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2ndFriday Art Walk in Chapel Hill, North Carolina

The next 2ndFriday Artwalk will be taking place in Carrboro and Chapel Hill on Friday evening, February 8th, from 6:00 - 9:00 pm. Many of the galleries will have live music and other art related entertainment. Admission is free. Nearly eighty 2ndFriday Artwalks have been held in the last six years with growing community involvement and national interest. This popular once-a-month event draws residents and visitors from all over the Triangle who enjoy the opportunity to see a large variety of artwork during a single evening while socializing with their fellow art lovers. 2ndFriday Artwalk brochures, maps and information are available at any participating art location. Please contact the individual venue listed below for more specific exhibition, special event or parking information.
OUR SPONSORS: Weaver St. Market The Carrboro Citizen	If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of or a participant in the 2ndFriday Artwalk, or have any art related business, suggestions or ideas in regard to the Art Walk, please click here for our feedback form. We appreciate the continued support of our community partners and sponsors. Your business can also become a sponsor!
Ackland Art Museum - South Columbia St. and Franklin St. Chapel Hill, 919.966.5736. Picturing the World: Carolina's Celebrated Photojournalists is the first major exhibition of internationally recognized photojournalists who have studied at UNC-Chapel Hill's School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Animation and Fine Art - University Mall, Chapel Hill, 919.968.8008. Pablo Picasso - Imaginary Portraits. Original works featuring Imaginary Portraits completed in the 1960's showing use of cubism and surrealism. The ArtsCenter - 300-G East Main Street Carrboro, 919.929.2787. Photography exhibit/ interactive installation: Because We're Still Here and Moving: Mapping a World of Black History in Our Own Backyard. The East End Gallery features Acrylic Paintings by ArtsCenter painting Instructor Juan DiGiulio. Bagwell, Holt, Smith, Tillman & Jones, PA - 400 Market Street, Suite 103, 919.932.2225. Paintings by Cat Moleski - Bright, insightful and comtemplative work. The Beehive Salon - 102 E. Weaver Street, 919.932.4483. Mixed media by Chief. Recent works in mixed media in tribute to the artist's new daughter. Caffe Driade - 1215A E. Franklin St., Chapel Hill, 919.942.2333. Paintings by Lynne Clarke. Heavy texture, inclusion of divergent, interesting found materials, strong color, and the shape of mass and volume - all converge and flow. Come enjoy a glass of wine or beer, enjoy captivating art and discover this unique, national award winning Caffe, that has been featured on the Food Network. Carrboro Century Center - 100 N. Greensboro St. Carrboro, NC 27510, 919-918-7385 UNDER THE BIG BLUE SKY - Valerie Tan is a self-taught artist who has had a lifelong interest in the arts. She paints with acrylics and oilbars and has developed a naive style using "poster" colors and house/neighborhood themes. Carrboro Town Hall - 301 W. Main St., Carrboro, 919-942-8541 Photography of Dave Otto - Bolin Creek and Woodlands: Natural Treasures. The exhibit includes more than 40 prints of the creek, wildflowers, autumn foliage, critters and reflections. Pictures will be on sale with 25% donated to the Friends of Bolin Creek and 25% to the Carrboro Art Committee. DeWitt Law, PLLC - 118 E. Main St Suite A, Carrboro, 919.338.8200. No show this month. FedEx Global Education Center 301 Pittsboro Street , Chapel Hill, 919.962.2435. The Faces of Child Trafficking. There are an estimated 27 million slaves living in the world today, the majority of them children. This exhibition shares the stories of children whose families sold them into slavery in Ghana's Volta Region. Fifth Season Gardening Co. 106 South Greensboro St., Carrboro, 919.932.7600. Call for info. Fleet Feet Gallery - 406 E Main St., Carrboro, 919.942.3102. Jamie Nervo. The artist's work depicts life's everday events and characters with a twist, focusing on positive and light-hearted issues we encounter each day. Her whimsical satirical work looks at life in a patchwork of pleasant ideas and colors influenced by family, friends and strangers. NC Crafts Gallery - 212 W. Main St., Carrboro, NC 27510, 919.942.4048. The Road Home - New paintings by Chapel Hill artist Melissa L. Miller. Open Eye Caf? - 100-C E. Main St., Carrboro, 919.968.9410. Paintings by Mary Charlton. Work reflects experiences and levels of emotions, dreams, environmental concerns, layered and uncovered yet left to interpretation. Side room features multimedia work by Miles Murray . Our space is larger than ever, featuring a new beer & wine list! Turning Point Gallery - University Mall, Chapel Hill, 919.967.0402. Come Celebrate Mardi Gras! Mardi Gras is celebrated in cities all over the world. Join us for a weekend of color and pageantry in art with a big kickoff Friday night. Experience the color and pagentry of world renowned artists at Turning Point Gallery. Masks and beads provided. Weaver St. Realty - 116 E. Main Street, Carrboro, 919.929.5658. Images from Chatahm County - b>Dwain Ritchie is a photographer living in Pittsboro, N.C, The photographs in this show reflects Dwain's love of nature, featuring flower macro photography, landscape photography, and other bizarre nature photos. Dwain also prints all of his photos at his studio in Chatham County. You can print the 2ndFriday Artwalk map and brochure for ease in locating participating galleries. Transportation to the various venues is up to those attending. Brochures are available at any participating gallery.

