By DMD Staff

Chaparral St Parking lot.
The parking lot on the Schatzell / Chaparral corner lot on the 500 block of Chaparral now has spaces available for lease to anyone who cares to apply.
Rates are currently $50pm for Downtown residents.
Application forms may be obtained at the DMD offices at 223N Chaparral St, Ste A or you may telephone 361-882-2363 for additional information.

Upcoming Events

Artwalk
February 3rd; March 2nd

Marina Market Days
February 4th; March 3rd

BridgeWalk
February 5th; March 4th

Details of these events will be posted on www.corpuschristifirst.com as they become available.

New Business Downtown:

Downtown Barber Shop, 414 N Chaparral. Tel: 813-4035

By Joye LaBarrett, Chairwoman Festival of the Arts 2012

The Corpus Christi Festival of the Arts is just around the corner.  The Festival will take place this year from March 30-April 1, 2012, returning to Sherrill Park and the Art Center of Corpus Christi and expects to draw thousands of people to celebrate the arts on the beautiful Corpus Christi Bayfront.

Corpus Christi Chorale

Formed as a 501c3 corporation in 2010, the Corpus Christi Festival of the Arts is host to the largest free regional annual celebration of the arts, showcasing the artworks of many artists from across the United States, in addition to a bevy of wonderful performances in dance, voice and music, and independent cinema screenings.  The festival’s signature attraction features the internationally recognized artists that create an Italian Street Painting in the courtyard area of the Art Center. Aside from the wide variety of music, voice and dance performances in a non-traditional venue, various artists will be onsite offering demonstrations of sand sculpturing, wheel-throwing, hand building, glazing of clay and firing of Raku pottery. The docent guided Public Art Tram Tours have been expanded, offering riders unique views of the Corpus Christi public art collection and local architecture with additional historic information as they tour the uptown, downtown, s.e.a.town and bayfront areas of the city.

An Artist’s style and expression captures that tantalizing moment when art opens the heart and allows one to share something special with the world. Expressed through the selected media they use, the creative work of artists will be showcased in two featured Exhibits for the 2012 Festival of the Arts. Prospectus and Entry form for both exhibits are available on the Festival of the Arts website www.ccfestivalarts.org. The juried exhibits that will grace the walls of the Meadows and Kucera galleries of the Art Center of Corpus Christi from March 30- April 10th are:

being HUMAN
Artwork expressive in identity of self, a visual commentary relating to art of introspective works.

Juror Amado Pena, Jr. will select art entries for the being Human exhibit. Mr. Pena, recipient of numerous Native American Artist of the Year awards and for decades, is one of the most recognized artists in the field of Southwest art. Communicating his vision of a land, its people and their art, Pena’s art is exhibited nationally and owned by collectors throughout this country as well as Mexico and China.

The Unsung Heroine
Artwork as a visual commentary relating to women’s roles and struggles in society.

Art entries will be selected by Juror Melida Buentello-Olivo for The Unsung Heroine exhibit. Ms.Buentello-Olivo is an independent curator, art educator, film art director and graphic designer. She is interested in social, cultural and gender issues and how these ongoing concerns can be interpreted in art through media that spans from traditional to the digital sphere.

Recognition for BEST of SHOW for being HUMAN and The Unsung Heroine exhibits will be announced during the Opening Ceremony and Artists Reception on March 30th.

 The popular art-full KidZone, an undeniable favorite of those 12 years old and under, will feature a multitude of art activities for the youth of the community. This year, HEBuddy will be joining the youth in this special creative art-space.

Sherrill Park and the Art Center Courtyard will be teeming with original one of a kind art and sales. These art works are of regional, state and national artists, selected from many categories such as: Mixed Media 2D; Mixed Media 3D, Ceramics; Fiber; Glass; Graphics/ Print Making; Jewelry; Painting; Photography/Digital Art; Sculpture; and lastly Woodwork. That’s a lot of art! Artists interested in vending their art during the Festival of the Arts can find information as to how they may do so by visiting the BE INVOLVED page on www.ccfestivalarts.org.

