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Art Galleries Music  Wonderful Restaurants  Specialty Food Shops

Charming Accommodations Nature Cruises

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Kayaking  Canoeing

 Nature and Indian Trails

Florida's

Creative Coast Weekends

held the second weekend of each month

November - April

Galleries & Shops are open extended hours on Fridays, many offering special openings. Take a cooking class, or listen to live music!

Special Events and Workshops planned at individual shop locations

on Saturdays & Sundays.

Fun for the whole family!  Please take your time to explore our calendar,

there is so much to see and do!

 

Some of our participating businesses

Matlacha

Bokeelia

Bert's Pine Bay Gallery Crossed Palms Gallery
Island Visions Koucky Gallery & Gardens
Harborside Gallery  
Elena's

St James City

Lovegrove Gallery & Gardens Earth & Spirit Garden Gallery
Island Decor and More

Paisley Parrot

Matlacha Menagerie  
Trader's Hitching Post  
WildChild Art Gallery  
Yellow Dog Gallery  
Footprints in the Sand, A Shoe Gallery  

December 2011  - Keep it Local, Shop on the Island

December 9,

Friday

Olde Fish House Concerts with Kip Lawrence: 6 - 9, at the Olde Fish House Restaurant.
For details e-mail Kip at KipLawrence@comcast.net
  Island Visions: Joan Roberts paints 5 - 8 PM. Watch her creation unfold right before your eyes. Bill Fuery sets his cut gem stones 6 - 8 PM. Choose your favorite exquisite piece to wear home.
Call 282-0452 for more information
 

WildChild Art Gallery  2 - 8, Opening Reception for "Feelings, Oh Feelings" a Multi artist show.
Call 239-283-6006 for more information or visit www.WildChildArtGallery.com.

 

Bert’s Pine Bay Gallery 5 - 7, Annual Lamplight book signing party with celebrated author Robert N. Macomber. Wine & Cheese party, Bert’s pizza, Christmas Specials.
Call 283-1335 for more information. www.bertsgallery.com

December 10,

Saturday

 

Island Visions: 11-4. Beth Kauffman returns for another of her popular classes where you create your very own Dichroic glass pendant. Bring a friend and make it even more special. Make several for the ultimate Holiday gifts! Call 239-282-0452 for more information.

 

WildChild Art Gallery: Artist demos 11 – 5  Call 283- 6006 for more information or visit www.WildChildArtGallery.com

  Earth & Spirit Garden Gallery:  Artists in the Garden”, 10 AM - 4 PM. Meet the artists
and crafters who display and sell their work in the gallery. Also, “The Wisdom of the Stones”
10am - 2pm. Join Sally Braund to find out why you are attracted to certain stones; discover how each stone has its own properties and energy to enrich your life. For more information visit
www.earthandspiritgardengallery.com or call 239-282-1025.
  Matlacha Menagerie:  D.L. Havlin signing his books and discussing local history on Friday and Saturday. In addition, the gallery will have a special “sale tent” with items on sale up to 35% off.
  Island Decor and More: 11am till...???
Ciny and Joe Daigle - wood art ... Welcome signs , Hooks for the pool wall or bath.
Lots of fun and funky fish great for the tree !
Heike Sommer-Goldschmitz makes Shell wreaths...Beautiful !
  Harborside Gallery:  is hosting artists at the gallery, with face painting and other crafts. Robyn will be doing hair braiding and beads as well at the gallery. In addition, they will hold a drawing for a piece of “palm art” created and donated by artist Gregg Forsberg – stop by and sign up for the drawing this Saturday. Matlacha.
December 11,
Sunday
Island Visions: Join JD Designs for another truck show featuring their wire & bead creations from 12-4 PM. Call 239-282-0452 for more information.

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January 2012 - Chili Nights

January 13,

Friday

Olde Fish House Concerts with Kip Lawrence: 6 - 9, at the Olde Fish House Restaurant.
For details e-mail Kip at KipLawrence@comcast.net
  Island Visions: Second annual “Chili Cook-off” featuring various recipes from our talented staff in the evening. Vote for your favorite! Call to see who’ll be hanging out with us. 239-282-0452 or visit www.island-visions.com

 

Wildchild Gallery: “The Beginning of the End or . . . the End of the Beginning.”
Multiple artists show. Opening Reception 2 – 8.
Call 239-283- 6006 for more information or visit www.WildChildArtGallery.com.

January 14,

Saturday

 

Island Visions: 11 - 4. Lisa Holloway will demonstrate her mixed metal & colorful bead jewelry creations. Let her make you a one-of-a-kind, affordable, adorable set. For more information call 239-282-0452. www.island-visions.com
  Wildchild Gallery: 11 – 5 Artist Demos. Call 283- 6006 for more information or visit www.WildChildArtGallery.com
  Bert’s Pine Bay Gallery: Artist Claudine Alvarez demonstrates the art of creating native pine needle baskets from 1 - 4 PM. Call 239-283-1335 for more information.
  Earth & Spirit Garden Gallery: “Artists in the Garden”, 10 AM - 4 PM. Meet the artists
and crafters who display and sell their work at the Gallery and relax in the unique garden setting. For more information visit www.earthandspiritgardengallery.com or call 239-282-1025.

