April 3Rd 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

The Coconut Grove Art Stroll is a free public art festival that brings together more than 40 local and international artists, musicians, dancers and food purveyors the First Saturday night of every month at the Promenade of the Shoppes at Mayfair in the Grove. The public can stroll through an eclectic exhibition of artists selling paintings, photos, crafts, and mixed media while listening to live music and enjoying free sampling of food and drinks sponsored by local restaurants and beverage companies.

The idea is to bring art and entertainment to the streets and recreate the groovy art shows and funky street life the Grove has been famous for in the past. It’s a family friendly event and the kids can learn about art and draw and paint with Captain Art. band “Martin Terry the one man orchestra” will play pop favorites.

Some of the artists exhibiting works in the festival include Johnny Valdes, Proman Garcia, Arien Lopez, Javier Martinez, Juan Vilacoba, Jose Romero, Daisy Rodriguez, Phyllis Hain, Beradette Denoux, Marlene Gasiba, , Ana M Bikic, and William Mark Coulthard . Pollo Tropical will offer free food sampling. Kilo Kai Rum, Alchemia Vodka, Don Eduardo Tequila, Miller Light Beer will also offer samples of their products.

In addition The Grove House Artist at Mayfair, The Windisch-Hunt Gallery, The Antique Market, Christina Chacon Gallery and Darma Studio will have open Gallery exhibits to complete the Coconut Grove Art Stroll.

“The Grove has been an art Mecca and we want to bring people an event that provides a great night of entertainment and culture,” according to Johnny Valdes, Director of the Coconut Grove Art Stroll. “It’s free and fun for everyone!”

By presenting the Event flier, one may enter the raffle to win a free 60” X 16” Miami skyline panoramic photo by Johnny.
When: Saturday, April 3Rd 2010 – 7pm to 11pm
Where: Promenade at Mayfair – 2911 Grand Avenue, Coconut Grove 33133.
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