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Walnut Beach Art Stroll Celebrates with Holiday Festivities

Walnut Beach Art Stroll in Milford, CT celebrates Holiday Festivities on Thursday, December 19th. The members of the Boys & Girls Club of Milford, CT will be decorating a Christmas Tree donated by Jones Tree Farms and Jason Uhrynowski with environmentally and bird friendly ornaments that they had made in preparation for the Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony to be held that evening. Meet up at Walnut Beach Park on the corner of Naugatuck Avenue and East Broadway at 6:00 pm to hear the Boys & Girls Club Children Choir sing Christmas carols as everyone waits for the Tree Lighting between 6:15 and 6:30 pm (depending on weather.)

Continue to enjoy the evening’s Art Stroll and stop in across the street at Sobobo Gallery, 42 Naugatuck Avenue. Listen to DJ Brian Smith who will be filling the air with Holiday music as Sobobo celebrates the artists and artisans whose works are on display! Sobobo where unique meets sublime. . . .hosts 60 plus artists and artisans and their works! You just might find that gift you were looking for whether it be jewelry, a sculpture, paintings, ornaments, or fiber art! You will have the chance to meet with the artists and have an evening of lively discussions, food and drink.

Head to Seaside Wine and Spirits for the special bottle of wine, vodka or schnapps for yourself or even a nice Holiday gift!

Meander on over to Beach Gallery, 2 Broadway, to listen to Jaden Bonfietti-Csvihinka, a sixth grader at Harborside Middle School, who will be playing Holiday music on acoustic guitar. Enjoy learning the wonderful story of how Jaden, a multi-talented and an inspiring young lady, had come to live in the United States.  Simply amazing!

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Scoot& Paddle, 28 Naugatuck Avenue, will be open for the evening….make an appointment for an afternoon bike ride, or scooter ride! Gift Certificates for that special date you want to have of kayaking on Long Island Sound during the summer or other activity! There are also other utilitarian art that is available…totes made from old sails; sneakers made by villagers in Peru.  A must see!

Head down to 16 Broadway to Wild Expressions + Events by JR to celebrate the launching of their Event Planning Studio! Events by JR is a full service wedding and event planning studio that is now sharing space and sharing ideas with Wild Expressions Florist. They will be celebrating with live music by Ken Trapp on keyboards and Mike Nunno on guitar. Savor hot cocoa from their Hot Cocoa Bar and create your own treat! Enjoy listening to music and perhaps discussing plans for your own event!

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Stop across the street at 17 Broadway at Taste & See Gourmet Cupcakes and Confections to “taste and see” the Holiday flavors they have! Place your order for your upcoming Holiday celebration! And make sure to order a Pupcake for your best friend, Fido, for his Christmas stocking!

An evening of Holiday festivities for everyone to enjoy! Happy Holidays!

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