January 15,

Sunday

To Be Announced

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February - Pine Island Loves Its Art

February 10

Friday

Olde Fish House Concerts with Kip Lawrence: 6 - 9, at the Olde Fish House Restaurant.
For details e-mail Kip at KipLawrence@comcast.net
  Bert’s Pine Bay Gallery: 4 – 8 PM, Art Opening featuring gallery artists.
Call 239-283-1335 for more information.
  Island Visions:  Wilson Hawthorne will be in the house signing books from his Last Pirate series. Hopefully he’ll have his third book out and we’ll have news of the movie! Call 239-282-0452 for more information.
  Wildchild Gallery: 11th annual, “Art in the Heart”, featuring “Artists at work in the Heart of Matlacha”. Valentine Group Show and Demonstrations featuring 18 gallery artists demonstrating their art in the garden of the gallery. Call 239-283-6006 for more information or visit www.WildChildArtGallery.com

February 11

Saturday

40th Annual Pine Island Art Association Art Sale. 10 – 4, Matlacha Community Park. Paintings by over 100 local artists.

 

Matlacha Menagerie:  Fashion Show TBA
  Wildchild Gallery: 11th annual, “Art in the Heart”, featuring “Artists at work in the Heart of Matlacha”. Valentine Group Show and Demonstrations featuring 18 gallery artists demonstrating their art in the garden of the gallery. Call 239-283-6006 for more information or visit www.WildChildArtGallery.com
  Earth & Spirit Garden Gallery: “Artists in the Garden”, 10 AM - 4 PM. Meet the artists
and crafters who display and sell their work at the Gallery and relax in the unique garden setting. For more information visit www.earthandspiritgardengallery.com or call 239-282-1025.
 

Island Visions:  Ed Brown is back for “Art in the Heart” 11-4. Meet Ed & watch him paint his colorful watercolors of local scenes. Call 239-282-0452 for more information.

February 12

Sunday

 

Wildchild Gallery: 11th annual, “Art in the Heart”, featuring “Artists at work in the Heart of Matlacha”. Valentine Group Show and Demonstrations featuring 18 gallery artists demonstrating their art in the garden of the gallery. Call 239-283-6006 for more information or visit www.WildChildArtGallery.com
  40th Annual Pine Island Art Association Art Sale. 10 – 4, Matlacha Community Park. Paintings by over 100 local artists.
  Island Visions:  Ed Brown is back for “Art in the Heart” 11-4. Meet Ed & watch him paint his colorful watercolors of local scenes. Call 239-282-0452 for more information.

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March - Blown Away by Art

March 9

Friday

Olde Fish House Concerts with Kip Lawrence: 6 - 9, at the Olde Fish House Restaurant.
For details e-mail Kip at KipLawrence@comcast.net
  Island Visions: David from Miracles in Action (a non-profit) will offer for sale beaded delights from Guatemala from 1-8. We currently carry only some of the beautiful beadwork from Mayan workers of the Lake Atilan region. David will bring lots more goodies and tell of the good things Miracles does for these families.
Also:
Beth Collette with her remarkable Dichroic glass Bone Fish & Dragonfly pendants. When she sets up, she brings ALL her great pieces. Don’t miss the opportunity to meet this popular artist from 1-5. Call 239-282-0452 for more information
  Wildchild Gallery: “The Silence Within — Reflections”. Multiple artists show. Opening Reception 2 – 8. Call 239-283-6006 for more information or visit www.WildChildArtGallery.com.
  Bert’s Pine Bay Gallery: 4 – 8 PM, Art Opening featuring gallery artists. Call 239-283-1335 for more information.

March 10

Saturday

Island Visions: Sarah Kiser joins us and will work on one of her delightful mermaid paintings from 1-5. And Winnie Purple along with son, Daniel will be performing their Latin Jazz in the afternoon. You don’t want to miss this special event! Call 239-282-0452 for more information.

 

Wildchild Gallery:  11 – 5 Artist's Demos Call 283- 6006 for more information or visit www.WildChildArtGallery.com
  Earth & Spirit Garden Gallery: “Artists in the Garden”, 10 AM - 4 PM. Meet the artists
and crafters who display and sell their work at the Gallery and relax in the unique garden setting. For more information visit www.earthandspiritgardengallery.com  or call 239-282-1025.

March 11

Sunday

To Be Announced

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April - Showered by Art

April 13

Friday

Olde Fish House Concerts with Kip Lawrence: 6 - 9, at the Olde Fish House Restaurant.
For details e-mail Kip at KipLawrence@comcast.net
  Wildchild Gallery: Lights of the Southern Skies”. Multiple artists show. Opening Reception
2 – 8. Call 239-283-6006 for more information or visit www.WildChildArtGallery.com.
  Bert’s Pine Bay Gallery:   4 – 8 PM, Art Opening featuring gallery artists.
Call 239-283-1335 for more information.

April 14

Saturday 

Wildchild Gallery: Artist demos11 – 5.
Call 283- 6006 for more information or visit www.WildChildArtGallery.com

 

Earth & Spirit Garden Gallery:  “Artists in the Garden”, 10 AM - 4 PM. Meet the artists
and crafters who display and sell their work at the Gallery and relax in the unique garden setting. For more information visit www.earthandspiritgardengallery.com or call 239-282-1025..
April 15
Sunday
To Be Announced

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