Grove Gallery celebrating 30 years with a party

Tonight, Saturday, November 5, is the 30th anniversary party at the Grove Gallery on Bird Avenue. It's part of a big FAM Night in Coconut Grove (Fashion + Art + Music). Stop by from 7 to 10, it will be catered by the Grove’s own Lasso the Moon, renowned for their great food, drinks, dancing and unique experiences. As long time supporters to arts in Miami, Grove Gallery & Interiors will be donating $3 per attendee to the Arts for Learning charity. But get this - the event is free and open to the public.

The partnership with Arts for Learning is their way to support the growth of their industry to the next generation of artists in the Grove. Arts for Learning (A4L) is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing teaching and learning through the arts and community cultural resources. As a leading source of arts programs in Miami, A4L provides traditional and arts-integrated instruction, student studio programs, afterschool and summer programs, high school internships, and teacher and artist professional development. A4L’s services are delivered to more than 120,000 children and youth in approximately 50 schools, preschools, after-school programs, and summer camps throughout Miami-Dade and Broward.

“We are so excited to support the arts in our community and bring a little bit of color and life to everyone who drives by,” says Janel. "This is what being part of a family business and a community is all about. Come out and celebrate this local success story and support arts in our community today.”

ALSO ON TONIGHT'S FAM NIGHT AGENDA:

Coconut Grove Scavenger Hunt starts at 6 pm at 3390 Mary Street where they we will pass out your clues and directions. At 6:30 pm  the games will begin. You'll have until 8:00 pm to complete the scavenger hunt, but the first team to return to the final meeting point with the completed list will be crowned victorious and showered with gifts and glory.

Once they've crowned the winning team head on over to Taurus Beer & Whisk(e)y House and enjoy drink specials and live music.  First 60 people will get their first drink on the house. RSVP here.

Miami Short Film Festival is having a party at the same location, but inside the Atrium near the Coconut Grove Arts Festival Gallery, which is having its own thing. The reception starts at 8 pm.

More on the Miami Short Film Festival here: www.miamisff.com

Lucy de La Vega's work is featured at The Sonesta Hotel where the lobby turns into a gallery. Stop by for the champagne reception and enjoy Lucy's work. This piece above is called, "Walk in the Woods." This event is from 7 to 10 pm.

The Sonesta is located at 2889 McFarlane Road.

The Watercolor Society is back at the Coconut Grove Arts Festival Gallery for the 44th annual Fall Exhibition. This is the best of the members of the society presented at the gallery. Stop by, meet the artists, have some refreshments. The gallery is at the Mayfair Atrium.

The Force is at KROMA, it's the closing reception of their Jedi vs. Sith Spoken Word performance art with open mic. Stop by from 8 to 9 for this. KROMA is at 3670 Grand Avenue.

The Mano reception is at FrameWorks from 6 to 9 pm, they call it the Williams McCall Gallery now, at 3196 Commodore Plaza.

Take the free Trolley for fast, easy access to all these locations.