to view this message online.   T  H  A  N  K  S  G  I  V  I  N  G     2  0  1  2     N  E  W  S Art Works Downtown is a 501(c)3 charitable organization. We rely on funding from the public, individuals, businesses, and charitable foundations. Donations are tax-deductible.     Thanksgiving Proclamation   "The year that is drawing towards its close, has been filled with the blessings of fruitful fields and healthful skies. To these bounties, which are so constantly enjoyed that we are prone to forget the source from which they come, others have been added, which are of so extraordinary a nature..."  ~excerpt from Abraham Lincoln's proclamation of Thanksgiving, 1863   Wishing you and your families a healthy and happy Thanksgiving!   We wish to share with you and give thanks for the opening of the art lovers café, which will be open Thanksgiving Day and weekend. Our dedicated Board members have volunteered to keep the 1337 Gallery open Thanksgiving weekend, and we hope you get a chance to stop by and thank them for the terrific work they do towards our mission.  Thank you also, to our dedicated volunteers, including, Merritt, Katie, Loring, Megan, Suzanne Beane, and all the many others who have assisted us with events in 2012.  Thank you to all of those who support us, year round.  Please enjoy these special events going on in our building during Thanksgiving week and weekend.  If you appreciate what we do for Marin and downtown San Rafael, please consider an end of year donation.   Thank you!  Art "works" downtown because of you! Thanksgiving Events at AWD • Nov 22-24     1337 Gallery Land & Form: echoes from the heart landscapes by Davis Perkins | sculptures by Aiko Morioka Last chance to see this exhbit! info>   Odalisque Café & Grille 1335 Fourth Open Thanksgiving Day + weekend Thanksgiving Dinner • 1-8pm Thanksgiving weekend • 5:30 - 11pm art: Noel Stubblefield "Pomegranates" info> Recently reviewed in SF Chronicle > Marin Jewelers Guild 1331 Fourth Open Thanksgiving weekend Guest artist, Michael Chaille pictured: "Circus Bracelet" info> Thank you to Marin Magazine for featuring our block in their December print issue!  You can read what they said about Viva Diva, The Folk Art Gallery, T&B Sports, Riley Street Art Supply and Art Works Downtown, with great photos by Tim Porter, on page 28.     and while we are giving thanks...   Thank you to our BID (Business Improvement District).  Don't forget to take your little ones downtown this weekend for the snow rides and lights parade.  We sure have a lot to be thankful for in downtown, San Rafael! Follow us!            Thank you for voting us "Best Gallery!"       please do not respond to this email for inquiries, please email info@artworksdowntown.org

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