Julie Kirk Purcell

Workshop

Student educational workshops with the Italian Street Painting artists and docent guided tours by tram of the Public Art Collection will be offered prior to the Festival’s weekend events on March 29 & 30; reservations are required as seating space is limited, FMI: 361-883-ARTS.

The 2012 event will prove to live up to the Festival’s reputation with some interesting new additions to accompany all the traditional favorites. The opening ceremony and artists reception is free and open to the public and takes place on Friday March 30th from 5:30-9pm. All of the galleries will open with new exhibits, live entertainment for your enjoyment and refreshments will be served. Save this date and join us in meeting and welcoming the artists of the 2012 Festival of the Arts.

Opening Ceremony and Artists Reception:

Friday March 30th: 5:30pm – 9pm

Open to the public, Free. New gallery exhibits open, live music, and refreshments.

Festival hours:

Saturday March 31st: 10am – 7pm  Cinema under the Stars ~ 7pm – 10pm

An Evening of Cinema, Music & More – Under the Stars!

Outdoor screenings of independent short films. Enjoy libations, live music and outdoor dining in Devary’s Courtyard. Following the screenings, an intimate discussion will take place with the filmmakers.

Sunday April 1st: 10-6pm

Events, activities, participants, and schedules will be posted as it becomes available.

For more information concerning the 2012 Corpus Christi Festival of the Arts, please visit: www.ccfestivalarts.org or call 361-883-ARTS. The official Festival of the Arts home and office is located in the historic Merriman-Bobys House/Heritage Park. The facility houses a business office, Salon Gallery, Gift Shop and Artist Studios.

The Festival of the Arts now features in collaboration with Corpus Christi First / ARTWALK, its docent guided Public Art Tram Tour on the first Friday morning of each month at 9:30am and again at 11am. Tour is approximately 50 minutes in length and reservations are recommended: 361-883-ARTS. Festival of the Arts is also a proud participant in ARTWALK.

presented by CC Disposal

As one of Corpus Christi’s premier race events, Goodwill’s Annual 5K Spring Sun Run & Walk celebrates its 25th year on March 3, 2012. The race attracts more people every year and Goodwill projects record breaking attendance in 2012. The race starts and finishes at historical Heritage Park at Resaca Street. Runners and walkers enjoy a scenic course along Shoreline Boulevard where they can see the majestic USS Lexington, the vibrant Splash Fountain, the picturesque boats docked along the T-heads and all the charm that downtown Corpus Christi has to offer. The race features electronic chip timing which allows exact time keeping for race results, a Zumba warm-up, awards, door prizes, two water stations, and a first aid station to ensure health and safety of participants. It is a fun and healthy way to spend a Saturday morning.

All proceeds from the race directly fund employment and training programs which are vital to supporting Goodwill’s mission services.

Register on-line: www.goodwillsouthtexas.com or call 361-884-4068.

About Goodwill Industries of South Texas Inc.

Although many still associate the name “Goodwill” almost exclusively with our donations and store operations, Goodwill is actually so much more than a great place to drop off donations and shop. Goodwill believes in the power of work. Through work a person can gain a sense of dignity and independence. Our South Texas community also grows and prospers when more individuals are working and actively contributing to society.

When you donate your unwanted, gently-used items such as clothing, household items or even furniture to Goodwill, you are helping someone in South Texas find meaningful employment. Donations are converted into dollars through sales in our stores. These dollars then fund Goodwill’s mission of providing life-changing opportunities for people with disabilities or other barriers to employment.  To fulfill our mission and help South Texans get to work, Goodwill offers employment and training programs. The basic services received through our programs include job preparation, job placement, and job retention.

Goodwill also creates employment opportunities for the people we serve. Perhaps the best-kept secret about Goodwill is our Commercial Services division. Through this division, many Goodwill participants gain valuable work experience and skills. Goodwill currently maintains a variety of outsourcing contracts such as janitorial, grounds keeping and document destruction.

