Coconut Grove Art Stroll August 1, 2009

Another successful mix of art, food, drinks, music and live shows. Over 40 local and international artists will be participating in this event. To enrich the experience, festivities will include Japanese dance performances by Etnia Fusion featuring guest martial artist Punong Guro Ken DeJesus; the show will be a signature fusion of Japanese Odori dance, martial art choreography and weaponry. It will include the use of traditional implements like the fan and sakura blossoms. To intensify the event Punong Guro Ken DeJesus, founder of the Philippine Martial Art Society, will be showing his talents using a Ninjitsu Katana sword and a Naginata among other weapons. It promises to be a wonderful event!

For more information please call 1(561)312-6619 or email etnia.fusion@yahoo.com

Additionally, free samples will be distributed by Kilo Kia Rum, Aalchemia Vodka, Don Eduardo Tequila, Presidente Imported Beer, Nestea, and Los Ranchos Steakhouse.

Captain Art, “the number one art teacher”, will assist the children while they paint and draw in the art area.

This free public event offers a cultural and entertaining alternative to satisfy the entire family. Johnny Valdes, Director of Coconut Grove Art Stroll and owner of two galleries in CocoWalk, invites you to “come and be part of the reemergence of Coconut Grove as an artistic Mecca and the premier spot for cultural events”.