The Relevant Stage

... now, at last, live drama on stage at The Warner Grand; 478 W. 6th St., San Pedro.
ray@therelevantstage.com; main 310-929-8129; auditions 818-287-6944; fax 206-888-2182; www.therelevantstage.com

ACTS OF DESPERATION opens January 31, 2008.
Tickets for our 2008 season & single tickets for our first production are on sale now! GET TICKETS
The 2008 Season consists of ACTS OF DESPERATION, OVER THERE/OVER HERE, URINETOWN THE MUSICAL, BAT BOY THE MUSICAL, REINVENTING EDEN.

Other goings-on at The Warner Grand this month are:

Sat Jan 26 Foreign Film Series continues: 7:30 p.m. $20 series of four films (or $10 each film - save money and buy series!)  TICKETS

The first in four films NOT YET CONFIRMED - The Red Violin

The long-lost "red violin" crafted in the Italian Renaissance

shows up at an auction, enthralling a curious connoisseur

(Samuel L. Jackson). In flashbacks through three centuries,

the instrument reveals its mysterious history -- and the

lives of its previous owners. Filmed on three continents and

in five languages, this Canadian-Italian production won a

Best Original Score Oscar and a Golden Globe nomination for

Best Foreign Language Film.

Sun Jan 27 The Backbeats tribute to the Beatles 2 p.m. $20/$10 TICKETS

Best of the Year: The Whale and Ale in San Pedro, CA

Well, 2007 is definitely over! What a year... The Whale & Ale was graced with a visit from a former President and First Lady, - quite an honor, and were very proud to receive the coveted Best of LA award, (for our shanty singers), from LA Magazine.    
What does 2008 have in store? Well, it looks like being a bumper year thanks to the resurgence of quality retail businesses in old town San Pedro, not only Mischi's Strudel, Catwalk Shoes, Infected Clothing & many others, (here is a list of new businesses that just occurred to me!):

• Soluna 315 West 6th Street 310-619-4130; 
• Glamour Puss 317 West 6th Street 310-831-0332 Beauty Boutique; 
• Catwalk Shoes 319 West 6th Street 310-519-3410; 
• Under the Bridge 358 West 6th Street 310-519-8871; Latino Books & gallery; 
• Born to Party 411 West 6th Street 310-831-3950 Paintings by Rachel Leonardo & local artists; 
• Our Creations 416 West 6th Street 310-519-8231 Art & Craft Supplies for Special Occasions; 
• Z Fabrique 421 West 6th Street 310-547-1871 Gifts, folk art & more; 
• JD Hobby Center 455 West 6th Street 310-514-3702 Models; 
• OM Basics 461 West 6th Street 310-427-7517; 
• Bum Duck 301 West 7th Street 310-809-5070 Ladies Clothing; 
• Infected Clothing Store 331 West 7th Street 310-986-0111 Clothing; 
• Studio 347 Hair Salon 347 West 7th Street 310-809-6823; 
• Thomas Towne Reavey, Inc. 359 West 7th Street 310-514-1733 Local artists, Peggy Reavey; 
• The Hive Salon 367 West 7th Street 310-832-3836 Local artists; 
• Off the Vine 600 S. Pacific Avenue Suite 103, 310-977-7990 Fine wines - Your hosts: Michael Koth & Alison Shaw; 
• Haute Mer Imports 741 S. Pacific Avenue 310-833-2221 Indonesian rustic teak furniture, batik, paintings, carvings & home accessories; 
• 8th St. Lofts Corner 8th Street & Pacific Avenue 310-547-3334 boutiques, & local artists. 

