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CONTENTS January/February 2024

FEATURES 6

Health Trends in 2024

New Year Reads

10 New Year’s Resolutions 12 Get The Gear: Getting Equipped for a Winter Adventure 13 Excitement on the River 14 River Cruise Destinations 17-32 48th Annual IMAGES: A Festival of the Arts

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Judi Bradford is an award-winning Florida artist working in watercolor and acrylics. After art school, she participated in exhibitions and festivals along the eastern seaboard and taught drawing and painting at all the museums in Key West, where she lived for 40 some years. She now lives in the beautiful subtropical forest and natural springs area of central Florida with her husband and two lively cats. “Nature is my inspiration,” she says, “and the nature here is luxurious and varied.” She is an exhibiting artist in Galerie Elan on South Beach Street, Daytona Beach, is a member of Florida Women Artists and Central Florida Watercolor Society. See more of her work at www.JudiBradford.com

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Health Trends in 2024 The healthcare industry is constantly evolving, and new trends are emerging all the time. Here is our list of the top health trends that you can expect to see in 2024.

Personalized Healthcare Personalized healthcare involves using data and technology to tailor treatment plans to individual patients. This can lead to better outcomes and a more efficient healthcare system. Personalized healthcare could be used to develop new treatments for diseases, or to provide personalized care plans for patients.

Artificial intelligence (AI) in Healthcare AI is already being used in a variety of healthcare applications. In 2024, we can expect to see even more innovative uses of AI in healthcare. For example, AI could be used to develop new treatments for diseases, or to provide personalized care plans for patients.

Genomic Medicine Genomic medicine is the use of a person’s genetic information to diagnose and treat diseases. In 2024, we can expect to see more and more applications of genomic medicine, such as genomic medicine being used to develop new treatments for cancer, or to identify people who are at risk for certain diseases.

Precision Nutrition Precision nutrition is the use of data and technology to tailor dietary recommendations to individual patients. This is based on the idea that different people respond differently to different foods. Precision nutrition could help people to improve their health and prevent diseases.

Functional medicine Functional medicine is a discipline that focuses on the underlying causes of disease. This approach emphasizes lifestyle changes, such as diet, exercise, and stress management, as well as 6 January/February 2024

conventional medical treatments. Functional medicine is becoming increasingly popular, as people are looking for more holistic ways to improve their health.

Mindfulness Mindfulness is the practice of paying attention to the present moment without judgment. This can be a powerful tool for improving mental and physical health. In 2024, we can expect to see more and more people using mindfulness techniques to manage stress, improve sleep, and reduce pain.

Wearable Devices Wearable devices, such as fitness trackers and smartwatches, are becoming increasingly popular. These devices can track a variety of health metrics, such as heart rate, sleep, and steps taken. This data can be used to monitor health and fitness, and to identify potential health problems.

The Rise of Social Media in Healthcare Social media is already being used by healthcare providers to connect with patients, share information, and provide support. In 2024, we can expect to see even more innovative uses of social media in healthcare. For example, social media could be used to provide patient education, or to connect patients with support groups.

The Importance of Prevention Prevention is always better than cure, and this is especially true when it comes to health. In 2024, we can expect to see a greater focus on prevention in healthcare. This includes activities such as vaccination, healthy eating, and exercise. Source:https://vocal.media/longevity/the-top-10-health-trends-for-2024-thatwill-change-your-life

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NewYearReads Unseal Your Greatness: New Year’s Resolutions That Will Inspire You to Live an Extraordinary Life

The Art of Letting GO

Moonology™ Diary 2024

The Good Life: Lessons from the World’s Longest Scientific Study of Happiness

by Lauren Brill Get motivated to make a positive change in your life. Unseal Your Greatness is a collection of poems and essays from members of The Unsealed writing community (TheUnsealed.com). Each writer opens up about how they plan to grow, heal, or progress in the new year. Their stories and resolutions will challenge you to set and attain new goals in your life.

by Yasmin Boland

Transformation and joy are key themes for 2024 – it’s a powerful year for major shifts. Tap into the Moon’s cycles to access all that’s on offer and work with the Law of Attraction to manifest your dreams. This year brings 25 New and Full Moons. Each New Moon brings a chance to start over. Each Full Moon gives us a chance to release everything to the Divine. There are also four eclipses which will open portals to a new life.

The Way Forward by Yung Pueblo

In these rapidly changing times, it is more important than ever to know ourselves well and fully, even and especially in the face of turmoil. The Way Forward encourages readers to connect more deeply to their intuition, using it to remain focused and grounded amidst a world in constant flux.

30 Days - Change Your Habits, Change Your Life by Marc Reklau Do good things seem to pass you by? Worried you aren’t living life to the fullest? Sick of seeing your self-confidence erode? Speaker and corporate trainer Marc Reklau went from experiencing jobless despair to triumphantly realizing his dreams by applying a carefully crafted set of exercises. And now he’s here to share his simple-to-replicate methods so you can maximize your potential. 30 Days: Change Your Habits, Change Your Life is a refreshing guide to becoming your own mentor and coach. Inspired by over twentyfive years of studying global philosophies, Reklau has packed this versatile toolbox with daily tasks, hard-hitting anecdotes, and achievable steps forward. And by following his straightforward plan, you’ll unlock the doors to a world full of freedom, joy, and wealth in every season. This Year I Will...: A 52-Week Guided Journal to Achieve Your Goals by Tiffany Louise Help make your dreams come true with this guided journal. Achieving the goals you set for yourself can literally change your life. This inspiring writing journal will give you the tools and support you need to stick to your plans and realize your dreams whether they’re big or small, or sometimes feel out of reach.

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by Damon Zahariades

THE ART OF LETTING GO gives you a complete toolkit that you can use to overcome the emotional anguish that’s ruining your quality of life. You’ll learn numerous strategies you can employ to reverse years of negative mental conditioning. You’ll discover how to retrain your brain and jettison crippling thought patterns. You’ll receive all of the tools you need to finally let go of the emotional anchors that are preventing you from enjoying life to its fullest.

by Robert J. Waldinger What makes a life fulfilling and meaningful? The simple but surprising answer is: relationships. The stronger our relationships, the more likely we are to live happy, satisfying, and healthier lives. Relationships in all their forms—friendships, romantic partnerships, families, coworkers, tennis partners, book club members, Bible study groups—all contribute to a happier, healthier life. And as The Good Life shows us, it’s never too late to strengthen the relationships you already have, and never too late to build new ones. The Good Life provides examples of how to do this.

How to Begin

by Michael Bungay Stanier You’re ambitious, but feel you’ve never been given full permission to find and strive for what’s possible for you. You’ve achieved things in your career, and it’s now time to “climb the second mountain” and think about legacy. You’re unhappy with how the world is working right now, and you want to change your part of it for the better. You’re a coach, and you want to support your clients to be great and do great things. You’re at the start of your adult life, and you’re fired up to live a life of meaning and impact. You’re ready to begin, and to start doing something that matters. How to Begin will help you reclaim your ambition, figure out what you should do that matters… and begin.

Addicted to the Monkey Mind by J.F. Benoist

THE MONKEY MIND CHATTERS ALL DAY… “I look terrible in these pants—why can’t I lose some weight?” “I’m stuck in traffic again. Why didn’t I leave earlier?” “If I wasn’t working all the time, I could have saved my marriage.” …resulting in stress, shame, and ultimately, “Bartender, can I get a drink?” In his book, J.F. Benoist—a visionary thought leader in the fields of addiction treatment and personal development—uses the journeys of two relatable characters to teach you how to develop a powerful new mindset and finally break the pattern of negative self-talk. Enjoy In Joy by Geeco Enjoy In Joy: shares succinct daily inspirations, and quotations spanning from Socrates to Homer Simpson – to help readers find ease and comfort during these uncertain times. If there’s one thing everyone deserves, it’s peace and serenity. There has never been a more urgent time to help people find the happiness we deeply crave. All books available on Amazon.com

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New Year’s Resolutions By the Numbers

The top New Year’s resolution is exercising more, eating healthier, and losing weight.

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48% of those making resolutions want to exercise more, making it the most popular New Year’s resolution.

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35% of people fail to keep their resolutions because they lose motivation. 19% of people fail to keep their resolutions because they’re too busy. 18% of people fail to keep their resolutions because of a shift in priorities. 10 January/February 2024

The topmost broken New Year’s resolution is to quit drinking entirely.

The Babylonians made the first New Year’s resolutions about 4,000 years ago.

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141.1 million Americans think they can achieve their New Year’s Resolution.

Most people quit on the second Friday of the month, according to Strava, a Running and Cycling tracking app. They named this day “Quitters Day”.

