The Island’s annual artsHOP weekend Nov. 9 through 12 begins on Friday with a gallery walk in Anna Maria and Holmes Beach and a special performance at the Island Players Theater on Friday.
Saturday offerings include an arts and crafts festival, a book signing by local authors, a mini-fair, an auction of painted chairs and a special performance at the Island Players Theater.
On Sunday, the weekend concludes with an arts and crafts festival, a chorus and orchestra concert and a drum circle.
Friday, Nov. 9, 2 to 8 p.m.
Anna Maria Gallery Walk
• Three Island Monkeys, 9801 Gulf Drive, gifts, art, complimentary wine.
• Ginny’s and Jane E’s, 9807 Gulf Drive, gifts, art, baked goods, café.
• The Studio at Gulf and Pine, 10101 Gulf Drive, art exhibit by Jake Fernandez, 2 to 8 p.m.; bluegrass music by State Road 64, 5 to 8 p.m.
• Shiny Fish, 306 Pine Ave., eclectic gifts, Pink Cadillac martinis, 1950s appetizers.
• Arts for the Earth, Dogs for the Earth, 308 Pine Ave., eco-friendly art, crafts, furniture.
• Tide and Moon Jewelry, 314 Pine Ave., custom jewelry, gifts.
• Emerson Quillin’s Studio Store, 317 Pine Ave., original art, cartoon prints, custom art.
• Anna Maria Island Historical Society, 402 Pine Ave., demonstration by artist Patricia Curtis, music by Big Jim Allen, appetizers and drinks, 5 to 8 p.m.
• Relish Marketplace, 501 and 503 Pine Ave., café, boutique and music by Rick Quimby, 5 to 7 p.m.
• Bob Brown Art, 507a Pine Ave., paintings, original drawings, limited edition prints.
• Artspace, Bayview Plaza, exhibit "Black and White" with music, refreshments, door prizes, 6 to 8 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 9, 2 to 8 p.m.
Holmes Beach Gallery walk
• Artist’s Guild Gallery, 5414 Marina Drive, music, demonstrations, public art, 2 to 5 p.m.; music by Bil Bowdish and the Gulf Drive Band, refreshments, public art, 5 to 8 p.m.
• Anna Maria Island Art League, 5312 Holmes Blvd., artist demonstrations by Deeana Atkinson and Rolando Rodriguez, 2 to 5 p.m.; Jim Ross exhibit opening, refreshments, music by Howie Banfield and Scott Blum, 5 to 8 p.m.
• Island Gallery West, 5368 Gulf Drive, demonstration by Nancy Faris, 4 to 5 p.m.; Joe Fletcher exhibit opening, 4 to 8 p.m.; music by Chip Ragsdale, 5 to 8 p.m.; refreshments.
• Island Tattoo, 5337 Gulf Drive, tattoos, body piercing, hair wraps, henna tattoos, unique retail items.
• Libby’s Island Jewelry, 5337 Gulf Drive, jewelry, gifts.
• Restless Natives, 5416 Marina Drive, gifts, art.
Theater performance
• Island Players Theater, 10009 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria, special performance of Agatha Christie’s “Mousetrap,” 8 p.m. Admission is $15. Call the box office at 778-5755 or go to webmaster@theislandplayers.org.
Saturday, Nov. 10
• AMI Butterfly Garden Arts and Crafts Festival, Holmes Beach City Hall field, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Relish Marketplace Outdoor Mini-Fair,, 501-503 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Gulf Coast Writers book signing, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. 2 to 4 p.m.
• The Studio at Gulf and Pine, 10101Gulf Drive, Anna Maria, auction of painted chairs by local artists, refreshments, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m..
• Island Players Theater, 10009 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria, special performance of Agatha Christie’s “Mousetrap,” 8 p.m. Admission is $15. Call the box office at 778-5755 or go to webmaster@theislandplayers.org.
Sunday, Nov. 11
• AMI Butterfly Garden Arts and Crafts Festival, Holmes Beach City Hall field, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• AMI Concert Chorus and Orchestra concert featuring popular light classics and Young Solo Artist winner Natasha Snyder, CrossPointe fellowship, 5313 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, 2 p.m. Tickets are $20 at www.amicco.org or by calling 778-8585 or at the AMI Chamber of Commerce, 5313 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach.
• Drum circle led by Scott Blum, Manatee Public Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, 7 p.m.
For more information, a detailed schedule and a map, go to islandartshop.com