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!

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!

Come On A Walk To Remember...

Put on your WINGS, your WHEELS or hang on to the RUDDERS of your boats or planes and join in the Walnut Beach Art Stroll!

Firehouse Gallery's opening reception for the new exhibit "Wings, Wheels and Rudders" will begin at 6:00 pm on Thursday, April 12th. See the amazing modes of travel! Choose one and travel down the Avenue and enjoy pizza at Alfa's Pizza, or a snack and drink from The New Town Deli.

Make a STOP at SoBoBo Gallery where you will go on an amazing walk through Milford, Providence, Nova Scotia, The Valley, Paris, Madrid, and New York.

Richard Stephen, John Iorio, Arlene Capozzi will take you through Milford; Patricia Brundage will take you on a misty trip to Nova Scotia; Michael Voytek will bring you to Providence; Beth Pite will take you to Paris, Madrid and New York! Rosemary McClain will take you to Ohio, and The Valley. Karen Macker brings you on an excursion through the woods. Charles Bell brings you through a lens of a cardboard camera and pinhole photography.

Marshall Cetlin will bring you from shores to the heavens as does D'Antonia. William Ahern takes you on a modern contempory trip as does Joan Shapiro and Matt Roe.

Smashing Worlds takes us on a different ride...it can be through the city or even a small town....you decide where you are as you view their art on brick walls!

Elizabeth Wright brings you to Block Island and a space to sit back and enjoy the fruits of the vine. Lakshmi brings hot coffee. Paul St. Onge brings peaches picked fresh from the tree. Andrea Roth-Moore brings watermelon and wine. Karen Macker brings pears. Hedi Minow-Pike and Betty Geller bring kiwi and raspberries....all delightfully teasing your palette! Rick Senft and Richard Stephen bring you to the table to rest.



After resting at the table enjoying food and drink head down to Alfa's Jolly Jug to pick-up the drink you desire. Continue down to Broadway and turn right to Wild Expressions and Collected Stories. Pick up one of Tyyne's beautiful designs to dress your table! Pick up a book to read. When you are done visiting head across the street to Taste & See what will satisfy your cravings!


It truly is a walk to remember!

The Walk To Remember...Walnut Beach Art Stroll - Thursday, April 12th

Firehouse Gallery's new exhibit "Wings, Wheels and Rudders" is an outstanding display of an array of modes of travel. Starts at 6:00 pm....Enjoy as each piece takes you on a ride to the next! Enjoy the time with the artists who created these works! Awards given! and don't forget to choose you favorite of the evening!

What would you like to travel on? Put your wings on? Attach wheels to your feet? or If you prefer boating attach to the sails, hang on to the rudder, or do all the work and bring your oars! Enjoy the evening as you fly, roll, or float down the Avenue, Naugatuck Avenue.

Get pizza a Alfa's Restaurant, get a snack at The New Town Deli....

"My Koso" - pastel painting - by Beth Pite

STOP at SoBoBo, 42 Naugatuck Avenue, meet April's Artist, Beth Pite....a pastel artist she will bring to you the vibrant energy of many places she has been, wrapping around you the beauty of each spot along the way! You will meet others as well...new artists Joan Shapiro, Paul St. Onge, Barbara Wilson, and jeweler Spencer Gordon; not to mention some of our own, Rick Senft, Arlene Capozzi, William Ahern, Patricia Brundage, Rosemary McClain, Sheila Pite, Jan McLean and more....

This month you will see first time art by the members of the Milford Senior Citizen Center. Enjoy speaking with them as they tell you their experience and how they are now loving every minute of creating! They were taught by Michael Voytek - you will even see his work too.

To truly make the evening pop, we have a group of young artists known as SMASHING WORLDS - five young artists with different art backgrounds - Megan Pisco, Chris Dumas, Jeff Slobodien, Amanda Erardy, and Tim Zercie - collaborating, creating awesome art!

"Please Believe" - by Smashing Worlds

While at SoBoBo make sure to stop by and see Laurie from Jolly Jug as she will be on hand offering a taste of different wines....try one and see if it will satisfy your palette... As you stroll down around the corner STOP at Jolly Jug proper to pick up the one you like!

Alfa's Jolly Jug - 38 Naugatuck Avenue


Wild Expressions - 16 Broadway

When you make it around the corner, STOP and smell the flowers at 16 Broadway, WILD EXPRESSIONS and see what Tyyne has designed for the upcoming special days we all celebrate, Mother's Day, Memorial Day, Birthdays. Have a special event and you want Tyyne's designs to grace your space? While you are there you might talk and find out more!...Her floral artistry is GORGEOUS and the scents will make your senses alive! You might even hear Tim Payson play his melodious tunes!

COLLECTED STORIES just might have that book you couldn't find in print anymore...since everything seems to have gone so electronic on us these days!

Taste & See - 17 Broadway

Be sure to STOP across the street at 17 Broadway to TASTE & SEE how the gourmet cupcakes and confections will satisfy your cravings!

For this evening will truly be a walk to remember!

January 27th Already?! But Rumor Has It...

