Among voguish artists and craftspeople from around the country, the acoustic guitar stylings of Casey Weston, a finalist on NBC’s “The Voice,” are to be featured at the Pigeon Key Art Festival, set for this weekend, Feb. 11-12, at the Florida Keys Marathon Airport, mile marker 51.
The weekend festival is scheduled to transform both the airport’s indoor terminal as well as covered and tented portions of an outdoor entry area into a tropically themed oasis of artwork, pottery, paintings, glass, sculpture, photography, jewelry and more.
Now in its 18th year, the critically acclaimed event is named for Pigeon Key, a small island beneath the Old Seven Mile Bridge that housed workers constructing the Over-Sea Railroad in the early 1900s.
Each year during the two-day show artists demonstrate their skills for attendees.
Weekend-long musical entertainment include Weston, who is scheduled to perform Sunday from noon to 2 p.m., among other featured musical acts such as Hiram Garzaro of the Tampa band, The Flats and other local favorites.
Families can also enjoy food and beverage booths serving local delicacies and sweet treats, as well as kids’ activities.
A Sunday art raffle concludes the weekend. Raffle tickets are to be available through 1 p.m. Sunday for a chance to win one of more than 100 pieces of artwork.
Festival admission is $7 per person for adults, $3 for students and free for children under 12. Daily hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Parking is free at Marathon Airport.
Festival goers can retain their ticket stubs and use them to get a free ferry trip to Pigeon Key. The offer is good for one year.
Proceeds from the event are to benefit the Pigeon Key Foundation.
Event information: www.pigeonkey.net or 305-289-9555
Florida
1/28/12
Amelia Island Expands “Free Night, Any Night” Deals in 2012
Amelia Island’s popular “Free Night, Any Night” discounts are now being offered by more of the island’s award-winning hotels, resorts and other accommodators in 2012. Including bed and breakfast inns, vacation rentals, and family-owned and popular chain hotels, there are now 19 properties on island offering a free night for guests who book a qualifying stay. The ongoing offer allows visitors to use their free night with their current stay or during a return visit. The participating accommodators include:
Third Night Free*
Amelia By the Sea
www.ameliabythesearentals.com, (904) 261-6795
Amelia South Condominiums
www.ameliasouth.com, (904) 261-7991
AmeliaVacations.com by ERA Fernandina Beach Realty
www.ameliavacations.com, (904) 261-4011
Beachside Motel
www.beachsidemotel.com, (904) 261-4236
Hampton Inn & Suites, Amelia Island
www.hamptoninnameliaisland.com,(800) 426-7866
Hampton Inn, Amelia Island at Fernandina Beach
www.ameliaislandhamptoninn.com, (800) 426-7866
Ketch Courtyard
www.ketchcourtyard.com, (904) 261-0677
Oceans of Amelia
www.oceansofamelia.com, (904) 261-4013
Summer Beach Resort
www.summerbeach.com, (800) 862-9297
Fourth Night Free*
Addison on Amelia
www.AddisonOnAmelia.com, (800) 943-1604
Amelia Hotel at the Beach
www.ameliahotel.com, (877) 263-5428
Amelia Island Williams House
www.williamshouse.com, (800) 414-9258
Amelia Surf & Racquet Club
www.surfandracquet.com, (800) 323-2001
Blue Heron Inn
www.ameliaislandblueheroninn.com, (904) 445-9034
Comfort Suites
www.comfortsuites.com, (904) 261-0193
Days Inn & Suites
www.daysinn.com, (904) 277-2300
Fairbanks House
www.fairbankshouse.com, (888) 891-9882
Hoyt House
www.hoythouse.com, (800) 432-2085
Ketch Courtyard
www.ketchcourtyard.com, (904) 261-0677
Residence Inn - Amelia Island
www.residenceinnameliaisland.com, (904) 277-2440
Summer Beach Resort
www.summerbeach.com, (800) 862-9297
Additional information is available at www.ameliaisland.com/free.
Northeast Florida’s coastal treasure, Amelia Island is a barrier island rich in colorful history and breath-taking natural beauty. Consistently ranked in the top 10 North American Islands by the readers of Conde Nast Traveler, Amelia Island offers long, beautiful beaches, abundant wildlife, and pristine waters. Upscale resorts with world-class spas, championship golf and exclusive dining blend effortlessly with a captivating collection of bed and breakfast inns and historic districts. The island is home to Fernandina Beach, once a vibrant Victorian seaport village, and now a charming downtown district of eclectic shops, attractions and eateries. Forget the everyday getaway; Come make memories on Amelia Island. For visitor information and online planning, visit www.ameliaisland.com.
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