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20% of people have 1 New Year’s Resolution. 18% of people have 2 or more New Year’s Resolutions. 62% of people have no New Year’s Resolutions. Source: https://insideoutmastery.com/new-years-resolution-statistics/

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Get the Gear Getting Equipped for a Winter Adventure

STAUBER Summit Snowboard - $314.83 All-Mountain Style Snowboard Set – Lightweight Rig with a Medium Flex - Durable Gloss Finished Top-Sheet Paired with Rigid Snowboard Bindings made of Injection Molded Polyethylene.

Portable Camping Stove & Grill - $26.09 This mini portable camp stove/ fire pit and grill set is perfect for backpackers & hikers, as it can be safely carried in a backpack, weighing only kilograms. It can burn wood, twigs, charcoal or alcohol for outdoor grilling & cooking. The airflow holes help separate carbon and dust for efficient charcoal burning Campfire.

Coleman Camping Tent with Instant Setup - $83.98 Instant tent sets up in just 1 minute. Fits 1 queen-size air bed and has 5 Tent Windows with 1 door. WeatherTec system with patented welded floors and inverted seams to keep you dry. Rugged Polyguard 2X double-thick fabric for reliable, long-lasting use, Integrated vented rainfly improves airflow without any extra assembly needed.

SUNSHINE-MALL Snow Tube, Inflatable Snow Sled for Kids and Adults - $19.99 Snow tubes are designed with larger sizes, big enough for both children or adults. Streamlined circle design without any protrusions to protect children’s safety. It allows every one of your family members to enjoy the fun of snow tubing.

Hand Warmers Rechargeable, 2 Pack - $26.99 These rechargeable hand warmers are 2-in-1 and ergonomically designed for style and comfort. The pocketable design makes them easy to carry and perfect for camping, fishing, hunting, skiing and other outdoor activities, making them an essential companion for your winter travels and various activities. Say goodbye to cold fingers and long wait times.

Durecopow Solar Charger - $18.88 High-Quality Portable Solar Charger - water-resistant, shock-resistant, and dustproof solar phone charger, featured with carabiner, compass, and 2LED flashlight. Solar power bank provides more convenience in your daily or on your trip. Awesome for outside activities such as camping, hiking, and other emergency uses.

Sleeping Bag, Sportneer Wearable XL Sleeping Bags for Adults with Arm Zipper Holes - $39.99 Lightweight And Portable: When packing for an outdoor adventure, saving space is the name of the game. Simply stash the Sportneer wearable sleeping bags for adults included carrying bag for quick and compact storage.

ExcelSteel 6 QT Cast Iron Camp Dutch Oven - $43.75 Cast iron cooking - features a sturdy and durable construction that is long-lasting so you can enjoy the benefits of cooking with a dependable cast iron Dutch Oven. Perfect for camping - create wonderful memories and delicious meals around the campfire, perfect for a peaceful day with friends and family. Cook an assortment of outdoor foods that will satisfy!

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LOCAL RIVER CRUISES

VOLUSIA COUNTY St. Johns River Eco Tours 488 W Highbanks Rd. Debary 386-626-9004

Dine and Cruise 125 Basin St., Ste 140 Daytona Beach 386-402-1353

Turtle Mound River Tours 865 Redfish Ave. New Smyrna Beach 386-957-1207

Blue Spring Adventures 2100 W French Ave. Orange City

St. John’s River Cruises 2100 W. French Ave. Orange City 407-330-1612

The Manatee Scenic Boat Tour 4884 Front St. Ponce Inlet 386-761-2027

ST. AUGUSTINE Scenic Cruise

4125 Coastal Hwy. St. Augustine 904-824-1806

St. Augustine Scenic Cruise 111 Avenida Menedez, St Augustine 904-824-1806

SANFORD St. Johns Rivership Co. 433 N Palmetto Ave. Sanford 321-441-3030

COCOA BEACH Indian River Queen 90 Delannoy Ave. Cocoa 321-305-4753

River cruise on the Danube

Excitement on the River River cruising is a relaxing, immersive and thoroughly enjoyable form of travel where you can enjoy ever-changing scenery along the banks of waterways. A river cruise is a form of leisure travel that takes guests along inland waterways. Usually there are several port stops over the course of each passage and a typical river cruises often last longer than a week. These vessels can carry anywhere from 100 to 250 guests, depending on the ship size and are popular locally worldwide and on many of the world’s major rivers, including the Danube, Rhine, Volga and Yangtze. The most cosmopolitan cities developed along the rivers, the world’s first trade routes. From iconic “must-sees” like Paris, Amsterdam and Budapest to quaint villages and towns waiting to be discovered, a river provides you easy access to savor the delights of both. Cities like Berlin, Lisbon, Prague, Vienna, Moscow, Cairo and Beijing are just a few that are accessible on a river cruise. In addition to the rivers listed above, cruises along lesser-known rivers like the Mekong in Southeast Asia and the Main in Germany are options. Given that weather will be variable depending on where your river cruise takes you, bringing along both warm and light clothes is wise. Even during warm months, there is wind on the rivers, so it’s best to plan for layers even if the weather is hot. Additionally, you’ll likely be doing a lot of walking, so bring along comfortable shoes. Lastly, pack some dressier clothes in case you attend a formal event while visiting one of your cruise destinations. Whether you choose to travel in the on-season or the off-season, you’ll be able to gain a deep cultural experience in each of your destinations. In the spring and summer, you may witness local outdoor events and lively activities that only occur during the warmer months of the year. Cooler weather in the fall may mean you’ll run into fewer people in the streets of cities and ports you visit, which will allow you to take your time and get a closer look at sites that interest you without feeling rushed or crowded. And in the winter season, you’ll be delighted by festive Christmas markets and enchanted by the holiday traditions and celebrations of the locals. River cruises are great for everyone, especially those desiring a more relaxed and intimate form of travel. Individuals who’ve never stepped foot on a ship before will enjoy the relative ease of a river-bound trip with little chance of seasickness. Furthermore, with a focus on cultural exploration of locations, river cruises are perfect for those with a curiosity about art and history, or a general interest in travel. Every river is unique and each tells a different story—not only of the countries through which it flows, but also of its locks, canals, scenery and bridges. Source: https://www.vikingrivercruises.com/what-is-river-cruise.html January/February 2024 13

Amazon River Cruise

River Cruise Destinations The best river cruises have always had a mystique to draw travelers in—even those who are new to cruising. For history buffs, they could be an excellent way to visit ancient sites or historical landmarks. For those that love the outdoors, river journeys are a way to experience the natural landscape of the dream destinations. River cruising is an excellent value. The fare you pay is a great vacation value because almost everything is included in the price. River cruising is an easy way to see a region. Cruise companies have carefully planned their itineraries, offering a wonderful mixture of scenery, big city life, and picturesque villages. You won’t need to manage any logistics. If you’re the type who stresses about the details and returns home wondering if you’ve seen all the highlights, relax. All the details are taken care of, from the well-thought-out itinerary to transportation, lodging, and food. River cruise ships are luxurious. River ships are intimate. Because they need to go through locks and under low bridges, river cruise ships have size limitations. What this means is that even the largest of river vessels can carry no more than about 200 passengers. Forget what you may have heard: Newer vessels are a million miles away from the cramped, older ships of yesteryear. Today’s new and updated river cruise ship is a floating, upscale, modern hotel. This year, the river cruise market has been anticipating more travel, so consider booking these once-in-a-lifetime voyages as early as you can. Here, we’ve highlighted the most exciting river cruise itineraries to book for this year and next—from Amazonian expeditions to kidfriendly European voyages, these cruises have something for every kind of traveler.

Viking’s Nile River Cruises Experience the past and present of Portugal as you travel through the Douro River Valley. The river flows from Spain to the Northern Portuguese countryside, which is known for its wine production. Five different tours are being offered with stops in Lisbon, Porto, Madrid, and Salamanca. Passengers will have the chance to explore charming villages, see the Palace Duques de Bragança, kayak along the Pinhão River, and sample delicacies of the region. Plus, every stateroom aboard Scenic’s ship comes with private butler service to ensure the journey is truly stress free. Nile River Cruise 14 January/February 2024

Colombia’s Magdalena River with Amawaterways Amawaterways is now accepting reservations for its highly anticipated cruises on Colombia’s Magdalena River departing from both Cartagena and Barranquilla in 2024. Both seven-day itineraries explore Colombia’s rich musical and cultural history, along with a chance to experience the country’s natural wonders and local cuisine. Amawaterways is the first major river cruise line to highlight Colombia’s beauty with these types of voyages. Ship amenities are plentiful, as both vessels feature staterooms with balconies, a main restaurant, a fitness center with three spa treatment rooms, and a sun deck with a relaxing whirlpool.

