The Joy of Giving . . . Zebras?

Do you like zebras? Do you ever even think about them?

Why in the world is René writing about zebras today?

If the idea of spending a Sunday afternoon in an inviting space, enjoying art, and helping your community appeals to you, read on!

Do you dream of a lazy Sunday afternoon drinking mimosas at the iconic Five & Ten restaurant while viewing the art from some of Athens’ best artists? Good, you’re in Luck! Get ready to be delighted:

This Sunday, April 30th, Five & Ten is hosting the Together We Dazzle exhibition in the heart of Athens’ Five Points. This one-day special event offers an opportunity to spend time with neighbors and friends, enjoy hors d’oeuvres and cocktails, and collect amazing art.

The details:

✨ Together We Dazzle ✨

Art Show + Benefit for the EDS Society

Sunday, April 30th from 3:00-8:00pm

5&10 • 1073 South Milledge Ave, Athens, GA

$10 Minimum Donation

Refreshments + Bar Service

The why:

Have you ever heard of a disease called EDS? No? Neither had I, until about a year ago. A dear friend of mine was beset by an illness that was nearly impossible to diagnose, but after 10 years of perseverance, good health habits, self-awareness and research, and finding the right team of doctors that understand this condition, she was diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), and now she can continue to pursue her lovely, exuberant, artistic life.

If you are like me, you may never have heard of EDS, but it is worth learning about. As you can imagine, the EDS Society relies on donations to fund research and provide grants to help our loved ones. You can read more about the disease, the research, and the stories of individuals with EDS on the EDS website.

As a reminder, all ticket sales, bar drink purchases, and percentage of all artwork sales from this event will be donated to the EDS Society.

Psst!

I don’t want to ruin the surprise, but zebras will be highlighted, and they have their very own space in the exhibition. Go see!

If you’ve ever been to Five & Ten, you know it occupies an absolutely wonderful historic house, now restaurant, designed by Athens’ own Fred J. Orr. It is a joy just to be there.

Pray tell, how do zebras fit into this picture? I'm so glad you asked! Read more about zebras and dazzle and the exhibit at the event website.

Please join an amazing group of local artists this Sunday from 3:00-8:00 pm at Five & Ten, which has generously donated its space for this benefit.

There will be both original art and fine art prints for sale from many artists, including me. If you do go, please send me a report. How I wish I could be there to share in this special Athens experience!

Love, René