Coastal Companion

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Uptown Saturday Night in San Marco’s Shopping District – St. Augustine, FL

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This is one of the most popular events in the Old City — Uptown Saturday Night! From 5 to 9 p.m.,  galleries, antique stores and shops between Ripley’s Museum and the Mission of Nombre de Dios in St. Augustine’s San Marco Shopping District stay open.  Mingle with artists and art lovers, enjoy live music, refreshments and other activities in a party-like atmosphere . The Mission of Nombre de Dios provides FREE PARKING for the event. The event is sponsored by the San Marco Avenue Merchants Association.

Call 904.824.3152 or visit our website www.getaway4florida.com for more information.

Modern Masters Live Art Auction in Jacksonville

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Featuring the original printmaking of Pablo Picasso, Joan Miró, Salvador Dali, Andy Warhol, Henri Matisse, Georges Braque and others — all master painters who experimented with various forms of cutting edge printmaking – LIVE AUCTION BROUGHT BY THE OFFICIAL, TIME HONORED & FULLY AUTHENTICATED MASTER-WORKS REPRESENTATIVES AFNA.

MODERN MASTERS ~ LIVE ART AUCTION takes place on Thursday, December 4th
Previews: 6-7 PM. Auction: 7-9pm
A portion of the proceeds from this event will benefit The Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville

R. Roberts Gallery, 3606 St. Johns Ave., Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 388-1188
www.rrobertsgallery.com

First Wednesday Art Walk in December – Jacksonville

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First Wednesday Art Walk on December 3rd in downtown Jacksonville.

This is the popular monthly self-guided art walk in downtown Jacksonville. The event happens every first Wednesday, so lace up your best walking shoes and come to an art extravaganza and join hundreds of art lovers. Over 40 downtown venues participate, most of them are located within a six block radius. You get to view the creative talent of Jacksonville artists, listen to live music and you can enjoy free food & drink samples. You can pick up your map at Art Walk Headquarters and get ready for a fun evening out!

North Bank, Headquarters at 100 N. Laura St., Jacksonville, FL 32202
Phone: (904) 634-0303

3rd Annual Southern Lights Gallery Hop – Savannah, GA

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giraffe-freeCelebrate the season by visiting the wonderful galleries included in the 3rd Annual Southern Lights Gallery Hop. Travel via holiday trolley to various galleries in the Historic District. Participating galleries include the SCAD Galleries, Galleries of City Market, Chroma Gallery, The Telfair Museum of Art and Dimensions Gallery. There will be a kickoff reception at The Telfair Museum of Art.
Call 912.644.6452 or visit www.savannahsouthernlights.com for more information.

The French Quarter Art Walk – Charleston, SC

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Discover why Charleston is ranked as one of the top ten art destinations in the United States.

Approximately 40 galleries in the French Quarter are open from 5-8, many serve wine and food and many also feature special guest artists and exhibits, live music, etc. Stroll the French Quarter and enjoy the huge variety of paintings, sculpture, prints, glass and other art forms.

For details contact the Charles II Art Gallery at 843-577-7101.
12/05/2008

For more information, please call 843-577-7101 or visit www.frenchquarterarts.com