Third Thursday Art Walk: Elvis Is Back

Thirty-five years ago today, Elvis Presley died.

Today, he's back in Edmonds in the form of Elvis impersonator Shane Cobane. He'll be performing and mingling with patrons at from 5 to 8 p.m. today during the monthly Edmonds Third Thursday Art Walk.

The art walk, celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, is at various locations downtown.

by Jeff Stilwell and Manya Schilperoort, owners of Manya Vee Selects, the art walk now attracts up to 600 visitors, who tonight will be able to partake in arts, entertainment, tastings and demos.

Other highlights today include:

• Billy Stapleton and Sandy Carter, Edmonds Historical Museum
• Ashley Webster Trio at Arts Now
• David Little piano at Edward Jones
• Ron Dalton at Wells Fargo Advisors
• Solar Jazz at Fabric of Life
• Those Guys at Manya Vee Selects

Manya Vee Selects has a printable guide of all the activities and locations planned for the Art Walk, and even has a map.

The following information is provided by Manya Vee Selects:

Aria Studio Gallery: New paintings, demo by Joan E Archer in watercolor, photography by Leah K Goodwin.
Arista Wine Cellars: A clever combining of nautical and wine themes makes Derek Gundy's art very charming.
ArtsNow Gallery: Edmonds Conference Center: Environmental Still Life - Abstract natural subjects photographs in antique windows by Jacob Smithers.
ARTspot Edmonds: Sue Robertson's paintings; ceramic sculpture by Mike O'Day; Robin Westbrook's jewelry; Kim Brayman's paintings; mono-prints by Mona T. Smiley Fairbanks.
Beige Blonde: Carol Marty strives to find the most unique and beautiful, yet simple photo possible.
Bluefish Designs: Creating dramatic tension blending the natural with the constructed world by Dale Arveson.
C'est La Vie: Judy Clark Macauley and Wendy Clark, the Seattle mother-daughter team that is Omega Glass creating glass.
Cline Jewelers: One-of-a-kind beautiful bowls in Unique Pacific Northwest Burls by Don Lennon.
Coldwell Banker Bain: Wednesdays Reflections - mixed media artists, including Peggy Dare, Nancy Anderson, Jean Donnard, Joyce Donaldson, Sally Kniest, Sandy Goodkins, Yolanda Rano and Kristi Bowman.
Cole Gallery and Artist Supplies: Andy Eccleshall will be featuring stunning new NW landscapes. Michael Maczuga brings a beautiful collection of paintings featuring children from around the world.
Dayton Street Studio: Black-and-white art photos by Jeff Krewson feature Washington woods and streams.
Dethlefs Sparwasser: Beautifully depicted photographs of plant life and flowers by David McCrae - a must see!
Edmonds Bookshop: Locally made, hand-bound fine journals featuring beautiful papers and attention to detail by Watermark Bindery.
Edmonds Frame Design and Atelier: Joy Rome's intense love affair with color and texture dominates her energetic acrylic abstracts.
Edmonds Historical Society: Vibrant new mixed media works from local artist Sid Carden. See what new work she has created this past year!
Edmonds Library: The EAC is pleased to present the work of Alfredo Arreguin in an exhibit in conjunction with Puget Sound Bird Fest, titled Celebrating Birds. 
Edmonds Masonic Temple: A variety of themes inspire paintings by Suzanne Schaefer, who also presents sculpture works for the garden.
Edmonds Vision Center: Soft impressionist landscapes and scenes from Edmonds artist Marcia Meckleson Miller.
Edward Jones: Vivid art photos by Sam Evich of the beautiful Croatia and Dalmatia lets us take a mini-vacation there
Fabric of Life Fair Trade Boutique: Realistic photos mixed with abstract style taken up close by Stephen Hopkins.
Frances Anderson Center: EAC and EAFF present the work of Kathleen Cavender in a joint exhibit in the EAFM Gallery and EAC Display Case.
Gallery North: Beautiful Northwest scenery by Plein Air Edmonds/Beauty of the Northwest created in a variety of mediums.
Garden Gear: Gorgeous hand-blown glass sculptures by Bob Rice Glass; small and large to adorn any garden.
Interiors of Edmonds: Northwest artist Frank Renlie paints from his imagination with humorous and whimsical results.
J Rankin Jewelers: "Rivers of Washington" inspire new watercolors by Diana Fairbanks, whose statewide travels focus on our rivers.
Manya Vee Selects: Pam Wells dyes and applies surface embellishment to silk, then creates jackets, scarves and pillows. One-of-a-kind wearable art!
Otherworlds: Multimedia art by The Nautilus Studio with themes of ghosts, carnivals and the sea.
RBC Wealth Management: New landscapes in oil, along with Christy Alexander's contemporary angels and daughter Darcy's abstracts.
Rebekah's Boutique: Enjoy colorful Czech glass earrings and necklaces with flair by Trish Klauer!
Red Petal Cakes: Bold and contemporary abstract paintings by Edmonds' own Jonlee Nunn reveal a keen sophistication.
Reliable Floor Coverings: Rivers, oceans, waterfalls and other beauties of nature inspire the photography of Jarod Pace.
Rick Steves' Europe: Enjoy photos from La Rochelle, Ile De Re and Paris, France, by Heather Germaine.
Saetia: Jewelry high style statement and art jewelry by Lane Bueche that rocks your world!
Savvy Traveler: Beautiful places, objects and animals—including Paris!—are captured by the lens of Monica Heckman.
Semantics Gallery: Edmonds Forges Ahead - Some of the northwest's finest wrought iron artists.
Soma Salon: Colorful photographs from all of Diane Miller's travel here at Soma!
The Papery: Local artist Natalie Rose Smith creates whimsical children's drawings and delightful cupcake cards.
Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC: Beach rocks meet wire and become jewelry, wine stoppers and more. Rachel Palmer works her magic!
Windermere Real Estate: Enticing photography, taken with Tomas Green's eye, captures beautiful views of our area.
Xavier Salazar Woodworking: Come and see new works by Xavier and Bobs Canjo.