Stella Art

www.goingtothedogsfl.com - CALL FOR ART

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Home Decor Resale Donations

remodeling, redecorating, downsizing, moving?
why hassle with selling these items yourself ?

Donating your fine home furnishings will help many homeless animals find safe haven at Walton County's only no kill shelter, The Alaqua Animal Refuge.

Alaqua Animal Refuge, an independent, non-profit organization located on Florida's Emerald Coast, advocates the general welfare and humane treatment of animals by providing shelter, prevention of pet overpopulation and adoption services. Located down a winding gravel road on a picturesque, 10-acre farm in Freeport, Fla., once homeless, lost and abused animals run and play in sun-soaked pastures, swim in cool clean ponds, relax on breezy screened porches and graze in lush green fields. These animals and many like them, usually more than 300 at any given time, have found safety and care at Alaqua Animal Refuge Inc., a unique full-service, no-kill shelter.

Ray and Vicki Dollar, animal lovers and owners of Resort Resale, fine furniture consignment company, in collaboration with Alaqua, will take your donated items and offer them for resale on consignment at their store located in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida.

If you have anything from one item or a whole household to donate, know that it will be very appreciated and will help with the enormous overhead of nearly $30,000.00 a month to keep the refuge running.

Pick up and deliver services available.

Please contact Resort Resale for information about donating to the Alaqua Animal Refuge project. Telephone 850.267.0064

Panama City Artists December Events

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*Dec 4 thru 18

Cloud of Ideas, PCA fundraiser, All art $5! Exhibit open Dec 5 through Dec 18, daily 10am to 6pm, open till 9pm on Fri Dec 11 and 18. City Arts Co-op, 318 Luverne Ave, just south of the VAC before you get to Bayou Joes

*Dec 4 thru 21

PCA Holiday Inspired Exhibit at the Marina Civic Center. Exhibit runs through Dec 21 during regular Marina Civic Center Hours. All works priced at $100 or less.

*Dec 4, 11, 18

Stop by the PCA booth in Gateway Park Downtown Dec 11 and 18- for art, caricatures, and more! This is part of Downtown's Home for the Holidays. While downtown, you can also see the PCA Art in Public Places windows in Sherman Arcade, and the 100 block and 400 block of Harrison Avenue. (PCA members- Contact Paulette for info about setting up in the PCA booth.)

*Dec 11

Many PCA members will have art in the Bay Annual at the VAC, Opening Reception Fri evening, 7pm to 9pm, Dec 11

*Dec 15

Everyone is invited to the PCA Holiday Social, Tuesday, Dec 15, 6:30pm, at City Arts Cooperative, 318 Luverne Ave, Downtown Panama City. (PCA members- this is Potluck, contact Jennifer Bonaventura, 215-9143, jennifer@bonavstudio.com, to see what foods are needed.)

*If anyone has tried to call the PCA phone number- 850-769-0608, it is working now! sorry for the inconvenience! You can always email info@panamacityartists.net

* If you haven't yet had the chance, see the awesome PCA mural at the Junior Museum. Photos at http://www.facebook.com/l/4e241;www.panamacityartists.net/?p=408

*Join PCA for 2010! Membership is open to artists and supporters of the arts ages 16 and up.

*If you teach art to children or adults, please complete the questionnaire so you can be included in the Art Instructors Directory.

See you Downtown!

Northwest Florida Arts Association

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Check out their blog: http://www.nwflaa.com/

A Night at Stella Art!

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Send your own ElfYourself eCards

CALL TO ARTISTS- NWFLAA

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NWFLAA Spring Festival of the Arts Poster Competition

The first annual NWFLAA Spring Festival of the Arts poster competition is upon us. Since this is the first art festival hosted by the Northwest Florida Arts Association, the poster content and style is up to the artist. All media is accepted. The winning artist receives a $200 cash award.

Submission Deadline: The deadline is January 30, 2010. All artists will be notified of the outcome of the competition by February 5, 2010.

Submission Requirements: All entries must be a minimum size of 16”x24”, and no more than 24”x36”. Vertical orientation is required. Digitally created designs must be available in a high-resolution format if selected. All artwork must be original and unpublished. The festival name and date will be added to the final selection.

The selected design will be reproduced on posters, T-shirts, and other NWFLAA promotional items that will be for sale during the festival. This is a major source of fundraising for Northwest Florida Arts Association. A limited number of signed copies of the poster will be available. The artist will be asked to sign the posters.

Each entry must include the artist’s name, address, and phone number attached to the back of the entry. No more than three designs per artist may be submitted.

Entries need to be mailed to, or dropped off at – ASAP Graphics, 98 Eglin Pkwy NE #5, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548.

NWFLAA reserves the right to accept or reject all work submitted during this competition. Northwest Florida Arts Association, Inc accepts no liability for damaged and/or lost artwork.

Designs submitted must include return postage and appropriate mailing material and/or packaging. Entries that do not include postage will not be returned by mail. Entries dropped off must be picked up by February 12, 2010.

