Events start at 6 p.m. today 1/21 at Stilletos at 6229 Grand Blvd. in downtown New Port Richey with drinks and snacks (tickets $35; call 727-848-6500) and artists talking about — what else? — art. Visitors can then stroll across the street to Progress Energy Art Gallery for more art talk and dessert. An amazing opportunity to look at amazing artwork!!!
From 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, at the Shops at Wiregrass (off State Road 56 a mile east of Interstate 75).....Participants include sculptors, painters, jewelry designers, novelty art and craftmakers and photographers.
Food and drinks will be available at the 17 restaurants, coffee shops, cookie stores and bars, including Yamato Japanese Steak House and Sushi Bar, Red Robin for burgers, Moe's Southwest Grill, Cantina Laredo, Grillsmith New American Grill, 365 Cafe Italiano, the Brass Tap (more than 300 types of beer), Juice Zone (fresh fruit and veggie drinks and gluten-free food) and many others.
This year are speed painter Tim Decker, who does large portraits of famous people at lightning fast speed, children's entertainment time from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, featuring the Potjiekos Band and a blues-singing puppet. There will also be a kids' interactive arts area and "Emerging Artist" area for middle and high school artists.
Returning are the chalk artists, who create large, intricate drawings in the plazas and entryways throughout the outdoor mall.
What a fun family event no matter if you live in Hernando or Pasco County!
Make it a great weekend!
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