Under the Sea UMA Concert at Grand Boulevard May 11

[Abby E]

What: Under the Sea UMA Fundraiser
When: Thursday, May 11, 2023
Time: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Where: Grand Boulevard

Join the Cultural Arts Alliance on Wednesday, May 11th for an evening to benefit the Underwater Museum of Art (UMA). The annual Under The Sea UMA Fundraiser takes place at Grand Park in the heart of Grand Boulevard in South Walton, Florida from 6 - 9PM.

Guests are invited to view several of the UMA sculptures, enjoy a full cash bar with specialty cocktails, meet and greet with the artists, and taste featured items from popular area restaurants and celebrated chefs.

Purchase tickets and learn more:
https://www.culturalartsalliance.com/event-details/under-the-sea-2

Enjoy live musical entertainment from opening act Stormfolk followed by headliners, The Cleverlys! The Cleverlys are a one-of-a-kind comedy/music blend. They tour nationally, performing at music venues, PAC’S, and some of the nation’s largest festivals like Stagecoach, Telluride, CMA Music Fest and even The Grand Ole Opry.

The 5th annual "Under the Sea" fundraising event is the official kick-off event for Art Month South Walton and will celebrate the Underwater Museum of Art's fifth installation with a night of art, dancing, cocktails, food, and fun!





The 2023 UMA installation will include the following pieces of sculpture: Quantum Reef by Chris Chubb (Tallahassee, FL), Space Nest by Frank Henderson (Evanston, IL), Welcome Home by Zachery Long (Oklahoma City, OK), Madam Nature by Andrew Luy (Huntsville, AL), Cetacean Remains by Pat Mclain (Stone Mountain, GA), One Tree by Ann Moeller Steverson (Huntsville, AL) Opus by Allison Wickey (Santa Rosa Beach, FL).

Select sculptures will be on display at the fundraiser and throughout the weekend during the 35th annual ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival in Grand Boulevard’s Town Center May 13th and 14th and will then be transferred to Orange Beach, AL to be prepared for their deployment into the Gulf this summer to expand the museum as they join the previously deployed 34 sculptures. The UMA site is located less than one mile off the coast of Grayton Beach State Park in a one-acre permit patch of seabed.

The UMA is a presentation of the CAA’s 'Art in Public Spaces' program in partnership with South Walton Artificial Reef Association (SWARA) with the purpose to create marine habitat and expand fishery populations while providing enhanced creative, cultural, economic and educational opportunities for the benefit, education and enjoyment of residents, students and visitors in South Walton.

Learn more:
www.culturalartsalliance.com
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[Teresa]

The Cleverlys To Headline 5th Annual Under The Sea Event Benefiting The UMA​

Tickets on sale: Under The Sea | CAA Walton County FL The 5th annual "Under the Sea" fundraising event will celebrate the Underwater Museum of Art's 5th installation with a night of art, dancing, cocktails, food, and fun! www.culturalartsalliance.com The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA) is excited to announce that the one-of-a-kind comedy/music group, The Cleverlys, will headline the 5th Annual “Under The Sea” fundraiser for the Underwater Museum of Art. “Under the Sea” will take place on Thursday, May 11th, 6:00 - 9:00 PM, in Grand Boulevard’s Town Center and is the official kick-off party for Art Month Walton County, a month-long celebration of the Arts that includes many diverse cultural events throughout the month of May. Funds raised from “Under The Sea'' ticket sales and sponsorships will benefit the fifth deployment of sculptures into the Underwater Museum of Art (UMA), a collaborative project with the South Walton Artificial Reef Association (SWARA) and the nation’s first permanent dedicated sculpture museum, recognized as one of TIME magazine’s 2018 100 World’s Greatest Places as well as one of National Geographic’s Best Trips 2019. Event headliners The Cleverlys are a faux-family band of accomplished musicians from a remote part of the Ozark Mountains putting their unique bluegrass spin on cover songs from any genre. The Cleverlys’ set list includes genius arrangements of tunes like Psy’s “Gangnam Style,” a medley of Blackstreet’s “No Diggity,” and Flo Rida’s “Low” that recently went viral on Facebook, with over 11 million views. They have traveled the globe, if the globe only consisted of the United States, performing at music venues and some of the nation’s largest festivals like Stagecoach, Telluride, CMA Music Fest and even the Grand Ole Opry. The band has also headlined the 30A Wine Festival’s Bourbon, Beer & Butts event in Alys Beach. Read the full announcement on our #ArtMatters blog. Purchase tickets online today. Don't wait, this event will sell out!

