Stop by artbeat to purchase supplies or register for a Ukrainian egg decorating class.

Share the joys of springtime by making PYSANKY – eggs decorated in the Ukrainian tradition. In this two-hour class, we will teach the techniques used in the Ukraine and other Slavic countries to create colorful designs on eggs. Learn how to use beeswax as a resist, and then layer colors of your choosing to achieve intricate results. Learn More

left:Azzurro, Lauren Drake, gouache on paper, 20" x 15"

Holiday Party! Come celebrate the holiday season with us this Third Thursday (december 17th) from 7-9 pm. drake Azzurro, Lauren Drake, gouache on paper, 27½” x 21½” We coaxed our artists out of the studio and into the kitchen to whip up some tasty treats for our holiday party. We’ll supply the fruit of the vine, the rest is up to them…hope to see you then! brahmer Mystic River Bridge, Geoffrey Brahmer, photograph, 14″ x 18″

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MUSIC @ FLORA 6:30 – 9:00
TUE  Steve Gerritsen on guitar
WED  Tom West and friends play jazz

HOLIDAY GATHERINGS are in the works!
Georgia Gersh will make your planning easy and fun.
email: Georgia Gersh, Function Coordinator

THIRD THURSDAY December 17th ~ BUBBLES!!
Celebrations may demand Champagne but experience the wonderful pairings sparkling wines offer with all aspects of dinner.

CHRISTMAS EVE-GIFT CERTIFICATES FOR SALE
stop by from noon to 6pm for your last minute gift!

CHRISTMAS EVE & CHRISTMAS DAY – CLOSED

NEW YEAR’S EVE December 31st
price fix menu @ $60 per person
includes party hats, noise makers and complimentary Champagne toast at midnight.
Come and join the fun ringing in the New Year!!   reserve early!
New Year’s Eve Menu

NEW YEAR’S DAY DINNER January 1st
Celebrate the first day of 2010 at flora!
We will be serving an a la carte menu
drawn from our winter menu and
New Year’s Eve Specials including our
famous New Year’s Day burger
(with or without foie gras)
Lots of family friendly fare along with lighter choices
for those of us who made certain New Year resolutions.

ART DISPLAY
Dining Room: paintings from Maine by jana matusz
Hall: drawings on inner strength by  jana matusz

Handmade for the Holidays.

You don’t need to be Martha Stewart to make beautiful holiday gifts. Bring the whole family to ARTBEAT for a day of gift making and leave with elegant gifts for friends and relatives at a fraction of the price you would pay in a gift store. Instruction freely given. Elegance guaranteed!

Special projects are offered every Saturday. Projects take about one hour to complete and are open to ages 4 to adult. Children younger than 8 require an adult helper.

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Carousel, Lisa Tang Liu, metallic c-print, 21" x 25"

Had your eye on a painting at the gallery?  As we only run our sale once a year, now’s your chance to pick up something special – at up to 20% off.  Including work from many of our artists and from every department, our holiday sale starts Saturday December 5 and runs through Christmas Eve.

Lisa Gent jewelry                                           Joel Neff ceramics

The sale is in addition to our year-end Thank You program: you’ll receive a credit of up to $250 on a future purchase if you spend $200 before New Year’s.  Click here for details.

Join us for a Special Day in Capitol Square this holiday season.

FIRST LIGHTS 2009
Free events along Mass Ave in East Arlington
Saturday, December 5th
12:00- 4:00 PM

Holiday Window Lighting  all stores light up at 4:00 PM

Ornament Making  at ARTBEAT Creativity Store & Studio

Classic Christmas Cartoons  at the Capitol Theatre, shows at 1:30 and 3:30

Holiday Treats  white star cookies at Quebrada hot chocolate & cookies at Marbella other refreshments at participating businesses

Shopping Specials:

Pizza Bites at Sabatinos
20% off storewide& Trunk Show with Deborah Parker 1-4pm at Artwear
20% off storewide at Maxima Gift Center
20% off pottery at Monroe Salt Works
50% off selected cabinets at Marbella
Little Red Stocking gift card giveaway at ARTBEAT
10%-20% off selected art at 13FOREST Gallery

TOYS FOR TOTS
Collected at Cambridge Savings Bank during normal banking hours.

Toys for Arlington Children
Leader Bank during normal banking hours.

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left:Azzurro, Lauren Drake, gouache on paper, 20" x 15"

Don’t miss Plenty – our annual roundup of the best work local and regional artists have to offer.

Opening Thursday, November 19 with a reception from 7-9 pm, our salon style holiday show features new work by over 50 local artists. Check here for a full list.

PLENTY celebrates the artistic bounty in our midst, highlighting our latest finds from the area.  In addition to painting, drawing, printmaking and photography, we’ve added sculpture, wood construction, and even pieces made from flower petals.

The work is intended to be modest in size and budget – up to 20″ x 20″ and under $750 – and make great holiday gifts.  Folks are encouraged to take home their pieces upon purchase, rather than at the exhibit’s close.  Perfect for Santa or Hanukkah Harry to pick up on the way to a chimney or menorah near you. (more)

These charming plush stars with smiles, pouts, and looks of surprise are the handmade creations of 12 year old Kimberley of Belmont, MA. Kimberley loves to sew, and thinks of her creations as  ”personal pockets of sunshine” to be used as desk brighteners, gifts, car charms and bookmarks – an excellent gift for anyone! available at Artbeat