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GALLERY & DOWNTOWN WALK
2010 Dates:

March 12, 2010
April 9, 2010
May 14, 2010
June 11, 2010
July 9, 2010
August 13, 2010
September 10, 2010
October 8, 2010
November 12, 2010
December 10, 2010
 

From February's Walk...
Front Porch Dogs-2089 Circle Park Drive
Stroll by the "puppy love" window display, and bring your four-legged friends.  All dogs wearing red will get 10% off purchases. There's a special on charms, as well. There will be treats for dogs and their people!

Kathy's Consignments-659 S. Commerce
Will be open until
8p.m. It's worth the drive down to visit!  Extra 10% off any red item! There's plenty of parking in front and in the back lot!


On display:
"Kathy's Cottage" by Linda Kegley
(Art Cards available!)



 

The Happy Owl-227 N. Ridgewood Dr.

Feel the love at Happy Owl during February's Gallery Walk, anyone wearing red or pink will receive a 15% discount off of any one item, also receive a small gift bag filled with delightful treats.  Enjoy our new shipment of Mardi Gras Party decorations and "Laissez le bon temps rouler" or in plain English, "Let the good times roll."  A great assortment for a fantastic zydeco bash.

Le Attique-207 Circle Park Drive

If you are wanting a unique gift for your sweetheart, Le Attique is your place.  Gentlemen, the ladies have made it easy for you by selecting the Top Ten Choices for the best gift ever and if you come in wearing red or pink you will receive 20% off on your purchase.  Drop in to say hello during our Valentine Gallery Walk and you will receive a gift bag filled with Roger Gallet Toilettes and sweets.  Drink and sweets will be served
 

Brenner Pottery & Craft Gallery -104 N. Circle Park Drive
Jewelry Artist Ruth Lovell of Tampa, Florida
Ruth has been making her wire, 14K jewelry for over 30 years. Her large selection of bracelets, pendants, and earrings have been at Brenner’s for years, but you will have a chance to personally meet her during the Walk.
Stop in and see all the new art work, and enjoy some refreshments.
 

Children's Museum of the Highlands-219 N. Ridgewood Dr.

Visit the Children's Museum of the Highlands during the Gallery Walk and make your own "Heart Handprint" card to give to someone special!  Through the sponsorship of the Wachovia Wells Fargo Foundation, the Museum is open free during the Gallery Walk. Adults, stop by and see what we are all about, families - come and play and have fun!

The Pier Group-122 S Commerce Ave.
Grace & Ernesto Munoz

Grace & Ernesto are happy to be part of the Downtown charm.  They look forward to offering their  real estate services to the community in a relaxed, friendly and charming office off one of the Circle's spokes.  They would be happy to help you sell, buy, rent, manage property and everything in between related your home or investment.  For this Month's Downtown Walk they are welcoming friends, family and all to their Open House.  Stop by, say hello, pull up a chair and rest with light refreshments and friendly chat.       
  Open House with light refreshments and a table with framed art work.

Highlands Art League-1989 Lakeview Drive
Cathy Futral Opening Reception

We are proud to be featuring “Cathy Futral” as our February artist of the month. We will have our Visual Art Center open as well on 2nd Friday with art from some members displayed as well as some live demonstrations.
As usual, we will have wine & refreshments for our guests.

 

 

 

 

 

GALLERY & DOWNTOWN WALK
 in Sebring, Florida
Second Friday
5 p.m. - 8 p.m.

PRESS RELEASE, FEBRUARY 2010

Setting Hearts Aflutter at Gallery and Downtown Walk
      Four-Year Anniversary has a Valentine Theme

SEBRING- On Friday February 12th, Sebring’s Downtown will come alive with the unique and enjoyable monthly Gallery and Downtown Walk just in time for Valentine’s Day.  Whether you are looking for a fabulous romantic night out, or a fun time with friends, this is a great opportunity to celebrate Valentine’s a little early with shopping, dining and strolling around the Downtown area! There are 18 venues participating from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. 

   Participating galleries and stores will feature one-of-a-kind art and gifts available for purchase as well as art openings, gallery exhibits, and a special drawing for a Downtown Valentine Gift Basket.
   Stroll by the "puppy love" window display, at Front Porch Dogs, 209 Circle Park Drive, and bring your four-legged friends.  All dogs wearing red will get 10% off purchases. There's a special on charms, as well. There will be treats for dogs and their people! Upstairs, the Circle Salon will have paintings by Marj Richardson for sale.

   If you want a unique gift for your sweetheart, Le Attique, 207 Circle Park Drive, is your place. Co-owner Suzette Rhoades said, “Gentlemen, the ladies have made it easy for you by selecting the Top Ten Choices for the best gift ever, and if you come in wearing red or pink you will receive 20% off on your purchase.  Drop in to say hello during the Valentine event and you will receive a gift bag filled with Roger Gallet Toilettes and sweets. Our visiting artist for February is Don Marie, a local porcelain artist who paints exquisitely on fine pieces of china and embellishes each piece with 24 carat gold.  Drinks and sweets will be served.”

   Capt. Ron's Mercantile, 101 Circle Park Drive has Sebring’s best kept secret: “We sell Florida and Sebring souvenirs.”  New items this month are Florida marked ball caps, and NCAA and NFL pennants.  Select a Super Bowl souvenir from their Saints and Colts items.  Support our troops from the varied inventory of Military Service items, or the “We Support Our Troops” 3’ x 5’ flags. 