The Whale and Ale is also proud to welcome:

• Mishi's Strudel Bakery & Cafi 309 West 7th Street 310-832-6474; 
• Nosh Cafe/Deli  617 S. Centre Street 310-514-1121 Breakfast/Lunch; 
• Gypsy Way BBQ 655 West 7th Street 310-832-0402 Persian Cuisine; 
• Port Town Caffe 800 S. Pacific Ave 310-547-0849 Coffee/Meals; 
• Crimsin Bar & Lounge 345 6th St., 310-833-8818... 

& there are probably others that I have not thought about. So much new retail business can only make this an even more interesting town to visit.

Room With A View Tulsa OK

Couple Restores Home Into Woodward Park Bed & Breakfast

It has been about a year since Mark and Janet Mobbs’ lives transformed from 9-to-5ers to innkeepers.

But if you ask the Tulsa couple, who restored a home built in 1920 into the Inn at Woodward Park, they’ll say it was much longer than that.

“It took almost three years to renovate, and we did most of it ourselves,” Mark Mobbs said.

The result was a bed-and-breakfast at 1521 E. 21st St. with a perfect view looking south onto Woodward Park.

With three guest rooms, a sunroom and plenty of common areas, the Inn at Woodward Park has become the Mobbses’ new home and a second career for both. Mark Mobbs spent years as an accountant, and Janet Mobbs is a former X-ray technician.

“We were looking for an investment property and I saw this listed, and I thought it was a very good price for its location,” Janet Mobbs said. “But when we looked at it we saw why. It had water damage, and squirrels were living upstairs. It was really sad.”

The house’s poor condition initially kept them away, but a few months later, Janet Mobbs saw the house listed as a tear-down property.

After looking at it again, this time with an architect, they realized the house was solid and just needed a “little bit” of reconstructive work.

That little turned into a lot, and after restoring the entire house, they opened their doors last year.

They transformed an old sleeping porch with a knockout view into a sunroom full of cozy sofas for reading or relaxing.

The three guest bedrooms range from a snug bedroom suited for business travelers to a   honeymoon suite with a Jacuzzi tub. To use every inch of the space, they have turned many of the closets into showers or full bathrooms.

Janet Mobbs said they kept the 1920s feel throughout the home with its decor, which is most evident in what they call the Hollywood Room — a guest room fitted in cool blue accented with brown velvet and other luxurious textiles.

“We really wanted to keep that 1920s feel because that was when Tulsa was in its heyday,” she said.

Since opening the bed and breakfast, the couple has met travelers from Oklahoma and its surrounding states and even the world.

“We’ve had people from Sweden, Australia, Russia, Israel, the West Indies and Canada,” Mark Mobbs said.

“I think I’ve gotten such a good education from the people from the other countries. I’ve never been out of the U.S.,” Janet Mobbs said.

Most guests enjoy the inn’s close proximity to Utica Square or St. John Medical Center, and many others are involved in weddings in the area.

“Our busiest time last year was the change of seasons — April and October. If you want to stay when the azaleas at Woodward Park are blooming, you’d better make reservations now,” Janet Mobbs said, laughing.

They’ve even had a brush with fame, when a person recently called from the “Rachael Ray Show.”

“I thought it was a joke. I said, ‘Really, who is this?’ ” Janet Mobbs said.

