Images

The 38th annual Images, A Festival for the Arts is coming up on January 24th, 25th and 26th. Images is presented by the Atlantic Center for the Arts and is held in Riverside Park in downtown New Smyrna Beach. This event is free and features artists from across the Country. To get the full schedule of events check their website.

ACA Summer Art Camp

Summer vacation is upon us and if you are a week into it and ready to send your kids out the door here is a great way to do it!

The Atlantic Center for the Arts is holding a Summer Art Camp. The camp is held at Harris House in Yurick Studios. The final session will take place at ACA’s main campus, in the beautiful Leeper Studios. The camp is open to children ages 6 to 12 years old.

Each weekly session in the eight-week program features three classes designed to give participants an opportunity to explore ideas of art and culture through a variety of art forms.

Participants will meet new friends and take home artwork every week. There is downtime for snacks, stretching, games and lunch.

The Young Masters exhibition in ACA’s Harris House Gallery will feature artwork made in camp. An opening reception will be held on Saturday August 3, 2013 featuring artwork by camp participants.

The Camp is held each week Tuesday – Friday from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. It is $100.00 for ACA Members and $125.00 for non-members. They do offer scholarships for each session.

Get a complete schedule, information and registration form here.

Around Town-Weekend Events

There is plenty to do at the beach this weekend. The annual Horsin' Around Auction to benefit the Atlantic Center for the Arts is Sunday, April 5 from 11am-4pm. Tickets are 100.00 each it will held at the NSB Municipal Airport.

If that event is too rich for your blood there are many other things to do.

Ce-La-Luna Restaurant in Eddgewater will host Michael T and the "Oldies Revue" on Saturday, April 4th beginning at 6pm.

Coronado Community United Methodist Church will hold their children's Easter Egg Hunt, Saturday April 4th at 10am. This is open to infants to 3rd grade age children. Come to the education building.

The Landshark Surfari Pro Tournament starts today at the Inlet at 9am.

The New Smyrna Beach Board of Realtors is holding a golf tournament to benefit several community programs on Friday, April 3. Registration begins at 11:30 a.m. at Hidden Lakes Golf Club, 35 Fairgreen Avenue. The tournament will be in a scramble format and shotgun starts at 1 p.m. There will be food, drinks, and door prizes. For more information, please contact Buddy Hughes at (386) 427-4138

Military Appreciation Night

The New Smyrna Beach High School baseball team invites you to celebrate and acknowledge the contributions and sacrifices made by our men and women of the military. Members and veterans of the armed forces will be in attendance. Join the ‘Cudas on Friday, April 3 beginning at 4 p.m. at the New Smyrna Beach Sports Complex. The festivities begin at 5 p.m. The admission fee will be waived in lieu of donations to the NSBHS baseball program. The National Guard will provide a rock climbing wall, football throw, and basketball shot to entertain all.

Dog Wash

Head on over to Silly Willie's for a Dog Wash to benefit The Hospice of Volusia/Flagler Relay for Life, this will be held on Saturday, April 4 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be prizes for tiniest, largest, hairiest, and dirtiest dogs. Join the fun at Silly Willie’s at 218 Flagler Avenue, NSB. For more information, call (386) 427-0196.

Check out Just Weather for your weather report. Looks like a good weekend and some pretty good waves for the tournament.

Fun For The Kids

The Atlantic Center For The Arts has some great programs for kids of all ages. This weekend is a good example. on Saturday, March 21 Matt Keller will hold a "What's Cooking?" class for children 6-12 years old.

It will be held at ACA’s Whatmore Commons at 1414 Art Center Avenue

Local chef Matt Keller will answer the age old question, “Where does dinner come from?” Participants will explore the culinary arts in a professional kitchen at ACA’s main campus. Keller will handle the sharp and hot, and let everyone else handle the fun. They are making Chicken Parmagiana and Spaghetti. Sign up information is at their website.

Fee: $25 ACA member; $30 nonmember