The winning entry becomes the property of Northwest Florida Arts Association, Inc. The artist retains the copyright of the design image, but NWFLAA reserves the right to unlimited reproduction and use of the image or parts of the image for arts festival materials and products for sale.

Founding members are not eligible for this competition.
Please contact holly@nwflaa.com with any questions.

Stella Art Winter Hours & Holiday Specials

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Thursday-Monday Noon-7pm
196 Miracle Strip Parkway / Fort walton Beach, FL
850-244-5922

Stella Art located in the Fountain Square is offering up to 75% on Gaffrey Art, $20 Three Pearls on Leather that may be worn as anklet, bracelet or necklace, $15 Silk Skirts and Dresses and classic toys for $...4, $6 & $10! Make an artist smile and buy handmade for the holidays!!

Call to Artists - November 20th Art Walk

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The Downtown Merchants of Historic Fort Walton Beach, Florida invite you to participate every 3rd Friday to "Downtown Art Walk" at participating stores from 5:30-8:30pm and display your work.

There are no fees to enter and no commissions to be paid. Complimentary beverages and hors d'oeuvres are served by most merchants. For more information email: piper@stellala.com or call (850) 244-8191. Check out other downtown events at: www.downtownfwb.blogspot.com

Join us at Stella Art’s new location after the Art Walk for Piper’s Potluck Birthday Celebration and Can Food Drive. We are accepting canned goods to help fill the Caring and Sharing Pantry. Indians and Pilgrims are encouraged to come!

http://downtownfwb.blogspot.com/2009/10/downtown-art-walk-artist.html

Spaces available at: (please let me know if you have a preference)
Shangri-la Vintage
Ivey
Maas Coffee
Coach and Four
Buccaneers
Hugs n Hissyfits
Little BoFeet
Stella Art
Carolina Cigars
Salty Duck
Coasters
Closet Swap
Wild Dyes

Thanks Much & Have a Wonderful Day,

Piper Gaffrey-Eley

Stella Art has moved to Unit G

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Stella Art moved to the otherside of the courtyard at Fountain Square. Please come by and check us out Thursday- Monday,Noon-7pm!

Stella Art is Moving

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Stella Art is moving across the courtyard in The Fountain Square. We hope to be open in our new location November 6th. We also welcome Beautifly to our location. They will be offering, candles, soaps, lotions and lingerie for the ladies.

Hope to see you downtown soon!

www.downtownfwb.blogspot.com

Don't Wait Too Long

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgYqwkYDRVo&feature=related

Careless Love

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwDuC3fs0Gk&feature=related

Jesse Edwards- Nov 6, 7,8 in Seville Square

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Our favorite man of jewelry will be vending at the Greater Gulf Coast Arts & Crafts Festival in Seville Square...on Zarragoza St. in front of Gallery 215. Check him out there or come see his work at Stella in The Fountain Sqaure.

November 6, 7, 8 in Seville Square Pensacola Florida

The Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival is one of the most highly regarded and popular arts festivals in America. The Festival, a three-day, juried art show, comes to Pensacola’s historic Seville Square the first weekend in November. Each year, it draws more than 200 of the nation’s best painters, potters, sculptors, jewelers, graphic artists, craftsmen, mixed-media artists and others who have been gifted with the ability to turn inspiration into art.

http://www.ggaf.org/

Holiday Special

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Style- an Evening of Art, Fashion and Music

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Sale

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We are moving to the other side of the courtyard next month and need to clear out some inventory and make room for new artists!

All Pearl Jewelry 25% OFF
Apparel and Bags from India $5
All Silk Dresses $24
Wrap Skirts $20
Sailor Jerry 50% OFF

Jewelry

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Art by Piper Gaffrey

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Art

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Call to Artists - Style an Evening of Art Fashion and Music

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We are currently seeking Art Donations for "Style" an Evening of Art, Fashion and Music. Any dontations will be greatly appreciated and will help support HIV prevention, community education and client care programs of OASIS, serving the four Northwest Counties of Florida. www.aidsoasis.org

Please email Piper Gaffrey to arrange pick up at: piper@stellala.com or
Drop off at:
Stella Art in the Fountain Square
196 Miracle Strip Parkway
Suite P
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(in the back courtyard between Fokkers and Makong)

Style an Evening of Art Fashion and Music

Saturday, 07 November 2009
6pm-10pm
Queen Palm Ballroom, Sheraton Four Points, Okaloosa Island
325 Miracle Strip Parkway East
Fort Walton Beach, FL

Live Music and Silent Auction begin at 6.
Sumptuous Buffet Dinner at 7, followed by Fashion Show.
Silent Auction closes at 9, Music continues 'til 10.
Cash bar and door prize drawings throughout the evening.

Tickets - $45/person - call 314-0950 to reserve by Oct 31.

Silent Auction and Raffle - Featuring Estate-quality jewelry valued from $20 to $1,000, home decor from 'Killough's Interior Design Studio', works of art, vacation get-aways, and much more!

Entertainment - Enjoy the vocal stylings of songstress Pansy East and OASIS' own Jeremy Ward.

