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Thursday, January 16, 2014
Winter Visitors
Well, the snowbirds are here and the white birds are here ... the pelicans that is. We have plenty of brown pelicans that live here year 'round, but the white ones come by from colder climes to our warmer shores. Just another beautiful thing to look at and enjoy in Sebastian. With all the beauty around here, I must carry my camera with me every day so I don't miss a great shot. This photo was taken Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at Main Street in the boat launch from on the dock. They were very friendly when I called out to them, and practically were "posing" for the camera. Probably hoping I had a fish head or two to throw out for them.
Sunday, December 22, 2013
Christmas in Sebastian
This is a wonderful town at Christmastime, there is "Light Up the
Night" where the businesses in town all serve nibblies and shocase their
services and wares and have a legitimate competition of who has the
most decorations; there's a big parade with Santa and lots of local
"actors"; A giant gaudily-lit Christmas tree is erected and lit during a
ceremony at Riverview Park down by the Lagoon; Santa has a semi-permanent structure erected near the tree
where he lends his knee to the little ones; we have the best high school
Christmas musical, "Prism," in the state, and one of the best schools
systems to boot!
Everyone in this town also pulls together to help those in need. The Sebastian River Art Club this year managed to raise $700 for the Ecumenical Council Food Pantry to give to their needy familys. We also sent over about 20 gifts for them to give out. The Council is comprised of generous, giving, Godly, hard-working humble folk who ask for no glory, but just to do God's work. They came to be presented with the check, and I hoped some of their heavenly dust would scatter around our Art Center over us all. Truly good people who don't just do this work at Christmastime, but all year long.
Well that's all for now. Best to you all out there, and if you are one of those folk who are thinking of moving away from all that awful snow up there our out west or whevever you are ... we've had the best weather in the country for some time now, and housing is cheap, living is easy, and this town ROCKS! Enjoy the photos below, taken here and there in this beautiful paradise. Sunsets abound, but sunrises are even better (but you have to get up way too early!)
Merry Christmas,
Judy Burgarella
Blogger
Everyone in this town also pulls together to help those in need. The Sebastian River Art Club this year managed to raise $700 for the Ecumenical Council Food Pantry to give to their needy familys. We also sent over about 20 gifts for them to give out. The Council is comprised of generous, giving, Godly, hard-working humble folk who ask for no glory, but just to do God's work. They came to be presented with the check, and I hoped some of their heavenly dust would scatter around our Art Center over us all. Truly good people who don't just do this work at Christmastime, but all year long.
Well that's all for now. Best to you all out there, and if you are one of those folk who are thinking of moving away from all that awful snow up there our out west or whevever you are ... we've had the best weather in the country for some time now, and housing is cheap, living is easy, and this town ROCKS! Enjoy the photos below, taken here and there in this beautiful paradise. Sunsets abound, but sunrises are even better (but you have to get up way too early!)
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| Sunset out my backyard |
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| Friendly bird at the Halloween Party at PNC |
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| Captured while driving over the Barber Bridge, Vero Beach (I drive with one hand and click with the other!) |
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| Another sunset over the canal out my backyard |
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| Full moon over the Indian River Lagoon |
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| Still waters in back of Mulligans, Sebastian |
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| Pelicans, et al waiting for fishheads at Judah's Fish Market, Sebastian |
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| Posing Pelican at Judah's |
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| Preening Pelicans at Judah's |
Merry Christmas,
Judy Burgarella
Blogger
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Come to the Sebastian Art Studio Tour!
Well, so far the forecast is 75 and sunny for Saturday, February 9th, for our second annual Sebastian Art Studio Tour. We've got our signs, balloons, flyers, publicity's done, and we're spiffing up our houses and studios for the expected incoming crowd. This is going to be a good one ... you won't want to miss it. I myself have a couple of tricks up my sleeve to make it an even more memorable event. Most stops will have refreshments for their guests, and you will be able to see where all that "magic" is created, where they did it and the tools of the trade. An artist's environment is a unique one, and every artist's studio set-up is designed to suit their needs--one which helps to feed his or her creative inspirations. List and map follows at the end of this posting
In addition to the 10 Artist's Studios, the Sebastian River Art Club's Art Center will be open for browsers, with Member Artists hard at work at their easels or plying their craft in other mediums. In our wonderful gallery space there is a Bird Show going on (see below), with over 50 bird works of art. Our club is on fire with creatve people, classes, shows indoors and at Riverview park, exhibits around town, workshops, demonstrations, and hunreds of paintings are on display there, created by our members. Our membership is growing, and we welcome artists or artist-wanna-be's of all skill levels from newbies to advanced. Even those who just love art are welcome to join - we always need extra hands for shows and busy events. So stop in and be sure to see the Bird Show - If you like birds you love this one.
Judy Burgarella
Blogger for Sebastian Florida Things To Do
Sunday, December 23, 2012
What a Sunset!!
