Come to the Island November 14, 15 & 16, 2008 and experience our cultural side. People visit to enjoy our beaches but wait until you experience another aspect of our beautiful beach life. All the cultural groups on Anna Maria are sharing their talents beginning Friday, Nov. 14 at
5:30 p.m. The Island Gallery West will have an open house with music and the art of Barbara Orear featured, the Anna Maria Island Art League will exhibit Florida wildlife-themed art and have a raffle which benefits Wildlife Inc. in Bradenton Beach, The Artist Guild Gallery will have a community art project in which you may participate and feature the art of Cheryl Jorgenson and The Studio at Gulf and Pine will exhibit Women's Contemporary Art. In addition, The Historical Society Museum will have a Seminole Indian Clothing Exhibit. The AMI Butterfly Park will sponsor an Arts and Crafts show on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. The Island Players will have a live performance on Saturday and the Anna Maria Island Community Chorus and Orchestra will perform at Crosspointe Baptist Church. It will be a wonderful weekend at the beach! Call the AMI Chamber of Commerce or watch our local papers for more details. This is an advanced notice.