Family River Cruises on the Danube and Rhine with Emerald Emerald is opening up two of its Europe river itineraries to younger guests, with kid-friendly menus and exciting onboard activities such as video games, movies, and tournaments. Children must be 10 years old or older to take part in Emerald’s kid-friendly voyages. Both itineraries have been modified and feature destinations the whole family can enjoy. The Danube Explorer includes stops in Germany, Austria, Slovakia, and Hungary. While the Jewels of the Rhine explores the Netherlands, Germany, France, and Switzerland.

Colombia’s Magdalena River Cruise

Amazon River Voyages with Seabourn Journeying through the Amazon’s small channel of the Boca dos Botos, Seabourn’s expedition team, will immerse you in the region’s one-of-a-kind ecosystem. The three itineraries are broken up into regions: Flooded Forests and Blackwater Tributaries; The Frontier Amazon; and The Peruvian Amazon. Each major region exemplifies a new, unique environment that differs from the next. Take in the natural beauty of the flora and fauna as you share space with sloths, howler monkeys, and more.

Jewels of the Rhine Cruise

Mississippi River Cruises with Viking Float down the mighty Mississippi with Viking’s first U.S. voyages. Featuring five different itineraries with stops in New Orleans, Memphis, and St. Paul, you’ll explore the French Quarter, enjoy authentic Memphis barbecue, and get an up-close look at America’s national bird, the bald eagle. In celebration of its 25th anniversary, Viking is offering special fares, reduced airfare and a$25 deposit on select voyages.

Black History and Culture in France Santorini, Greece Mississippi River Cruise

During Amawaterways’ Black History cruise, guests aboard the AmaKristina will sail through the South of France along the Rhone River. The journey from Arles to Lyon will include stops in Avignon, Viviers, Tournon, and Vienne. After arriving in Lyon, passengers will stay in Paris for an exclusive guided tour showcasing jazz, food, and wine, all while shining a light on Black heritage.

Portugal’s Douro River

Portugal’s Douro River Cruise

Experience the past and present of Portugal as you travel through the Douro River Valley. The river flows from Spain to the Northern Portuguese countryside, which is known for its wine production. Five different tours are being offered with stops in Lisbon, Porto, Madrid, and Salamanca. Passengers will have the chance to explore charming villages, see the Palace Duques de Bragança, kayak along the Pinhão River, and sample delicacies of the region. Plus, every stateroom aboard Scenic’s ship comes with private butler service to ensure the journey is truly stress free.

India’s Golden Triangle Aboard Uniworld Immerse yourself in India’s “Golden Triangle”—Delhi, Jaipur, and Agra. The 10-day itinerary features visits to the Taj Mahal, Rajbari temple complex, and Mother Teresea’s home. While en route, you’ll enjoy meals created with fresh ingredients, take part in welcome and farewell gala dinners, and have complimentary house wine, local spirits and beer, soft drinks, and tea served throughout your voyage. India’s Golden Triangle Cruise

Source: https://www.cntraveler.com/story/best-river-cruises-to-book-in-2023 https://www.aswesawit.com/reasons-to-take-a-river-cruise/ January/February 2024 15

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WELCOME! On behalf of the Board of Trustees, volunteers, and staff of Atlantic Center for the Arts, welcome to the 48th Annual IMAGES: A Festival of the Arts in historic downtown New Smyrna Beach! We are pleased to invite you to join us at this FREE family event, which is ranked #18 for Fine Art Festivals in the nation! IMAGES has something for everyone. Enjoy the work of 225 artists, including three Daytona State College students who have been selected for our 3rd annual Emerging Artist Program, festival food trucks, fabulous live music, arts projects for the kids, and an exhibit of student artwork. Stroll through the park, buy some art, and have a great weekend with family and friends! This year, 2024, marks the 20th year that Atlantic Center for the Arts has presented the Festival. IMAGES was established in 1976 to raise awareness of Doris Leeper’s vision for an artist community and to support the local community. It reflects a mission centered around artists—the proud hallmark of both organizations. Since 1977, Atlantic Center for the Arts has fostered a spirit of innovation and collaboration among the world’s greatest writers, painters, sculptors, choreographers, and composers during residencies held on our 68-acre campus. Integrating the natural environment and architecture and incorporating an interdisciplinary and mentorship approach to its residencies was at the core of founder Doris Leeper’s vision as an artist and environmentalist. ACA has inspired tens of thousands of artists since its first residencies in 1982. Community support has been essential to the successes that we celebrate, and what a joy it is to continue to welcome you to the world and work of our unique programs. We support working artists in our community through gallery exhibitions of Florida artists at Arts on Douglas—be sure to join us for First Saturdays openings—and offer free Arts & Wellness programs that serve over 3,000 youths, caregivers, veterans, and those interested in improving their health through the arts. I believe the power of the arts transforms us and our communities every day and invite you to make Atlantic Center for the Arts a part of your life!

Nancy Lowden Norman

For more information about Atlantic Center for the Arts, please visit www.atlanticcenterforthearts.org or call (386) 427-6975

ACA VOLUNTEERS MAKE IT HAPPEN! IMAGES: A Festival of the Arts’ volunteers are the backbone of its operation, and indeed, of our community. Over 200 strong, they bring a great enthusiasm to IMAGES that makes the event so welcoming to artists, visitors, and locals, creating impressions that are not soon forgotten.

48TH IMAGES FESTIVAL COMMITTEE & VOLUNTEERS: • IMAGES 2024 Chairperson- Sue Flynn • IMAGES Coordinator – Cayla Bartolucci-Kaualoku • Artist Booth Sitting Chair– Julianne Nelsen • Artist Dinner Chair – Nancy Nuner • Artist Hospitality Chairs –Shirley Begy, Mary Jo Pingley • Artist Ambassador Chair –Linda Aiello • Compliance Chairs– Dee Whited, Lisa Martin, Elsa Whittbold • Information Booth & Merchandise Chairs– Jean Clark, Kathy Cerretani • Judges Chair – Nancy Casey Koch • Registration Chair – Kathy Cerretani • Patrons Chair – Marsha Lundy • Patrons Committee: Marsha Lundy, Laura Beckwith, Tina Buck, Donna Greene, Jeanie Harris, Nance Casey Koch, Linda Kulzer, Karen North, Kim O’Connell, Jane A. Peirson, Margie Pabst-Steinmetz, Barbara Prietz, Diane Williams, Sue Flynn • Creative Education – Peggy Imbert • Student Art Exhibit – Bryce Hammond • Entertainment – Tyler Rosenke • Security – Boy Scouts –Jeremy and Rebecca Green

2024 ACA/IMAGES BOARD OF TRUSTEES: • Matthew J. Ahearn - Dean Mead Attorneys at Law • Mark Beckwith - Parallax Advertising • Corey D. Brown - 1st Vice Chair - Attorney, Storch Law Firm • Ivan J. Castro, M.D. • Ron Davoli - Treasurer - President & CEO Wharton-Smith, Inc. • Kevin Haran - UCF School of Visual Arts and Design • Roy Hester - Partner, Planned Furniture Promotions • John Jeronimo, FAIA - Architect • David S. Kosmas - Broker Co-Owner NSB Homes • Ann Martorano, FACHE - Chief Communications Officer, Halifax Health • Doug McGinnis - Apiarist • Jeff Moore, Dean - College of Arts & Humanities, UCF • Russell T North - Chair - President Northway Marketers • Margery Pabst Steinmetz - Co-Founder, The Pabst Steinmetz Foundation • Gerard “J” Pendergast - Architect • Dr. Hiram Powell - Bethune-Cookman University • Dr. Fred Raffa - Senior Economist, Raffa Consulting • Jo Sinclair - Artist • Nancy Tallent - Secretary - Senior Vice President, Chief Human Capital Officer, Reyes Beer Division, Reyes Holdings LLC • Abbie Teague - Brown & Brown of Florida, Inc. • Nekeshia Woods - Partner, Parkway Venture Capital

