First Friday Favorites

Thanks to all the artists and shoppers who came out Friday night on Beach street. We all had our fill of chocolate and helped raise money for the American Heart Association while we were there. The weather was nice until about 4 when it started raining lightly. Hopefully there will be clear skies for March. We couldn't complain about the nice rainbow after the rain cleared though.

Here are some of pictures of my favorites from the Artist who were showing:

Chris Crowley's Alligator Foot

Triple Stranded Lava Necklace by Anne Nguyen


See you next month Friday March 5th on Beach Street.

First Friday is Here! See you all soon!

Everything Chocolate & A "Go Red for Women" local event starts today at 12 p.m. in Downtown Daytona Beach and runs until 8 p.m.

Wear red to the First Friday event in Downtown Daytona Beach.

Visit local, downtown shops & restaurants to learn more about what the "go red for women" movement is all about.

Everything Chocolate!

Local downtown shops & restaurants are offering the following treats from 12 noon to close:

Bay Street Seafood - Chocolate Candy

Southern Home Furniture - Chocolate Candy

Hound Dogs - Hot Chocolate & Cookies

Nicole's Beach Street Mall

Beach Street Impressions - Chocolate treat

Atlantic Sounds - Chocolate Candy

Stacey Lipton Interiors - Key Lime Raspberry Jalepeno Jelly & Crackers

Bill Green Jewelers - Chocolate Treat

Jessup's of Daytona - Glass of wine & chocolate biscotti

Ritzi & Co. Jewelers - Chocolate Valentine's Cake

Salon 230 Spa Above - Cookies

Ivey Lane Bistro - Chocolate covered fruit

Davidson Brothers Citrus - Orange Brownies


Valentine's Day Specials!

Valentines' Day Sales all throughout the Downtown all Day!

Local Art!

Art Consortium of Volusia County

Dislpays of artwork & live workshops near 216 S. Beach Street

Live Music & High Tea!

Featuring Sybil Gage
at Ivy Lane Bistro
246 S. Beach Street

from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm

Join us for First Friday in Daytona Beach from 12 -8 p.m.

First Friday is just around the corner. We will be setting up early this Friday at our usual location right next to McK's on the 200 block of South Beach street from 12 - 8 p.m February 5th.

The following artists and crafters from the Art Consortium will be participating. Stop by to say hi, shop for Valentine treasures, and have some chocolates.

~Cory Trusty AquarianBath.com
~Sarah Barnaby of Sarah's Art Classics
~Pottery by Mehg
~Buddy Hatcher
~Chris Crowley (after 4 p.m)
~Kim Seamans Anenome Seas (hand crafted jewelry and wine glass charms)
~Anne Nguyen (hand crafted jewelry after 3 p.m.)

Hands on Haiti: Work Glove and Hand Sanitizer Collection Drive in Daytona Beach

The Fair Share Garden in Daytona Beach is collection work gloves and hand sanitizer to send to Jacmel Haiti. Fair Share realizes that in the aftermath of the earthquake catastrophe in Haiti, all of us want to do something to assist in the relief and recovery. Much of that work will be difficult hands-on labor accomplished by everyday people.

Donated gloves can be dropped off until Saturday, February 13, 2010 at 12:00 pm at the following locations:

Fair Share Urban Garden
345 White Street in Daytona
(corner of White and Willis next to the Conklin Center)
Saturdays between 8 a.m. and noon
Wednesdays between 4 and 6 p.m.

Shroomer's Pizza & Wings
521 Ridgewood Avenue in Holly Hill
Monday thru Saturday between 11 a.m. and 2 a.m.

Mandala Bookstore
127 West International Speedway Blvd
Daytona Beach 32114
Monday - Saturday 9:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Sunday 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

First Friday in Daytona Beach with the Art Consortium
You may drop off items with Cory of AquarianBath.com
Other vendors at First Friday may also be collecting items
Friday February 5th 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Beach Street Next to McKay's

Keep up to date with drop off locations and information on the Facebook page for this event.

Exciting Music Event! Come Join Us!

January 16th (Saturday) - Daytona Beach
A Traditional Irish Music Session will be hosted at McK's Tavern, 218 South Beach St. Daytona Beach( 386)238-3321 on Third Saturday each Month from 02:30 to approx. 05:30 P.M. - Directions: take your best route to Daytona. Take International Speedway Blvd (US 92) east towards the beach. Turn right on Beach St (just before the bridge). Go down a block and it's on the right.
McK's has graciously offered the use of their facilities for Irish Music players and supporters to share in a ( 3rd sat. of each month) Trad. music session. We hope you can bring your Mandolin, Guitar, Banjo, Flutes, Bodhran and Irish Whistles OR just come to enjoy 'a wee taste of The Celtic Islands' and share in 'The Music' .
Bring along your friends to play or listen too. All are welcome!!!

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Congratulations to Art Consortium Member Ruth Vines

Congratulations to Ruth who has just completed commissioned paintings for her home town's 950 year anniversary. Visit her blog to see the new paintings of the churches of Vilchbald.

Painting at Fair Share

Bernadette and Sarah, originally uploaded by Art of Volusia.

The art consortium had a great time at the Fair Share Garden yesterday helping with the mural creation. Here is Fair Share volunteer Bernadette with Sarah Barnaby of the Art Consortium. Click on the photo to see more photos from yesterday at our Flickr account.