THIS IS THE LAST SHOW FOR DAN MAY, BYRON KING, DANA TURNER at the Burrito Gallery. MAKE A DEAL on the piece you WANT!

I just heard on NPR that as many as 50,000 people may be at ART WALK (<---map here)tonight. Don't worry, there are 40, YES 40! Venues so it won't be like pushy shovey.

Leave some time to find some creative parking.

I suggest the Landing Lot early or clustering down by TSI (see flier above) or at some other outskirt location if you are not already drinking beer on the patio at the taco stand.

Also, and this is super inside information, there will be Hollywood and New York City types walking around. I know this because I'm helping a little bit on the movie. Lil bit. No, I can't get you a short conversation with Lucy Fallon. Or Sharon Arnold or anybody. Happy B-day Matteo. However, you never know who you will see on Art Walk.

If for some reason it clouds up, think of it as crowd control and an opportunity to connect better to the art which is what its all about dude!

LIVE JAZZ EVERYWHERE YO!

Here is where one might stroll by:

BANK OF AMERICA PRESENTS <-----------BIG SPENDER!
FIRST WEDNESDAY ART WALK

APRIL 4, 2007 5-9 P.M. (TODAY)
SELF-GUIDED TOUR RAIN OR SHINE
EVERY FIRST WEDNESDAY


Highlights

Bring your hole punched passport to Koja Sushi to register to win a dinner for 2 at Koja Sushi and 2 tickets to the George Thorogood concert at the Florida Theatre. (THAT PRIZE IS BAD TO THE BONE. Sorry)

Turn in your passport to the Twisted Martini door host for a complimentary premium cocktail, bottle or draft beer, glass of house wine or the martini of the day.

8 p.m. Downtown 101 – a one-hour course on Downtown Jacksonville history beginning outside the Main Library.

9 p.m. The official Art Walk After Party at the Twisted Martini. Must be 21 and over with proper ID and attire.

HEADQUARTERS*

1. Jacksonville Bank Building – 100 N. Laura – Curated by Steller’s Gallery of Ponte Vedra featuring a juried exhibition by the Jacksonville Coalition of Visual Artists. Music by DJ Catharsis and PC Synergy. Hospitality provided by Lifestyles Realtors.

GALLERIES & MUSEUMS

2. Bryan Building Gallery – The Expansion of the Art Center Grand Debut Opening. Open studio and exhibition space, live model drawing and painting, spoken word and music.

3. Gallery L – Modis Building – “Fresh Squeezed” paintings by Eric Hinote and Garry Wayne Dodds.*

4. MOCA Jacksonville – Take the kids to the fifth floor Art Explorium.

5. Karpeles Manuscript Museum – 101 W. 1st Street – “In Flux” by Margaret Schnebly Hodge and a manuscript exhibit of “Early Maps of the United States”. Spoken word entertainment by JCAAA.

6. Laura Street Gallery – 209 Laura Street – Visit Art Walk’s newest gallery, featuring the works of Joanelle Mulrain, Jeff Davis and Rhyan Taylor.

7. Opaq Gallery at TSI – 333 E. Bay – “Here/There” a group of artists documenting extraordinary realities. Light hors d’oeuvres provided by the gallery, drinks at the bar until 2am.

8. Ritz Theatre & LaVilla Museum

9. The Atrium Gallery – The photography of Matt Uhrig. The original music of Laurel Leeand presentation and information for the Jacksonville Arboretum and Gardens.

10. The Art Center Gallery – Featured artist Annelies Dykgraaf will be presenting "Life Along Nigerian Rivers." African drummers & dancers will be performing through out the evening.11. WA Knight Building – Thieves in the Knight, a grassroots gallery experience (subject to change).

CULTURAL & EDUCATIONAL VENUES

12. Hemming Plaza – Sample the eclectic “arts” at the Artist Bazaar including Farmer’s Market vendors, drum circle performers, belly dancing and live music by Time 2 Swing. Featured artists will include: Toni Bravo-Rodgers, Susan Taylor Gallery, FCCJ Artist’s Guild, Lemon Grove Jewelry, Amanda Hood, Traci Mims-Jones, Zinnia Pagan, Pamela Barnett, Anthony Hodge, Memory Hill Photography and Amy Stump. *

13. Florida Theatre – Come and meet the 2007 Jacksonville Jazz Festival poster artist Beth Haizlip. 2007 Hall of Fame inductee Von Barlow and the Von Barlow Ensemble will perform. Get your Jazz Festival merchandise and view the Jazz Hall of Fame member photos. Enter a drawing for 2 tickets to 38° Latitude: A Wine Tasting Experience at the Jazz Festival.*

14. Main Library – Enjoy Jazz Festival performance, “Jazz Innovators from Bepop to Hard Bop to Cool & more” by the Jazz Innovation Quintet with commentary by Dr. Bill Prince and view “Jacksonville Jazz Posters from 1979-2007.” Also see “Letters to Sala” from Nazi-held prisoner Sala Garncarz Kirschner and “Art in Action.”

MUSIC/NIGHTLIFE VENUES

15. Boomtown – 8 p.m. is the Mad Cowford Comedy Improv Troupe and join the YouTube music video contest as part of the Boomsong Sing-a-Long from 8:30 – 10 p.m.

16. Burrito Gallery – Works by Byron King, Dan May, Sean Mahan and Dana Turner. Live music by Aerial Tribe.

17. Jacksonville Landing – Local artists featured in the main corridor and live jazz by Teddy Washington.

18. London Bridge Eatery & Pub – Enjoy local artists Jimmy Pines, Pat Lally and Jason Wright with live music from Laughing Bones from 6-9pm. Happy Hour 4-7 pm. Wednesday is ladies night with Happy Hour prices all night long. 16 Beers on tap and traditional British food.

19. Plaza III Steakhouse – Hyatt Regency Riverfront Hotel – View historical photographs of Jacksonville provided by the Jacksonville Historical Society. Enjoy ½ price appetizers and ½ price drinks for Happy Hour from 5-9pm. Live music.

20. Twisted Martini – The official Art Walk After Party featuring music, art and martinis. (Please refer to the front of the passport).

CULINARY ARTS

21. Casa Dora Italian Café – Original artwork by Walden.

22. Firehouse Subs – Stop by to view historical fire fighting works. Get a free drink when you purchase a sub from 5-9pm.

23. Chew – Enjoy the live music of the Kevin Hindes Trio.*

24. Koja Sushi – View a display of the works of John Lennon. Bring your punched passport to register to win dinner for two at Koja Sushi and tickets for two to the George Thorogood concert at the Florida Theatre on May 1st. First sake free for those 21 and over.

25. Zodiac Grill – Multimedia artist Patricia Myers.

DOWNTOWN BUSINESSES

26. AmSouth Bank – We will be featuring the oil-based canvas paintings of South Korean artist Im Sung Hahn.*

27. BellSouth Tower – Florida artists Joanelle Mulrain features her nature works. Entertainment and refreshments in the 2nd floor gallery from 5-8pm.

28. Central Fire Station – 39 East Adams St. – Artists James Croft and Lara Summers.

29. Daniel James Salon – Photographer Sarah Price and paintings by Rob Middleton. Auction of mural created by FCCj artists for an Earth month celebration, with proceeds given to an Aveeda environmental charity. 10% off all products.

30. Residences at City Place – 311 W. Ashley at Julia – Contemporary photo art, live Jazz and catering by Burrito Gallery. Decorated models from $59,000 and priority selection event tonight!

31. Gold’s Gym – Works by Anna Membrino and Shea Slemmer. Stop by for ½ off a gym membership, Royal Smoothie samples and a pick-me-up with a chair massage.

32. Hemming Plaza Jewelers – Enjoy the works of Gordon Meggison and a live saxophone performance by Terrance Peters.

33. Jacob’s Jewelers – Portrait artists Mae Jean Burch presents her work.

34. LRK Architects – 315 E Bay St. – Fogle Fine Art features in the first floor lobby the work of Marsha Hammel featuring jazz inspired paintings of music and figure, she will also be present to welcome all attendees. Fogle will showcase the upcoming Art and Interiors event hosted by Ethan Allen. Wine and refreshments will be available.

35. Metropolitan Loft Apartments – 421 W. Church St. – View the works of Sandra Baker-Hinton and Joyce Gabiou.

36. Natasha’s Professional Tailoring & Alterations – Artist Alex Gritsiyan.

37. Needless Things – Hand painted items including glass, ceramics and canvas. Custom orders available. Wine and refreshments.

38. Shugar Shack CHOCOLATIER – Enjoy complimentary wine and samples of ChocoPop.

39. Tiara Shoes – Unique hand made jewelry from national and local designers.

40. TTV Architects – Painter Blaine Filthaut and potter Marcia Scheeter.


For more information email artwalk@downtownjacksonville.org or call 904.634.0303, ext. 230.