IMAGES: A Festival of the Arts at A Glance A free public festival, IMAGES: A Festival of the Arts, is considered one of the top juried outdoor art shows in the Southeast and in 2023, was ranked #18 in Sunshine Artist’s “Best Fine Art Shows in the Nation.” In 2023, we presented 225 artists from 32 states and Canada, and drew over 50,000 arts enthusiasts. Presented by Atlantic Center for the Arts, IMAGES takes place in the beautiful outdoor setting of Riverside Park, with the Intracoastal Waterway providing a stunning backdrop, and along historic downtown Canal Street in New Smyrna Beach. The high quality, salable work combined with live musical entertainment, creative children’s art projects, a student art exhibit, and pleasing cuisine provides a culturally rich experience that communicates Atlantic Center for the Arts’ stamp of artistic excellence. IMAGES wouldn’t happen without the support and cooperation of the New Smyrna Beach City Commission, Police and Fire Departments & Recreation Department, and we are grateful for their willingness to support the Festival in so many ways over the past 47 years. Amoung the young people involved with the Festival are members of the Boy Scout Troop 72, led by Jeremy & Rebecca Green, and a dedicated team of parents. • IMAGES: A Festival of the Arts was founded 48 years ago, and is spread along Riverside Drive, partway up Canal Street, and throughout picturesque Riverside Park in New Smyrna Beach. The Festival is open Friday from 1-5 PM, Saturday from 9 AM – 5 PM, and Sunday from 10 AM – 4 PM. • Please leave your pet at home as the streets can get crowded and we don’t want your pup to get stressed out! • First Aid is located at the corner of Downing Street and Riverside Drive. • Parking is available on Canal Street (west of Live Oak), Sams Avenue, Magnolia Street, Andrews Street, and North Riverside Drive. HANDICAPPED PARKING is available in the Chamber of Commerce parking lot, at 115 Canal Street. IMAGES volunteers can also assist those in need of handicapped parking under the South Causeway overpass accessible at Lytle and Magnolia Streets. • Portable restrooms with handicap accessibility and running water can be found in Riverside Park and throughout the Festival route. • The information tent, located at the corner of Canal Street and Riverside Drive, is the place to go to buy festival items such as t-shirts and posters, inquire about a particular artist, or if you get separated from your group and need help finding them. • Visit the Spirit Garden in Riverside Park and enjoy a drink while listening to the music and taking in the view. The Spirit Garden will be featuring New Smyrna Beach Brewing Company’s local favorites on tap, along with a selection of wines. • Children can participate in hands-on art projects presented by Upward Trend Academy at the Creative Education Tent. The tent is located in Riverside Park, adjacent to the playground, and is open from 10 AM to 3 PM Saturday and 11 AM to 3 PM Sunday. The Student Art Exhibit, featuring the work of over 100 students in Southeast Volusia schools, is next to the Creative Education Tent. • New Smyrna Beach, located on Florida’s east central coast south of Daytona Beach, is ranked one of the “100 Best Small Art Towns in America” in the book by John Villani. New Smyrna Beach is a great place to spend the weekend! Call the Visitor Center at 800-541-9621 for information about accommodations and restaurants. • Stop by the food trucks, located in the Brannon Civic Center parking lot, for lunch or a snack. Kat’s Food Trucks brings a wide variety of options the whole family will enjoy!

ABOUT THE FEATURED ARTIST Michael Braun

A complete line-up of entertainment acts on the IMAGES Main Stage can be found at www.imagesartfestival.org Entertainment booked by Tyler Rosenke | Sound provided by Concert Works

Michael Braun was raised in Rye, NY He studied industrial design at the University of Bridgeport. In his early twenties, Michael became fascinated with the color, feel and designs of fabrics. He turned this passion into art that he could wear. Not only did he design and sew clothes, but often handpainted or embroidered them as well. Michael sailed since a little kid and in 1966, he came to Florida on an Ocean Racing Sailboat to race in the Southern Circuit, which starts in St. Petersburg, FL. A minor sailing accident, however, changed his fate and consequently he began selling the clothes that he had designed and sewn. Word spread to local musicians about these really cool clothing designs, and with his business partner Toni Ackerman, he formed Michael & Toni Designs. Within a year they landed one of their biggest clients, Jimi Hendrix. From that point forward, the client list grew to include many other late 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and 90’s musical artists. Michael also explored other avenues in art. Learning about the vast capabilities of technology he discovered the power to hand paint virtually, which involves many brushes like oils, pastels, watercolor, calligraphy and painting on multiple layers that are worked carefully together to create a dimensional feel that’s unique to his style. His creations hang in the “Digital Hall of Fame” in Malmö, Sweden as well as numerous collections throughout the world. Currently, he exhibits in outdoor juried art festivals including Gasparailla Festival of the Arts, Artfest Fort Myers, Mainsail Art Festival, Coconut Grove Art Show, Bonita Springs National Art Festival, Downtown Festival of the Masters, Beaux Arts Museum, Great Gulf Coast Art Festival, as well as IMAGES: A Festival of the Arts in New Smyrna Beach.

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LOCATIONS IMAGES: A Festival of the Arts Admin Office 214 S Riverside Drive, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168 (386) 423-4733

ACA Downtown: Arts on Douglas and Yurick Studios 123 Douglas Street, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168 (386) 428-1133

Atlantic Center for the Arts Main Campus 1414 Art Center Avenue, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168 (386) 427-6975

Atlantic Center for the Arts at Harris House 214 S Riverside Drive, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168 (386) 423-1753 or (386) 402-7517

Awards for the 2024 Festival Include: • ACA VOLUNTEER LEAGUE BEST OF SHOW AWARD ($6,000) • GEORGE AND JUNE MUSSON AWARD ($3,500) • BUDDY DAVENPORT, STATE FARM AWARD OF EXCELLENCE ($2,500) • MCNAMARA FAMILY AWARD FOR PHOTOGRAPHY ($2,000)

Photo 2023 Emerging Artist Winner Cheyanne Stamper of Holly Hill, FL, Photography, with IMAGES Coordinator Nance Koch, IMAGES Chairperson Sue Flynn and Trent Berning, Associate Professor of Art in Ceramics at Daytona State College.

Trish Thompson Memorial Emerging Artist Program at IMAGES in Partnership with Daytona State College The Trish Thompson Emerging Artist Program returns to IMAGES: A Festival of the Arts! A partnership with Daytona State College, the program encourages Emerging Artists to participate in the world of outdoor festivals by guiding them through the application process and the logistics of a festival at no cost to them. Daytona State College students experience the same juried application process as Festival Artists and three Emerging Artists will be selected by the judges. Each selected artist will receive a fully outfitted tent where they can sell their work at IMAGES, attend a workshop with a Festival Artist to learn industry tips and real-world applications of the outdoor festival world, showcase their talent to the 50,000+ attendees of the Festival, and vie for the $1,500 Emerging Artist Award! Plan to visit these talented students at their booths, learn more about their work, and support the next generation of artists!

• TRISH THOMPSON MEMORIAL EMERGING ARTIST AWARD ($1,500) • AWARD OF DISTINCTION (4 - $800) • AWARD OF COMMENDATION (6 - $600) • JUDGES CHOICE (5 - $400) • AWARD OF MERIT (12 - 350) • AWARD OF HONOR (6 - $300)

Thank you to our prize underwriters, we are so grateful to you! Atlantic Center for the Arts Volunteer League City of New Smyrna Beach Buddy Davenport, State Farm Insurance Betty McNamara and Belinda Pena Anonymous – in Honor of Trish Thompson Corey Brown Jim and Lynda Cooksey Mike and Terry Davis

IMAGES 2024 Judging

Ron and Paula Davoli

This year, IMAGES judges will be considering the following four categories: ORIGINALITY, EXECUTION, PRESENTATION, OVERALL when awarding over $30,000 in prize monies.

Roy and Peggy Hester

2024 Judges

Ed and Jeanie Harris Mr. and Mrs. David Hoppen Lisa Martin Ann and Rick Martorano Russell and Karen North J. and Maryclaire Pendergast Dr. Hiram and Gloria Powell

Daniel E. Stetson Daniel E. Stetson has over 40 years of executive museum, education, and curatorial leadership experience, including at public and private universities, government-based and private not-for-profit organizations.

Dee Whited and Lee Moore Rebecca Sexton Larson Rebecca Sexton Larson is a studio artist/curator. She graduated from the University of South Florida with degrees in Fine Arts and Mass Communications. Most recently she was Chief Curator at Art and History Museums - Maitland.

Keisha Woods To view a current list of prize underwirters visit:

imagesartfestival.org/awards/ IMAGESARTFESTIVAL.ORG #MYIMAGESWEEKEND

Thank you to our 2024 IMAGES Patrons! WHAT IS A PATRON? Atlantic Center for the Arts (ACA) was founded in 1977 by artist, environmentalist, and visionary Doris Leeper. Since its inception, Atlantic Center has been a research and development lab for artists and a leader in arts education programs for the community. The main campus is located on 68 pristine acres in New Smyrna Beach, adjacent to another 2,300 acres of preserved land named after its founder, and includes a studio complex that has won eight national architectural awards, housing for artists, and a gallery and administrative offices. In 2018, the State of Florida awarded ACA for its long-term commitment to diversity/accessible programming. We welcome artists of all abilities at our totally ADA-compliant facilities. The community art center complex, located in the downtown New Smyrna arts district, includes ACA at Harris House, home to our Arts & Wellness and Community programs, and Arts on Douglas gallery, which features the work of professional Florida artists.

www.atlanticcenterforthearts.org Atlantic Center for the Arts Main Campus 1414 Art Center Avenue, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168 (386) 427-6975

The Patron’s Choice Awards, totaling over $200,000 in 2024, demonstrate community support for the Festival, thereby enhancing its reputation and increasing its prestige. IMAGES Patrons support the festival through a donation of $500; $300 is tax-deductible and $200 goes toward the purchase of artwork by any artist. Patrons select work for purchase, then give the artist(s) a prestigious “Patron’s Choice Award” ribbon to be placed in their booth. Access to the Patrons Lounge during Festival hours is a big perk of the program, and Riverside Catering will be preparing lunch Saturday and brunch Sunday!

