Check out some of the crafty crafters:

Georgia Gersh - Fine Jewelry and Folk Art

Ruth Scotch - Decoupage, Rock ‘n Roll coasters and more!

James Timberlake - Book Author signing his latest works!

Deb Hickey - Fine Art that you’ve got to see to believe!

Monkey Shines Studios - The Ultimate Sock Monkey and Friends!

Melissa Oothout - The Best Damn Floral Artist Alive creating your unique Holiday Wreaths!

With Special Appearances by Sujata Gorkhali, Manuela Igel, Ella Cadena, Carla Dorato and Aleta Sosa!

Don’t have time to do it at ARTBEAT?

Artbeat’s Valentine Collage Pack brings families all the fun of this timeless craft with none of the fuss. Our hand-assembled kit includes everything needed – hearts, doilies, sparkles, and even glue – to make more than 20 unique Valentines, enough for an entire classroom (and a few grandparents).

Stop by artbeat to purchase supplies or register for a Ukrainian egg decorating class.

Share the joys of springtime by making PYSANKY – eggs decorated in the Ukrainian tradition. In this two-hour class, we will teach the techniques used in the Ukraine and other Slavic countries to create colorful designs on eggs. Learn how to use beeswax as a resist, and then layer colors of your choosing to achieve intricate results. Learn More

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MUSIC @ FLORA 6:30 – 9:00
TUE  Steve Gerritsen on guitar
WED  Tom West and friends play jazz

HOLIDAY GATHERINGS are in the works!
Georgia Gersh will make your planning easy and fun.
email: Georgia Gersh, Function Coordinator

THIRD THURSDAY December 17th ~ BUBBLES!!
Celebrations may demand Champagne but experience the wonderful pairings sparkling wines offer with all aspects of dinner.

CHRISTMAS EVE-GIFT CERTIFICATES FOR SALE
stop by from noon to 6pm for your last minute gift!

CHRISTMAS EVE & CHRISTMAS DAY – CLOSED

NEW YEAR’S EVE December 31st
price fix menu @ $60 per person
includes party hats, noise makers and complimentary Champagne toast at midnight.
Come and join the fun ringing in the New Year!!   reserve early!
New Year’s Eve Menu

NEW YEAR’S DAY DINNER January 1st
Celebrate the first day of 2010 at flora!
We will be serving an a la carte menu
drawn from our winter menu and
New Year’s Eve Specials including our
famous New Year’s Day burger
(with or without foie gras)
Lots of family friendly fare along with lighter choices
for those of us who made certain New Year resolutions.

ART DISPLAY
Dining Room: paintings from Maine by jana matusz
Hall: drawings on inner strength by  jana matusz

Handmade for the Holidays.

You don’t need to be Martha Stewart to make beautiful holiday gifts. Bring the whole family to ARTBEAT for a day of gift making and leave with elegant gifts for friends and relatives at a fraction of the price you would pay in a gift store. Instruction freely given. Elegance guaranteed!

Special projects are offered every Saturday. Projects take about one hour to complete and are open to ages 4 to adult. Children younger than 8 require an adult helper.

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FIRST LIGHTS 2009
Free events along Mass Ave in East Arlington
Saturday, December 5th
12:00- 4:00 PM

Holiday Window Lighting  all stores light up at 4:00 PM

Ornament Making  at ARTBEAT Creativity Store & Studio

Classic Christmas Cartoons  at the Capitol Theatre, shows at 1:30 and 3:30

Holiday Treats  white star cookies at Quebrada hot chocolate & cookies at Marbella other refreshments at participating businesses

Shopping Specials:

Pizza Bites at Sabatinos
20% off storewide& Trunk Show with Deborah Parker 1-4pm at Artwear
20% off storewide at Maxima Gift Center
50% off selected cabinets at Marbella
Little Red Stocking gift card giveaway at ARTBEAT
10%-20% off selected art at 13FOREST Gallery

TOYS FOR TOTS
Collected at Cambridge Savings Bank during normal banking hours.

Toys for Arlington Children
Leader Bank during normal banking hours.

Opening Thursday, November 19 with a reception from 7-9 pm, our salon style holiday show features new work by over 50 local artists. Check here for a full list.

PLENTY celebrates the artistic bounty in our midst, highlighting our latest finds from the area.  In addition to painting, drawing, printmaking and photography, we’ve added sculpture, wood construction, and even pieces made from flower petals.

The work is intended to be modest in size and budget – up to 20″ x 20″ and under $750 – and make great holiday gifts.  Folks are encouraged to take home their pieces upon purchase, rather than at the exhibit’s close.  Perfect for Santa or Hanukkah Harry to pick up on the way to a chimney or menorah near you. (more)