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Calendar of Events 2013 now available at City Hall and Adele Grage Cultural Center.  
 

Donna Woulfe, pencil artist who recreates celebrity photos, started drawing Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck as a child along with other Disney characters.  She painted murals on her basement walls of dinosuars and fairy tale characters for her children.

It wasn't until retirement last year that Donna went after her dream to become an artist, strongly encouraged by her late husband.  She has studied under several artists, most recently the Art League of Jacksonville, Linda Serafin and Anthony Whiting.  "I begin by studying and 'getting to know' the character of the subject, trying to capture the essence of their personality of who they are and how they differ from others."

Donna's display at the Adele Grage Cultrual Center consists of pencil art of celebrity photos, watercolor and acrylic art now through June 3.  

BOWL BASH #8
Winners in each category: 8 & under - 4th place Liam Ames, 3rd place Dino "The Dinosaur" Crossland, 2nd place Grace Knoechel, 1st place Xavier Schwarz.
9-12 Division: 4th place Kelton Beardall, 3rd place Connor Lerian, 2nd place Bubba Stephens, 1st place Hal Scarborough. Sponsored: 4th place Justin Jaco, 3rd place Tucker Lindsay, 2nd place Quentin Clark, 1st place Jake Van der Zee. 

Skaters are reminded that a permit must be on file and a decal must be affixed to the helmet for skaters 16 and under.  If you do not have a decal, complete the waiver form and visit City Hall for a decal, it's free. Waiver Helmet Permit

Songwriters' Concert
Sunday, June 9, 2013
6-8 pm
Adele Grage Theater
716 Ocean Blvd at 7th Street

Brought to you by the City of Atlantic Beach Cultural Arts and Recreation Advisory Committee, join us inside the historical theater to enjoy this free concert!  Doors open at 5:45 p.m.

Whether you write, sing, play or simply enjoy good music, plan on being with us. Our musical host, Mike Shackelford and his fellow talented performers from our region will transform the Atlantic Beach Theater into a magical space for two hours of original musical creations by neighbors and friends. Seating is first come-first served for this admission-free-alcohol free event.  Bring a friend...or three! 

Performers should email or call host Mike Shackelford at (904)610-7461. Prepare two original songs of 7-8 minutes combined maximum. 

Upcoming Concert Dates
June 9
July 7
August 4

Wild Wonders at Dutton Island
Saturday, May 25, 2013
11:00 a.m.

A hands-on nature program held at Dutton Island Preserve Pavilion in Atlantic
Beach.  Educator Mike Rossi brings a variety of small creatures for his "Warm Fuzzies & Prehistoric Pals" program with dance, storytelling and humor as he delights everyone in the family of all ages with his delightful presentation.  Join Mike and his gang on Saturdays!

Acoustic Night
Sunday, June 30, 2013
6-8 p.m.

Free!! Spend your spring and summer nights in Bull Park at twilight.  Bring your blanket, picnic, and beach chairs to relax and enjoy the acoustic sounds of local performers.  Mike Shackelford hosts Sundays 6-8 p.m.

2013 Performances
June 30
July 28
August 28
Fall schedule TBA

Third Thursday of each month! 
June 20, 2013, 5 to 9 p.m.
Beaches Town Center & Adele Grage Cultural Center

Artists (local and northeast Florida) gather around the Beaches Town Center at Atlantic Blvd. and Ocean/First Streets. More than twenty locations feature artists and provide refreshments and music to the public.

Make Adele Grage your first/last stop on the monthly North Beaches Art Walk at 716 Ocean Blvd. The artist reception is free and open to the public.

HAPPY WEDNESDAY! Join us at the market for some great local offerings at Bull Park every Wednesday from 4-7 p.m.  Veggies, fruit, bread, sweets and more; get it all right in your own backyard!

"A Streetcar Named Desire"
A classic drama by Tenessee Williams
May 24,25,26,2013

This classic drama reveals to the very depths the character of Blanche du Bois, a woman whose life has been undermined by her romantic illusions, which lead her to reject-so far as possible-the realities of life with which she is faced and which she consistently ignores.  The pressure brought to bear upon her by her sister, with whom she goes to live in New Orleans, intensified by the earthy and extremely "normal" young husband of the latter, leads to a revelation of her tragic self-delusion and, in the end, to madness.

See ABET website for the full list of plays and performances dates. www.abettheatre.com

 

October 12-October Festival
October 19-Family Fun Day