I caught a glimmer of color from the corner of my eye out the window, grabbed my little Olympus and ran out the door. And boy, was it worth it. I took pics without flash were washed out, then used my flash and got this spectacular photograph. Our bougainvalia is doing the best it's ever done, and against the sky looks fabulous.
Next picture is our house at sunset. It's such a nice house, and just the right size for us. It looks so pretty with the Christmas lights.
Probably my last post till after the holidays, so have a happy one!
Judy Burgarella
Blogger
Saturday, December 1, 2012
Holiday Weekend
What a nice little town. Just like those quaint New England towns at Christmastime, except there's no shivering or shoveling. Only sunshine, shorts, sunglasses and beachsand. But we do get into Christmas down here in a big way. Friday night was Sebastian's yearly "Light up the Night," which gives businesses in town the opportunity to get new customers, greet old customers, and just get to know and give back to the people in Sebastian they serve. But customers get the best part--strolling in and out of each business on a beautiful summer night, sampling food and beverages, chatting with the owners, and seeing all the wonderful Christmas lights put around the businesses in a night of "Competitiv Lighting!" It was our first time, don't know why because we've lived here since 2006. We were actually on our way to catch a bite for dinner, but by the time we finished walking around with our friends, we were no longer hungry.
On the way home we drove by some beautifully-decorated homes, a few of which I snapped pictures of. Here's one below, but not too crisp because of limited light and camera knowledge.
So after a very pleasant night of twinkling lights, sparkling Margueritas and dyn-o-mite nibblies, we settled in at home and saw in the paper that there was lots more to do tomorrow.
In the morning while getting ready these guys landed on our dock hoping to get a snack from me. By the time I grabbled the bread there were 22 of them. What a sight, what a canal, what a town. Then the mere hens started squaking and sidled over too.
So by 8:30 we were off to the St. Sebastian Church's Flea Market, where over 100 vendors, some just local people who need to get rid of "stuff," set up their tables and spread out their wares. So interesting walking around seeing bits and pieces of past valued items, including things I remembered from my childhood--glass piggy bank, copper horse with beaded reins, etc. There's everything from furnitue, jewelry, plants and planters, produce, antiques, clothing, childrens toys, decor, tools and you can even have your lunch there--hot dogs and more. Easy parking, not far to walk, and the weather was beautiful. Below is just one of many aisles.
Then we stopped at Pizzo's Italian Deli, in the Roseland section of Sebastian, to try out their Italian Bread. Having spent the majority of our lives around the New Haven area of Connecticut, the main thing we miss is good Italian food, especially bread. The food has gotten better since we came to Florida, but the bread has not. Except this was close, and at dinner time we enjoyed it stuffed with peppers and eggplant. This new deli has everything yummy we were used to getting in Connecticut ... and more! Below is only a sampling of what's inside this delicious-smelling deli. See more at www.pizzositaliandeli.com
After picking up a loaf of Italian Bread, which incidentaly filled the car with aromas reminiscent of Lupi Legna's bread in New Haven, we sidled down to the Pelican Diner for breakfast. This is a typical small-town breakfast/lunch place, with friendly people and good hearty food. Decent coffee too. We always seem to run into friends there.
Then it was on to Riverview Park, where some art buddies of mine were showing their paintings and pottery along with the Sebastian Craft Club. Things were hopping there, with lots of interesting things for holiday giving. There were so many people there from the Sebastian River Art Club it looked like a private meeting with all of us standing around chatting and chuckling. The picture below was snapped as we drove away, so it's only part of the backside of the park. There were probably around 50 vendors set up, so there was a little bit of everything. Plus a giant Christmas tree in the midst of it all.
After rolling up my sleeves and planting the begonias and poinsettias I picked up at good-ol' Home Depot today, I had to run back out because I needed more. As I passed Riverview park on Route 1, the street was being closed and Santa was on his way! There was going to be a Christmas parade! Wish we had noticed that earlier, as I was on a mission and anxious to get back to the dirty mess I left in the midst of adding some living Christmas "reds" to our front landscape.
Just to reiterate, this is a great little town, and sometimes I think I shouldn't advertise the fact, because Bob and I like it just the way it is. And then there's all that Florida sunshine. Could it be any better?
Getting busy so may not post for a while. Everyone out there - Merry Christmas or whatever your holiday or non-holiday celebrations are.
Judy Burgarella
Blogger
On the way home we drove by some beautifully-decorated homes, a few of which I snapped pictures of. Here's one below, but not too crisp because of limited light and camera knowledge.
So after a very pleasant night of twinkling lights, sparkling Margueritas and dyn-o-mite nibblies, we settled in at home and saw in the paper that there was lots more to do tomorrow.
In the morning while getting ready these guys landed on our dock hoping to get a snack from me. By the time I grabbled the bread there were 22 of them. What a sight, what a canal, what a town. Then the mere hens started squaking and sidled over too.