   Don't miss the fun at Etcetera, just off the Circle at 113 South Ridgewood. Enjoy some Valentine punch and heart-shaped cookies while browsing the new arrivals of jewelry,  Circle E Candles and Suzy Toronto gift items!

  
Brenner Pottery and Craft Gallery at 104 N. Circle Park Drive will be having a wonderful evening planned for the second Friday event. In addition to their featured pottery and fine crafts they are now offering fabric boxes and tile works of Robin Bowman, Lakewood Ranch; glass creations of Sky Campbell, Gainesville; raku spirit rattles of John Davis, Alpine, Texas; and perfume and glass balls of Sara Lee, Norcross, Georgia.

   The exciting part of the evening will be all of the items especially for your Valentine. Ruth Lovell of Tampa will be the visiting artist at the Gallery. Ruth has been making her wire, 14K jewelry for over 30 years. Her large selection of bracelets, pendants, and earrings have been at Brenner’s for years, but you will have a chance to personally meet her during the Walk. Stop in and see all the new art work, and enjoy some refreshments.

   Grace and Ernesto Munoz, at the Pier Group, are happy to be part of the Downtown charm.  They look forward to offering their real estate services to the community in a relaxed, friendly and charming office off one of the Circle's spokes.  They would be happy to help you sell, buy, rent, manage property and everything in between related your home or investment.  For this month's Walk they are welcoming friends, family and all to their Open House at 122 S. Commerce. Visitors are invited to stop by and say hello, or pull up a chair and rest with light refreshments and a friendly chat.

     Just a few blocks away, Kathy's Consignments at 659 South Commerce will be displaying a new painting by Linda Kegley entitled, “Kathy’s Cottage.” Owner Kathy Doherty is offering an extra 10% off any red item. Visitors may park on the street or in the back lot.

     Every visitor to Wild Artist Jewelry and Beads at 125 N. Ridgewood, will receive a free gift for Valentine’s Day.  Choices are a pair or earrings, a sunglasses holder, or a CD album of the original music of recording artist Adam Ray, who will be present serving wine and cheese.  Featured are the jewelry creations of their new teacher Marjorie Bowser who holds classes on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, heart jewelry of Velma Thomas and Betty Csubak, and silk flower arrangements made by Sandy Hornic.

    Special bargains for your little Cupids will be available at Carrillo’s Closet, 110 N. Ridgewood.  They have two clearance racks of clothes and a large bin of clothes marked $0.25.

     Feel the love at Happy Owl, 227 N. Ridgewood, during February's Walk. Anyone wearing red or pink will receive a 15% discount off any one item, and also receive a small gift bag filled with delightful treats.  Co-Owner Kaye Pigman said, “Enjoy our new shipment of Mardi Gras Party decorations and ‘Laissez le bon temps rouler,’ or in plain English, ‘Let the good times roll.’  We have a great assortment for a fantastic zydeco bash.”

   Visit the Children's Museum of the Highlands, at 219 N. Ridgewood and make your own "Heart Handprint" card to give to someone special!  Through the sponsorship of the Wachovia Wells Fargo Foundation, the Museum is open free during the Downtown event.
Said Linda Crowder, Director, “Adults, stop by and see what we are all about, families - come and play and have fun!”

   The Highlands Art League, 1989 Lakewood Drive, is featuring Cathy Futral as their February Artist of the Month. They will have the Visual Art Center open as well with art from members displayed and live demonstrations. As usual, they will have wine and refreshments for their guests.

Register for the Gift Basket at any of the Venues which are open from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m.  Print maps, or get last minute information at www.gallerywalksebring.com. Paul’s Plantscapes will have fresh plants and flowers especially for your Valentine for sale during the event. Persons interested in being a street vendor, or artist should contact Gene Brenner at 446-3874.
   Around the Circle
  •Brenner Pottery & Crafts - 104 North Circle Park Drive
  •Circle Salon – 211 Circle Park Drive (upstairs) -
  •Front Porch Dogs - 209 Circle Park Drive – Pets welcome
  •Le Attique - 207 Circle Park Drive -
  •Steve and Co - 113 Circle Park Drive
  •Captain Ron’s Mercantile - 101 Circle Park Drive

   North Ridgewood Drive
  •Wild Artist Jewelry - 125 North Ridgewood Drive –
  •NRH Hobbies - 121 North Ridgewood Drive
  •Carrillo’s Closet - 110 North Ridgewood Drive-
  •Linda’s Books - 203 North Ridgewood Drive – 
  •Janet King’s Studio - 215 North Ridgewood Drive
  •Children's Museum of the Highlands - 219 North Ridgewood Drive-  free!
  •The Happy Owl - 227 North Ridgewood Drive - 

On the Spokes
  •Charlie’s Steakhouse - 113 South Commerce Drive
 
•The Pier Group - 112 South Commerce Avenue
  
•Kathy's Consignments – 659 South Commerce
  •Etcetera - 113 South Ridgewood Drive -
  •Liz & Co - 113 West Center Avenue

By Lake Jackson
  •Highlands Art League - 1989 Lakeview Drive, in the Yellow House- Now featuring artist’s studios in the Yellow House Gallery/Gift Shop.  Artists will be present, working in their studios and looking forward to welcoming the community during the event. All are invited to enjoy live music, wine and hors d’oeuvres in the company of their member artists. Parking is available on site.