, taste the “spirits” of the Holidays. You can order your favorite too!

Continue on to Beach Gallery, 2 Broadway, where you will find a young newcomer, photographer, Christopher Haley whose surreal works reminds you of Dali. Enjoy listening to Christopher’s sounds as he plays acoustic guitar. Should you find that one interesting image of his to purchase you will receive a cd of accompanied music! Visit, listen and enjoy! 

Scoot and Paddle, 28 Naugatuck Avenue, will be open where you can make an off-season reservation to kayak, ride a bike and more. Gift certificates are on sale for that active person you may know!

Head down Broadway to Wild Expressions, 16 Broadway, to find Jennifer Harkey owner Creativimpulse. She melts glass from recycled wine, gin and vodka bottles shaping and transforming the melted glass into jewelry and decorative art pieces - Truly Amazing! A must see!  And there is more - you will hear Tom Ferrara – The Captain Rocks! play his tunes as you warm your belly on this cold night sampling the Chili Contest entries! If you decide to enter, your famous recipe should be brought in a crock-pot with a cord of course.  For more information on how to enter your chili recipe contact Wild Expressions 203-882-WILD. 

Taste & See what gourmet cupcakes to take home with you….Stop in at Taste & See, 17 Broadway, to discuss over coffee which cakes to include in your Holiday order!

Remember, as we look towards this festive time there are many who are in need.  A food drive will also be part of this month’s art stroll and it is asked that donations be made. Donations can be dropped off at businesses partaking in the Art Stroll. 

It will be a pleasure to see you!

Join Us Tomorrow Night - Thursday, August 15th

The days are bright and sunny -

Fall is in the air, it can be felt when a breeze stirs up.

The evenings are PERFECT for a stroll.

Let the moonlight guide you as you stroll

 

"Nocturnal Path" - oils - by Karen Macker

 

 

down The Avenue (Naugatuck) and

around the corner onto Broadway

at Walnut Beach on Thursday, tomorrow!

 

That's right just ONE MORE DAY! and

this joint (Walnut Beach) will be jumpin'!

The Walnut Beach Art Stroll begins at 6:30...

come for an evening of Art, Food, Dance and Music!

 

See you tomorrow night!

Rainy Days

"Walking in the Rain" - watercolors - by Betty Geller

Rainy day. . . .hmmm, no sun, no going to the beach; what can we do you ask?

Start your holiday shopping early. . . .miss the crowds and the stress! Come to the hub of Walnut Beach and check out the shoppes, galleries and restaurants!

You can find so much: art that can be used, art that can be worn, art you would like to just sit and look at, art that you can taste and savor, art that you can give to others. . . .

Visit us soon!

3rd Thursday Art Stroll - August 15th

3rd Thursday is approaching fast! Come join an evening walk from Firehouse Gallery down Naugatuck and around the corner onto Broadway.

Before you begin the evening walk enjoy the cuisines of the area restaurants, Lazy Lobster, pizza at Alfa's, Costa Azzurra, Aldario's.  A perfect time to go over your gift list as the Seasons of Giving have begun. Walnut Beach Merchants has those unique and yet sublime gifts for your friends, co-workers, family members ranging from original works of art, jewelry, gift certificates, art and music lessons and more!

And then begin a journey that will bring to you a world of art, music, dance and more food and drink.
Firehouse Gallery, 81 Naugatuck Avenue,

81 Naugatuck Avenue

while not having an opening reception they still might be open for a bit so check it out; head down to

42 Naugatuck Avenue

Sobobo to meet and greet friends and August's Artist - Stephen DiRienzo. Continue to Seaside Wines and Spirits to pick up that bottle of your favorite wine;

2 Broadway

head to Beach Gallery where you will find your way! Beach Gallery featuring old maps of Myrtle-Walnut Beaches showing what we were like before, Scoot & Paddle with utilitarian art.

28 Naugatuck Avenue

16 Broadway

Head down to Wild Expressions and see Liza Sivek from B. Enchanted Crafts who will be demonstrating her amazing art of paper crafting and of course wine and hors d'oerves will be served as well.

19 Broadway

Head across the street to Walnut Beach Creamery and Taste & See Confections and see what you can get to satisfy those sweet cravings.

17 Broadway

To end this evening a Salsa Party will be taking place at the park on the corner of Naugatuck and East Broadway....a wonderful way to end a perfect evening! Join Brian Smith, DJ, as he spins the vinyls for us!

All of this begins at 6:30 pm with the Salsa Party beginning at 8:00 pm. It will be a pleasure to see you!

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!