City of Pensacola Florida

Gallery Night "Starrey Starrey Night"

Starry Starry Night
November’s Gallery Night on the Streets of Downtown Pensacola

“A work of art which did not begin in emotion is not art…”
~ Paul Cezanne

On November 16th, come see the streets of downtown Pensacola fill the emotions of your arts and culture community under a Starry Starry Night. The Arts Council of NWFL presents the final of three Gallery Nights. Walk the streets and enter the shops and galleries to experience enlightening works of art, music and performance – all for free.

Inside this pull-out guide to gallery night you’ll find a map detailing what each participating business will offer to Gallery Night-goers. Find those with artists’ work you don’t want to miss or visit them all. The evening’s activities begin at 5 pm and end at 9pm.

Leave your car in the Jefferson St. or Baylen St. parking garages and stroll down the streets, or if you prefer to ride rather than walk, Gallery Night’s participants and sponsors (the Arts Council of NWFL, Downtown Improvement Board, Downtown Arts District Association [DADA], Downtown Crowd, COX Media and Sandy Sansing BMW) are providing trolley service. Three trolleys will be making stops directly in front of or very close to each participant, so listen for the ding-ding of the trolley and hop on.

While you’re Downtown for Starry Starry Night, you’ll discover a shining world of artistic expression supplied by local, national, and even international artists who labor to create beauty that will in turn create a night that is alive and richly colored with arts and culture.

Brighten your evening, enlighten your mind and embrace the emotions on November 16th Downtown Pensacola at 2007’s fall Starry Starry Night Gallery Night.


GALLERY NIGHT PARTICIPANTS:

1. A & J Mugs, 24 N. Palafox PL., 434-2203: Featuring the artworks of Caroline Lindemann and her “world famous” Pensacola Beach Ball wine poppers and ornaments. Also, Dan Lindemann is showing his latest in steel Sculpture along with a few of his FISH and Mermaids. You have to stop in and see the WIND DIRECTION INDICATORS. A must have item for the folks that live on the water. Artist: India Carlton is showing her kiln fired cut glass designs. Scott Stahler will have his work on display as well as perform a live demonstration. Custom orders can be made for Christmas.

2. A Means of Expression, 215 Zarragozza St., 434-6300: This art, gift and frame gallery will be featuring new releases by three internationally collected painters. This will include both originals and hand embellished giclees on canvas by European landscape artist Eugene Segal along with hand-embellished giclees by Romantic Impressionists M & I Garmash and figurative painter Irene Sheri. 20% off custom framing for any piece purchased on Gallery Night.

3. Artel Gallery, 505 Adams St., 432-3080: 19th Annual Cinco Banderas exhibit featuring the work of Northwest Florida artists. Artel is a not-for-profit, educational gallery for experimental, cutting – edge art. The Arts Council of NWFL and Artel encourage you not to miss this event.

4. Belmont Arts & Cultural Center, 401 N. Reus St. 429-1222: The Belmont Arts and Cultural Center is pleased to once again participate in Gallery Night! The theme will be silver lining and will highlight the hand crafted jewelry work of the Florida Society of Goldsmiths, painting exhibit of work by Sharon D. Cope and Sonja Griffin Evans, new drawings of Chad Broadly – as well as live glass blowing demonstrations, jewelry making demonstrations, glass bead making demonstrations and live music with the Frank Brown International Songwriters Festival, and more! A gallery night at the Belmont not to be missed.

5. Blue Morning Gallery 112 S. Palafox PL. 429-9100: A co-op gallery of 34 members who do painting, photography, ceramics, jewelry, wood working, fiber, and collage. Our Christmas show of gifts for $50 or under will be on display. The Sweet Prospect Band will be performing as well!

6. Breathe Yoga Studio, 503 Adams St., 291-5506: NEW COMER! Breathe Yoga Studio is celebrating it’s 1st year anniversary! Poetry reading by Vani at 7:30 pm. Also enjoy live music, free chair massages and hot chai tea – all good!

7. Clay Metal and Stone, 114 S. Palafox Pl., 429-0500: Spruce up your home with artistic tile. Know as the “Candy Store of Tile” we offer floor and wall coverings including porcelain, natural stone, and glass. Come by to see our collection of specialty tile, stone, artistic glass, metal, and other exotic materials.

8. Distinctive Kitchens, 29 S. Palafox PL., 438-4688: Stop in enjoy the Culinary Art Scene while sampling and touring our gourmet appliances and culinary accessories showrooms as well as our new gourmet food and wine shop. We are the place for goodies.

9. Dollarhide’s Music Center, 41 S. Palafox PL., 494-9898: Original art by local artist and soothing piano performance by members of the Pensacola Music Teachers Association.

10. Don Alans, 401 S. Palafox PL. 439-1762: Come in and see enjoy live entertainment as well as the glass art designs by Beege Welborn, along with hand painted glassware, fine art and accessories.

11. Eat!, 286 N. Palafox St., 469-1277: Eat! & Eat at Home! Are excited to present live jazz music and wine tasting.

12. Edward Jones, 130 S. Palafox PL., 429-8403: Edward Jones Investment representative, Rick Lambert has invited local artists Hannah Devaney to display her portfolio in his reception area. Stop by for refreshments and an opportunity to win lunch for two at a downtown restaurant.

13. Elebash Jewelry Company, 36 S. Palafox PL., 432-5136: Come make your holiday wish list with us as we offer an exclusive presentation of the Simon G Jewelry collection. Wine and hors d’oeuvres will be provided as well as special Gallery Night prices!

14. Fararr Law Firm, 109 N. Palafox St., 434-8904: New Comer! Come by and support the local artworks of Mary Waterloo Smith and John Smith of Red Hot Kitties. Also on display will be Kealy Farrar with “Beads for Life” with a portion of the proceeds going to the Jury Duty organization whose efforts prevent pet overpopulations. Santa Paws will be on site taking pictures with your pet, of which all proceeds go to support Jury-Duty program.

15. Global Grill, 25 S. Palafox PL., 469-9966: Stop by and enjoy the atmosphere of The Global Grill with drink and tapas specials. This is the hot spot to be with live jazz entertainment which also will feature several hot local artists.

16. Gulf Coast Community Bank, 40 N. Palafox St., 434-9300: A self taught artist, Kathi Gordon’s reputation has been achieved by creating one-of-a-kind jewelry designs that are both sophisticated and contemporary in presentation. Her goal is to transform the essence of spirituality into tangible objects of adornment. “Wearable art.”

17. Guava, 8 South Palafox PL., 607-7946: We are hosting IZON Models and Professional photographer Howard Robinson for a live photo shoot in our store where the ’models’ are not, in fact, the live models, but Home Accent pieces from our store. We will also have local digital photographer Debra Voizin in our store to talk about her digital work she does.

18. Jack & Ron’s Piano Bar, 104 S. Palafox PL., 434-0291: This is a happening place to be on a crispy cool jazzy bluesy fall night. Come enjoy local talent tickle the ivories and get in the festive spirit.