For a complete list of IMAGES 2024 Patrons visit www.imagesartfestival.org Call Kelly Timmons, ACA Membership and Data Coordinator at 386-427-6975 x23, or e-mail ktimmons@atlanticcenterforthearts.org to enroll as an IMAGES 2024 Patron today.

WELCOME IMAGES ARTISTS!

Please visit the Information booth at the corner of Riverside Drive and Canal Street to pick up your map of artists and booth numbers or visit www.imagesartfestival.org CERAMICS

FIBER

JEWELRY

Larry Allen, Leeds, AL

Peggy Boekhout, Merritt Island, FL

Wendy Foreman, Ormond Beach, FL

Steve Ayers, Hannibal, MO

Carol Clay, Greensboro, NC

Bianca Gedeon, Crestview, FL

Laura Beote, Satellite Beach, FL

Princy Fears, Fruitland Park, FL

Leigh Griffin, New Smyrna Beach, FL

Barry Bernstein, Marquette, MI

Donna Harris, Casselberry, FL

Mark Grosser, Carmel, IN

Ed Brownlee, Kalamazoo, MI

Galina Kostanda-Lambert, Fort Myers, FL

Phillip Hall, New Smyrna Beach, FL

Ira Burhans, Palm Harbor, FL

Leeann Kroetsch, Tampa, FL

Jenna Hirt, Port Orange, FL

Zack Callaghan, Atlanta, GA

Heather Laurie, Denver, CO

Allison Kallaway-Young, Kalispell, MT

Bill Colby, New Smyrna Beach, FL

Janice McElroy-Gillespie, New Smyrna Beach, FL

Gopal Kapoor, Greenville, NC

Gabriel Isaac, Deland, FL

Erika Mock, Hawthorne, WI

Busarin Kittichareonsup, Phoenix, AZ

John Kellum, Orlando, FL

Maureen Reilly, Stuart, FL

Valerie Lamott, Columbia, SC

Noah Kirk, Dade City, FL

Don Tran, St. Louis, MO

John & Mary Lee, Lewis Center, OH

Julie Latayan, Edgewater, FL

Oralba Valera-Smith, Edgewater, FL

Margie & Bill Lombard, Port Orange, FL

Greg Lathrop, Derby, KS Andres Montenegro, Daytona Beach, FL

FINE CRAFTS

Sandra Matasick, Gainesville, FL Claudia Melchiorre, Cape Canaveral, FL

Charles Nalle, Melbourne, FL

Kelsey Brauer, Tampa, FL

Phyllis & Jerry Minnery, Taylorsville, KY

Michael Nelson, New Smyrna Beach, FL

Deborah Brawley, Niwot, CO

Christian Nevin, Orlando, FL

Gail Snively, Melbourne Bch, FL

Victor Edwards, Monticello, FL

Kyle & Kate Pace, Ormond Beach, FL

Reiko Uchytil, Grimes, IA

Deborah Hildinger, New Smyrna Beach, FL

Jose Paternoster, West Palm Beach, FL

Victor and Megan Huston-Field, Bedford, PA

Donald Pekarek, Pegram, TN

Paul Miller, Brockway, PA

Alexa Smarsh, Edgewater, FL

Michael Braun, Tampa, FL

Lisa Rumberger, Elysburg, PA

Michele Throne, Lyons, CO

Eric Clay, Orlando, FL

Allan Sackey, Pittsfield, MA

Wendy Thurlow, Bradenton, FL

DIGITAL ART

Brett and John Miley, Sebring, FL Andrew Mosedale, Saint Augustine, FL Ralph Rankin, Orlando, FL James Richmond, Titusville, FL Thomas Wrenn, Sanford, FL

DRAWING/GRAPHICS Dennis Angel, Edgewood, FL Alain Bathelot, Miami Beach, FL Liza Compass, Tampa, FL John Davis, Vero Beach, FL Diane French, St. Augustine, FL Douglas Fulks, Lees Summit, MO Blake Gore, Christiansburg, VA Deborah LaFogg-Docherty, Boynton Beach, FL Lawrence Packard, Winter Haven, FL

DAYTONA STATE COLLEGE EMERGING ARTISTS

GLASS Suzanne Ayala, Daytona Beach, FL Ed Martin, Springfield, IL Steve Palmer, Minnetonka, MN David Sandidge, Clermont, FL Ian Strom, Matthews, NC

JEWELRY Chester Allen, New Orleans, LA Ana Maria Andricain, Baton Rouge, LA Megan Austin, Canton, GA Caleb Barnaby, Crestview, FL Michael Bonardi, Columbus, OH Douglas Brandow, Port Orange, FL Carol Bryan, Fort Worth, TX Spirit & Samuel Bush, Woodstock, GA Chris Carlson, DeLand, FL Kim Coy, Casselberry, FL

McKenzie Cowan, Ormond Bech, FL

Kim Cullen & Teri Groce, Newnan, GA

Stacia Holllmann, DeLand, FL

Renee Davis, Palmetto, FL

Sabrina Savkina, Ormond Beach, FL

Wendy & Joe Edwards, Waynesville, NC Jose Farinango, Corona, NY

Deborah Vivas, Nova, OH Tracy Womack, St. Augustine, FL Melissa Woods, Toledo, OH Anabella Zagura, Durham, NC Daisy Zaragoza, Chicago, IL

Leather Marvin & Bonnie Bower, Boonsboro, MD Steve Edgar, Tallahassee, FL Jorge Gil, Richfield Springs, NY Vicki Love, Knoxville, TN Karen & Jess Taber, Wyoming, MI Shawn Thomas, Belton, TX

MIXED MEDIA

PAINTING

PHOTOGRAPHY

Rick Abrams, DeLand, FL

Kate Carney, Orlando, FL

Kenneth Nobles, Ludowici, GA

Lisa Arkus, Galeton, PA

Mark Cole, Orlando, FL

David Ogden, Melbourne, FL

Dan Bi, Markham, Ontario

Gary Curtis, Woodstock, GA

Adam Pourciau, Deltona, FL

Ryan Boase, Greenville, SC

Roger Disney, Tulsa, OK

David Sieczkiewicz, Charlestown, RI

Dale Cantrell, Danville, IN

Ummarid Eitharong, DeLand, FL

Jeff Thamert, Titusville, FL

John Cheng, Coram, NY

Kate Meyer Fitzpatrick, Painter, VA

Michel Delgado, Chicago, IL

Norman Gaulding, Longwood, FL

Jana Epstein, Atlanta, GA

Alan Gessinger, New Smyrna Beach, FL

Fred Fisher, Quincy, FL

Steven Hardock, New Smyrna Beach, FL

Todd K Fox, Orlando, FL

Emil Hristov, Mount Pleasant, SC

Cliff Garren, Greeneville, TN

Courtney Hyer, Winter Park, FL

Brenda Gordon & Magnus Sebastian, Lake

Monica Iversen, Anderson, SC

Worth, FL

Lori Jenkins, Melbourne, FL

Dan Hay, Frostproof, FL

Paulo Jimenez, Deland, FL

Brian & Michele Heritage, Fort Lupton, CO

Michelle Johnson, Indianapolis, IN

Adair Hinds, Jacksonville, FL

Avido Khahaifa, Lake Mary, FL

John Wayne Jackson, Black Mountain, NC

Jessica Ladd, Cookeville, TN

Leif Johansen, Asheville, NC

Anthony Murrill, Trenton, OH

Jeffrey Kennedy, Ormond Beach, FL

Sergei Orgunov, Orange Park, FL

Tony Krysinsky, Pensacola, FL

Nancy Reyna, Miami, FL

Emily Lavalier, Minneapolis, MN

Robert Ross, Winter Park, FL

Stephanie Lavender, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Leon Ruiz, Naples, FL

Vic Lee, Saint Johns, FL

Kelly Rysavy, Tallahassee, FL

Robert Lowe, Parkland, FL

Anne Schroeder, Alva, FL

Margaret Luttrell, Knoxville, TN

Evan Schwarze, Vero Beach, FL

Kent Maxwell, Portsmouth, NH

Jane Slivka, Mount Dora, FL

Michelle McDowell Smith, Roanoke, VA

Haijin Sun, Leesburg, FL

Jamie Meagher, Satellite Beach, FL

Mary Wentzel, Ormond Beach, FL

Kristin Myers, Savannah, GA

Curtis Whitwam, Tampa, FL

Leslie Peebles, Gainesville, FL

LuAnn Widergren, Holmes Beach, FL

Soli Pierce, Cortlandt Manor, NY

Peter Wu, Missouri City, TX

Natalie Sojka, Fernandina Beach, FL

Zu Sheng Yu, New London, NC

Jeffrey St Romain, Mandeville, LA Rose Sward, Middleburg, FL Michele Villaume-Driscoll, Chaska, MN HC Warner, Atlanta, GA