Fashion Show - Our local consignment shops take over the runway to demonstrate surviving the recession in Style, featuring 'The Closet Swap's upscale contemporary look and 'Shangri-la's unique vintage clothing.

Accommodations - Take advantage of our discounted room rate and spend the night on the beach! Plus, you'll be eligible for a drawing to get your room for FREE! Visit http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/StarGroupsWeb/booking/reservation?id=0909298691&key=D047D and make your reservation by Oct 17 to get the SPECIAL GROUP RATE.

Proceeds support the HIV prevention, community education and client care programs of OASIS, serving the four Northwest Counties of Florida.

CALL TO ARTISTS / FILM MAKERS

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Call to Artists:

"Tote Project" | Call To Artists
Deadline: Sept. 30th
The Full Circle Gallery is currently taking submissions for the Tote Project. We are creating a line of tote bags featuring logos created by local artists. This month's theme is "Buy Handmade." Submitted images should convey ideas about the importance of buying locally made or handmade objects. In addition to receiving a tote bag with their image on it, The winning artist will be highlighted on our website and have a chance to sell their work in the retail part of our gallery. Images need to be original, monochromatic, full-size, high-resolution jpegs (300dpi, no more than 10x10 inches). Email images with "Tote Project" in the subject line to fullcirclegallery@gmail.com by September 30th.

Downtown Art Walk-The Downtown Merchants of Historic Fort Walton Beach, Florida invite you every 3rd Friday to "Downtown Art Walk" to set up in participating stores from 5:30pm-8:30pm and display your work. Complimentary beverages and hors d’ oeuvres are served by most merchants. Our past events were a great success with several artists selling their work. We are seeking artists for our October 16th date and other future events. There is no fee to set up, no commissions to be paid just great exposure and lots of fun. Contact via email at: piper@stellala.com.

Carolina Cigars Wine Tasting to Benefit United Cerebral Palsy- Please join us for a Wine Tasting to benefit United Cerebral Palsy on October 7th 4pm- 8pm at The Fountain Square. This event will be held in conjunction with Dog Daze hosted by The Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce. Artists may show their work and are encouraged to donate 20% of sales to United Cerebral Palsy.
Contact Piper for more information at: piper@stellala.com

Modonnaro 2009 Emerald Coast Street Painting Festival- will be at Pier Park November 20 - 22, 2009. Anyone interested should contact Linda Macbeth visualartscenter@knology.net 850-769-4451. We need street painters!!!

Downtown Festival of the Arts -April 30 - May 2 in Panama City -- We are rebuilding this show and need more local (Northwest Florida) artists! Contact: Linda Macbeth visualartscenter@knology.net 850-769-4451.

"Halloween Film Festival" Competition Announced by

Production Services Association of Northwest Florida

Filmmakers of all ages and skill levels are encouraged to produce a short film in the "fright" genre (being horror, suspense thriller, science fiction/fantasy, scary comedy, or Halloween themed. The deadline for submission is October 28, 2009. All movies that meet requirements will be screened on Halloween Day (Saturday, October 31st) at the Cinema Plus theater in downtown Fort Walton Beach. The submission requirements are:

No entry fee required
Participants do not need to be members of the PSA of NWF to compete.
The finished movie must be between 2 – 9 minutes in length, including opening titles and closing credits
The movie must be in 16:9 widescreen format and submitted on DVD or as a video file (AVI, MOV, or MPEG format) on disc or flash drive
No copyrighted materials can be used without proof of ownership or letter of permission (buy-out music or stock footage/graphics is permitted)
Submissions must include talent and location releases
The movie must be rated between "G" and "PG-13", based on www.MPAA.com guidelines
The PSA of NWF reserves the right to refuse an entry for poor production values (lighting, audio, script, editing, continuity, etc…)
Judging will be handled in three tiers. Moviegoers will participate in the judging at the Halloween Day screening. The movies will then be available for online judging from November 1-10, 2009. A panel of PSA members who are not participants in the competition will provide the final judging round. The winners will be determined from the results from all three judging rounds. Winners will be announced on November 11, 2009, at the public meeting of the Production Services Association of NW Florida, held at Fokker’s Pizza & Sports Pub in downtown Fort Walton Beach, starting at 6pm. Along with bragging rights, prizes will be awarded for first, second, and third place winners as well as honorable mentions.

Filmmakers of all ages and skill levels are encouraged to participate. "This is going to be a great event," said RJ Murdock, president of the PSA of NWF. "I’m looking forward to seeing what kind of talent the Emerald Coast has to offer."

For more information about the "Halloween Film Festival" competition, please contact RJ Murdock at 850-244-7100 or info@psanwf.com. For more information about the Production Services Association, visit our website at http://www.PSAnwf.com.

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Downtown Fort Walton Beach Events September 26-October 31:

FWB Library Fall Book Sale
Saturday
September 26,2009
10 am to 2 pm
Library is also accepting donations of clean hardback and paperback books, cassettes, videos, CDs and DVD's. Contact 850-833-9590 for more info. The library is located at 185 Miracle Strip Parkway, in downtown Fort Walton Beach at the corner of Eglin Parkway.

