Thursday, March 24, 2011

Here's How To Get Our Newsletter

As we are getting close to press time, we at Wilton Manors Main Street are inviting you to sign up to be on our eNewsletter mailing list. 

You don't have to live in Wilton Manors, you just have to be interested in what is going on here.  We are making an effort to include pertinent information and press releases from the various groups that serve you in Wilton Manors.  These groups are as diverse as the three Residential Area Associations, the Business Associations and of course our own Wilton Manors Main Street.

If you would like to be a part of this, whether here in Wilton Manors or a friend from out of town, by all means click this link and drop your email address into the hat.  When you get the monthly newsletter we also invite you to consider emailing it to your friends who would like to hear what is going on in our City.

Thank you from the Board of Wilton Manors Main Street and all our partner organizations!

Sunday, March 20, 2011

The Next Island City Art Walk happens Friday April 15, 2011

After having a successful Island City Art Walk last Friday, the next official Art Walk has been announced.

Starting at 7PM and going to 10PM and beyond, the Island City Art Walk is scheduled to happen on Wilton Drive.  A mile of Art Exhibits stretching from Five Points down to the South End of Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors will welcome this exciting opportunity, and welcomes people from near and far for this one of a kind entertainment venue.

Make sure that you are here in town and mark your calendars for this wonderful event. 

Island City Art Walk is a monthly collection of private exhibits that happens here in our own Wilton Manors, bringing some more beauty to a one of a kind venue.  Expanded Parking will be available on Wilton Drive and Hagen Park.  When there, stroll among your friends and neighbors and when you've decided you need a rest, feel free to ride on the complementary trolley to start all over again.

Watch this space for more details as they become available!

Friday, March 18, 2011

Island City Art Walk Tonight 7PM to 10PM

Starting tonight at 7PM and continuing to 10PM and beyond, the Island City Art Walk will be happening on Wilton Drive.

As always there are many changes to which artist is being hosted where.  If you are looking for a specific artist or just want more information for who is going where, you may read the Press Release from Island City Art Walk Inc here.

Just down the block from Wilton Manors Main Street Offices, the Island City Art Walk will have Alternate Exhibition Space with two different galleries in cooperation with The Gables Wilton Park.

The Island City Art Walk Press Release states that:
Golding-Savino, Alternative Space, in Gables Wilton Park, will present a group show, Other Worlds, which includes Miami artist, Alette Simmons-Jimenez, along with Ilka A and Kuhl & Leyton. Next door, Ellen Charapko Gallery, Alternative Space, will be featuring a solo show by Miami artist, Cesar Garcia and Drastic Measures, for found objects, award-winning artist, Tim Yankosky has been extended through April 9th at the Ellen Charapko Gallery.

The Alternate Exhibition Space was a resounding success with the beauty of the art being highlighted by the partially unfinished walls in these premiere commercial spaces. These are the spaces that we have all seen covered by colorful graphics on the window.  We've all peeked through the cracks, this is your chance to see what the space is all about and consider the opportunities that the location has to offer, right in the heart of your own Wilton Drive.

This Island City Art Walk, Wilton Manors Main Street will have two artists for you to view.  First, returning to us on the outside will be Claudia Castillo.  Claudia has been with us for the last few Island City Art Walks and enjoys the vibe and the opportunity to show her art to the people here.  We're happy to have her return to us.   You can read more about Claudia and her bio at this link.

The second artist that you may view at the Wilton Manors Main Street offices at 2164 Wilton Drive is Julie Shen.  Julie's enthusiastic approach to art will enthrall the viewer as she brings her strongest desire to travel all over the world for shows to learn the expressions of other artists from different culture and social backgrounds.  You may read more about Julie and her bio at this link. Julie's professional web page has more opportunities for you to preview her art.

Expanded parking is available both on Wilton Drive and at Hagen Park, 2020 Wilton Drive.  Island City Art Walk has provided us with directions at this link.

Thursday, March 17, 2011

Wilton Manors Main Street Welcomes Back Claudia Castillo on Friday

We are fortunate to have a second artist to show her works at the Island City Art Walk this Friday, March 18th at our offices at The Gables Wilton Park, 2164 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors.  This will be our fourth time that Claudia Castillo will be with us, and we're looking forward to having her back.


Claudia Castillo, noted artist will be showing her works from 7PM until 10PM in our offices.  Claudia draws her exciting inspiration from the traditions of the sea and shore.  You can see this influence in this impressionistic view of the beach that we are all drawn to here in South Florida.

Claudia is a local artist and business woman who's firm, Color Designers is here to work with you to help beautify your life.  We are excited to have this chance to share with you her amazing work.

The Island City Art Walk will be on Wilton Drive this Friday, March 18th, from 7PM to 10PM.  Parking will be available on Wilton Drive and at the expanded Hagen Park parking space at 2020 Wilton Drive.

We are looking forward to seeing you Friday!

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Julie Shen will be Hosted at the Island City Art Walk this Friday

Wilton Manors Main Street is pleased to announce that we will be hosting renowned artist Julie Shen this Friday at the Island City Art Walk in our offices from 7PM to 10PM. 

