2008
October 3rd First Friday Art Walk in beautiful EGAD (Eau Gallie Arts District)
5:30 – 9:00 PM — At Highway Grrls Gallery and Studio see works by THE THREE R’s: Robin Rothrock, Humberto Rebollo, and Maximilian Rener with music by The Mark Baker Band! Each visual artist has their own unique style and voice which offers something for everyone. Rothrock is a process artist, moving paint on multiple surfaces striving for different but always BEAUTIFUL effect. Rebollo is exploring women’s faces with inspiration from Peter Maxx and Picasso. Italian born, Rener LOVES da Vinci and beautiful Tuscany landscapes! Come out and party up and down the street as Highland Avenue in the Eau Gallie Arts District comes to life with music, refreshments, art and FUN! Remember the Brevard Art Museum has Jazz Friday starting at 5:30 with several new shows on display so there truly is something for everyone! Come on out and ENJOY the changing season! The patio out in back will be open!
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September 5 — Maximilian Rener will be the featured artist at Highway Grrls Gallery for First Friday on September 5, 2008 He has recently returned from his home in Milan, Italy, after spending five months studying art and enjoying his family. Max has been a .Jack of all trades,. helping merchants up and down Highland Avenue with a variety of jobs. He seems to be a master about just about everything, from electrical to computers. He has been trained in architecture, and prefers realism when it comes to painting. He also plays classical guitar, flute, and even bagpipes! He will playing classical guitar on the patio surrounded by his painting for First Friday. He is also an excellent cook and will offer one of his favorite dishes for tasting.
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August 1, 5:30 to 9:00 PM — Robin Rothrock will continue to explore the incredible properties of painting on Plexiglas. A new installation of floor lamps up to six feet tall is in the works. And YOU MUST check out the new hanging lamps Robin has crafted utilizing Eau Gallie Woodworking “Wood Chuck” to build beautiful wooden frames for four Plexiglas panels. When the painted Plexiglas is backlit it is spectacular. Check out the photo here to see the effect. Come experience the installation in person for a real WOW factor. Out in front of Highway Grrls Gallery, the Mark Baker Band will be performing relaxed island rock and at least 12 establishments will be open up and down Highland Avenue offering art and light refreshments on this First Friday Art Walk. So come out and enjoy the beautiful Eau Gallie Arts District this August 1st from 5:30 to 9:00 PM!
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July 4 — SPECIAL AFTERNOON HOURS! Come celebrate First Friday Freedom Fest along quant Highland Avenue from 1:00 PM until early evening! Merchants will be offering light refreshments and July Fourth specials. Robin will be showing new red, white and blue work as well as recently created, beautiful hanging lamps. There will be a drawing for a huge gift basket from the Eau Gallie merchants. Sign a greeting card (donated by Brevard artists) to send to our troops. The Mark Baker Band is back by popular demand with special guest Mark Heckendorf on harmonica. Come by and rock on down!
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June 6 — Robin returns from her Grand Canyon and Sedona with a red and orange hangover. Photos Robin took are serving as the catalyst for a new series of work that will debut on this First Friday. Come enjoy Robin’s new foray into a changed palette along with refreshments, music and FUN! Mark Baker will return with his wonderful band!
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May 2 — Humberto Rebollo will exhibit his works as a solo show while Robin explores the American West in search of new inspirations.
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April 4th — Humberto Rebollo will be hosting First Friday for Robin. Come see Humberto’s evolving style of “pop art” and abstract women. His work is colorful and demonstrates his graphic design training. Robin will be at the Grand Canyon getting her artistic juices reinvigorated with her sister who launch shuttles for a living.
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March 4th — Come enjoy the “handmade books” of German artist and historian Friederun Friederichs. Friederun recently had a show at the Brevard Art Museum and taught a bookmaking class at the Museum School which Robin attended. The book Robin made in this class will be available for viewing as well. Go to www.ReadingWoman.org to see an ongoing online project created by Friederun. Additionally, the very popular singer and guitarist Mark Baker will return with his “Jimmy Buffet” style band and play throughout the night. Come a be a part of a cultural happening in beautiful Old Downtown Eau Gallie!
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