Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Help The Children's Art Project Complete - Buy A Brick

You can help Wilton Manors Main Street complete the Children's Art Project installation. If you would like to purchase an engraved brick to be installed at the plaza, the link is on our web page, http://www.wiltonmanorsmainstreet.org

Wilton Manors Main Street’s Children’s Art Project is to create a mini plaza within the southern tip of Jaycee Park. Three Island Plaza was envisioned to display the past present and future of Wilton Manors in three mosaic tiles sculptures.

The design for the Postcard sculpture is to replicate the original 1925 poster used to sell land in Wilton Manors in a large scale format on a concrete block wall, seven feet long by five and a half feet high. The concrete block will be covered with the tile mosaic.

The Benches are designed to be canvases for mosaics depicting animals, plants and sea life of the area representing our present. The lower riser or leg of the benches will be layered with the tile works.

The “Clasped Hands” is a retaining wall around an oasis of palm trees and native plantings. The front face is the canvas for tile mosaics of natural colored stones. This element of the design is the future, how we work together to build a community.

The final element of the plaza will be a brick pavers floor approx. 410 sq ft. connecting the three sculptures. The center square of the floor will be patterned with the words of our sponsors. Lighting will be added to up light the Postcard and Clasped Hands mosaic.

Won't you please consider helping us complete the Children's Art Project with your generous donation? Contact us at Wilton Manors Main Street and help us beautify OUR city!

4x8 Bricks are $100, and a limited number of 8x8 Bricks can be purchased for only $175.

Bricks will be inscribed with the message of your choice. Messages are limited to three lines, 18 characters each line for the 4x8 Bricks. 8x8 Bricks give you up to 6 lines of 18 characters for your message.

You may also purchase Donor Bricks as gift items which are available that include a felt backing with a stand.

Prices are $50 for a smaller replica of your 4x8 Brick and $75 for a smaller replica of your 8x8 Brick. These may be selected at the same time as your order.

You may order your brick and your donor brick on our web page 

Saturday, December 10, 2011

Hosting Photographers Strauss and Adams at the Next Island City Art Walk

On Friday December 17, 2011, Wilton Manors Main Street is proud to announce our participation in the next Island City Art Walk by hosting the landscape photography of Roy Adams and Scott Strauss.

Roy and Scott are local photographers who we are fortunate enough to call neighbors here in Wilton Manors.  Their love of landscapes and scenery is evident in their choice of subjects both of the local scene and such places as the Rocky Mountains, Canadian Rockies and the French Alps.

You will have a chance to visit with the Artists, and with us at Wilton Manors Main Street on Friday from 7PM until 10PM and find out more about their art.  For now, you can read more about them in the Press Release, Below.

Roy Adams and Scott Strauss

Roy Adams has enjoyed taking photographs for as long as he can remember. He realized a life-long dream when he graduated from the Art Institute of Ft. Lauderdale. He has photographed weddings and parties under his own name, Roy Adams Photography. He loves travel photography as well and enjoys seeing other's reaction to his work. He has won several awards in the juried art show held each year by the Allied Artists of Schuylkill County, Pottsville, PA, including honorable mention in the 2008 show.

Scott Strauss fell in love with photography at an early age. He remembers that his first camera was a Kodak Mickey Mouse film camera which required flash cubes. He used to play with nature photography in college and really developed a love for it once he moved to Florida. Scott loves the vast amount of flowers available in south Florida and enjoys taking macro pictures of them to capture the detail close up. In 2006, he entered the Arts United - United & Proud Exhibit and won “Best In Show” for a group of floral photos, each a different color of the rainbow. Scott also enjoys traveling and taking nature photography all around the world. His favorite places to photograph include the Rocky Mountains, Canadian Rockies, and French Alps.

This year, for the Island City Art Walk season, Roy and Scott are featuring their photography printed on canvas.  www.rassphotography.com



Thursday, November 10, 2011

Fort Lauderdale Comedy Club Opening November 11 2011

Who doesn't like a new neighbor, especially those who will make us laugh?

Opening on November 11, 2011, will be the Fort Lauderdale Comedy Club.  This will be opening two blocks West of Dixie Highway at 840 East Oakland Park Boulevard, Unit 106 and brings a welcome cheer to the area. 

