DAVENPORT, Iowa (December 4, 2014) -The artists of Bucktown Center for the Arts will host a Wine Walk Friday December19, 2014, from 6 to 9 p.m. at 225 East Second Street, Davenport. Guests may purchase a hand-painted wine glass for $20, which entitles them to a tasting of five wines and light snacks. The evening will include a jewelry fashion show and music made popular by Frank Sinatra from Quad-City area performer Travis Hosette. RSVPs are welcome, but not required, at: https://www.facebook.com/
Participating galleries will donate a percentage of their art sales during the Wine Walk to support the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Greater Mississippi Valley. This 34-year old affiliate of the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization provides free education and support programs locally to individuals and families living with mental illness.
"Angels" Show Pays Tribute to Caregivers
"The Angels Among Us" exhibit honors all caregivers. It's especially a fitting tribute for the holidays as many families are working hard to support those who may be frail or ill. We've chosen to support NAMI as their education programs prepare families to advocate for themselves and for their loved ones living with mental illness." says Gaye Shannon Burnett, owner of Studio 56 Décor Fine Art and Photography. The exhibit includes visual art, photography, mixed media and sculpture.
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About Bucktown Center for the Arts
Bucktown is a component of Midcoast Fine Arts, a Quad-City nonprofit organization focused on stimulating our community's cultural and economic vitality through the support of regional visual arts and artists. The Center features unique shops and studios where you can purchase creative, unusual and useable works or art created by local artists. Contact the Center at www.bucktownarts.com or 563
About NAMI Greater Mississippi Valley
NAMI Greater Mississippi Valley is a 34-year old affiliate of the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization. NAMI advocates for early identification, and access to treatment and recovery supports. NAMI provides free programs for individuals living with mental illness and their families that accelerate recovery and prevent further harm. Their programs complement the work of local mental health professionals. NAMI serves families in Rock Island, Henry, and Mercer counties in Illinois, as well as Clinton, Scott and Muscatine counties in Iowa. Contact NAMI at www.namigmv.org or563-322-
