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80th Anniversary Of D-Day Martin Artisans Guild’s

WWII veterans are referred to as the “Greatest Generation,” Annual Summer Salon
and rightfully so! Thank you to the Halpatiokee Chapter of
the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Road to By Jackie Holfelder
Victory Military Museum for hosting the incredible 80th The red-hot Summer Salon presented every year by Martin
Anniversary of D-Day event, which brought tears to the eyes Artisans Guild will take place from July 3 to August 31 at
of many of the Normandy Invasion soldiers’ families that Palm Room Art Gallery and
attended in their memory. Martin County Tax Collector Ruth Artisans Boutique, located at
Pietruszewski’s father was a 101st Airborne paratrooper who 3746 S.E. Ocean Boulevard
fought on the Normandy beaches. The tremendous turnout in Harbour Bay Plaza,
at the event showed how powerful the memory of these Sewall’s Point.
individuals was. It’s hard to imagine the sacrifice those who The popular opening
died in the battle and their families have made. Because of reception is set for
their gift, we get to enjoy freedoms that people in other parts Wednesday, July 3 from 5:30
of the world have never known. We should thank God such to7:30 p.m. with appetizers
men and women lived! We don’t know them all, but we owe and a cash bar.
them all. Thank you to all WWII veterans! The Meet the Artists
event is always a fun-filled Laura Kay Whiticar-Darvill
gathering, and this one will
be no exception. Plan on dropping by Wednesday, August 7
between 4 to 6 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.

Alexandra Akerberg

Exhibiting artists include:
• Alexandra Akerberg
• Barb Bucci
• Chris Kling
• Danuta Rothschild
• James J. DeMartis
• Jane Lawton Baldridge
• Jose Farinas
• Laura Kay Whiticar Darvill
• Lynn Morgan
• Marian Vitale
• Sue Klahne
• Susan Clifford
• Dot Galfond
• Tepa Charles
• Mallo Bisset
• Michaelann Bellerjeau
Don’t forget to check out the special, one-of-a-kind items
in the Artisans Boutique.
The Palm Room Gallery is open Tuesday to Saturday from
noon to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
For more information, visit www.martinartisansguild.org.
Photos provided by Martin Artisans Guild

Barb Bucci

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