Contact:

Marjorie Boudreaux | Director of Marketing & Communications

Goodwill Industries of South Texas | 2961 S. Port Ave. , Corpus Christi, TX 78405

Office: 361-884-4068 | Email: mboudreaux@goodwillsouthtexas.com

First Friday ARTWALK Feb 3 and Mar 2! 5:30 to 9:00 pm

by Michelle Smythe

We invite you to join us Downtown for First Friday ArtWalks, February 3 and March 2. 2012 will be a banner year for ArtWalk as we continue to grow and add attractions. Come check out the exceptional talent of our local artists and musicians and all the fun happening Downtown!

ArtWalk starts at 9:30am with the first of two Tram tours (the 2nd is at 11am) of the Downtown Public Art Collection. These tours are a collaborative effort between The CCDMD, The CC Festival of the Arts, and the Texas Commission on the Arts which consists of a 50 minute docent guided tour of Art, Architecture, and Culture throughout the Bayfront, Downtown, S.E.A.Town, and Uptown areas starting from La Retama Park. ArtWalk “proper” is an evening event from 5:30pm to 9pm and there are also “after parties” to go to – check with individual venues for details.

ArtWalk kicks off “Corpus Christi First”, a campaign aimed at attracting visitors to Corpus Christi the first weekend of every month, followed by Marina Market Days on the first Saturday and the BridgeWalk on the first Sunday. (www.corpuschristifirst.com)

ArtWalk has steadily gained popularity and regularly attracts 5000 visitors to the Downtown area. Over 70 downtown businesses are now participating in ArtWalk and offering a variety of entertainment, performers, ART, refreshments, specials and discounts.

ArtWalk begins and ends in La Retama Park where visitors will find artists and food vendors, live music and an all around festive atmosphere. La Retama Park is located at the triangle between Mesquite, Peoples and Schatzell Streets.

Live music can be heard all over downtown during ArtWalk by entertainers such as Brad Brown & Sam Glynn, Adrian Taylor, Joe Green, Get Off the Lawn, Steven James, Jimmy Wilden, Steven Hansen, and of course, HOBO on the tram.

ArtWalk now extends from the museum and convention center through Downtown to the Water Street Village where Tango Tea Room is located. To get to the outer reaches of ArtWalk, just catch the #79 ArtWalk Express, this free trolley service is graciously provided by The Regional Transit Authority that transports ArtWalkers to areas like the museums, Yachting Center and the Art Center of Corpus Christi. The Art Museum of South Texas, Asian Cultures Museum and Museum of Science and History all offer free admission during ArtWalk.

2012 marks the 40th anniversary of the Art Museum of South Texas. To celebrate, specially selected works from the permanent collection are displayed in Celebrating 40 Years on the Bayfront. Another notable exhibition is Art of the Dive: Portraits of the Deep, which features 62 paintings and sculptors who portray underwater life forms and habitat such as Al Barnes and Guy Harvey. In addition, the movie Slacker 2011 will be shown in the Art Museum Auditorium at 7 p.m on February 3rd. The movie is an homage to 20 years of independent filmmaking in Austin. Filmmakers Justin Meeks and Duane Graves will attend the screening and participate in a discussion with the audience afterwards.

In February, K Space Contemporary will open two exhibits: Goodwill by Claudia Quintero in the Art Star space and Notes to St. Peter in the Hot Spot Gallery by father and son Ricardo Ruiz and Ricardo V. Ruiz. Ricardo the Elder will be conducting a live painting performance during ArtWalk. Continuing in the main gallery is Constructed Realities, featuring the concrete sculpture and woven works of Lesli Robertson and a large-scale installation by Joshua Goode.

In March, K Space Contemporary opens another stellar show of new works by Dennis Olsen, a professor of printmaking, drawing, and digital media at the University of Texas at San Antonio.