HPCC Participating in Smithsonian Museum Day
Saturday
September 26, 2009
10 am to 4:30pm
The Fort Walton Beach Heritage Park & Cultural Center will participate in the fifth annual Museum Day, presented by Smithsonian magazine on Saturday, September 26th. Museum Day is a day when museums and cultural institutions nationwide open their doors free of charge to Smithsonian magazine readers and Smithsonian.com visitors. A celebration of culture, learning and the dissemination of knowledge, Smithsonian’s Museum Day reflects the spirit of the magazine, and emulates the free-admission policy of the Smithsonian Institution’s
Washington, DC-based properties. Attendees must present Smithsonian magazine’s Museum Day Admission Card to gain free entry to participating institutions. The Museum Day Admission Card is available in the September 2009 issue of Smithsonian magazine, and on Smithsonian.com. Heritage Park & Cultural Center is located at 139 Miracle Strip Parkway SE. For further information please call 850-833-9595.

‘Face to Face’
October 1 – 30, 2009
Opening Reception: October 2, 2009 / 5-7pm
The Arts and Design Society
Juried Exhibit – focus on portraiture. 17 First Street SE /Fort Walton Beach, Fl 32548 /850-244-1271

Bombsquadopoly Tournament
Saturday
October 3, 2009
Noon
Fokker’s Sports Pub
100% of all proceeds benefit the EOD Memorial. T-shirts, prizes and medals for top three finishers. Register at: www.bombsquadopoly.com

Atmospheric Surfaces Susie Bowman
October 3rd - 25th
Reception: October 3rd 6:00-9:00 pm
Workshop: October 25th 2:00-4:00 pm
Ceramic work as subtle and elegant as Susie Bowman's is a rare find indeed. As an award-winning potter, Bowman focuses on soda and wood-fired functional art that creates sensual, clean, and graceful forms. Bowman's goal is to create sensual, clean, and graceful forms that serve a specific purpose. ” It is important to me for my pottery to have a relationship between form and function, feel good in your hand as well as on your lips, and to give a sense of pleasure when you use it.” Her work combines an ancient forms with a fresh modern approach. We invite you to meet Susie and talk to her about her work at her reception October 3rd from 6:00-9:00. We hope to see you there. In conjunction with her solo show, Bowman will be giving a workshop on thrown and altered forms. During the workshop she will discuss how she discovered her voice in clay and her decision to focus on atmospheric firing. She will also throw some pieces on the wheel and demonstrate some altering techniques on wet and leatherhard pieces. Full Circle Gallery -29B SE Eglin Parkway -Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 -(850)-362-8041

Mystery by the Book Club
Thursday
October 8th, 2009
Noon-2pm
The Fort Walton Beach Library Mystery by the Book Club’s next meeting is scheduled for noon on Thursday, October 8th, in the library meeting room. The book to be discussed is “The King of Lies” by John Hart. As always, new members are welcome! Bring a brown bag lunch, coffee and dessert will be served. For more information, call 833-9590.

Downtown Art Walk
Friday
October 16, 2009
5:30- 8:30pm
The Downtown Merchants of Historic Fort Walton Beach, Florida invite you every 3rd Friday to “Downtown Art Walk” to view local works of art at participating stores from 5:30pm-8:30pm. Complimentary beverages and hors d’ oeuvres are served by most merchants. Call 850-244-8191 or email: piper@stellala.com for more information.

Dog Daze
Saturday
October 17, 2009
Visit The Fort Walton Beach Landing with your friendly pup and enjoy treats, entertainment and contests. For more information: Call 850-244-8191 or visit http://www.fwbchamber.org/

Wine Tasting to Benefit United Cerebral Palsy
Saturday
October 17, 2009
4pm
Sponsored By Carolina Cigars on The Coast. Sample boutique wines and specialty foods.
Tickets $20 Call 315-1010 for more information.

Tie Dye w/ Kris Ogden
Saturday
October 24th, 2009
1pm-4pm
Wild Dyes will be offering a Dye your own T-shirt workshop at their shop in Fountain Square on the following Dates: Saturday October 24th, Saturday November 21st and Saturday December 19th Mark your calendars this is a fun activity for school aged Kids. Workshops will run from 1:00-4:00 pm. on a walk in basis. Cost is 15.00 per child or adult and a fruit of the loom t-shirt will be provided. Parents will be responsible for rinsing out the tie dye at home. Participants are encouraged to wear old clothes, This can be a messy activity. For more information call Kris Ogden at 850-699-8466 Wild Dyes is located Downtown next to Fokker's Pizza.

