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FABulous turnout at Art Center Sarasota


  • By Rachel S. OHara
  • | 5:00 a.m. February 13, 2011
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FABulous turnout at Art Center Sarasota
The crowd at the opening night of the Fabulous Arts Boutqiue on Thursday, Feb. 11.
The crowd at the opening night of the Fabulous Arts Boutqiue on Thursday, Feb. 11.
Mimi May puts one of her necklaces onto Carole Reiss who bought the necklace on Thursday, Feb. 10 at the Fabulous Arts Boutique.
Mimi May puts one of her necklaces onto Carole Reiss who bought the necklace on Thursday, Feb. 10 at the Fabulous Arts Boutique.
Artist Betsey Meyer with one of her magazine flowers on Thursday, Feb. 10 at the Fabulous Arts Boutique.
Artist Betsey Meyer with one of her magazine flowers on Thursday, Feb. 10 at the Fabulous Arts Boutique.
Artist Kari Bunker shows Joyce Colletti her work on Thursday, Feb. 10 at the Fabulous Arts Boutique.
Artist Kari Bunker shows Joyce Colletti her work on Thursday, Feb. 10 at the Fabulous Arts Boutique.
A piece created by Phillip Louis Phillips that was for sale at the Fabulous Arts Boutique.
A piece created by Phillip Louis Phillips that was for sale at the Fabulous Arts Boutique.
Opening night of the Fabulous Arts Boutique at Arts Center Sarasota.
Opening night of the Fabulous Arts Boutique at Arts Center Sarasota.
"Zelda" one of Nancy Alvis' "Bad Dollies" sits on a table on Thursday, Feb. 11 at the Fabulous Arts Boutique.
Two of Diane Bunker's tequila bottles that she decorated were up for sale on Thursday, Feb. 10 at the Fabulous Arts Boutique.
Two of Diane Bunker's tequila bottles that she decorated were up for sale on Thursday, Feb. 10 at the Fabulous Arts Boutique.
Kathie Hayes shows off her scarves to Susan Kennedy on Thursday, Feb. 10 at the opening night of the Fabulous Arts Boutique.
Kathie Hayes shows off her scarves to Susan Kennedy on Thursday, Feb. 10 at the opening night of the Fabulous Arts Boutique.
Marcia Babyak and Pat Knittel enjoy some food Thursday, Feb. 11 at the opening night of the Fabulous Arts Boutique.
Marcia Babyak and Pat Knittel enjoy some food Thursday, Feb. 11 at the opening night of the Fabulous Arts Boutique.
Elaine Vaughn's beaded silverware at the Fabulous Arts Boutique.
Elaine Vaughn's beaded silverware at the Fabulous Arts Boutique.
Nancy David shows off some of the pieces she bought on Thursday, Feb 10 at the Fabulous Arts Boutique.
Nancy David shows off some of the pieces she bought on Thursday, Feb 10 at the Fabulous Arts Boutique.
An ornate hat created by Lori Stone at the Fabulous Arts Boutique.
An ornate hat created by Lori Stone at the Fabulous Arts Boutique.
The crowd at the Fabulous Arts Boutqiue on Thursday, Feb. 10.
The crowd at the Fabulous Arts Boutqiue on Thursday, Feb. 10.
A piece by Kathryn Erickson on display Thursday, Feb. 11 at the Fabulous Arts Boutqiue.
A piece by Kathryn Erickson on display Thursday, Feb. 11 at the Fabulous Arts Boutqiue.
Carolyn Greber looks at some of the art work at the Fabulous Arts Boutique. Greber loves to
Carolyn Greber looks at some of the art work at the Fabulous Arts Boutique. Greber loves to "see how everything is constructed".
A coloful bowl of fruit punch at the opening night of the Fabulous Arts Boutique.
A coloful bowl of fruit punch at the opening night of the Fabulous Arts Boutique.
Artist Kirsty Beauchamp wears one of her sweaters on Thursday, Feb. 11 that she is selling at the Fabulous Arts Boutique.
Artist Kirsty Beauchamp wears one of her sweaters on Thursday, Feb. 11 that she is selling at the Fabulous Arts Boutique.

 

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