News from Sanibel & the Gallery
While the temperature is still in the 80’s – “Autumn is in the Light,” as painter, Hollis Jeffcoat, quipped. We can see the change in season and this signals a change in pace, activity, conversation, as the Islands ready for every ones’ return.
There have been a few projects that have been underway, while you were Off Island. As you may remember, Summer is Black Top Season and the City has been at it again. Not only have they improved the bike path in many places, but also brand new sections have been added in different parts of Sanibel. I’ll leave the discovery of ‘where’ for when you return.
Comings and Goings:
After a buyer for the business backed out at the last minute, Arundel’s Stationary closed last week after decades of service, which will prove a loss to the Islands both in terms of character(s) and convenience.
There is a For Lease sign in front of both the Twilight Café and the Stone Crab Shack … sounds like there is a story behind these departures.
However, another sign – Painters working on the ‘La Dolce Ellington’s’ building may indicate a new restaurant coming into that location.
The Green Flash was getting a facelift when I was there last week – new walkway pavers, tables, chairs, rug … same great view. I heard that they bought a majority share in the Mucky Duck. I wonder if that means that menu will sport scalloped potatoes and creamed spinach 364 days a year.
The 2011 Best of the Islands votes are in and …
Watson MacRae Gallery was voted BEST Art Gallery!!! I am very excited and grateful. The wonderful artists who created such fabulous art are at the heart of this honor. And two of them, Leila Walker and Hollis Jeffcoat deserve special acknowledgment not only for their art, but also for their contribution to the gallery. Leila for helping keep the gallery and me running, and Hollis for her very special talent of hanging exhibits that are beautiful, interesting and visually engaging.
A heart-felt thank you to the visitors, friends and patrons of the Gallery, I greatly appreciate your support at all levels and have loved everyday of the past 3 years.
Oye! And now the pressure is really on for Next Season! But I’m ready. I’ll have the schedule with openings, artists’ talks and new special events in the October letter. It’s going to be great! We re-open on October 3rd with a wonderful exhibit of selected work from the gallery artists. Please come by, I’d love to see you. Best, Maureen
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Maureen Watson
Watson MacRae Gallery
2340 Periwinkle Way, #B3
Sanibel, FL 33957
239-472-3386