Downtown Fall Festival & Trick or Treat
Saturday
October 24, 2009
2-4pm
Visit participating merchants for games, fun & treats for kids and pups.
Note for merchants:
3 Dogs & a Chick are including our 4 legged zombies in the mix (also 2-4), she will supply you with treats to hand out to for the dogs. If you don’t wish to invite dogs inside, you can have a table set up outside for them. Contact Nicole at: nicole@3dogsandachick.com

Zombie Walk
Saturday
October 24th, 2009
4pm – 8pm
For anyone who hasn’t heard, our theme for downtown this year is Zombies!
The Fort Walton Jaycees are attempting to break the Guinness Book of World Record for The largest Zombie Walk.
-Registration will begin 4:00 @ Fokker's, the cost is 2 canned goods for charity. There will be a make up artist on site for anyone wishing to get "Zombified” @ a small donation.
-This can be a great way to advertise our Downtown Halloween event. We want to make this the biggest Halloween yet.
-The Zombie walk will conclude @ 7:00. The Grim Reaper will lead the Zombies down 98 to the graveyard and the zombies will then break into the Michael Jackson “Thriller” dance.

Thriller Dance Lessons: There will be dance lessons held Mons. & Weds. 7:30 - 8:30 pm at Barefoot Weddings begining Mon. 09/21, cost $5.00 per class/per person open to anyone (including the public) who wants to learn the dance and participate. We prefer pre-registration just shoot an e-mail ladybkaren@mchsi.com however, no one will be turned away. Please let everyone you know, see or meet about this, the more zombies dancing on the corner the better.

Note for Merchants: Ken Wright has agreed to convert the Landmark lot into a haunted graveyard. We would like each merchant to construct a headstone for the graveyard. Here’s a link for a simple and easy one www.youtube.com/watch?v=No-RGC20B_0
They will need them to be completed by Oct. 10th. Please e-mail and let us know if you are planning to make one. We don’t want the graveyard to be empty!!!
-You can purchase the foam board at Home Depot or Lowes, 1 sheet can make 4 or more headstones so if you and your neighbors would like to split the cost, it will be a very inexpensive way to decorate the graveyard.
-You can incorporate the name of your shop into the epitaph, here’s a link to for anyone needing some inspiration on that: www.howl2000.com/Epitaphs.html
This is shaping up to be our most successful year yet for downtown events, so please decorate your windows, dress up, have fun with it and get into the “spirit” of things. If you are planning on offering something special in your shop, e-mail it to info@barefootweddings.net or ladybkaren@mchsi.com so we can be sure to include it in any advertising. Any questions, help or
suggestions just e-mail or call 244-9277 (Barefoot Weddings) 240-1773 (Karen's cell) .

Crypt Crawl
Thursday
October 29th, 2009
6pm-10pm
Participating pubs will be: Fokkers, Salty Duck, Coasters, KC's, The Block, Slick Mick's, International and Papa Joe's Hideaway. Visit their website: www.fwbpubcrawl.com

"Halloween Horror Film Festival Contest"
Saturday
October 31, 2009
2pm-4pm
On Saturday, October 31st, the Production Services Association of Northwest Florida (PSA of NWF) will be hosting a "Halloween Horror Film Festival Contest" to feature short films produced by local filmmakers. The plan is to have showings from 2-4pm at Cinema Plus. Moviegoers will be free to walking in free of charge and vote for their favorite film (as well as order food/drinks).
The contest winners will be announced and showcased again at our November 11th meeting, 6pm at Fokkers Sports Pub.

We are very excited about this contest and hopes it brings out the best of our local filmmakers as well as some good entertainment for our downtown visitors.

Carolina Cigars on the Coast
Monday-Saturday: Hookah in The Courtyard
Friday: Wine Tastings 5pm-8pm
Call: 850-315-1010

Fokker’s Sports Pub Line Up
Monday: $9.99 all you can eat salad, pizza & wings served thru Monday Night Football ½ time.
Tuesday: Ladies Night- $1 off all drinks 7pm- Close
Wednesday: Live Music by Andy Durand
Thursday: $.39 Wings 4-8pm – Chris Jackson 6-10pm – Courtyard Korn-hole
Friday: Live Music by Garry James 7-11pm
Saturday: Shucked Oysters and Steamed Shrimp 4pm till ??? -
Try the Oyster’s Rock-a-Fokker !
Downstairs- Football Specials
Upstairs- Karaoke - 8pm-Midnight
Courtyard- Live Music by Garry James 3:30pm-7:30pm

Call to Artists:

"Tote Project" Call To Artists
Deadline: Sept. 30th
The Full Circle Gallery is currently taking submissions for the Tote Project. We are creating a line of tote bags featuring logos created by local artists. This month's theme is "Buy Handmade." Submitted images should convey ideas about the importance of buying locally made or handmade objects. In addition to receiving a tote bag with their image on it, The winning artist will be highlighted on our website and have a chance to sell their work in the retail part of our gallery. Images need to be original, monochromatic, full-size, high-resolution jpegs (300dpi, no more than 10x10 inches). Email images with "Tote Project" in the subject line to fullcirclegallery@gmail.com by September 30th.

Downtown Art Walk-The Downtown Merchants of Historic Fort Walton Beach, Florida invite you every 3rd Friday to "Downtown Art Walk" to set up in participating stores from 5:30pm-8:30pm and display your work. Complimentary beverages and hors d’ oeuvres are served by most merchants. Our past events were a great success with several artists selling their work. We
are seeking artists for our October 16th date and other future events. There is no fee to set up, no commissions to be paid just great exposure and lots of fun. Contact via email at: piper@stellala.com.

