Meet-the-artist party featuring Kevin Fleming set Sept. 9
Ocean Atlantic Sotheby's International Realty is hosting the kickoff event for the 38th Annual Bethany Beach Boardwalk Arts Festival weekend. The cocktail party event, with photographer Kevin Fleming as keynote speaker, will begin at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9 at the Bethany Beach Ocean Suites and will feature farm-to-table appetizers, wine, beer and a signature drink mixed by 99 Sea Level. Tickets are $25 each, and all sales proceeds will benefit the Quiet Resorts Charitable Foundation.
Fleming has covered the world as a photographer for National Geographic and has been recognized as America's Best Observer by Reader's Digest. A Delaware native, Fleming owns and operates galleries in Lewes and Rehoboth Beach, has published 23 books, and continues to create and inspire each and every day. Fleming will be discussing one of his latest books, "The Beach." "Two years and hundreds of sunrises, I hope you will see the beauty of Delaware's beaches as never before," says Fleming.
The Quiet Resorts Charitable Foundation is dedicated to improving the quality of life in the Bethany-Fenwick community and surrounding areas by providing financial aid, resources and other assistance in support of programs, individuals and organizations that enhance the community for both residents and visitors alike. "Partnering with Kevin Fleming and Ocean Atlantic Sotheby's for the Meet the Artist Cocktail Party is an excellent example of collaboration in this business community. Moreover, the event is a great kickoff to the arts festival weekend, brings awareness to the arts and raises money for a great organization," said Kristie Maravalli, executive director, Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce.
"We are thrilled to be sponsoring this fun event to help start the Bethany Beach Boardwalk Arts Festival weekend and hope many of our local art collectors and photography buffs will join us for a wonderful evening," said Justin Healy, OA Sotheby's broker. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 302-539-2100, email Nicole.korytko@oasir.net or go to wwww.thequietresorts.com.
