Chincoteague Island .Net

Take advantage of the warm June evening and come out for the 2nd Saturday Art Stroll, sponsored by the Chincoteague Cultural Alliance, on Saturday, June 12 from 6:00 – 10:00pm. The participating shops and galleries have an array of special events in store this month.  Most take place throughout the evening, unless specifically noted.

Start your stroll at Threadgoodes on Main St. where Chincoteague’s own WCTG will be broadcasting live from 5:00 -7:00pm to celebrate Threadgoode’s second anniversary.  Next door, at Bayside Arts, watch a carving demonstration by Mark Pleasanton. Bayside Arts also has an exhibit of Chincoteague scenes painted on elementary school bricks by Gary Taylor.

Then head over to Maddox Blvd. to continue your stroll. Island Cottage Collection features  “By the Sea, By the Sea, By the Beautiful Sea” paintings by ICC Gallery Artists, sea glass by Suzie Hazel,  handmade jewelry by Laughing Dog Studio, homegrown herbal soaps and lotions by Marianne Warren, wind chime making by Sue Eyet and live music with Bill Troxler playing hammered dulcimer. Next door at Island Arts, Donnie Thornton demonstrates painting on feathers.

From there, stroll over to Church Street where the Linda Nerine Gallery features hand carved cedar, crocheted beaded jewelry, vintage fabric jackets & scarves and a baby boutique.
Back on Main St., stop in at Island Butterfly and have your portrait sketched by local artist Tracey Taylor Arvidson. Wet your whistle next door at Wine, Cheese & More, which offers a tasting with wines from South Africa, 6:00-9:00pm. There is no charge but a donation to the CCA scholarship fund is appreciated.  Then cross the street to visit Psychotronic Music and Beads, where Mia Weldon demonstrates glass bead making and DJ Michael stirs up the sounds of your formative years.  A few steps away, visit Flying Fish gallery and check out the hand blown glass fish in the octopus garden.

Go back across Main St. and visit the newest 2nd Saturday participating shop: Island Style. Then walk down to Sundial Books where local author Jim Carpenter will sign copies of From Tears to Memories I and II, his book about local gravesites, 6:00-8:00pm. Then head over to Cleveland St. and visit Egret Moon Artworks for a demonstration of the art of Batik. Stop by and watch how hot wax, colorful dyes and a piece of material can change your life, 6:00-8ish. Back down on Main St, the Kite Koop and Book Store features live and lively music and treats.

End your evening with the ever-popular 2ndS Soirée at aNopheles Blues. This month the Soirée celebrates the birthday of Weegee, king of the NY 9 to 5(am) news photogs and the noir nobility. Dance to the Beat of Billie (Holiday).  It’s proper to schmooze at aNoPheles Blues.

Keep in mind that while the shops and galleries listed above have special events scheduled this month, other members feature art, books, antiques and specialty foods in their shops and many provide special treats during the art stroll. These include the Bookhounds, Guinevere’s & Vintage Rose, the Osprey Nest Gallery and Ron Hugo Photography.