:: Artist Walter Peterson

Aware of a special gift at an early age, Walter Peterson explored the world of art since childhood. Born in St Petersburg, and growing up in Florida, he attended Florida State University, majoring in fine art and graphic design. He began his professional career as a portrait painter in Atlanta, Georgia in 1993. After living and working in that city until 2006, he now resides in South Florida. His passion for art keeps him exploring a wide range of subject matter while still painting portraits.

A perfectionist at heart, Walter takes his paintings to the highest level of refinement and sense of reality, sharing with the viewer a very compelling artistic experience. In his constant quest for perfection, Peterson studies the works and techniques of great masters, from Bouguereau to John Singer Sargent, as well as the work of artists living and working today. Among them Walter has chosen to study with the renowned John de la Vega, who he credits for taking his work to a whole new level of artistic and technical refinement.

Although he is adept at portraying all ages, his works depicting children stand out as full of personality and vitality. Capturing the innocence of youth in his realistic style allows the artist to accentuate the delicate qualities of childhood. You can see a wide variety of different portraits at his website at www.painteroflife.com, as well as notable celebrities in the music industry and in the world of sports too.

Over the last 14 years Mr. Peterson has painted over 300 portraits throughout the southeast of family and corporate clients, while also creating his own studio works. Living in S. Florida now and inspired by the ocean, he has completed a series of marine life art that can be seen at http://www.celebratedimages.net. One of his paintings "Costa Rica Sail" was featured in the December 2009 issue of Marlin Magazine along with other noteworthy marine life artist's works from around the world.

Walter can be reached most days in his Boca Raton Studio. Please contact him with any questions regarding the available originals and prints on his websites, as well as commissioning an original portrait or painting.

Boca Raton Studio 561.826.7762
Cell 561.901.4989
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:: Summer Camp: Summer of the Submarine

Where: Miami Science Museum

Time: 9:00 AM

June 18th-August 10th
Join Miami Science Museum for its 46th annual summer camp! Campers can emjoy classes such as Robotics, Kitchen Chemistry, Environment Explorers, Rocketry and more! Ages 4-14 welcome.
Free before and after care.
www.miamisci.org

:: A Night of Fashion to benefit Dress For Success Palm Beaches

Where: The Cottage in Lake Worth

Time: 6:00 PM

You're invited to experience A Night of Fashion at The Cottage in Lake Worth on Thursday, June 28, from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Sip Little Black Dress Vodka cocktails and indulge in light bites from The Cottage, enhance your after work look with personal make-up stylists and bid on the fashion from the runway or shop our great boutique finds.

All proceeds benefit Dress For Success Palm Beaches.

Exclusive auction items you won't want to miss and every advance RSVP gets an entry in our weekend getaway. Winners will be announced live at the end of the runway show.

RSVP to yespalmbeaches@gmail.com
http://www.facebook.com/#!/events/193631500759820/

:: Blue Moon Fish Co. Summer Wine Series

Where: Blue Moon Fish Co., 4405 West Tradewinds Avenue, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL 33308

Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

BLUE MOON FISH CO. HOSTS THEIR ANNUAL "SUMMER WINE SERIES" THIS YEAR FEATURING UNIQUE WINES FROM AROUND THE WORLD!

Beginning April 26^th, and ending October 24^th, 2012 Blue Moon Fish Co. will be hosting their annual event; "Summer Wine Series featuring Great Wines of the World". A 7-month-long event, held the last Thursday of each month, this venue will feature delectable and unique wines from the regions of Spain and Italy to the U.S and Argentina. Each award-winning wine, paired with delicious hors d'oeuvres chosen to compliment each vintage, is specially selected for these events. Chef-owners Baron Skorish and Bryce Statham invite wine enthusiasts and connoisseurs of all levels come and enjoy an experience that they will never forget as they taste the best wines that each country has to offer! Priced at $25 per person each event begins at 6:00 P.M. and ends at 7:00 P.M. Reservation is required.
Schedule follows:

June 28th, Uruguay
Thursday, June 28th, 2012 6:30 PM

Chefs Bryce Statham and Baron Skorish invite you to celebrate the wines of Uruguay.
We will be visiting the region of Juanico.

2008 Viognier Reserva
Don Pascual
Establecimiento Juanico, Uruguay

2011 Tannat Reserva
Don Pascual
Establecimiento Juanico, Uruguay

Preludio White
Don Pascual
Establecimiento Juanico, Uruguay

2006 Preludio Red, Lote # 50
Familia Deicas
Juanico, Uruguay

Wines paired with a delicious assortment of hors d'oeuvres!

$25 per person
Space is Limited!
Call 954-267-988 to make your reservation! Please mention LivingFLA.com
Dine with us after the tasting and receive 25% off of your entire check!


July 26th, California & Ohio
August 30th, Special Wine Tasting Celebrating Blue Moon
September 27th, Argentina
October 24th, USA; Washington & California

Blue Moon Fish Co. is located at 4405 West Tradewinds Avenue, Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, Florida 33308 and is available for lunch Monday through Saturday from 11:30 to 3:00 P.M.; dinner Sunday through Thursday from 6:00 P.M to 10:00 P.M and Friday and Saturday from 6:00 P.M. to 11:00 P.M. Also available is a Sunday Brunch service that runs from 11:30 to 3:00 P.M. every week. In addition to eager-to-please servers, the freshest seafood on the east coast, and award-winning chefs, the restaurant features an elegant waterfront dining and a "white table cloth" style that is sure to provide a special atmosphere to every experience.

For reservations please call (954) 267-9888 or
visit http://www.bluemoonfishco.com for more information.