Would you believe it? It is January 27th already! But rumor has it that the 2012 Walnut Beach Art Strolls, in its 4th year!, will begin next week on Thursday, February 2nd! OMG! it isn't a rumor it REALLY is going to happen....This beautiful mild weather will make it easier on walking the Avenue to Broadway - no ice and snow...

Firehouse Gallery is opening for 2012, accepting work this weekend for the upcoming exhibit "Still Life." And there is more in store as the year progresses...READ ON....

Firehouse Gallery - 81 Naugatuck Avenue

Firehouse Gallery will be hosting an Opening Reception for the exhibit "Still Life" on Thursday, February 2nd from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. You must start there and see who will be the winners of the juried show! After you have visited and had seen all of the art work stroll down the Avenue to 42 Naugatuck...

42 Naugatuck, the home of SoBoBo Art Gallery is celebrating the Artist for the Month, Paige Miglio. Come visit and meet with Paige, learn about her "precious gifts."

"A Day At The Beach" - watercolor - by Paige Miglio

Not many know but she is a story book illustrator as well...you will get to see the published works and even have the opportunity to purchase one of the prints!

You will get to talk with other artists as well...Rosemary McClain, Rick Senft, Nana Smith, Ben Casiano, Karen and Mark Allen, and you might just bump into others too!

While at SoBoBo make sure to try the flavors of Alfa's Jolly Jug who will be offering different tastes of their specialties...and don't forget to stop at Alfa's Jolly Jug to buy the one you like!

Alpha's Jolly Jug - 38 Naugatuck Avenue

Continue down the Avenue to Broadway and see around the corner Wild Expressions with beautiful works of floral art....The scents will arouse your senses - Valentine's Day is around the corner! St. Patrick's Day! Mother's Day! Father's Day! 4th of July!....

Wild Expressions - 16 Broadway

And as you speak with Tyyne about her work and view the work of local artists you might just happen to notice that Wild Expressions is inside Collected Stories Book Store....Did you find that REAL book to read yet...you know the kind you can actually turn the pages and feel the paper between your fingers? Maybe Tim Payson will be on hand playing is melodious music...

And after you find that book, pick up a "bunch of flowers" head across the street to Taste & See and "See" what they are baking...There are so many flavors of cupcakes you won't be able to decide! Oh well, you are just going to have pick up one of each....take them home with your book, flowers and that bottle of wine...

Taste & See - 17 Broadway

What a way to end the evening...when you get home, put your flowers in a vase, set them on the table next to your favorite chair, open the bottle of wine to let it breathe and arrange the assortment of cupcakes on a dish...the wine is ready, pour yourself a glass of wine and choose your BLISS...and sit back in your chair, put your feet up and ENJOY!

CELEBRATE! Holiday Festival Saturday, December 10th

Let's celebrate together as the Holiday Season is upon us!

Holiday Festival at Walnut Beach is on Saturday, December 10th from 2pm to 6pm with an Opening Reception for December's Artist - Loretta Mack following at SoBoBo - a wonderful ending to the day's festivities!

Stop in the different shops as you meander down the Avenue! Enjoy all of what each business has to offer!

Fire House Gallery has an exhibit that has an array of different art work. They have a gift shop too! Think about that someone special you are looking for to give a unique gift to. Fire House Gallery will also be hosting ornament making from 4pm to 5pm. A Tree Lighting will take place on their patio at 6:00pm.

Stop off at Alfa's Pizza! I heard that it is the best in the area! The New Town Deli has an array of sandwiches, coffees, sodas and snacks!

Next stop...SoBoBo Art Gallery. Stop in for many surprises...

Walnut Beach Creamery will be on hand offering their famous handmade ice cream. It will be served from an old fashioned push-cart! You can ask about ordering ice cream pies to serve as a special dessert for your family.

A new business has joined us in the area... Taste & See Gourmet Cupcakes and Confections - (they will be opening at SoBoBo's old space 17 Broadway - soon)

They, too, will also be at SoBoBo, offering their sweet treats...

...put in your orders for the upcoming holidays!

Alfa's Jolly Jug will also be offering different flavors of liquIt will add the special touch to your holiday festivities. Buy a bottle as a gift for the friend who has everything!

Bring your kids as you continue strolling down the Avenue and around the corner onto Broadway because...

...Painted You will be doing glittered henna tattoos! How cool is that!

Live music will be filling the air! Tim Payson will be at Wild Expressions Florist

A unique service - Tarot Card Readings - at Wild Expressions

Carolers will be joyously singing! Join in singing with them!

At 6:00 pm make sure to go back to Fire House Gallery! Tree Lighting Ceremony will be taking place!

After the Tree Lighting join in at SoBoBo to end the days event by attending the Opening Reception for December's Artist - Loretta Mack! Meet Loretta and learn more about her style! the reception begins at 6:00 and ends when everyone decides to leave!

Please donate to "Koins for Kids" as we try to make the Holiday Season one of Joy for the children at Boys and Girls Village of Milford - an emergency service for the safety of children. Sometimes due to circumstances children are away from their familes over the holidays. So, please help us help them have a joyous holiday during a sad time in their lives.

Holiday Festival at Walnut Beach a wonderful way to celebrate the Holiday Season!!