Becky Smith will exhibit her assemblage sculptures in the Art Star space, while Diana Byers exhibits cyanotypes in the Hot Spot.

The Art Center of Corpus Christi opens the 39th Annual All Membership Show in February. This year’s juror is Ken Rosier, Chair of the Del Mar College Department of Art and Drama. In March, three shows will open: The Annual Watercolor Society of South Texas members show, Bay Area Art League, and Kathryn Leeson-Kight will present portraits of the 2011 Rockport Home Tour.

While visiting ArtWalk venues, be sure to pick up raffle tickets at selected ArtWalk locations – details on “The Map”. Take the tickets back to La Retama Park by 8:45 and put them in the raffle drum for a chance to win some great prizes. The drawing will be held at 9 pm. Prizes include gift certificates, door prizes, and the grand prize – an original work of art by a local artist. ArtWalkers must be present to win.

The DTown Tram continues to transport ArtWalkers to centrally located venues in the heart of downtown with HOBO aboard to entertain the crowds playing their special blend of “Honkadelica”. Take the RTA #79 ArtWalk Express trolley to the farther areas of ArtWalk like the Art Museum and Water Street Village. The RTA ArtWalk Express Trolley provides a 30 minute service whilst the DTown Tram connects at La Retama Park every 15 minutes.

For ArtWalk maps [“The Map”] and general info, look for ArtWalk Ambassadors wearing bright orange shirts. A few are on Segways (thanks to SegCity), and some are stationed at key locations around Downtown. ArtWalk maps are also available on the ArtWalk Tram, at the DMD booth in La Retama Park, the Art Center, K Space and Water Street Center. Free parking is available and all venues are near favorite Corpus Christi eateries. Admission is FREE.

For continuing updates, check out the ArtWalk website www.artwalkcc.com and sign up for the email newsletter to receive our monthly flyer announcing new ArtWalk events! You can also join us on facebook at www.facebook.com/artwalkcc.

ArtWalk is organized by the Corpus Christi Downtown Management District. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, volunteer or a participant in the ArtWalk, or have any art related business, suggestions or ideas in regard to the ArtWalk, contact Alan Albin, Downtown Management District (alanalbin@dtowncc.com, 882-2363).

Tanker from the Harbor Bridge walk

Corpus Christi First February and March Dates:

ArtWalk: Friday February 3rd  & Friday March 2nd

Marina Market Days: Saturday February 4th & Saturday March 3rd

BridgeWalk: Sunday February 5th & Sunday March 4th

By Museum Newsletter

February Artwalk:

Join the Corpus Christi Museum of Science & History for ArtWalk, February 3, 2012. Arrive at 6:00 p.m. and create your own “Recycle Art Masterpiece”. This family friendly activity is free to all museums visitors until 7:30 p.m.

*while supplies last

March Artwalk:

We hope to have some exciting new activities in place on ArtWalk night from March so check our website  www.ccmuseum.com or the ArtWalk website  www.artwalkcc.com for emerging details.

Special Feature for February:

Sesame Street Live! “Elmo Makes Music”

Special Elmo Saturday, February 18th 2012, 11:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

Free with paid admission. Children 12 and under free until 12 noon.

In collaboration with Sesame Street Live, the Corpus Christi Museum of Science & History will hold a coloring contest for free vouchers to Elmo Live. The contest will begin February 4th and end February 16th. Children can color and draw Elmo and his friends. Four lucky winners will receive a free voucher to an Elmo show. Children can pick-up their entry coloring sheet at the museum. The museum will announce the winners during their special Elmo Saturday on February 18th at 11:30 a.m. Elmo Saturday will feature Elmo’s favorite music, an Elmo craft and game and will begin at 11:00 a.m. Please make plans to join us for Elmo Saturday.

