• Opening art exhibit reception a success
• You'll need a magnifying glass for this art exhibit!
• We want YOU ... to be a member!
• Dine in the museum's café for a relaxing experience
• Memorial Day parade memories
• Corvette invasion
• Celebrate a special occasion with a joy ride
• Next weekly car show ~ Tuesday, June 15
• Car Show and Food Truck Night
• Book some time in the Elliott's garage
• Plan to attend a weekly garage tour
• Host your own private party at the Elliott
• Full moon sound vibrational healing
• Volunteer opportunities
• Your support means everything!
• Elliott's Emporium Museum Shoppe
• Your Amazon purchases can help us!
• Willi Miller’s ARTSBLAST!
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Opening art exhibit reception a success
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Jane Lawton Baldridge stands before some of her artwork on display at the museum.
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Barbara Wells and Chris Nevison take a closer look at one of the paintings.
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The opening reception was filled with lots of art, supporters and tasty bites prepared by the museum's café owner, Jim Leary.
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Edithy Marcellis, Ginger Shannon, Starr Lorenzi, Danuta Rothschild and Dot Galfond were among the guests.
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The opening night reception of “Portfolios – Jane Lawton Baldridge, A Sea Story Girl,” attracted an appreciative crowd who wanted to get the first glimpse of this art exhibit, which will remain on display through October 31, 2021.
Jane Lawton Baldridge is a local artist whose artwork has been showcased as far away as the Republic of Slovenia. She is an award-winning sailor, licensed boat captain, and accomplished mixed media artist. Her paintings reflect the movement, variation, and transformation of the ocean and rivers through color and light. Concerned with the ecological challenges facing waterways and coastal areas today, her current work focuses on sea level rise, the damage of plastics, and the threat of pollution to our environment.
Jane has shown in Lincoln Center, Times Square, the Louvre, Museum of Computer Art, Mint Museum, Cameron Museum of Art and Fayetteville Museum of Art, at the World Festival of Art on Paper in Slovenia, and she has an art print in the Library of Congress.
Come and experience this inspirational exhibit for yourself!
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You'll need a magnifying glass for this art exhibit!
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You will be amazed at the enormous impact of the Exquisite Miniatures exhibit now showing at the Elliott Museum. Fifty exquisite miniature paintings by artists Wes and Rachelle Siegrist feature subjects ranging from still lifes to landscapes to artist self-portraits. This remarkable traveling exhibition has appeared in 42 venues nationwide and celebrates the couple’s unprecedented mastery of art on a diminutive scale. The show will remain at the Elliott through December 12, 2021.
You'll need a magnifying glass (supplied by the museum) to appreciate the incredible detail captured in each of the paintings, which can be as small as 1¼ inches in diameter. The paintings typically measure less than nine square inches, and art enthusiasts can’t resist being drawn in for a closer look.
The artists first became interested in miniature art in 1997 when they received a prospectus for a miniature art show.
Regarding the physical complications of doing this type of artwork, Wes said, "We are faced with the challenges of holding our hand still enough to make strokes tiny enough and at times, even struggle with trying to see an area we're attempting to paint."
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We want YOU ... to be a member!
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Discover why it pays to become a member!
The Elliott Museum and House of Refuge have fun and exciting events and activities that are in the works for our members. If you've never joined our membership program, there's no better time. If your membership has expired, we strongly encourage you to renew today.
Members-only benefits include:
- Behind the scenes tours to upcoming exhibits
- Access and admission discounts to special events and opening receptions
- 10% off museum shop items (some exclusions may apply)
- NARM & SERM - free admission to over 1,000 museums in the Southeastern and National Reciprocal Programs
Plus, you can enjoy a sense of community pride knowing that you are supporting a worthy nonprofit organization.
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Dine in the museum's café for a relaxing experience
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We invite you to dine at the Philly Down South Café! Located on the museum's second floor, take advantage of this balcony view, complete with ocean breezes. No museum admission is required if you're just coming to eat or enjoy a beverage at the restaurant.
The menu includes daily specials along with some of proprietor Jim Leary’s specialties, including Philly cheesesteaks, prime rib, seared salmon, pasta dishes, lobster roll, crab cakes and Caesar salad. The café also provides unique chef specials as well as delicious homemade desserts.The indoor eatery is open from noon until 3 p.m. on Tuesdays, noon to 8 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday; and closed Sundays.
If you're coming off the beach or just want to order a to-go meal, you can savor the café's tasty menu selections from the eatery's first floor take-out window, which is now open from noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday.
The café also is now offering Thank You Thursdays every Thursday for all frontline warriors. By showing their work ID they will enjoy 10% off entrees, half-priced drinks with the purchase of an entree, and half off the Elliott Museum admission to be used at their next visit.