Modonnaro 2009 Emerald Coast Street Painting Festival- will be at Pier Park November 20 - 22, 2009. Anyone interested should contact Linda Macbeth visualartscenter@knology.net 850-769-4451. We need street painters!!!

Downtown Festival of the Arts -April 30 - May 2 in Panama City -- We are rebuilding this show and need more local (Northwest Florida) artists! Contact: Linda Macbeth visualartscenter@knology.net 850-769-4451.

Full Circle Gallery Classes:
29B SE Eglin Parkway /Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850)-362-8041

Sip & Spin
1st and 3rd Friday each month
6:00 - 8:00pm
$15.00 for pre-registration /$20.00 at the door (space is limited)
Bring a friend and a bottle of wine. Relax and try your hand at pottery- no experience necessary. Everybody gets the chance to make at least one pot! Sip and spin is a fun time to socialize and see if pottery is something you are really interested in. Stop by the gallery or call 850-362-8041 to register.

Meet the Masters
October 7th and November 11th
6:00 - 8:00pm
$25.00 for pre-registration /$30.00 at the door (space is limited)
Have you ever looked at a masterpiece and wished you could have it hanging in your home? Or thought to yourself, “I could do that!” Well now you can! You will trace a pre-made template of a masterpiece and then learn how to paint it! Emphasis will not be placed on perfection of rendition, but rather on creating one's own impression of the master's work! Come find the master in you! Stop by the gallery or call 850-362-8041 to register.

Open Studio / Private Lessons / Parties
We now offer open studio hours when scheduled classes are not running and private instruction by appointment (walk-ins are welcome too). Contact us for pricing info on private parties and other group discounts.

The Arts and Design Society Classes
17 First Street SE
Fort Walton Beach, Fl 32548
850-244-1271

Children's Classes:
Children's Clay Ages 7 – 14 - Tues 4:00 - 5:45. $50/month, supplies and firing included. Children will work with clay learning hand building and throwing techniques. Marcy Eady, Instructor 862-0338.

Adult Classes:
Acrylics -Learn composition, various brush strokes and techniques such as scumbling, washes, emphasizing the center of interest, shading, perspective, etc while using acrylic paints. For beginners and intermediate students. Supplies not included. Barbara Fudge, Instructor 863-1934. 9:00 am - Noon / Tues $17 members/$20 non-members / Thurs $15.50 members/$18 non-members
Clay Sculpture & Pottery -Learn techniques in clay, such as making sculptures, hand building, and potters wheel. Fee includes materials and firing.
Mon & Wed / 9 am - noon / $12 ($8 members) per class. Pat Basque, Instructor 651-0255.
Mon / 7- 9:30 pm / $15 ($12 members) per class. Marcy Eady, Instructor. 862-0338.
Photography -3rd Wednesday of the month 7-9 PM in the gallery. The group's mission is to encourage fellowship and to provide a place where photographers may discuss and exhibit their work. Free.
Open Studio with Rosalyn O'Grady - Fridays 10 - Noon $15 members/ $20 non-members. Any medium, instructions on design and critiques. For more information call 651-2131
All Mediums-Open Studio Painting Tuesday 7-9:30, open studio with minimal instruction.
Any medium. $5 members/$7 non-members. Info call Hanna 582-1329.
Life Drawing Group -1st & 3rd Thursday of the month. A live model poses first for 10 one minute poses and then for several 20 – 30 minutes poses 6 – 9 pm in the Art Center Gallery. $10 ($8 members) plus model tips (could be more depending on # of artists). Bring your own materials. No teacher, just a great opportunity.