"Ray" Madrigal

Downtown Barber Shop

By Reynaldo Madrigal

The Downtown barber shop proudly announces the addition of Mr Reynaldo “Ray” Madrigal to its’ staff.; Mr Madrigal has been a long time barber in Corpus Christi. The shop is located at 414 N Chaparral Street in the heart of Downtown Corpus Christi on the ground floor of the Sea Gulf Villa Apartments, a ten story apartment complex.

The shop is owned by Ms. Francis Barrera, a long time lady barber, and is open Tuesday to Friday from 9am until 6pm. The phone number for the business is 361-813-4035.

Mr Madrigal recently worked at Madrigal’s Barber shop on Port Avenue, Sanchez Barber’s shop on 19th Street, and Jack’s barber shop on McArdle Street.

Mr Madrigal would like to invite his friends and customers to the Downtown barber Shop.

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Public Art Tram Tour Flyer

By DMD Staff

Chaparral St Parking lot:
The parking lot on the Schatzell / Chaparral corner lot on the 500 block of Chaparral now has spaces available for lease to anyone who cares to apply.
Rates are currently $50pm for Downtown residents.
Application forms may be obtained at the DMD offices at 223N Chaparral St, Ste A or you may telephone 361-882-2363 for additional information.

Upcoming Events:

January 1st: New Year’s Day BridgeWalk
January 6th: January ArtWalk
January 7th: January Marina Market Days
January 8th: January BridgeWalk

Details of these events will be posted on www.corpuschristifirst.com as they becomes available.

New Business Downtown:
GoGo Resale – 417 Schatzell
Turban Sue’s Exotic Record Boutique – 415 Schatzell
Villains Collectables – 619 Mesquite

La Bahia Mexican restaurant has relocated to 429 Schatzell and is now open Tuesday to Thursday 7am to 9pm and Friday 24 hours, Saturday 24 hours thru Sunday at 3pm.
Same family owned business which has been serving the Downtown area for the past 24 years – just in a new location!

By Sandra Castillo

On Saturday, December 3rd, 2011, the 30th Annual Harbor Lights Festival rings in the beginning of the holiday season by transforming the beautiful Bayfront Marina into a Fairy Tale Holidayland. This fun filled event for residents and visitors of all ages has grown into a South Texas tradition and a “must attend” family event.The fun begins with a AEP Texas Children’s parade and continues with the HEBuddy Gingerbread House, live entertainment, food and gift vendors, and enjoyable family activities throughout the evening. We hope you enjoy our Fairy Tale Holidayland as we wish everyone a peaceful and loving holiday season and a prosperous New Year!

SATURDAY Schedule of Events:

1:00 p.m. AEP Texas Children’s Parade hosted by KFTX, 97.5

1:00 p.m HEBuddy Gingerbread House brought to you by the Planet 102.3

1:00 p.m. Holiday Tree & Gingerbread Village

1:00 p.m. Children’s Activity Area sponsored by the Downtown Optimist Club

1:00 p.m. Children’s Gift of Love Giveaway

3:00 p.m. Main Entertainment Stage brought to you by The Beach, 96.5

6:00 p.m. Lighting Ceremony Begins with Joe Gazin and Katia Uriate, KIII TV

6:30 p.m. Santa’s Motorcade

7:00 p.m. Lighting of the Tree of Lights

7:45 p.m. Illuminated Boat Parade brought to you by KOUL, 103.7

FESTIVITIES:

AEP Texas Children’s Parade Santa and the Parade will begin at the Kinney Street and proceed North in the Northbound lane of Shoreline Boulevard to Schatzell Street.  The spectacular view of the Bayfront makes watching the parade even more delightful.  The judges will be located on the median of Shoreline Boulevard near Schatzell Street and a special awards presentation will take place later in the evening for those winning in their category.

HEBuddy Gingerbread House NEW! The HEBuddy Gingerbread House will certainly be a crowd favorite!  A fun, creative holiday atmosphere fills the tent to the enjoyment of children of all ages! Gingerbread cookies are available for decorating while special demonstrations are given to make the best cookies! Children can also enjoy a reading from the HEBuddy Health Tales Book with special guests reader HEBuddy himself!