Stand-Up Comedy tickets will go on sale with the first show to begin on November 11th.  This is in response to a needed comedy venue in this market.  Adding an opportunity for more entertainment here in the area, and tie-ins with major yearly gatherings like the Comic Retreat will help this become a showcase for emerging comics.

Quoting from their press release:

“With the bad economy people really need to laugh,” says Sebastian’s marketing manager Marion Bernard.  “Fort Lauderdale Comedy Club will be hosting several live stand-up comedy shows each week appealing to everyone. We will be hosting a weekly senior show, a weekly late night “Blue” show featuring some of South Florida’s new comics.” said Bernard.

Stand-Up comedy fans can ensure discounts on tickets & drinks to upcoming shows by joining the new club’s Charter VIP Membership giving local fans more opportunities to experience live comedy. 

VIP Memberships make a great holiday gift can be purchased at: http://chartervipmember.eventbrite.com/ or by going to the club’s website: www.FortLauderdaleComedyClub.com                        

Charter memberships will be limited so comedy fans are encouraged to purchase them while supplies last.

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Island City Art Walk is on for 2011

The season begins soon!  The official press release has been sent out, and you will have a chance to experience the Island City Art Walk for another season.

Like their web page says:

Island City, Inc. is pleased to announce our 6th season of the Island City Art Walk. The art walk will resume on November 18, 2011. The public is invited!

Artwalk
The Island City Art Walk is held on the 3rd Friday of each month, 7:00 – 10:00 p.m., November through April, along the 1.1 mile Wilton Drive, in the Wilton Manors Art and Entertainment District. The official participants include galleries, eclectic stores, cafes, boutiques and upscale restaurants, which will host over 40 local artists. This is a grassroots collaboration bringing culture and business together for the public to enjoy.

The Island City Art Walk press release with all the good news follows:


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


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

Wilton Manors, Florida_____________November 8, 2011
 
Announcing our 6th Island City Art Walk Season!
A Collaboration of Fine Art and Business
Friday, November 18th, 7 – 10 pm
 
Wilton Drive, in Wilton Manors is the place to be on the evening of Friday, November 18, 2011. The Drive will be bustling with people. Local artists will offer a variety of original works: paintings, photography and sculpture. Stroll along The Drive or ride the free trolley along and discover the eclectic businesses of one of the coolest towns in South Florida: Wilton Manors. Plan to have dinner in one of Wilton Manor’s fine restaurants before, or after the Art Walk. Meet over 40 local artists and consider purchasing a special piece of fine art.
  
Mary Ellen Charapko, of the Ellen Charapko Gallery, is the founder and organizer of the grassroots, mile long, Island City Art Walk. This “private party function” began in December 2006. The Island City Art Walk business sponsors continue to raise cultural awareness in Broward County and have contributed to economic growth in Wilton Manors. Charapko and the sponsoring businesses on Wilton Drive are solid “supporters of the arts.” Please join us for an easy-going, fun evening on The Drive.

The Island City Art Walk is a 3rd Friday night of the month free, art function, which runs November through April. The public is invited.

This is the first Island City Art Walk for the 2011-2012 Season! Please join us.

For more information go to www.islandcityartwalk.com, or call 954.547.9014.
 
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 . Ellen Charapko Gallery . Mangum Gallery

Gallery XO . IberiaBank . Bona Italian Restaurant . The Manor

Art Frenzie . Naked Grape Wine Bar . Wilton’s Bier Garden & More

To The Moon Marketplace . Shades of The Past . Chic Optique

Wilton Manors Main Street . Mo Jo’s Barber Shop . Atlantic Properties

Rodeo Restaurant . Georgie’s Alibi . Island City Traders . Sozo Sushi Bar

Island City Eyecare . DaVinci Realty Group . World Treasures

White Glove Antiques . Pinché Taqueria Mexican Restaurant

Eastside Management . Joe Pallant Insurance . Copy This

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Monday, September 19, 2011

Broward County is Launching a New Appliance Rebate Program

Information sessions will be going on this week at four locations for the New Appliance Rebate Program.  The Program will allow Broward County Residents and Small Businesses to get a Rebate back from the County when you purchase an eligible Energy Star appliance.

This program requires you to pre-register for the rebate, and the deadline is coming up.  All applications must be postmarked by November 4, 2011.  As with any of these programs, it is a First Come, First Served basis so get yours soon.