September Downtown Art Walk Artists

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Downtown Events - September 18th- 26th
Downtown Art Walk
September 18, 2009
5:30- 8:30pm
The Downtown Merchants of Historic Fort Walton Beach, Florida invite you every 3rd Friday to "Downtown Art Walk" to set up in participating stores from 5:30pm-8:30pm and display your work. Complimentary beverages and hors d’ oeuvres are served by most merchants. This month Hugs n Hissyfits and Little Bo Feet will be hosting " Back to School Art", featuring local student art. The Fountain Square will be hosting interactive kid projects such as pottery wheel, tie dye, dimensional art, etc. Call 850-244-8191 or email: piper@stellala.com for more information.
Full Circle Gallery Independent Film Viewing:
ART:21 is an award winning PBS original series that follows some of today's most ingenious and imaginative contemporary artists around as they discuss what moves them to create and grow in their artistic endeavors! This event is happening in conjunction with the Downtown Fort Walton Beach Art Walk which takes place on the 3rd Friday of every month from 5-8. Also keep in mind that Sip & Spin will be happening from 6-8 here at the gallery as well, so come make some pottery, drink some wine, and then unwind and watch the PBS series ART:21!
Full Circle Gallery / 29B Eglin Pkwy SE / Phone 850-362-8041 / fullcirclegallery@gmail.com
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Global Mala
September 19, 2009
9am - 6pm
Please join your local yoga community at Fort Walton Beach Landing, Brooks Street, Downtown FWB to celebrate World Day of Peace.
Lectures….. Two venues…..
Venue #1 10:00 Sharon Routledge on Hypnosis
Venue #2 10:30 Shelly at Gaia's Garden Organic Garden Talk
Venue #1 11:00 Bonnielee Cuevas on Cabaret Belly Fit
Venue #2 11:30 Felicia - The Path of Buddhism, The 4 Noble Truths
Venue #1 12:00 John Lemire – Life in the Raw (my experience with the raw food lifestyle)
Venue #2 12:30 Beverly Buchanan Strengthen your core with belly dancing move
Venue #2 1:30 Amy Likins – Cleansing and detoxifying the body
Venue #1 2:00 Alice McCall A Message of Hope - Serious Health Issues Can Be Healed Naturally
Venue #2 2:30 Dr. Susan – Acupuncture, Laser Therapy, Chiropractic Care
Venue #1 3:00 Caroline Cook - Reiki
Venue #2 3:30 Dr Rachel Hutcheson - The Truth about Chiropractic
Venue #1 4:00 Sharon Routledge on EFT - Emotional Freedom Technique
Yoga classes
9 am Kristy, Barefoot Yoga
10 am Laura, Dragonfly Yoga
11am Carolyn, The Yoga Room
3 pm Amy, All One Yoga
4 pm Lyissa, Wholelife Yoga
5 pm Closing Meditation with Alice McCall
For further information please call 850.833.9595.
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Annie’s "Sandy" coming to the FWB Library
Fort Walton Beach - Looking for something to do with the kids? Meet "Sandy" from the National Broadway tour of Annie on Saturday, September 19th at 1:00 p.m., at the Fort Walton Beach Library. Please join the library as we host "Sandy" (played by Oliver) and dog handler Patrick Peavy. The program is free and open to the public. Don’t forget to bring your cameras! Parents must remain for the program. For more information, please contact the library at (850) 833-9590. The Fort Walton Beach Library is located at 185 Miracle Strip Parkway, in downtown Fort Walton Beach at the corner of Eglin Parkway. Parking is on First Street to the North and Ferry Road to the East.
HPCC Yard Sale September 19th
Fort Walton Beach - The Fort Walton Beach Heritage Park and Cultural Center and Friends of the Museums, Inc., will hold a white tent yard sale to raise funds for the City museums on Saturday, September 19th from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The fundraising event will be located on the Camp Walton Schoolhouse Museum grounds, 127 Miracle Strip Parkway SE, in historic downtown Fort Walton
Beach. Donations of items to be sold for the fundraising event are welcome and may be dropped off at Heritage Park during regular museum hours. All proceeds will benefit the three museums under Heritage Park’s care, the Schoolhouse, Indian Temple Mound Museum and Garnier Post Office Museum.
The Friends of the Museums, Inc., is a non-profit organization who raise funds and provide volunteers to help support archaeology, history, heritage, educational projects, programs and events of Heritage Park. The organization is dedicated to supporting the Indian Temple Mound and Museum, the Camp
Walton Schoolhouse Museum and the Garnier Post Office Museum. The City of Fort Walton Beach Heritage Park and Cultural Center is a community outreach division of the City and is committed to providing area historical educational programming. Heritage Park and Cultural Center is located at 139 Miracle Strip Parkway SE.
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Sunday, September 20th 9am-4pmJoin artist/potter Robin Rodgers for a full day of hands-on wheel throwing techniques and more! Learn how to pull tall forms, make lids that fit, throw hollow and wide forms, centering techniques, stacking and closed pieces. Robin will also demonstrate special trimming, joining, and hand-building techniques as well as surface treatments that he uses to make his award-winning pieces. 25+ years of pottery experience at your command for a day! Got a problem? - Robin can prescribe your pottery solution! We may have time for horse-hair firing so bring your pre-bisqued pieces!
$80 + $10 materials cost (space is limited)Full Circle Gallery
Full Circle Gallery / 29B Eglin Pkwy SE / Phone 850-362-8041 / fullcirclegallery@gmail.com
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FWB Library Fall Book Sale. Saturday, Sept. 26, 10 am to 2 pm. 185 Miracle Strip Parkway. Library is also accepting donations of clean hardback and paperback books, cassettes, videos, CDs and DVD's. Contact 850-833-9590 for more info.

Become a fan on Facebook

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Become a fan on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fort-Walton-Beach-FL/Stella-Art-Inc/77431941529?ref=ts

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CALL TO ARTISTSThe Downtown Merchants of Historic Fort Walton Beach, Florida invite you every 3rd Friday to "Downtown Art Walk" to set up in participating stores from 5:30pm-8:30pm and display your work. Complimentary beverages and hors d’ oeuvres are served by most merchants.

Our past events were a great success with several artists selling their work. We are seeking artists for our September 18th date and other future events. There is no fee to set up, no commissions to be paid just great exposure and lots of fun. See attached line up of August Artists.

