Schooner Wharf Bar - Key West, Florida. "A Last Little Piece of Old Key West"

Schooner Wharf Open Air Art & Music Affair
9th Annual - March 7, 2009 10:00 a.m. - Midnight
"Culture, Color, and Cocktails in Perfect Harmony"

The Schooner Wharf Bar is the place to be for the 9th Annual Open Air Art & Music Affair on Saturday, March 7. Artists� and artisans� wares are to be available from 10 a.m. until sunset, with music continuing well into the night.

This admission-free event features the work of Key West Artists, creations as unique and varied as the islanders themselves. Surrounding the Schooner Wharf, at the Historic Seaport, booths are set up, offering paintings, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, clothing, woodwork, stained glass, leather, photography, found objects and even palm fronds, and coconuts, all creations of the talented people working in Key West.

Event Organizers, Evalena, Carl and Kate Peachy

Rebecca Burg and her nautical artwork

A wonderful showcase for emerging artists and recognized masters, unique arts and crafts abound. Chose from whimsical to functional, ranging from fine art paintings to one-of-a-kind craft items.

From the monument plaza at Elizabeth and Greene, the festival
follows the Lazy Way Lane along the Historic Seaport, towards the tall ships at the Schooner Wharf, and spilling around the corner onto William Street.

Enjoy personal demonstrations of techniques by some of the artists working on site. Internationally renown potter, Jay Gogin will be spinning clay, Dwight Kalb will be painting the scene with his oils, and there will also be a glass blowing demonstration among others

Returning artists and artisans include wood workers Thomas Avery, and Isaias Mendoza, painters Katie Hobbs, Dwight Kalb, and Rick Burnette, Kate Peachy, jewelers Suzanne Buxton, Bethy, Joyce Straiton, and Peggy Taylor, and fabric artists Joanne Jarzombek, Debra Nolan, and Sharona.

New this season, among others, are the mixed media sculpture of Thomas Bowker, ceramics from Chelsy Snell, and paintings by Bill Welch.

The Schooner Wharf Bar awards a cash prize of $200 for the Best Depiction of the bar to a visual artist, last year�s winner was Kathryn Leonard and the $100 People�s Choice went to Dwight Kalb.

On the stage, fourteen solid hours of live music kicks off at ten in the morning, with singer/raconteur Michael McCloud, backed by Professor Pete, and Capt. Carl.

Student, Robin Gogin, Evalena Worthington, Jay Gogin and fountain
sculpture

Bob Suret - 2007 Art Affair

From 1 to 4, the Doerfels entertain with acoustic instruments. This twelve-member ensemble earned the title, 2008 Florida State Bluegrass Champions, despite ranging in age from 12 to 19. The band�s material runs the gamut, from country, gospel, bluegrass, jazz and blues to classical.

Michael McCloud and Friends pick up the tempo again for happy hour, reprising hits penned by this thirty-five year stalwart of the Key West music scene.

The Jeff Prine Band, featuring south Florida legend �Bonefish Johnny,� takes the stage from six thirty until after midnight. Funky guitar and bluesy vocals are the trademarks of the band�s definitive �Shack Music� sound.

Not only is the festival a rollicking good time, it is a fantastic opportunity to meet renowned artists in a casual atmosphere, and purchase a distinctive piece of art.

Sponsors of this years show include, Sweet Caroline Sweet Tea Vodka, Key 93.5, Tenure Vodka, Heineken Light and Sun 99.

Interested parties please send e-mail to [email protected], or contact Evalena or Sheree at (305) 292-9520, Carl and Kate Peachey at (305) 304-2275.

2007 Schooner Wharf Art Affair Entrance

Evalena & William DeBilzan - Art Affair 2007

Jay Gogin sculpting fountain

Kate Peachy of Kate's Gallery and her original paintings

In between The Schooner Wharf Bar promises a session of �surprise�
entertainment sure to delight.

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For more information, do not hesitate to call Evalena or Sheree at 292-9520

MEDIA: Contact Barbara K. Wright at 305-296-7182 for more information

SCHOONER WHARF BAR
202 William Street - Key West, Florida 33040 - Ph: (305) 292-9520