1 year of walking

PALMER — August brings a more personal second Saturday with the one year anniversary of the Palmer Art Walk. To mark that anniversary, the public is invited for a party 4 to 9 p.m., Aug. 10 at the Palmer pavilion. The event includes Valley Cruzers and rock group Element 47.

Palmer Art Walk will operate during its regular hours of 3 to 7 p.m., and will had out free Art Walk magnets, seed bookmarks and sunglasses while supplies last. A list of this month’s Art Walk events follows.

Arkose Brewery, 650 E. Steel Loop

Sip, relax, create. Tap into your inner artist while Arkose taps into their tap lines. Join them for their popular Beer Meets Canvas event from 2 to 4 p.m. Paint freely to this month's theme "Summer Nights" or bring your own inspiration. For $30, you get one pint and all the art supplies you will need to create your own masterpiece. For more information or to register, call 746-BEER (2337).

The Gallery, 1150 S. Colony Way

This local gem host two artists. The first is 9 year-old Samantha Twing, who will demonstrate the art of creating crystal jewelry. Samantha is a student at Sherrod Elementary. The second featured artist will be Jackie Goforth, who will demonstrate the art of crewel, cross-stitch and petit point.

8 The Eagle Hotel, 918 S. Colony Way

This great location has it all, comfy rooms, a delicious restaurant and a cozy bar. During Art Walk, it will also be hosting Kaitlin and her creative face painting.

6 Cover Ups, 840 S. Colony Way

Celebrate this month's Art Walk at Cover Ups as artist Kathleen Stone invites you to "EQUILIBRIUM," an art show featuring new paintings that explore color, shape and texture. Be sure to stop by and meet her from 3 to 8 p.m.

3 Fireside Books, 720 S. Alaska St.

This great local vendor of the written word will be celebrating the Art Walk's one-year anniversary with live music performed by Melissa Kaylor and Andrew Ferguson from 3 to 7 p.m.

5 Garden Gate, 111 W. Evergreen Ave.

This gift store will be going celestial with its unique display of stars in its store. If you play your cards right you also may be able to walk away with a star of your very own.

2 Side Kicks Gift Store, 642 S. Alaska St.

Come out and shop late during the Art Walk until 8 p.m. for Side Kicks' 17th anniversary sale, including 17 percent off everything. Side Kicks will also be displaying items from all of their 18 local artists (and all of their items will be available for purchase). Local artist Patti Dubbler opened Side Kicks 17 years ago.

4 Non-Essentials, 728 S. Alaska St.

This delicious gift store celebrate Art Walk with the art of food. Store owner and caterer Denise Statz will serve up her grab-and-go culinary delights from her food truck in front of her store, so be sure to stop on by, grab a bite to eat and maybe something special for your own kitchen from her store.

1 Radio Free Palmer 89.5 FM, 550 S. Alaska St.

Stop by the studio of Radio Free Palmer 89.5 FM to see how a radio station works. Tour the studio, talk with program hosts and sit in front of a microphone to be recorded.

2 Vagabond Blues, 642 S. Alaska St.

This favorite coffee watering hole will be featuring the art work of artist Wendy Smith-Wood.

Chickadee's, Corner of Arctic and Glenn Hwy.

This little gem has recently restocked its shelves with more unique items and will be playing host to pastel artist Kellie Coulson, whose work is also on display at the Red Beet in Wasilla.

1 Alaskan Artisans & Crafters, 550 S. Alaska St.

This artistic and eclectic group will be set up in the Turkey Red banquet room and offer visitors an opportunity to sample a wide selection of arts and. By The Spirit Photography will be offer a 15-minute photo shoot for $20 to all those who pass by.

1 Shane Lamb Gallery, 550 S. Alaska St.

This friendly gallery will feature the work of Alaska Native artist Barbara Apangalook. Be sure to stop by the Shane Lamb Studio in the Downtown Palmer Plaza to meet Barbara and view her work in person from 4 to 7 p.m.

1 Healing Path Therapeutic Massage, 550 S. Alaska St.

Healing Path will have two massage therapists to provide discounted massage from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. for $1 per minute. Stop by during the Walk or call ahead to reserve your time at 715-8748.

7 Palmer Museum, 723 S. Valley Way

The Museum will be displaying its new exhibit “The Art of Ink,” a history of the development of the tattoo and how it has evolved into its own art form. The exhibit was created with the support and participation of By The Spirit Photography, BPU, Cynful Ink and Artic Ink. As part of the Art Walk festivities, there will be an outdoor photo booth with Cat Dossett where you can photograph your own tattoo and share its special meaning with the public. Don't have a tattoo? No problem, NOVA Aesthetic Medicine and Laser Center will be on the grounds offering visitors an opportunity to get their own temporary glimmer tattoo. Also on the museum grounds will be members of the Valley Fine Arts Association, who will be displaying and selling their work. Artists include: Peggy Benson, Eileen O. Johnson, Bernice Gregory, Patricia L. Jones, Terry Phillips, Patty Halley, Karen Mattson, Eileen Johnson, Karen Crandall and Gina Murrow.