Art Walk Report

So, did everyone have a good time at the Wallingford Art Walk last night? We arrived a bit late, close to 8, so we missed most of the fun (but a fair trade, considering we did get to enoy Mrs. Wallyhood’s famous fish tacos followed by a taste of newly legalized absinthe, complete with fleche-riding flaming sugar cube).

• Most remarkable piece of art: pencil drawing of full grown lion stretched out over and enjoying the pleasures of a well-muscled, naked man, adorning the walls of Changes. We admit we’ve seen the piece before, previously on the walls of The Cuff, but that’s another long story.
• Most confused proprietor: the gentleman behind the counter at one participating establishment seemed at first perplexed by the question “Where’s the art?” then declared that it was all around, or maybe around the corner. When asked whether they had had a good turnout, it appeared he hadn’t studied for the test.

We almost didn’t get in to see Jessie “Cakespy” Oleson at Trophy cupckakes, as the security guard cut us off and informed us they were closing at 8. However, we flashed our Wallyhood card and declared confidently that we were “press” and slipped by the cordon. There were still a gaggle of admirers and chatterers about and we got to introduce ourselves and enjoy the art. We were pleased to hear that the Wallingford-themed cupcake painting we featured on the blog a few weeks ago was among the pieces that had sold.

Our next stop brought us to Babalu, where we caught the end of a musical act and got a lesson in tequila from a very friendly, helpful and totally non-douche-baggy bartender, Shaun. (Patron, it turns out, is owned by Budweiser. Silver tequila isn’t meant to be sipped. Hornitos is your best value. Cazadores is what the liquor reps drink.) Thanks Shaun, for shattering our stereotypes.

Also, while there, we noticed that the TV dinners they sell are $19.95, not $99.95, as previously reported. Still, thank goodness we filled up on fish tacos.

We got a warm and festive welcome at Cutz/Wallingford and a good conversation at Terra Hemp, and all in all, enjoyed making the rounds.

Everyone reported good crowds, but there seemed a yearning for something larger and bigger. We can do it Wallingford. There’s nothing better than strolling from shop to shop, chatting with friends and neighbors along the way, everyone showing off their work, sharing niblets and drinks, on a warm summer evening.

Looking forward to the next one, bigger and better.