Julie's impressionistic art of local scenery features vibrant colors and eye popping views of scenes of all over the world.  This scene should be familiar to South Florida Locals and Visitors alike of the Hollywood, FL beach goers.

Julie's enthusiastic approach to art will enthrall the viewer as she brings her strongest desire to travel all over the world for shows to learn the expressions of other artists from different culture and social backgrounds.

She has traveled to Europe and South East and Far East Asia in relate to search for interpretation of art and soul.  She believes that it is the education and cultural heritage which shine through an artist makes an art work spiritual and filled with soul. 

Wilton Manors Main Street and Julie Shen hope to see you there this Friday from 7PM until 10PM to witness this beautiful and colorful exhibit.

Monday, March 14, 2011

Island City Art Walk is coming March 18th 2011

Wilton Manors Main Street is proud to share this information with you about the next Island City Art Walk.  We're looking forward to experiencing this monthly entertainment on the drive, and are excited to have the chance to speak with so many of you who stop on Wilton Drive to see all your friends, neighbors and of course the one of a kind art that is on display. 

The official Island City Art Walk press release is here for your pleasure.   We hope to see you Friday Night, March, 18th from 7 to 10 PM.



Contact: Mary Ellen Charapko
info@islandcityartwalk.com
www.islandcityartwalk.com
954.547.9014


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Supporting the Arts in Wilton Manors, Broward County

Wilton Manors, (Ft Lauderdale), Florida, March 7, 2011________ The Island City Art Walk has captured the attention of local artists, as well as the entire surrounding tri-county art community. Start your weekend with great art, great energy and an easy-going atmosphere. The Island City Art Walk begins at 7 pm until 10 pm on Friday, March 18th.

The featured local artist for the March Island City Art Walk is Peter J. Nolan who will be exhibiting his highly sophisticated nature photography at the The Naked Grape Wine Bar. Connecticut artist, Barbara J. Lloyd will be at Island City Eyecare. Gallery XO will be presenting the works of Aaron Coleman, Maciel Cantelmo, Chris Lopez and Eduardo Garcia. The newest gallery in Wilton Manors, Mangum Gallery, will be featuring the latest work of owner/director, Greg Mangum. Dennis Dean Galleries will be presenting the works of recyclable artist, Michael Russo. Art Frenzie will be showing abstract artist, Jason Trublood, watercolors by Lori Tanner and the unique art of David Schluss who is renowned for painting with his hands and fingers.

Bumble Bee Island, 2008, Peter J. Nolan, Photography

John Brown, an art representative from Nashville, Tennessee and one of his mixed media artists, Stevn Dutton, will be traveling to Wilton Manors to participate in the March exhibit, bringing with them the work of 6 Nashville artists. Brown and his artists will be located along the corridor at Chic Optique in the Shoppes of Wilton Manors.

Golding-Savino, Alternative Space, in Gables Wilton Park, will present a group show, Other Worlds, which includes Miami artist, Alette Simmons-Jimenez, along with Ilka A and Kuhl & Leyton. Next door, Ellen Charapko Gallery, Alternative Space, will be featuring a solo show by Miami artist, Cesar Garcia and Drastic Measures, for found objects, award-winning artist, Tim Yankosky has been extended through April 9th at the Ellen Charapko Gallery.

There are 30 business sponsors along the drive sponsoring over 40 artists. The Island City Art Walk is free to the artists and free to the attendees. Many of the businesses along the drive serve refreshments. A trolley is also provided free to the public. This is a stress-free function meant to enrich the general public and encourage the creation of art in Broward County.
  
Mary Ellen Charapko, Owner/Director of Ellen Charapko Gallery and owner of Island City, Inc., is the producer and organizer of the grassroots, Island City Art Walk, a mile long, “private party function” which began in December 2006. The Island City Art Walk sponsors and artists, continue to promote cultural awareness in Broward County and have contributed to the economic growth in Wilton Manors. Charapko and the sponsor businesses on Wilton Drive are solid “supporters of the arts.” Come and join us for an artful evening on The Drive!

A third Friday night of the month function, during the season, November – April.
 
Wilton Manors is situated between Sunrise Blvd. and Oakland Park Blvd. East of I-95 and West of Federal Highway. Please see Directions/Map Page for further information:
http://www.islandcityartwalk.com/directions.html
  Island City, Inc .  To The Moon Marketplace .  Naked Grape Wine Bar
Ellen Charapko Gallery . DaVinci Realty Group . George Ryan Gift Gallery
White Glove Antiques . Art Frenzie . Gallery XO . Dennis Dean Galleries
World Treasures . Shades of The Past-Antiques . Chic Optique . Copy This
Sozo Sushi Bar . Mangum Gallery . 78 degrees Spa . Georgie’s Alibi . The Manor

Island City Traders . World Treasures . The Pink Submarine . Island City Eyecare
Cal Steinmetz, Attorney at Law . Wilton Manors Main Street . Freedom Travel
Humpys Pizza & Pannini . Eastside Management .  Pallant Insurance Agency  
                                                                                             
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