PAINTING

PHOTOGRAPHY

SCULPTURE Luis Amador, Jupiter, FL Anthony Arkus, Galeton, PA Derrick Crossland, Islamorada, FL David Figueroa, Sanford, FL Jack Hill, Deland, FL Greg Johnson, Gainesville, FL Amy Lennard Gmelin, Wildwood, FL Eric Moore, Pomaria, SC Scott Penegar, Charleston, SC Craig Riches, Fairhope, AL Jonathan Rose, Tullahoma, TN Ron Schmidt, Tequesta, FL Eric Shupe, Hampton, FL Clayton Swartz, Pinellas Park, FL Mick Whitcomb, Springfield, MO

WOOD William Alburger, Barto, PA Tyson Andrews, Wallace, NC Robert Brandau, New Port Richey, FL Larry Brown, Spruce Pine, NC Tim Carter, Ormond Beach, FL Magali Cereghino-Groves, Orlando, FL Michael Earley, Angier, NC Nathan and Mariella Favors, Bakersville, NC Walter Harper, Eagle Springs, NC Robert Linn, Edmond, OK

Richard Auger, Jupiter, FL

Jeannie Littleton, Jacksonville, FL

Melyssa Bearse, New Smyrna Beach, FL

John Mascoll, Safety Harbor, FL

John Canterbury, Holmes Beach, FL

Rob Pemble, New Smyrna Beach, FL

Robert Clibbon, New Smyrna Beach, FL

John & Laurie Smith, Yalaha, FL

Ebrahim Amin, La Marque, TX

Micheal Paul Cole, Hannibal, MO

Steve Andrews, Tallahassee, FL

Craig Dietrich, Easley, SC

Keith Andry, Baton Rouge, LA

Brean Duncan, Merritt Island, FL

Wanda Azzario-Goldberg, Gulf Breeze, FL

R C Fulwiler, Lakeland, FL

Margaret Baker, Winter Springs, FL

Robin Renee Hix, Wimberly, TX

Stephen Baldauf, Orlando, FL

Lorri Honeycutt, Austin, TX

Stacy Barter, Winter Park, FL

Nels Johnson, New Smyrna Beach, FL

Barbara Batchelder, Summerfield, FL

John Kennington, Bixby, OK

Michiel Bullock, Palm Bay, FL

Zsuzsanna Luciano, Dunnellon, FL

William Cantwell, Port. St. Lucie, FL

James Marsh, Michigan Center, MI Brian Miller, Powell, TN

Arts on Douglas Established in 1996, Arts on Douglas was the vision of Doris “Doc” Leeper, founder of Atlantic Center for the Arts. She and fellow artist/ benefactor Ed Harris transformed the former 1920s-era Ford car showroom into a unique commercial art gallery dedicated to promoting the work and careers of Florida artists. In 2014, the gallery formalized its affiliation with Atlantic Center for the Arts, combining missions, resources, and programs to further facilitate community engagement with the creative arts. Upon entering the gallery, guests will discover a carefully curated selection of contemporary works, arranged to complement this historic building – with its original brick walls and open, beamed ceiling. Meandering through the main gallery, they will discover an impressive display of acrylic, oil, and mixed-media paintings tastefully displayed. Also peppered throughout the space is an array of sculptures, ceramics, and artistically designed jewelry. This ongoing group display highlights work by the 40 artists represented by the gallery, and the space is refreshed with new artwork three times per year. In addition, Arts on Douglas hosts new exhibitions monthly, alternating between two dedicated spaces: the Feature Gallery and the alt_space Gallery. The Feature Gallery is dedicated to solo exhibitions by gallery artists or themed group displays. The alt_space is dedicated to a range of alternative processes, concepts, and installations. On the first Saturday of each month, the gallery welcomes the public to a free reception from 4-7 PM to celebrate a new exhibition in one of these spaces. These lively gatherings are complemented with cocktails and live jazz. Each year during IMAGES: A Festival of the Arts, Arts on Douglas presents their highly anticipated exhibition: ADORN: A Jewelry Invitational in the Feature Gallery. This display showcases curated display of cuttingedge, wearable designs by emerging and accomplished jewelry artists from across the nation. The gallery’s extended hours during IMAGES are Friday – Sunday: 10AM – 5PM. Doris Dollars are accepted at Arts on Douglas during IMAGES Weekend. The gallery’s professional staff also offers clients a range of services including art consultations, previews of artwork on location, commissions, delivery, installation, and shipping. For more information visit www.artsondouglas.net.

ARTS ON DOUGLAS 123 Douglas Street, New Smyrna Beach 386-428-1133 Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Friday 10 AM to 5 PM, Saturday 10 AM to 4 PM

Student Art Exhibit/Creative Education Tent Provides Free Fun for the Family IMAGES: A Festival of the Arts is an event that the entire family can enjoy. Stroll through the festival and explore the fine arts, enjoy live music and performances, stop by the Creative Education tent for free art projects geared specifically to kids, and take a look at the Student Art Exhibit. Atlantic Center for the Arts partners with Volusia County teachers to showcase the artwork of young, emerging artists in the Student Art Exhibit, where the art of talented students from New Smyrna Beach High School, New Smyrna Beach Middle School, Coronado Beach Elementary School, Chisholm Elementary School, Sacred Heart Catholic School, Read-Pattillo Elementary School, Edgewater Public School, Indian River Elementary School, Mainland High School, Holly Hill Middle School, Samsula Academy, Burns Science & Technical Charter School, and Conklin Davis Center for Visually Impaired in Daytona Beach is on display. Atlantic Center for the Arts also presents the popular Creative Education Tent with fun art activities for kids but with a new addition this year. Upward Trend Academy, a local K-12 Private School and Pediatric ABA therapy center, has taken the lead as our IMAGES 2024 Creative Education Sponsor, offering four creative and inclusive hands-on, take-away projects during the festival. Upward Trend Academy will help children and their families make beaded flip flop magnets, seashell wind chimes, sun catchers, and painted seashells. All activities are free, fun and have been developed with all children in mind, including friends with physical and developmental disabilities. The Creative Education area and Student Art Exhibit are open 10 AM to 3 PM on Saturday, and 11 AM to 3 PM on Sunday. Stop by and enjoy the fun!

S C E N E EVENTS • MUSIC •

ART • THEATER

• HEALTH

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EventScene Ongoing Rum Distillery Tour & Tasting Every Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat Copper Bottom Craft Distillery www.copperbottomspirits.com Canal Street Nights 3rd Thursday Monthly, New Smyrna Beach www.visitnsbfl.com Jewelry Making and Design with Debbie Moser Every Friday, Canal Street www.thehuboncanal.org First Friday Flagler Beach Flagler Beach www.visitflagler.com First Friday Garden Walk Washington Oaks Garden State Park www.visitflagler.com

January 1 Innovative Gems Expo Volusia County Fairgrounds & Expo Center www.daytonabeach.com January 6, 16, 19, 29, 31 Sunset Paddle on the Intracoastal Menard Park, Edgewater www.visitnsbfl.com January 11 Thursday at The Tower – Alexander Hamilton Ponce Inlet Lighthouse www.visitnsbfl.com January 19 Roar Before The Rolex 24 Daytona International Speedway www.daytonabeach.com

1st Saturday Sip & Stroll Canal Street Historic District www.canalstreetnsb.com/sip-stroll/

January 23 Tuesday at The Tower – Living at the Lighthouse Ponce Inlet Lighthouse www.visitnsbfl.com

Cruisin’ Car Show First Saturday Monthly One Daytona www.onedaytona.com

January 25 62nd Rolex 24 at Daytona Weekend Daytona International Speedway www.daytonabeach.com

Classic Cars on Canal 2nd Saturday Monthly, New Smyrna Beach www.visitnsbfl.com

February 10 Historic North Turn Legends Beach Parade Racing’s North Turn Beach Bar & Grille, Ponce Inlet www.daytonabeach.com

Flagler Avenue Wine Walk 4th Saturday Monthly, New Smyrna Beach www.visitnsbfl.com Climb to the Moon Full Moon Monthly Ponce Inlet Lighthouse www.ponceinlet.org Ongoing – February 17 2024 World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing New Smyrna Speedway www.visitnsbfl.com Ongoing – February 18 Monthly Cruise In Elliot’s Roadside Grille, Edgewater www.visitnsbfl.com Cabbage Patch Swap Meet, Classic Car & Truck Show Cacklebery Campground, Port Orange www.visitnsbfl.com Ongoing – February 3 Oyster Volcano Workshop Marine Discovery Center www.visitnsbfl.com 34 January/February 2024

