This year's Arts Festival poster unveiled last night

This nautical piece by artist Guy Harvey (right), was unveiled last night at a party hosted by the Sonesta Bayfront Hotel. It's the new poster for this year's Coconut Grove Arts Festival, which will be held February 19 to 21, 2011. Mayor Tomas Regalado and his daughter Raquel Regalado, were guests of honor at the unveiling.


Each year, a couple of hundred people are invited to the unveiling party. Last year the artist was Maria Reyes-Jones, with her heart painting. Above, Monty Trainer, head of the festival, is flanked by Mark Nelson of Topline Screen Printing (they do the t-shirts and caps) and Steve Stock, president of Guy Harvey Art.


Giana Levya with Nelsy Rivas enjoyed the party, which was held inside and out on the 8th floor of the Sonesta with it's amazing Sailboat Bay views. Guests enjoyed Thai food, made right on the spot at serving stations and an open bar inside and a tequila bar outside. The pool area had blue lit cabanas where people sat, as well as chaise lounges beside the pool.


The media was present in full force. CBS4 and NBC6 covered the poster unveiling live. It was all timed to be shown on the live news broadcast at 6:09 pm and was shown again on the late evening news.


Guests stayed well into the night and enjoyed the buffet and drinks. The event flowed into the Friday Night Wine Tasting held by Barry Alberts, which was held poolside. It was a gorgeous night and a perfect spot to spend a Friday night.