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Every Friday from 6-8:30 p.m., live music fills the air and on Saturdays, Forrest King hosts an open mic event from 2-5 p.m. Many musicians have been showing off their musical talents singing, playing guitar, piano, flute and more. If that's your thing, come and show off your own talent or just come and get a bite to eat while enjoying the music.
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Memorial Day parade memories
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The Elliott Museum was proud to participate in the Stuart Memorial Day Parade. HSMC Car Curator Jim Ferrare arranged to have the museum's '57 Chevy Belair convertible, '59 Rambler American and '31 Ford AA fire truck in the parade. HSMC President & CEO Rob Steele and Deena Rahill are pictured in the center photo.
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Mid-year corvettes were known to be all about fun, speed, creativity, charisma and originality. And now you can see a gathering of mid-year corvettes that have invaded the Elliott Museum.
See the iconic 1963,1965 and 1966 mid-year corvettes that are the classics to own and drive! While you are in the museum, you also can take in more than 100 other impressive vehicles on display.
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Celebrate a special occasion with a joy ride
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Want a different way to celebrate a birthday, anniversary or other special occasion like Sue Porter, her fiancé and family recently did? They are pictured here getting ready for a birthday cruise.
You, too, can give this gift of a joy ride in one of the museum's classic cars for a minimum suggested donation of $200.
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Next weekly car show ~ Tuesday, June 15
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Lew's Crew Cruisin' at the Elliott is held every Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m., weather permitting, in the Elliott Museum's parking lot. In addition to a lineup of cool cars, the fabulous “Philly Down South” food truck is on site offering a delicious assortment of cheesesteaks, grilled items, and more.
Thanks to 106.9 True Oldies Channel radio station for promoting the show. There’s a $3 fee to show your car and a portion of the proceeds are donated to the museum. Admission is free for guests, who are asked to remember to follow CDC guidelines pertaining to social distancing and wearing a mask.
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Book some time in the Elliott's garage
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For those who like to work on their own classic car, truck or motorcycle, the Elliott Museum has opened up its garages to the local car community.
Come out and join us for some garage fun! Donations are gratefully accepted.
To make an appointment or for more information, contact Jim at 305-878-7795 or email him at jferrare@hsmc-fl.com.
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Plan to attend a weekly garage tour
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Car Buffs! Our weekly tours of our auto collection and garages continues.
Car Curator Jim Ferrare (or one of his assistants) will head the way most Thursdays at 11 a.m. We recommend calling first at 772-225-1961.
The tour is included with regular admission. Members are free. Meet at the front desk at 10:55 a.m.
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Host your own private party at the Elliott
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Looking for a place to host a private party? Then consider renting space at the museum, whether it's for your business, organization or family event! For details, contact Debbie Banta at 772-225-1961, ext. 124, or email her at dbanta@elliottmuseumfl.org.
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Full moon sound vibrational healing
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Deena says, "On full moon nights there is a heightened level of energy both within and without. There are ways to harness this energy towards health, blissfulness and success." Click on this link for all of the details.
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Tune-up Tuesdays
Deena also continues to offer "Tune-up Tuesdays" every Tuesday at 4 p.m. These are live, in-person sound meditation events held in the Elliott Museum's theater. Space is limited.
Pre-registration by phone is required. The cost is $25. Call 786-488-7782. Deena also is happy to customize a private individual or group session. Call 786-488-7782 for more information.
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Tour Guides & Daily Docents Needed
If you are interested in history and love people — we need you! Come join our Volunteer Corp at the Historical Society of Martin County. Choose from a variety volunteer jobs, ranging from guest services to curatorial research. If you are already a daily docent and are interested in giving full museum tours, contact Director of Visitor Services Amie Smith at asmith@hsmc-fl.com.
Not interested in giving tours? – That’s OK! We have many volunteer opportunities available. Visit our website at https://hsmc-fl.com/volunteer-2 for more information.
Feel free to reach out anytime. If you (or someone you know) is interested, please fill out an application at one of the museums or online via the website, or contact Amie via email.
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At the Elliott's Emporium Museum Shoppe, no museum admission is required if you just wish to browse and shop. Come in and see our new selection of rain capes (pictured left) along with this selection of beautiful towels, which make a great housewarming gift.
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Your Amazon purchases can help us!
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When ordering from Amazon, please remember to go to smile.amazon.com. If you designate the Historical Society of Martin County, we will get a percentage of all of your purchases. Amazon automatically will make the donation to the HSMC. That's an easy way to help us at no cost to you!
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For concise information on what's happening with the Arts Scene on the Treasure Coast, subscribe to Willi Miller's ARTS BLAST! at willimiller.com.
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The Historical Society of Martin County
A Treasure on the Treasure Coast since 1961!
Two Museums on Hutchinson Island in Stuart, FL 34996
Elliott Museum | 825 NE Ocean Blvd.
Hours: 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. every day | 772-225-1961
House of Refuge • 301 SE MacArthur Blvd.
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 1-4 p.m. on Sunday | 772-225-1875
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