February 13 Tuesday at the Tower – The Naval Civil War in Florida Ponce Inlet Lighthouse www.visitnsbfl.com February 18 66th Daytona 500 Daytona International Speedway www.daytonabeach.com February 22 Thursday at the Tower – Walk and Talk Ponce Inlet Lighthouse www.daytonabeach.com February 24 Mermaids, Pirates, & Seafood, Oh My! Riverwalk Park, Port Orange www.visitnsbfl.com February 25 Monster Truckz New Smyrna Speedway www.visitnsbfl.com

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MusicScene January 4, 18 Live Music Night Oil & Vinegar www.daytonabeach.com

January 28 Jazz ‘n Blues Featuring Smokin’ Torpedoes The Hub on Canal www.visitnsbfl.com

January 5 – 6 Live Music Night Rock Bottom Brewery www.daytonabeach.com

January 31 The Bronx Brothers Flagler Auditorium https://flaglerauditorium.org/

January 6 The Long Run – Eagles Tribute The Ritz Theater https://ritztheatersanford.com/

February 3 Invincible: A Glorious Tribute to Michael Jackson Flagler Auditorium https://flaglerauditorium.org/

January 7 Cash Unchained, Tribute to Johnny Cash The Ritz Theater https://ritztheatersanford.com/

February 10 Simply Tina – A Tribute to Tina Turner The Ritz Theater https://ritztheatersanford.com/

January 10 The Texas Tenors Flagler Auditorium https://flaglerauditorium.org/

February 11 Orlando Jazz Orchestra Brannon Center, New Smyrna Beach www.brannoncenter.com

January 11 Queen Flash: A Tribute to Queen The Ritz Theater https://ritztheatersanford.com/

February 14 Stayin’ Alive: One Night of the Bee Gees Flagler Auditorium https://flaglerauditorium.org/

January 12 Music Night – The Reverend Billy C Wirtz Blues Pianist The Hub on Canal www.visitnsbfl.com

February 15 Mania: The Abba Tribute Peabody Auditorium www.daytonabeach.com

January 13 Mirrors: A Tribute to Justin Timberlake The Ritz Theater https://ritztheatersanford.com/

February 16 Jefferson Starship Peabody Auditorium www.daytonabeach.com

January 14 Yesterday – A Tribute to the Beatles The Ritz Theater https://ritztheatersanford.com/

February 22 The New Sigmund Romberg Orchestra Peabody Auditorium www.daytonabeach.com

Deland Swing Band Brannon Center, New Smyrna Beach www.brannoncenter.com

February 23 Daytona ONE Jazz Weekend One Daytona www.daytonabeach.com

January 17 The Sofia Philharmonic National Orchestra Peabody Auditorium www.daytonabeach.com January 20 Puttin on the Ritz, Broadway’s Best Music The Ritz Theater https://ritztheatersanford.com/ The Greatest Love of all: A Tribute to Whitney Houston Flagler Auditorium https://flaglerauditorium.org/ January 26 Gladys Knight Peabody Auditorium www.daytonabeach.com 36 January/February 2024

February 27 Johnny Cash Concert Experience Peabody Auditorium www.daytonabeach.com February 28 ONES – The Beatles Tribute Peabody Auditorium www.daytonabeach.com February 29 Geoff Tate and Adrian Vandenberg Peabody Auditorium www.daytonabeach.com

YES!

Youth Experience Symphony The Daytona Beach Symphony Society started the YES! Program in 1995. Now in its 28th season, YES! has provided thousands of students tickets to hear some of the world’s great orchestras and performers performing at Peabody Auditorium. YES! targets at-risk students enrolled at Volusia County schools. Since its inception, it has provided over 60,000 tickets to Volusia County students, introducing them to classical music. In addition to providing to providing free tickets, the DBSS pays for bus transportation, school coordinators and refreshment for the students at intermission of each concert. YES! is made possible through grants, sponsors and contributions. You can contribute to YES! by calling 386-253-2901.

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ArtScene Ongoing Volusia County Cici and Hyatt Brown Museum of Art Museum of Arts & Sciences www.moas.org Florida Weather Cici and Hyatt Brown Museum of Art Museum of Arts & Sciences www.moas.org The Seminole and the Everglades Cici and Hyatt Brown Museum of Art Museum of Arts & Sciences www.moas.org Jack Mitchell Portrait Gallery ACA Main Campus, Pabst Visitor Center & Gallery www.atlanticcenterforthearts.org

January 12 The Paintings of Gabriela Gonzalez Dellosso Deland Museum of Art Guild https://moartdeland.org/ January 13 Intuitive to Intentional Painting with Laura Bohn The Hub on Canal www.visitnsbfl.com January 14 – February 16 “Annual Members’ Showcase” Awards Exhibit Art League of Daytona Beach www.artleague.org January 20, February 17 ACA Spotlight ACA Yurick Studios https://atlanticcenterforthearts.org/

Annual Members Showcase Awards Exhibit Art League of Daytona Beach www.artleague.org

January 25 – 28 IMAGES: A Festival of the Arts The Arts Inc. New Smyrna Beach www.visitnsbfl.com

Art Connects ALZ Every Wednesday The Hub on Canal www.thehuboncanal.org

February 3 Megalodon: Largest Shark that Ever Lived Museum of Arts & Sciences www.daytonabeach.com

Artisan Alley Every Friday Downtown DeLand www.mainstreetdeland.org

February 3 10th Annual Granada Grand Festival of the Arts New Briton Ave., Ormond Beach 10-4 www.OrmondArts.com

Art & Artisan Stroll – Gallery Walk 1st Saturday Monthly, Canal Street www.visitnsbfl.com

February 6 Art it Through Our Lady of the Sea https://atlanticcenterforthearts.org/

Ormond Art Walk 1st Saturday Monthly, E & W Granada Blvd www.daytonabeach.com January 1 Wings of History: WW2 Aviation Art Museum of Arts & Sciences www.daytonabeach.com January 4 Literary Tea ACA Harris House https://atlanticcenterforthearts.org/ January 5 Watercolor Classes with Elaine Vice Art League of Daytona Beach www.daytonabeach.com January 6 Art of Adornment – Wear Your Art! The Hub on Canal www.visitnsbfl.com

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February 10 2024 ACA Soundscape Field Station Canaveral National Seashore NSB https://atlanticcenterforthearts.org/ February 14 Art Journaling for Self-Care Center for Health & Wellbeing https://atlanticcenterforthearts.org/ February 24 Birds as a Metaphor – an art journaling workshop Live Oak Cultural Center, NSB https://atlanticcenterforthearts.org/ Picturing Paradise: From John James Audubon to the Florida Highwaymen Halifax Historical Museum www.halifaxhistorical.org February 24 – 25 2024 Art Fiesta New Smyrna Beach Leisure Services www.visitnsbfl.com

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TheaterScene Ongoing Random Acts of Insanity Improv Comedy 1st Saturday Monthly, Cinematique Center www.daytonabeach.com

January 20 Comedian Nikki Glaser Peabody Auditorium www.daytonabeach.com

January 3 State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine’s Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs Peabody Auditorium www.daytonabeach.com

January 21 Comedian Jo Koy Peabody Auditorium www.daytonabeach.com

January 3 – 7 Disney’s Aladdin Walt Disney Theater https://www.drphillipscenter.org/

January 26 – 28 Into the Woods The Ritz Theater https://ritztheatersanford.com/

January 4 The Dirty Dozen Ritz Theater https://ritztheatersanford.com/

January 26 – February 11 Disney’s Frozen Jr. Athen’s Theatre www.daytonabeach.com

January 5 Stars of the Sixties Peabody Auditorium www.daytonabeach.com

January 26 Lou Gramm: The Original Voice of Foreigner” Peabody Auditorium www.daytonabeach.com

January 5 – 6 The Rocket Man Show Athens Theatre https://athensdeland.com

February 1 – 4 Youth Theater Production – Mathida the Musical Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater https://www.drphillipscenter.org/

January 6 Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs Steinmetz Hall https://www.drphillipscenter.org/

February 1 The Ultimate Vegas Variety Show: The Edward Twins The Ritz Theater https://ritztheatersanford.com/

January 11 Leading Ladies The Little Theatre of NSB www.daytonabeach.com

February 2 – 4, 9 – 11, 16 – 18 Barefoot in the Park Shoestring Theatre www.shoestringtheatre.net

January 12 A Magical Evening with John Westford The Ritz Theater https://ritztheatersanford.com/

February 3 Teatro Lirico D’Europa, The Barber of Seville Peabody Auditorium www.daytonabeach.com