This month Hugs n Hissyfits and Little Bo Feet will be hosting " Back to School Art", featuring local student art. The Fountain Square will be hosting interactive kid projects such as pottery wheel, tie dye, dimensional art, etc. If you have a fun project for kids and would like to participate please let me know.

October 16th the Fountain Square will be featuring Zombie art to support the Fort Walton Beach Jaycees attempt at breaking the Zombie Walk world record. http://www.fwbjaycees.org/zombie_walk

We have space available in stores on HWY 98 and in the courtyard at "The Fountain Square". Check out the attached map and current list below of participating stores if you have a store preference let me know and I will do my best to accommodate you. Please notice some stores only have space available outside for display they are noted in the list below. If you are a merchant and already have an artist please let me know.

If you must cancel once confirmed please notify me 24 hours before the event. Please provide information requested below and a photo of your work or website info. The website and photo are used to help pair you with a merchant that would compliment your work it is not required to participate in the event. I usually send out confirmation of participation 10 days and 48 hours prior to events via email.

We appreciate your interest in the Downtown Art Walk and would love to have you participate. I am available any time Thursday- Saturday noon - 7pm at my store "Stella Art" if you would like to discuss further. The store is located at the Fountain Square located at 196 Miracle Strip Parkway. I am in the back courtyard between Fokkers and Makong on Brooks Street. Or contact me via email at: piper@stellala.com.

Art Walk Sign Up
1. Set up Location: (Select one) In Store - On Hwy 98 - Courtyard @ Fountain Square
Store Preference:_______________________________________________
2. Months you would like to participate:(Select all that apply)
September 18th
October 16th
November 20th
December 18th
3. Set Up Time:_______________________________________
4. Art Description:_____________________________________
5. Web-site: (If Available)__________________________

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CALL TO ARTISTST

The Downtown Merchants of Historic Fort Walton Beach, Florida invite you every 3rd Friday to "Downtown Art Walk" to set up in participating stores from 5:30pm-8:30pm and display your work. Complimentary beverages and hors d’ oeuvres are served by most merchants.

Our past events were a great success with several artists selling their work. We are seeking artists for our September 18th date and other future events. There is no fee to set up, no commissions to be paid just great exposure and lots of fun. See attached line up of August Artists.

This month Hugs n Hissyfits and Little Bo Feet will be hosting " Back to School Art", featuring local student art. The Fountain Square will be hosting interactive kid projects such as pottery wheel, tie dye, dimensional art, etc. If you have a fun project for kids and would like to participate please let me know.

October 16th the Fountain Square will be featuring Zombie art to support the Fort Walton Beach Jaycees attempt at breaking the Zombie Walk world record. http://www.fwbjaycees.org/zombie_walk

We have space available in stores on HWY 98 and in the courtyard at "The Fountain Square". Check out the attached map and current list below of participating stores if you have a store preference let me know and I will do my best to accommodate you. Please notice some stores only have space available outside for display they are noted in the list below. If you are a merchant and already have an artist please let me know.

If you must cancel once confirmed please notify me 24 hours before the event. Please provide information requested below and a photo of your work or website info. The website and photo are used to help pair you with a merchant that would compliment your work it is not required to participate in the event. I usually send out confirmation of participation 10 days and 48 hours prior to events via email.

We appreciate your interest in the Downtown Art Walk and would love to have you participate. I am available any time Thursday- Saturday noon - 7pm at my store "Stella Art" if you would like to discuss further. The store is located at the Fountain Square located at 196 Miracle Strip Parkway. I am in the back courtyard between Fokkers and Makong on Brooks Street. Or contact me via email at: piper@stellala.com.

Art Walk Sign Up

1. Set up Location: (Select one) In Store - On Hwy 98 - Courtyard @ Fountain Square

Store Preference:_______________________________________________

2. Months you would like to participate:(Select all that apply)

October 16th

November 20th

December 18th

3. Set Up Time:_______________________________________

4. Art Description:_____________________________________

5. Web-site: (If Available)__________________________

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Nutcracker Wine Tasting
to
Benefit
Northwest Florida Ballet

Saturday
November 29,2008
2pm-5pm

Location:
Fountain Square
196 Miracle Strip Parkway SE
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

Call Laurie @ Carolina Cigars for Tickets:
850-315-1010

Handmade Jewelry

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Visit http://www.stellala.com/

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www.stellala.com

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Welcome to Stella. Located at the Fountain Square in Historic Downtown Fort Walton Beach, FL. We are an eclectic little shop that offers art, apparel, accessories and toys. Our inventory is constantly changing with original art, handmade jewelry and what ever else we can find. Please browse the store and let us know what you think.

Much Appreciated &
Have a Mighty Fine Day,

Piper Gaffrey-Eley

Featuring: Gaffrey Art, Leather & Pearl Jewelry, Ballet Jewelry,Pink Ribbon Jewelry, Peace Jewelry Sailor Jerry Clothing & Accessories Bags, Skirts & Tops from India Classic Children’s Toys