The Island Grille & Raw Bar plans to unveil the LEGEND OF TIERRA VERDE MURAL at the restaurant’s soon-to-be-opened new location at 210 Madonna Blvd. in Tierra Verde, FL 33715. The event is scheduled to take place in mid-September 2016.
The event will also feature original musical recordings from the Port-O-Call, where the mural was on display for many years since the 1960’s. TV monitors throughout the reception area will feature the original Route 66 television episode that was filmed in Tierra Verde.
Honored guests will include local, county and state officials. Carolyn Jackson Gruber, the artist who created the 10’ x 4’ mural in August 1981, will be on hand to discuss the artwork and participate in the unveiling ceremony. She will autograph commemorative copies in miniature of the mural, which will be available for sale in the restaurant’s retail area.
The mural, depicting historical scenes from Tierra Verde and the surrounding area, was on display at the (former) Tierra Verde Resort, where the (now deceased) legendary bandleader, Guy Lombardo, regularly performed at Le Club.
Special thanks to Donna Mason; Arthur Zelenak, Sr; Timothy L. & Pamela Landt, Bob & Colleen Mueller and The Island Grille & