Greetings!
The holidays are over, the kids have forgotten all their new toys; the adults have emptied their larders and liquor cabinets; but ArtWalk is still here to provide you with a welcome dose of food, fun, and familiar faces behind guitars, drums, easels, vendor tables, and venue doors. Start the New Year off on the right foot and join us Downtown on the 7th for the 1st First Friday of 2011. Lang may yer lum reek. [ That's a Scottish New Year greeting translated literally as " Long may your chimney smoke" which, in case you are confused, is a good thing :-) ]
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La Retama Park
Badlands 94.7 FM
will once again be present in the park and Hank T Moon will do live remotes from many Downtown ArtWalk venues throughout the evening.
- The fun starts at 5:30pm with music by David Martinez , who will play until 8:30pm
- New for January there will be a Kids Art Corner where our younger artwalkers can practice their skills on a community art wall or create their own masterpiece to take home (free).
- As usual there will be a selection of arts and crafts vendors open for business from 5:30pm until 9pm.
- Maps and flyers will be available from the DMD booth, ArtWalk volunteers (wearing orange T-shirts), ArtWalk Ambassadors riding Segways and wearing orange polo shirts, and on the RTA Express. The DTown Tram will also have a supply of maps / flyers and of course, HOBO will be on board providing their usual brand of Honkadelic entertainment.
- The Prize Draw will take place at 8:45pm and January prizes can be viewed by clicking HERE
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WaterStreet Market

Music in the market square from 5:30pm until 8:30pm will be provided by Steven James and the Shakedown.
- Betty's Trash to Treasures
- Eclectique
- The Gold Bug
- Julie's Boutique
- Surf Club Records
- Texas Surf Museum
- Treehouse Art Collective
Featuring Carolyn Utigard Thomas, watercolor and acrylic artist and Kaye Hass, clay and copper jewelry artist with entertainment by Lili Banta (vocalist) age 14, and Steffen Banta (magician) age 11 from 5:30pm til 9pm. - WaterStreet Restaurants welcome ArtWalkers:
The Oyster Bar offers half off sushi rolls (excluding tempura), The Seafood Company has half off wine by the glass, Executive Surf Club will offer Friday night happy hour and performance by The Groove. Agua Java will be open until 8pm with their new "grab and go" menu including soups, salads, calzones, and pizza. Weather permitting WaterStreet will operate their outdoor "Tiki Bar" in the market square.
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The Art Center of Corpus Christi
- Art Center of Corpus Christi
The Art Center is hosting a private function this month and so will not be participating in the January ArtWalk. - Barry Brown Clay Studio
The Clay Studio will not be participating this month due to the private function being held in the Art Center. - Desiree's By The Bay
Desiree will be open to the public as usual on the Friday night providing dinner service but not participating as an ArtWalk venue on this occasion.
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Around Downtown
Galleries:
- AllGood/Nueces Gallery
- Choke Gallery
- Expression Gallery
- Honey Bee Hams window display
Featuring art by various local artists (TBA)
Shops:
- Axis Tattoo
- Business Interiors of Texas
Participates in ArtWalk on an occasional basis (not in Jan) and is open for business Mon through Fri from 8:30am 'til 5:30pm. Features artwork by Dinah Bowman - Chic to Chic Furniture
Participates in ArtWalk on an occasional basis (not in Jan)and is open for business Tues through Sat from 10am until 2pm or by appointment. Features artwork by David L Phillips. - Glassworx Downtown
- Peace of Mind Massage Therapy
Offering 20% of all regular prices through Feb 1st, door prize of a gift card for a 1 hour Swedish massage, and will have snacks available - Tease Salon
Featuring art by Jeffery L Linthicum, Maricela Sanchez, and Charlotte Shannon.
Other:
- Corpus Christi Downtown Karate
- Hotel Corpus Christi Bayfront
- Law Offices of Scott Ellison
Participates in ArtWalk on an occasional basis.(not in Jan) - Nueces Lofts
Displays various artists' work in the lobby - SegCity Corpus Christi
SegCity is a sponsor of ArtWalk and you can see our machines zipping about the streets of Downtown each First Friday with ArtWalk Ambassadors on board distributing maps and information.
Cultural Venues:
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The Center at 505 S Water Street

- Abba Bellydancing Studio
- Infinite Surprises
- Jupiter Lotus Art Gallery
Presents Handmade Treasures with Sandra Hull. - Natural Wellness Center
- Rise'n FX
- Studio 111
The South Texas Underground Film Group. - Tango Tea Room
- Water Street Computers
is hosting its monthly karaoke contest. Congratulations to last months winner "Luke". Winners of contest will recieve $100 in prizes. Please sign up by calling 361-774-9820 or visit website. - Ying Yang Fandango Gift Shop
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Downtown Bars, Clubs, and Restaurants

All these venues will offer "ArtWalk Specials or Discounts". Just show them the coupon attached to this newsletter to qualify.
Many of the businesses also participate as ArtWalk venues - see each months' flyer for details:
- Agua Java
- Aria
- Bourbon Street
- Cassidy's Irish Pub
- Desiree's by the Bay
- Downtown Sushibar
- Dr Rockit's Blues Bar
- Executive Surf Club
- Flanagan's Bar
- La Bahia Restaurant
- Lizardos Sub & Pub
- Morgan's Sports Bar & Grill
ArtWalkers are always welcome to use the facilities, grab a beer, or have a snack. Happy hour drink specials and $3.00 appetizers till 9:00 pm. - Mulligan's Pub
- Ophraka's 429 Asian Bistro
- Tango Tea Room
- WaterStreet Oyster Bar
- WaterStreet Seafood Company
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We are always looking for volunteers to help out on ArtWalk nights. Tasks include helping to set up / take down tents in the park, handing out maps / flyers throughout Downtown or on the tram / RTA Express, supervising the kids art area in the park, and many other small but helpful chores. So if you would like to help please give Alan (361-463-8148) or Michelle (361-887-6834) a call.
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Sincerely,
Alan Albin CCDMD |
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ArtWalk
Come on Downtown the first Friday of every month between 5:30 and 9pm and join us for art, music, entertainment, refreshments and lots more. Ride the DTown tram (free) with on board band - HOBO or the RTA ArtWalk Express (also free) and be sure to come to the prize draw held at 8:45pm in La Retama Park at Peoples and Mesquite where first prize is an artist donated piece of art and other prizes include valuable gift certificates from Downtown businesses and the Corpus Christi Downtown Management District. |
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