PHOTO By Helen Beacham

Short Central is packed with artist on the third Thursday of each month. Wine and cheese, as well as live entertainment, add to the atmosphere as people get the chance to relax and do a little laid back shopping.

By Helen K. Beacham

There's a new "thing" that's been taking place, and its letting folks get a good feeling for our small town flavor. Friends mingle with friends, and make new ones (!) in historic downtown Summerville during the Third Thursday Art Walks (part of DREAMfest 2008). The cobblestoned street of Short Central Avenue (near Richardson & Central) is the setting for this very eclectic gathering. Local artists, jewelers and potters are making it a habit to come show us what they've created during the past month. Tourists and locals alike have been making this an outing for the whole family, with parents using the evening to introduce their children to the art world in a fun way. The restaurants and shops on Short Central Avenue are open late and the music makes the whole evening extra special. Art Walk will be held every 3rd Thursday through September, and the next one is July 17 from 5-8pm. Call Art Central Gallery for further information or to apply for your own art booth space during July's Art Walk: 843-871-0297. Location: Short Central Avenue.