San Carlos Art Walk Winds Down for the Summer

This Thursday, August 26th, 2010 will be the final San Carlos Art Walk for the summer. The Farmer's Market will continue for two additional weeks into September. In this second summer of the San Carlos Art Walk event there were some success stories. A couple of the artists were commissioned to do other art projects for private citizens or others. Some artists made big sales and some artists made their first sales. Overall it was a fun summer on the sidewalks of San Carlos. The Artists who stick it out week after week in the same spots have a better chance of becoming recognized, making a sale, greeting regulars and so forth. It is a good opportunity for people happy to see artists on the street and for the artists happy to chat with potential customers about their processes. Everyone wins. Come by this Thursday and say hello and goodbye to your friendly local artists... for now. And don't forget to thank Gail Sjoman of Art Liaisons for her hard work in keeping this event fresh and exciting. I, as Gail's loyal assistant, would also be happy to hear success stories or any tips that might help to improve this important local event for next year. Thursday afternoon 4:00-8:00 p.m. , 600 and 800 blocks of Laurel, on both blocks outside of the Farmer's Market. I am located on the Bianchini's block near Starbucks and VIP Real Estate. Happy Summer Ending!

PHOTO: Nina Miller's beautiful painting

Malia's Belly Dance Extravaganza at Mezza Luna 2010

Malia and the New Moon Belly Dance Ensemble, student dancers, and guest stars will have their summer show Sunday, August 1, 2010. This belly dance extravaganza begins promptly at 2:00 p.m. at Mezza Luna Restaurant in Half Moon Bay. Special guest dancers will be Shabnam and Ooh La La.

This is sure to be an exciting adventure complete with balancing acts, mesmerizing moves, and tantalizing undulations! Enjoy the bar during the show and have dinner after the show in the main dining room.

Tickets sell out fast. Call Mezza Luna for tickets and make reservations for dinner now. See you there!

Pictured left are just some of the girls from Malia's classes: Back Row: Sarah, Basha, and Regina. Front Row: Laura, April (yours truly), and Debra.

What Do Beads, the Blues, and Birthdays Have In Common?

What do Beads, the Blues, and Birthdays have in common? Oh, me! Come on down to Redwood City Friday evening and Saturday and experience the annual Blues Festival. I will be selling my jewelry there in a booth. Look for me. My birthday is Saturday so if you say "Happy Birthday" I will give you 10% off any jewelry purchases from Beadcentric Jewelry. My tent will be located at Broadway and Hamilton Streets close to the music at the Courthouse Square.

July 23rd and July 24th, PAL Blues Festival and Art on the Square. Live entertainment and vendor booths open Friday night 5-8:30 p.m. and Saturday from 11:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m.

Bring a folding chair and sunscreen and enjoy the music, food, and festivities. Otherwise, I'll be blue without you!

See You In Your Walking Shoes

Enjoy your Thursday evenings in beautiful downtown San Carlos.

The San Carlos Art Walk is every Thursday night starting in June and continues through August. "Art Walk Specials" may be found at participating businesses downtown during this event. This sidewalk artist event takes place in conjunction with the San Carlos Farmers Market "Hot Harvest Nights".

Visit the artists on the 600 and 800 blocks of Laurel Street. Celebrate with a "Kick-off Party" Thursday 6/3 at two locations: Shelby's Garden @ 629 Laurel and VIP Real Estate @ 864 Laurel Street.

Looking for us? Ask about us at the Chamber of Commerce Booth. See you in your walking shoes!

Open Studios Weekend Three! Last One, Palo Alto

Come to the Pacific Art League this weekend.

Seven artists will be displaying, and some demonstrating, their works!

Paintings and jewelry.

Event: Silicon Valley Open Studios
Artists: Ally Richter, April Vanderbilt, Gary Coleman, Mariana Barnes, Myrrh, Nancy Wong, and Steve Curl
Hours: 11:00-5:00 p.m., both Saturday and Sunday, May15th and 16th.
Where: Pacific Art League, 668 Ramona street, between Hamilton and Forest.

www.svos.org

Pictured: Jewelry by April Vanderbilt, Beadcentric Jewelry, and painting by Gary Coleman

Silicon Valley Open Studios Weekend TWO!

This weekend, May 8th and 9th, stop by our jewelry studio in downtown San Carlos. April Vanderbilt and Jody Lyle will have their unique one-of-a-kind jewelry on display and for sale.

Pictured above, swarovski crystal and freshwater pearl jewelry by Beadcentric Jewelry; and pictured below, sterling silver and gem stone jewelry by Jody Lyle Fusion Jewelry.

Exhibit details:

May 8th & 9th, 2010

Saturday & Sunday

11am to 5pm both days

1045 Laurel Street

(Site #377 in the SVOS Map Guide)

San Carlos, CA 94070

Cell# 650-207-3213

Look for the bright yellow signs. We look forward to seeing you there.

Silicon Valley Open Studios Weekend ONE!

Invest in Something You’ll Treasure Forever: Invest in Art!

Join us on May 1-2 for Silicon Valley Open Studios

Exhibit details:

May 1 & 2, 2010

11am to 5pm both days

Jen Norton Art Studio (Site #215 in the SVOS Map Guide)

1969 Elden Drive, San Jose, CA 95124

408-626-8701

We will be featuring six wonderful artists including:

Jen Norton (paintings, all-weather Garden Charms™)

Jane Ferguson (paintings)

Susan Migliore (plein-air paintings)

Mariana Barnes (paintings)

April Vanderbilt (jewelry)

Donna Orme (printmaking)

Plus, we'll have live Jazz Music on Saturday afternoon from Susan's musical husband Len Migliore and Wine Tasting on Sunday afternoon by Betty Kaufman an Independent Consultant of WineShop at Home.

Break free of the "bad economy woes" and join us for this fun art-lovers event!

GPS systems sometimes put us on the wrong side of the street on the wrong part of our block.

From PA/Sunnyvale, take 101 or 280 to 85 South

Take the Bascom/Los Gatos Blvd exit

Turn Left onto Bascom (going North)

Cross Camden, Curtner, Union

The first tiny street past Union is Elden Drive. Craig Gardens Retirement Center is on the corner.

Go thru the stopsign at Elden and Horace. We're about 4 or 5 houses up on the Left. Look for the Bright Yellow Signs!