Rivertown Boatworks Marina is located in northwest Bradenton and features a boathouse, dock and slip tie-ups to store or launch your boat. It also has a boat yard where you can dry-store any boat 36 feet and smaller. The marina's management is very friendly and willing to help clients with all their boating needs.
The Manatee County Cultural Alliance is an organization which provides educational opportunities and cultural awareness in Manatee County by providing information and referrals to artists and art organizations. The MCCA includes arts programs and partnerships like Arts for At-risk Youth and Healthy Start Coalition & Project Light. It helps provide grants to art organizations and scholarships to art students. It encourages various memberships and seeks donations.
Penny Arcade offers affordable slot games where customers can come relax and gamble without risking too much. It opens early and does not close until you are ready to go home.
ArtCenter Manatee has been the home for local and national artists and their work since 1955 at its current location across from the South Florida Museum, although the organization traces its roots as the county's cultural center back to 1937. It hosts exhibitions throughout the year which display the work of emerging and nationally renowned artists, as well as the creations of ArtCenter Manatee members who attend the various classes and workshops it offers.
The center's exhibitions are generally free to the public during business hours, although it does occasionally host special engagements, events and presentations. Visitors can also purchase works on display in the Artists' Market, which features affordable pieces created by local artists.
ArtCenter Manatee relies on private funding, grants, and most importantly fees paid by members, who for reasonable prices will receive discounts on class and workshop enrollment and exhibition entries and access to studio space. The center also presents an annual Kids Art Exhibition that draws great crowds and proudly exhibits children's creations. Visit its website for more information on the exhibit schedule, class registration and more.
This restored 1925 cottage features works by some of the state's top folk artists. The lush property itself is inviting. Inside there is an array of works by popular Gulf Coast artists.
The Tenth Avenue West Studios is located in the Village of the Arts. Owner/artist Kevin Webb has mastered the art of "flame-chased copper," which is brightly colored paints fused to copper. He uses synthetic pigments of color to create abstract designs on cut copper of varying shapes. His work is usually done for wall art, but he does make furniture and other items using copper, glass, wood and found objects. Webb is also a poet and has an illustrated book of his work.
Divine Excess is a folk art gallery located in the Village of the Arts in Bradenton. This is quirky art with humorous phrases, brilliant colors, and funny-looking characters. Some works are statues and wall art while others can be used as fine art or even yard art. It offers artwork by Zoe Von Averkamp and some of Florida's best known folk artists. It also has a collection of Mexican folk art.
The South Florida Museum is a museum, aquarium and planetarium all located at this one site. Guided tours, field trips, family nights and artist's exhibits are just some of the on-going community involvement. The state-of-the-art planetarium and "Snooty" the manatee are popular attractions for locals and visitors alike.
Dancing Crane Gallery is one of the Village of the Arts premiere galleries. The colorful main gallery, garden gallery and blue room studio boast a diverse selection of art. Here find fine art as well as jewelry, wood turning and ceramics. Rent the tranquil gardens for business meetings or private parties. Stop by during the Village of the Arts on the first Friday of the month to check out the featured artist.
Little Swamp Studio is owned by Anna D'Aste, an artist who specializes in clay, wheel-spun pottery and other sculptures. She offers individual classes on wheel pottery and the Japanese "Raku" pottery technique. From mosaics and pots to teacups and yard art, her comfortable garden studio offers impressive bamboo landscaping and a kiln for "firing" your new creation.
For the last 40 years, Dick Hall has offered a broad range of services associated with entertainment management. From hiring entertainers to organizing the technical parts of a theme party or event, Dick Hall Productions has the experience to create all aspects of a unique and unforgettable event.
Located at the end of Old Main Street by the Manatee River, the Manatee Players Riverfront Theatre is the classic theatre set in historic surroundings. Actors from Lakeland to Sarasota come to Manatee Players for auditions, so the talent from each show is drawn from a wide pool. The theatre began selling tickets in 1967.
The Baobab Tree Gallery and Studio offers artwork as unique as the majestic African baobab tree. Gordon Turner, owner/artist, specializes in sterling silver medium, accented with glass beads. His eclectic collection includes creative, brilliant fish clocks, thermometers and jewelry. Wild and colorful yard and garden art greet you at this classic Village of the Arts restored home. Inside, there is plenty of comfortable space to stand back and enjoy the contemporary artwork which includes pieces by other local artists.
Carmike Royal Palm 20 is a classically-designed theater, featuring plenty of parking and the newest movies. The theater's 20 screens enable it to offer moviegoers convenient screening times as well as a large selection of films to choose from. Royal Palm 20 also contains an extensive concession stand that serves popcorn, candy, soda and many other snacks, and a large arcade area which provides entertainment for patrons while they're waiting.