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The Village of the Arts is THE Place to be for the April Artwalk

Happenings in the Village of the Arts next weekend

There's so much going on next weekend in the Village of the Arts that it's difficult to know where to start. Let's start with the dates:

Friday night, April 5th from 6-9:30 is the start of the April Artwalk. All galleries and eateries will be open.  Find a Village map attached to this blog post.

Friday and Saturday April 5th and 6th is the Annual Garden Walk from 11-4. Experience the beautiful gardens that adorn the Village's brightly colored bungalows.  See the Village map attached here for addresses and locations. 12 galleries and eateries are participating:

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Arts & Eats – Banyan Sanctuary

Baobab Tree Gallery & Studios -   Fowl  Play

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Bits & Pieces – Secret Garden

Charisma Café – Herbs & Hydroponics

Clay in the Garden – Clay in the Garden

Divine Excess Folk Art Gallery -  The Garden of Earthly Delights

Hearts Desire –  Hearts Desire

Music Music – Tea in the Garden

Ristorante Ortygia –  A true Sicilian experience. 

The Dancing Crane Gallery –Whispering Bamboo

The Village Mystic - Mystic Garden

Village Voices – Victory Garden with children's book authors signing

On Saturday April 6th, in addition to the Garden Walk from 11-4, the Downtown Farmer's Market will relocate to the Village, on 12th St. West.  A trolley will shuttle visitors from the Seafood Festival to the Village until 7pm.  A map of the route and details on the market are attached to this blog posting.  

Come out and enjoy a beautiful day in the Village of the Arts!  Support local small businesses, local artists, view the talent in your own backyard, and shop for local produce all in one place!!

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