Remember this is for Businesses as well as Residents who purchase qualifying appliances.

The information session nearest to Wilton Manors will be held in Oakland Park Blvd. in Lauderdale Lakes at their library, on Saturday September 24th but there are other locations and times.

The information for the program can be found at this link.

Times and locations for all four meetings are:

Monday, September 19, 2011
6:30 p.m.-7:30p.m.
Weston Branch Library
4205 Bonaventure Blvd,

Wednesday, September 21, 2011
6:30 p.m.-7:30p.m.
Carver Ranches Library .
4735 S.W. 18 Street, West Park, 33023
(954) 985-1945

Thursday, September 22, 2011
6:30 p.m.-7:30p.m.
Riverland Branch Library
2710 W. Davie Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, 33312
(954) 791-1085

Saturday, September 24, 2011
11:00a.m.-12:00p.m.
Lauderdale Lakes Library
3580 W. Oakland Park Blvd, Lauderdale Lakes, 33311
(954) 357-8650

Friday, September 16, 2011

News from the City of Wilton Manors

The City of Wilton Manors would like you to know about these events

News from City Hall 

Kiwanis Kids Day
The Kiwanis Club of Wilton Manors will host its annual Kids Day at Wilton Manors Elementary School this Saturday from 10:00a.m. to 2:00p.m.  This free community event will feature games, music, and arts activities.

Fiscal Year 2012 Annual Budget
The City Commission will meet on Monday, September 26th at 7PM in the Commission Chambers to hold a Public Hearing and vote on the Fiscal Year 2012 millage rate and budget. The City welcomes any comments that you might have concerning the upcoming budget.  Click here for a summary of the 2012 budget. 



Wilton Drive Outdoor Dining Regulations
As part of the Commission's continuing commitment to encourage business growth, they will review and vote on revised regulations that will make it easier for restaurants to provide outdoor ding in the Arts and Entertainment District.  The vote and public hearing on this item is scheduled for their upcoming meeting on September 24th at 7:00p.m.

FREE Shred-A-Thon 
The Wilton Manors Police Department is holding a shred-a-thon on Saturday, September 24th from 9:00a.m. to 12:00p.m.  Click here for more information.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR
·         Green Market at Hagen Park, every Saturday from 9:00am-2:00pm
·         Kiwanis Kids Day at Wilton Manors Elementary School, September 17th 10:00-2:00
·         Shred-a-thon at City Hall, September 24th
·         Special City Commission Meeting to adopt the millage rate and budget, September 26th at 7PM
·         Regular City Commission Meeting September 27th at 7PM

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Wilton Manors Doggy Day Care opens on Dixie Highway


Wilton’s  Manor Doggie Daycare & Grooming Grand Opening

July  25, 2011
(Wilton Manors, FL.)  Wilton’s Manor Doggie Daycare & Grooming announced today that it will be opening its doors for business on August 3, 2011.  The ribbon cutting by Mayor Gary Resnick and grand opening party begins at 6:00pm, at 2155 N. Dixie Highway in Wilton Manors. 

“Alan and I are very excited to bring our 12 years of experience in the pet service industry to Wilton Manors.  It’s great to introduce the concept of cage-free grooming and doggie day care to South Florida.  We cater to a level of professionalism and hospitality that our furry four-legged friends deserve,” said Josh Meneses, who owns the business with partner Alan Aghazadian.

With both of their experience, talents and love for animals, Meneses and Aghazadian are bringing a fresh approach to animal care.  Safety and cleanliness are their primary focus at the 3000 square foot indoor dog park they have created. 

“We offer Hypoallergenic synthetic turf designed especially for animals and recycled materials make Wilton’s Manor Doggie Daycare & Grooming a fun, safe and responsible environment for pets to socialize and play,” says partner, Alan Aghazadian.

Paul Mitchell pet products are used exclusively in the bathing and grooming rooms.  Additionally, unique pet supplies will be sold from displays more reminiscent of a high-end department store than your standard pet groomer.

It seems every dog does have its day – at least in Wilton Manors.

Josh Meneses and Alan Aghazadian are available for interviews and to provide more information about the services provided at Wilton’s Manor Doggie Daycare & Grooming.