Greetings!
New for the February ArtWalk our First Friday Ambassadors will be joined by staff from the Citys Parking Control Department who will be on the streets in their electric carts helping our volunteers to hand out maps and information to ArtWalkers. Assisting the public, especially tourists, is an aspect of their jobs which is currently being expanded and their assistance with ArtWalk is greatly appreciated.
An added benefit of this addition to our "staffing" is that, as they are equipped with police radios, they can quickly call police units Downtown should they be needed.
So visit with us on Friday 4th and have fun Downtown in the knowledge that you are in a happy and safe environment.
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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 Jimmy Willden who will play until 8:30pm
- As usual there will be a selection of arts and crafts vendors open for business from 5:30pm until 9pm. Following upon a successful January in the park we will again have a food vendor.
- 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, Parking Control Officers on their electric carts, 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 February prizes can be viewed by clicking HERE
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WaterStreet Market
Back by popular demand music in the market square will once again be provided by Steven James and the Shakedown from 5:30pm until 8:30pm.
- Betty's Trash to Treasures
- Eclectique
- The Gold Bug
Featuring ArtWalk discounts
- Julie's Boutique
All day during ArtWalk the store will feature a"buy one get one of lesser value at 50% off" deal.
- Surf Club Records
Featuring the largest selection of Texas Country and hard-to-find artists on the whole Gulf Coast.
- Texas Surf Museum
Current exhibits include 8mm surf films and over 100 photographs, some of them historic, of surfers riding Texas waves. Also the walls of the museum are lined with classic old surf boards.
- Treehouse Art Collective
Featured artists for February are Debbie Cannatella, watercolor artist and Diane Weiner, polymer clay artist.
And there will be a birthday party for "Corpus Gus", created by Ellen Fehrenkamp, at which Dennis Ramos, the creator of the Gus the Seagull song, will perform. - 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 Trysum.
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.
- Whetstone Graphics
Will be doing screen printing demonstrations and offering snacks and refreshments.
Whetstone is an ArtWalk sponsor
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The Art Center of Corpus Christi
- Art Center of Corpus Christi
Featuring, in the Meadows Gallery the All Members Show, in the Lockett Gallery Sue Sill's watercolors, in the Hall Gallery Annette McPherson's Clickr Snappers - childrens photographs. Also there will be performances by Celtic Flair at 6pm and 8pm
- Barry Brown Clay Studio
The Clay Studio will have their Mud and Merriment open house featuring people hand building, wheel throwing and general studio activities.
- Desiree's By The Bay
Desiree will be open to the public as usual on the Friday night providing dinner service and participating as an ArtWalk venue.
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Around Downtown
Galleries:
- AllGood/Nueces Gallery
- Choke Gallery
- Expression Gallery
There will be an after party at Makeshift Skateboards
- Honey Bee Hams window display
Featuring art by various local artists
- K Space Contemporary & Hot Spot Gallery
Entertainment will be provided by Lili Banta (vocalist) age 14, and Steffen Banta (magician) age 11 from 5:30pm til 8:30pm.
Main exhibition is WYSIWYG by Wendy DeChene and in the Hot Spot Gallery, Seeking Purity a retrospective of work by Day Wheeler.
- Mulligan's Pub window display
Featuring work by Rick Osbourne
- Produce Gallery & Shop
Featuring. in the gallery. an ADULTS ONLY show with a Valentine's Day theme by local artist La Lisa Hernandez.
The shop will be offering 25% off stock items on ArtWalk night.
Shops:
- Axis Tattoo
Featuring vendors and snacks will be available.
- Business Interiors of Texas
Participates in ArtWalk on an occasional basis (not in Feb) 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 Feb)and is open for business Tues through Sat from 10am until 2pm or by appointment. Features artwork by David L Phillips.
- Glassworx Downtown
DJ Eugene Tamez will be doing his thing outside the shop from 5:30 til 9pm
- Peace of Mind Massage Therapy
- Tease Salon
Featuring the Texas Country band, Southern Scarred! You can check them out on Facebook by searching Southern Scarred Band.
Christina Kraus will have a display of .925 Sterling Silver jewelry by Silpada Designs!
Local Artists: Carol Arnold Thaxton featuring Color-Filled Abstract paintings, Jeffery Linthicum and Maricela Sanchez will have their art displayed throughout the entire 3,500+ sq ft venue. The pieces are available for purchase as well!
Adult beverages and snacks will be served!
Other:
- Corpus Christi Downtown Karate
- Hotel Corpus Christi Bayfront
- Law Offices of Scott Ellison
Participates in ArtWalk on an occasional basis.(not in Feb)
- Nueces Lofts
See Nueces Gallery at 311 Peoples.
- 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:
- Executive Surf Club
Featuring music by Trysum
- House of Rock
Featuring "Bizarre Guitars" by Coastal Bend Artists. The guitars will be auctioned at 9:30 with proceeds being split 50/50 between Del Mar College Music Fund and the artist. After party starts 10pm featuring Flatbroke and Subject to Change; ArtWalkers get in free - ask staff for details.
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The Center at 505 S Water Street
- Abba Bellydancing Studio
- Infinite Surprises
- Jupiter Lotus Art Gallery
Featuring artwork by Matt Roisch.
- Natural Wellness Center
Offering free 10 minute sessions and free health evaluations.
- Studio 111
The South Texas Underground Film Group.
- Tango Tea Room
Featuring the work of artist Jorge Ramirez and dancing from the Tango Dance Collective
- Water Street Computers
is hosting its monthly karaoke contest. Winners of contest will recieve $100 in prizes. Please sign up by calling 361-774-9820 or visit website. Also The Center will be kicking off the First Friday "After Dark" with a set from Greedy Mouth starting at 9:30pm
- 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.
And don't forget to join us Feb 6th for SUPER BOWL SUNDAY at Morgan's, Party kickoff 4pm Free munchies &drink specials.
- 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
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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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