This Weekend: Concert and live painting

Palm Coast Observer
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Artist Linda Solomon will team up with Lee Pinkerson, musician and songwriter, 7 p.m. Friday, March 2, for a concert and live painting at Hollingsworth Gallery, 160 Cypress Point Parkway, Suite 209B.

Solomon will paint as Pinkerson sings, allowing the song to inspire the work.

“It’s the idea that art and music are one,” Solomon said. “I really want to show people, by painting while she sings, it’s how we’re inspired and whatever form it comes out, it’s art.”

To prepare for the event, Solomon has been listening to Pinkerson’s music in her studio while she paints.

“The purpose of my art is to bring joy and peace in whatever that looks like to you,” she said. “I personally am an energetic painter, full of life, and some of my paintings dance their joy right on to your walls. Also, I am a deeply spiritual person with love, peace and stillness as my source.”

According to the promotional flyer, Pinkerton uses intricate picking patterns with her six-string guitar and sings "visionary lyrics. ... She said returning to the natural world as a source of healing is a recurring theme in her songwriting. She draws on the values of the Native American and Ancient Greek cultures."

Cost is $10 and includes beverages.

Other weekend events are:

First Friday Music in the Park — 6-9 p.m. Friday, March 2, at Veterans Park, Flagler Beach. Entertainers will include the U.S. Navy VIP Combo Jazz Band and Flagler Beach songwriters Captain Nick and Jim Lamb. Kids will be able to make Dr. Seuss finger puppets. Visit www.cityofflaglerbeach.com.

Run for Your Life 5K/10K — 8 a.m. Saturday, March 3, at Central Park in Town Center. Hosted by the Palm Coast Chamber of Commerce. The cost is $25; register online at www.racesmith.com. Participants receive a T-shirt, an assortment of door prizes and post race refreshments.

Artist in the Gardens — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, and Sunday, Feb. 26, at Hammock Gardens Nursery, 5208 N. Oceanshore Blvd. There will be food, drinks, raffle prizes and more among the artist displays and demonstrations. A percentage of the sales benefits Hospice House. Admission is free. Call all 446-9154.

Healthy Eating on a Budget — 1-3 p.m. Saturday, March 3, at indian Trails Middle School, 5505 Belle Terre Parkway. Hosted by the Super Striders, a group of women putting on events in the community to prevent childhood obesity and raise money for charity. Flagler County Organics will provide a demonstration, children may participate in fitness fun day, and menu planning and shopping strategies will be discussed.

Heisman Football Clinics — 2 p.m. Satruday, March 3, at Ralph Carter Park, 1385 Rymfire Drive. Sponsored by the Palm Coast Parks and Recreation Department and Palm Harbor Academy. Boys and girls, ages 13 to 18, are invited to attend, free of charge. Call 986-2323.

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