The Cultural Council, Inc. 7745 SW 152 Street Palmetto Bay, Miami, Florida 33158-1514 305-238-0703 / Fax: 305-238-1298 Culturalcouncil@bellsouth.net Website: www.culture-council.org My email: mimibuch@bellsouth.net My phone: 305-238-1811

WEEKEND OF FINE ART

The 17^th Annual IN THE PARK WITH ART will be presented by the Cultural Council, Inc. on

Saturday and Sunday, October 27^th and 28^th, 2007 at the beautiful Coral Reef Park in the Village of

Palmetto Bay, a suburb of Miami. Over 100 artists participate in this juried, award-winning fine art show

that had its inception at the Deering Estate at Cutler. Among the participating artists this year: sculptor Jim

Lewk; oil painters Margarita Vidal and Fred Hunt; pastel artists Jacqueline Roch and Juan Rojas;

watercolorists Phil Capen, Carol Garvin, David Maddern; fine jewelers Javier Baron and Tia Vellani;

photographers John Andersen and Michael Mandell; acrylics by Ben Essenburg, Tony Mendoza and Janet

Mokher; ceramist Craig Williams; wood carver, Lloyd Cheney.

You will be greeted by the incredible life-size sculptures of the magnificent wildlife by sculptor,

Fred Caravetta, who also designed the advertising poster. Long-time Miami resident, Eileen Seitz, is the

artist of the annual commemorative poster.

Patrons will enjoy the instrumental music of the group AcoustiCon; classical guitarist, Russell

Donnellon; the mellow sounds of the Singing Miamians; and smooth jazz by the Robert Morgan Jazz

Band; there will be great, succulent foods available from dozens of selected vendors. Children will love the face

painting; artistic participation; making crafts under the direction of South Florida Parenting Magazine.

Take home a lovely orchid or a graceful plant.

Everyone can take a chance at the Showcase of Opportunities tent, where lucky participants can

win a roundtrip for two courtesy of American Airlines; a family weekend at Disney World; fine art

donated by participating artists; wonderful dinners at fine restaurants; a shopping spree.

The Cultural Council, Inc. is a non-profit organization whose volunteer members dedicate

themselves to present artistic and cultural events in Dade County. The organization was established in

1982. Proceeds from this event benefit the scholarship fund that assists college-bound students with their

tuition as they pursue an education and career in art and music.

IF YOU GO: 17^th Annual IN THE PARK WITH ART

Saturday and Sunday, October 27^th and 28^th - 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Coral Reef Park at SW 152 Street and 77 Avenue, Palmetto Bay, Miami

Admission is free.

Free Parking at the park; across the street at St. Richard Church and

at St. Andrews Church on Old Cutler Road (at 144 Street)

Ride Palmetto Bay’s IBus for free bus to and from the Park (12-5)

For information: 305-238-0703 or culturalcouncil@bellsouth.net

Visit www.culture-council.org for photos of 2006 show