Come and join the festivities where approximately 15 retailers – including Coco Blanca – will host a variety of festive activities either inside stores or along Union Street, ranging from pictures with Summer Santa & Mrs. Claus, designer trunk shows, artist demonstrations, cookie decorating, kids story time, carolers, carnival fun, music and entertainment, and much more!
As part of the in-store activities taking place all through Union Street's shops and boutiques, Coco Blanca will be hosting a
painting demonstration and
designer trunk show with local artist
Martha Spak. Come witness the artist cultivate the interplay of skill and unplanned occurrences that determine a painting's final outcome as she demonstrates the process behind the creation of one of her paintings.
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Martha Spak Trunk Show at Coco Blanca
“SMALL TREASURES”
Saturday, July 20
During Christmas in July Celebration
(Special Artist Demonstration 2-3pm)
210 S Union Street
Old Town Alexandria, Virginia
Michigan born artist, Martha Spak creates expressionism art with an emphasis on color, energy and elegance. Her work hangs in corporate and private collections in the US and Canada, and she exhibits in several shows a year in the DC area as well as in various galleries and retail venues throughout the East Coast.
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All throughout Union Street, the day will be filled with store activities, raffle drawings, shopping/dining deals and holiday delights for all ages, so whether you've been naughty or nice (so far) this year, hop on over and join the fun!
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You can find more information on the festivities at The Christmas Attic or simply click here for the official event schedule.
Just enough time remaining for Elisabeth to pack her suitcase and hop in her rental car to drive back to the airport (on the wrong side of the street, mind you!) The Bahamas used to be controlled by the Brits until they became an independent Commonwealth in 1973, so 2013 marks their 40th anniversary of independence!
Join Philip Greene at Coco Blanca as he mixes up legendary Hemingway cocktails featured in his new book, TO HAVE AND HAVE ANOTHER. 