Learn more about the Underwater Museum of Art located offshore in Grayton Beach.

Home | UMA

The Underwater Museum of Art is a living sculpture garden located at a depth of 60-feet in the Gulf of Mexico off Grayton Beach, Florida.

www.umafl.org

 

[Teresa]

Sign up to volunteer for the 2023 Under the Sea UMA Fundraiser culturalartsalliance.com/volunteer

This year's event, is scheduled for Thursday, May 11, 2023 from 6-9 p.m. in Grand Boulevard Town Center and is the official kick-off event for Art Month Walton. Meet the artists and celebrate the Underwater Museum of Art’s deployment with a night of art, continuous live music, cocktails, food, and fun.

Under the Sea is a fundraising event to benefit the Underwater Museum of Art (UMA). The UMA is the first presentation of the Cultural Arts Alliance’s ‘Art in Public Spaces’ program and augments South Walton Artificial Reef Association’s mission of creating marine habitat and expanding fishery populations while providing enhanced creative, cultural, economic and educational opportunities for the benefit, education and enjoyment of residents, students and visitors in South Walton.

 

[Teresa]

Attendees of The 5th Annual "Under the Sea" fundraising event will be treated to complimentary culinary creations by many of the area's favorite Chefs and restaurants!

Culinary Stations Include: Bijoux Destin, Black Bear Bread Co., Grayton Beach Catering and Events, Grayton Corner Cafe & Wine Shop, Marrow Private Chefs, Mozey's Mobile Cuisine and Catering, North Beach Social, Red Fish Taco | Stinky's Fish Camp, Swiftly Catered

Don't miss out on these delicious treats. Get your tickets today at culturalartsalliance.com/upcoming-events

 

[Teresa]

 

[Teresa]

The countdown is on! ONE WEEK and we'll be Under the Sea

️ Visit culturalartsalliance.com to learn more + purchase tickets ️

 

[Teresa]

Get your tickets today for the 5th Annual Under The Sea event benefiting the Underwater Museum of Art on Thursday, May 11th, 6:00 - 9:00 PM, in Grand Boulevard’s Town Center. Tickets are on sale now for $60 in advance and will be $75 at the door (if available) Your ticket includes culinary creations by many of the area's favorite Chefs from Bijoux, Black Bear Bread Co., Grayton Beach Catering, Grayton Corner Cafe, North Beach Social, Marrow Chefs, Mozey’s, Swiftly Catered, and Stinky’s Fish Camp!

While enjoying all of those delectable bites, guests will be treated to continuous live music from Stormfolk and event headliners The Cleverlys!

Opening the event stage will be Stormfolk, an alternative folk band with siblings Mick Grocholl and Kaylyn Hastings, alongside Preston Czygan. Based in Pensacola, Florida, the band combines a singer/songwriter-feel with folk, bluegrass, rock, and pop, crafting their unique sound.

The Cleverlys are a faux-family band of accomplished musicians from a remote part of the Ozark Mountains putting their unique bluegrass spin on cover songs from any genre. The Cleverlys’ set list includes genius arrangements of tunes like Psy’s “Gangnam Style,” a medley of Blackstreet’s “No Diggity,” and Flo Rida’s “Low” that recently went viral on Facebook, with over 11 million views. They have traveled the globe, if the globe only consisted of the United States, performing at music venues and some of the nation’s largest festivals like Stagecoach, Telluride, CMA Music Fest and even the Grand Ole Opry. The band has also headlined the 30A Wine Festival’s Bourbon, Beer & Butts event in Alys Beach.

Funds raised from “Under The Sea'' ticket sales and sponsorships will benefit the fifth deployment of sculptures into the Underwater Museum of Art (UMA), a collaborative project with the South Walton Artificial Reef Association (SWARA) and the nation’s first permanent dedicated sculpture museum, recognized as one of TIME magazine’s 2018 100 World’s Greatest Places as well as one of National Geographic’s Best Trips 2019.

Purchase tickets online today. Don't wait, this event will sell out!