January 12 – 28 Kitchen Witches Limelight Theatre www.limelight-theatre.org

February 8 Notting Hill The Ritz Theater https://ritztheatersanford.com/

January 19 – 21, 25 – 28 The Sunshine Boys Daytona Playhouse www.daytonaplayhouse.org

February 9 – March 3 Tuck Everlasting Limelight Theatre www.limelight-theatre.org

January 19 – 28 Edges: A Song Voice City Repertory Theatre https://crtpalmcoast.com/

February 15 – 18 The Sleeping Beauty Steinmetz Hall https://www.drphillipscenter.org/

January 20 Liverpool Legends Athens Theatre https://athensdeland.com

February 16 – 18, 22 – 25 Don’t Drink the Water Daytona Playhouse www.daytonaplayhouse.org

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HealthScene Ongoing Abs, Glutes, Zumba Classes Mondays, 6 pm Sanborn Activity Center, DeLand www.sanborncenter.com Bipolar and Depression Support Group Halifax Health Medical Center- Daytona Beach Wednesdays and Thursdays, 3 pm 386.425.4080 www.halifaxhealth.org The Happy Wanderers 5K/10K Fun Walk or YRE Walk Every Sunday & Wednesday www.happywanderersfl.org Kidney Smart Classes Free, Week Days Multiple Locations https://www.davita.com/education/kidney-smart-classes Pilates Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 8:30am The Casements www.thecasements.net Tai Chi Mondays and Fridays, 9:30am Sanborn Activity Center, DeLand www.sanborncenter.com Pickleball Mondays and Fridays, 9:00am Sanborn Activity Center, DeLand www.sanborncenter.com Yoga Mondays and Wednesdays Sanborn Activity Center, DeLand www.sanborncenter.com Shuffleboard Mondays and Fridays Sanborn Activity Center, DeLand www.sanborncenter.com Yoga Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 am The Casements www.thecasements.net Yoga in the Gallery Wednesdays, 5:30 pm Museum of Arts & Sciences www.moas.org Nutrition Workshop 1st Friday Monthly, Flagler Health Village www.flaglerhealth.org Childbirth Education Class 2nd Saturday Monthly, Flagler Hospital, St Augustine www.flaglerhealth.org 42 January/February 2024

Living with Cancer Support Group 3rd Wednesday Monthly, Cancer Specialist of N. FL St. Augustine www.flaglerhealth.org Movement Classes Every Sunday, Riverwalk Park www.visitnsbfl.com Ballroom Dance Lessons Every Saturday, Gold Star Ballroom, S Daytona www.daytonabeach.com Riverfront Market Wellness Walk Last Sunday Monthly, Riverfront Esplanade www.daytonabeach.com Ongoing – March 6 Alzheimer’s Association in-person Caregiver Support Group Canal Street www.visitnsbfl.com January 1 Active After 50 Expo Volusia Mall www.daytonabeach.com January 6 Pirate 5k, 10k, and Half Marathon Deland www.runningintheusa.com January 13 Shark Bite Half Marathon & 5k New Smyrna Beach www.runningintheusa.com January 26 Light the Night Run Walk 5k New Smyrna Beach Leisure Services www.visitnsbfl.com January 27 Monroe Cross Trail 50 Mile Ultra Rotary Park, Edgewater www.visitnsbfl.com February 3 MeStrong 5k Mainstreet Deland https://mainstreetdeland.org/ February 11 Daytona 2 Beach Half Marathon & 5k Daytona International Speedway www.daytonabeach.com February 17 Racing the Beach 5k Daytona Beach www.runningintheusa.com February 24 Luau 5k, 10k, and Half Marathon Deland www.runningintheusa.com

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OrmondCuisine American 31 Supper Club 31 W. Granada Blvd. 275 1625 63 Sovereign 63 W Granada Blvd. 238 9032 Absolutely CheeZee 1064 Ocean Shore Blvd. 256 3180 Alfie’s Restaurant 1666 Ocean Shore Blvd 441 7024 Burntwood Tavern 250 N Nova Rd. Suite 254 492 6550 Charlie Horse Restaurant 810 S. Atlantic Ave. 672 4347 D.B. Pickles 400 South Nova Road 672 1931 Granada Family Diner 1140 W. Granada Blvd. 265 4059 Halifax Plantation 3400 Clubhouse Drive 676 9600 Heffer’s Kountry Cafe 603 South Yonge Street 677 7544 Huey Magoo’s Chicken Tenders 222 N. Nova Road 256 4762 Keke’s Breakfast Café 260 N Nova Rd. 265-0037 44 January/February 2024

Pumphouse BBQ 124 W Granada Blvd 386 492-7559 Rose Villa Southern Table & Bar 43 W Granada Blvd. 615 7673 SoNapa Grille 324 N. Nova Rd. sonapa.com 872 5674 Stonewood Grille & Tavern 100 S. Atlantic Ave. 671 1200 Pub Billy’s Tap Room & Grill 58 East Granada Blvd. 672 1910 Grind Gastropub and Kona Tiki Bar 49 West Granada Boulevard 672 7277 Houligan’s A Spirited Sports Grille 1110 W. Granada Blvd. 673 7878 Houligan’s A Spirited Sports Grille 1643 US 1 671 2285 Lagerheads Bar & Grill 2986 Ocean Shore Blvd. 265-1977 Ormond Garage 48 W. Granada Blvd. 492 7981 Pirana Grille 241 North US Highway 1 615 0098 Seafood The Beach Bucket 67 S Atlantic Ave. 308 1134

Seafood Hull’s Seafood Market & Restaurant 111 W. Granada Blvd. 673 8888 Lulu’s Oceanside Grill 30 S. Atlanitc Ave. 673 2641 River Grille 950 N. US 1 615 2004 Salty Farms Seafood Market and Restaurant 1452 Oceanshore Blvd. 265 5659 Sushi Fancy Sushi & Grill 1930 W Granada Blvd Suite 1 615 9688 Café Café One 405 US 1 492 4873 Granada Cafe 376 W Granada Blvd. 615 3383 Steel Oak Coffee 187 S Yonge Street. Ormond Beach, FL 32174 Sun & Sand Cafe 1460 Ocean Shore Blvd. 238 9169 Mexican Agave Fresh Mex & Cantina 1474 West Granada Blvd. 677 7779 Don Pepper’s Mexican Grill & Cantina 794 South Atlantic Avenue 673 7668

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OrmondCuisine Mexican Mr. Taco Mexican Grill 663 S. Nova Road 236 8369 Asian Green Tea 7 North Nova Road 677 2488 Hot Wok Restaurant 345 West Granada Boulevard 615 1531

Istanbul Turkish Mediterranean Cuisine 488 S Yonge St 492-7100 Mediterranean

Paganos Pizzeria 116 S nova Rd 236 9966

Pasha Middle East Cafe 919 W International Speedway Blvd 257-7753

Stavros Original Pizza House IV 1350 Ocean Shore Blvd, Ste D 441 0003

The Crepevine 247 E Granada Blvd. 310-7006

Caribbean

Italian

Pacific Asian Bistro 222 n Nova Rd 677 4388

Bruno’s Pizza 1254 Oceanshore Blvd. 238 9032

Takeya Japanese Steakhouse 220 Williamson Blvd. 615 7600

Dalmare Italian Chophouse 814 S Atlantic Ave. 265 0094

Thai Elephant 3768 Roscommon Dr 675 6696 Thai Erawan 219 E Granada Blvd. 677 0999 Thai Woodhouse Restaurant 362 W. Granada Blvd. 672 3222 Tokyo Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar 175 Nova Road 671 0979 Mediterranean Dimitri’s Bar Deck & Grill 790 South Atlantic Ave. 492 2945 Greektown Teverna 150 N Nova Rd. 944 9526 46 January/February 2024

Pizza

Delcato’s Pizza & Italian Restaurant 1474 W Granada Blvd 673-3446 Genovese’s Italian Cafe 183 East Granada Blvd. 677 3222 L’Angolo 1439 US-1, Suite A8 492 2698 Mario’s Restaurant 521 So. Younge St. 677 2711 Oliv Epicurean Grill 701 Ridgewood Ave. 254 6868 Pizza Manny’s Pizza House 487 South Nova Road 676 9901 Lenny’s New York Pizza 1456 Oceanshore Blvd. 673 0590

Jimmy Hula’s 191 East Granada Blvd., Granada Plaza 872 3086 Healthy Loves Whole Foods Market and Café 275 Williamson Blvd. 677 5236 Peach Valley Cafe 185 E. Granada Blvd. 615 0096 Peach Valley Cafe West 1185 W. Granada Blvd. 256 2501 Wild Rabbit Bistro 48 E Granada Blvd 256 7998 Sweet Treats Donnie’s Donuts 200 E Granada Blvd 944 9750 Coffee/Wine/Spirits Rivergate Coffee Shop 128 S. Nova Rd. 386 672 9577 Wine Not? Trails Shopping Center 317 2108

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