Children’s Gift of Love Giveaway  All children are invited to play bingo and enjoy an evening of fun, refreshments, and entertainment.  Children play a game and have an opportunity to win gifts. The child is able to select a donated gift of choice to give to their mother, father, brother, teacher, or any person in their life they choose.  The gift is then wrapped by volunteers and placed in a bag for the child to take home to place under the Christmas tree!  This beautiful display of giving shows children a lesson in giving to others and sharing during Christmas. For it is far better to give than to receive! Children have an opportunity to learn to give a gift of love!

Children’s Activity Area The Downtown Optimist Club provides the Children’s Activity Area with games, face painting and holiday activities for enjoyment.  Children will be assisted by more than 50 volunteers in writing postcards to Santa, making holiday greeting cards, and making gifts such as jewelry and crafts.  Santa always shows up to say a special ‘hello’ to the children.

The Main Entertainment Stage Enjoy a variety of live entertainment from church groups, school choirs and other area talent singing and performing holiday cheer for a festive day of crowd pleasing songs and special presentations.

Holiday Tree and Gingerbread Village The gingerbread and the holiday tree village is definitely a crowd favorite!  Beautiful gingerbread houses and designer creations are hand-made by businesses and residents, then  displayed for public viewing.  A creative holiday atmosphere is created in a tent decorated with lighted holiday trees.  Each tree is uniquely decorated by area schools, organizations and local community groups.  Trees and gingerbread houses are auctioned off to raise funds for the Harbor Lights Festival, so be sure to place your bid and support the gingerbread village!

Ceremonial Lighting of the Tree Harbor Lights wouldn’t be complete without the Tree of Lights.  Santa’s Motorcade will arrive in grand style led by festive twirlers, ornate floats ending with the guest of honor–Santa Claus.  The motorcade will travel down Shoreline Boulevard to the lighting ceremony.  Santa, along with several special guests of honor, flip the switch and the lighting of the Tree of  Lights officially begins the holiday season

Illuminated Boat Parade The Marina sparkles as boat captains, who have spent countless hours decorating their vessels, begin their regatta through the bay.  Professional announcing of the Boat Parade adds to the fun as luxury motorboats, sailboats, shrimp boats, tugs, and Coast Guard Cutters float through the Marina. Their captains and crews sing carols to entertain spectators and WOW the judges along Shoreline Drive.  Special awards are presented to winners in various categories.

The 3rd Annual Las Luces Christmas Festival heralds in the Christmas season with an inter-denominational prayer performed in unity by local church and spiritual leaders over the City of Corpus Christi, City Leaders, and the community.  The evening is designed to bring forth the spirit of unity and faith for the enrichment of our community.

“I am hoping many Christians will join us in being the living visible light of Christ at the Las Luces del Mar celebration. This Ecumenical gathering is a wonderful opportunity to remind our community that the true meaning of Christmas is the awesome mystery of God made man in

Christ Jesus. He is the light and fullness of revelation.”

–Fr. Bob Dunn, Parish Priest, Most Precious Blood Catholic Church

This year, the Marina Bayfront will sparkle with Floating Prayer Water Lanterns that will illuminate the Marina Bayfront unlike anything ever before seen in Corpus Christi. Lanterns can be personalized with handwritten prayers and wishes. The lanterns will be released by families/individuals into the shimmering waters.  This inspirational event will warm your heart and touch your spirit!  Floating Prayer Lanterns are available for purchase for $10 each and benefit the Las Luces del Mar Christmas Festival and the Asian Cultures Museum.

The Downtown Marina and Shoreline Boulevard provide the perfect setting for this glorious evening, so bundle up and bring out the entire family! We invite everyone to join us for an amazing evening in Corpus Christi as we celebrate the reason for the season – the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and lift up our City, Corpus Christi, in one night of unity as members of one body, ”The Body of Christ”