So by 8:30 we were off to the St. Sebastian Church's Flea Market, where over 100 vendors, some just local people who need to get rid of "stuff," set up their tables and spread out their wares. So interesting walking around seeing bits and pieces of past valued items, including things I remembered from my childhood--glass piggy bank, copper horse with beaded reins, etc. There's everything from furnitue, jewelry, plants and planters, produce, antiques, clothing, childrens toys, decor, tools and you can even have your lunch there--hot dogs and more. Easy parking, not far to walk, and the weather was beautiful. Below is just one of many aisles.
Then we stopped at Pizzo's Italian Deli, in the Roseland section of Sebastian, to try out their Italian Bread. Having spent the majority of our lives around the New Haven area of Connecticut, the main thing we miss is good Italian food, especially bread. The food has gotten better since we came to Florida, but the bread has not. Except this was close, and at dinner time we enjoyed it stuffed with peppers and eggplant. This new deli has everything yummy we were used to getting in Connecticut ... and more! Below is only a sampling of what's inside this delicious-smelling deli. See more at www.pizzositaliandeli.com
Then it was on to Riverview Park, where some art buddies of mine were showing their paintings and pottery along with the Sebastian Craft Club. Things were hopping there, with lots of interesting things for holiday giving. There were so many people there from the Sebastian River Art Club it looked like a private meeting with all of us standing around chatting and chuckling. The picture below was snapped as we drove away, so it's only part of the backside of the park. There were probably around 50 vendors set up, so there was a little bit of everything. Plus a giant Christmas tree in the midst of it all.
After rolling up my sleeves and planting the begonias and poinsettias I picked up at good-ol' Home Depot today, I had to run back out because I needed more. As I passed Riverview park on Route 1, the street was being closed and Santa was on his way! There was going to be a Christmas parade! Wish we had noticed that earlier, as I was on a mission and anxious to get back to the dirty mess I left in the midst of adding some living Christmas "reds" to our front landscape.
Just to reiterate, this is a great little town, and sometimes I think I shouldn't advertise the fact, because Bob and I like it just the way it is. And then there's all that Florida sunshine. Could it be any better?
Getting busy so may not post for a while. Everyone out there - Merry Christmas or whatever your holiday or non-holiday celebrations are.
Judy Burgarella
Blogger
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Portraits Finished!
Just a quick post late-night to update you on the portraits. Had some good sessions and received some great feedback. Now to reproduce the videos!
Been so busy with art shows I haven't cruised around Sebastian much, but after this weekend's "Bird Art Show in Vero which I'm helping out with, I can exhale and explore this great town once again. There's a clam festival coming up ... more about that later.
Judy Burgarella
Blogger
Been so busy with art shows I haven't cruised around Sebastian much, but after this weekend's "Bird Art Show in Vero which I'm helping out with, I can exhale and explore this great town once again. There's a clam festival coming up ... more about that later.
Judy Burgarella
Blogger
Thursday, September 20, 2012
Come Watch A Painting Demonstration!
Sorry no post in quite a while, camera has been down, but back up now and ready to blog more about things to do in Sebastian.
COME SEE A PORTRAIT DEMONSTRATION ~
Tuesday September 25th will be th 5th in a 6-part series of multimedia portrait demonstrations at the Sebastian River Art Club's Art Center, 1245 Main Street, 3-4:00 pm. Given by yours truly, I'll demonstrate in fast-motion in an hour how to create a lifelike acrylic portrait from a model. And on October 2nd the demo will be in oil, my favorite. It's free, and to see the progress just click on this link www.burgarellaportraits.blogspot.com for more information.
And if that doesn't suit your fancy, just take a few steps north of the Art Center and come see our brand spakin' new Senior Center! Lots of room, lots of things to do, and lots of friendly and helpful people. We're pretty proud and excited about this new little "jewel" on our City Hall campus.
The Art Center and Senior Center are separated by a lovely little native Florida garden that seemed to just magically appear out of scrubby rubbel when the Senior Center was created. Sebastian just keeps getting better and better, thanks to the collaborative efforts of our citizenry, businesses, and our public servants who work so hard to make it the best little (actually not so little) town in Florida.
Judy Burgarella
Blogger for Sebastian, my home town.
COME SEE A PORTRAIT DEMONSTRATION ~
Tuesday September 25th will be th 5th in a 6-part series of multimedia portrait demonstrations at the Sebastian River Art Club's Art Center, 1245 Main Street, 3-4:00 pm. Given by yours truly, I'll demonstrate in fast-motion in an hour how to create a lifelike acrylic portrait from a model. And on October 2nd the demo will be in oil, my favorite. It's free, and to see the progress just click on this link www.burgarellaportraits.blogspot.com for more information.
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| Guido Costa (pencil) Norwood Stanhope (charcoal) Noah Lavender (pastel) Kathy Costa (watercolor) |
The Art Center and Senior Center are separated by a lovely little native Florida garden that seemed to just magically appear out of scrubby rubbel when the Senior Center was created. Sebastian just keeps getting better and better, thanks to the collaborative efforts of our citizenry, businesses, and our public servants who work so hard to make it the best little (actually not so little) town in Florida.
Judy Burgarella
Blogger for Sebastian, my home town.
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