The show needed a place to film an interview, and the representative found the Inn at Woodward Park from its Web site. But the Mobbs are being kept in suspense, for they weren’t told the identity of the guest or the air date of the show.

“Rachael Ray did send us an autographed photo,” Janet Mobbs said.

For more information about the Inn at Woodward Park, call 712- 9770 or visit www.innatwoodwardpark.com.

Murder Mystery - Candlelite Inn B&B Ludington MI

Make a murder mystery date at Candlelite Inn Bed & Breakfast in Ludington, Michigan

The next upcoming Candlelite Inn Bed and Breakfast murder mystery is Saturday January 19, 2008.
Don't let the winter chill get you down! Come to beautiful Ludington, Michigan (we are just down the avenue from Lake Michigan beaches and lighthouses) and exercise all your senses when you help solve a "Mystery in the English Mansion," at The Candlelite Inn.  Throughout the evening enjoy hors d'oeuvres, dinner, dessert, beverages, prizes and surprises. $70 is your ticket to join in all the evening's festivities ($130 per couple) plus the cost of your favorite cozy room.  For more information on this mystery and all of our other mysteries and special events, please see www.candleliteinnludington.com, or call .877.997.0099 for details and reservations.

Chinese New Year at the Whale & Ale San Pedro CA

Start the Chinese New Year off with Art! Visit the many downtown merchants and the local artist studios and galleries!

Further to Chef David's memos last year suggesting a theme for each month, the Whale & Ale will be celebrating February 7th as follows:
Live Music 6.30 to 10 p.m., (no cover nor drink minimum) and $25 starving artist's menu, which this month is....

February 7, 2008 is the first day of Chinese New Year 4705.

Wonton Soup: The name won ton means ' swallowing a cloud':  our soup features wonton floating to resemble clouds; broth filled with chicken wontons, shrimp & oriental vegetables. Then

Fresh ling cod in black bean sauce: sauteed with green onions & snow peas in garlic black bean sauce; steamed rice or

' B & B'...         Beef & broccoli in oyster sauce served with steamed rice

Orange sherbet

David Juarez, - Executive Chef
The Whale & Ale

Chocolate Lovers Dream Getaway Ludington MI

A Chocoholic's Delight - This getaway is for you!

February 15 - 17, 2008 - Second Annual Ludington Historic Bed & Breakfast
Association Chocolate Lovers Weekend -

Last year this event was featured in eight different Michigan newspapers,
and this year guests will be treated to some new treats. New this year is
a Saturday afternoon "chocolate cook off" at Cartier Mansion between three
of the historic Ludington bed and breakfasts - Sally Reed, innkeeper of
ReJoyce Bed & Breakfast and Tea Rooms, Chef Jacob Shoemaker, of Candlelite
Inn Bed & Breakfast, and Sue Ann Schnitker, innkeeper of Cartier Mansion
Bed & Breakfast and Conference Center. All three are experts at creating
delicious breakfasts, but who will end up wearing the crown for best
chocolate dish? You get to be the tasters and judges!

Saturday evening, there will be a special dinner at Lucino's Ristoranti,
followed by a Champagne and Chocolate Reception at Cartier Mansion. Full
breakfast will be provided at your B&B, with optional chocolate treats.
The cost for this delightful weekend experience is only $50.00 per person
over the cost of your B&B accommodations.

Ludington Historic Bed & Breakfast Association Inns:

Abbey Lynn Inn - .800.795.5421 www.abbeylynninn.com
Candlelite Inn Bed & Breakfast - .877.997.0099
www.candleliteinnludington.com
Cartier Mansion Bed & Breakfast & Conference Center - .877.843.0101
www.cartiermansion.com
Lamplighter Bed & Breakfast - .800.301.9792 www.ludington-michigan.com
Ludington House Bed & Breakfast - .800.827.7869 www.ludingtonhouse.com
ReJoyce Inn Bed & Breakfast and Tea Room - .231.845.5595
Sunburst Inn Bed & Breakfast - .231.843.9012
www.sunburstinnludington.com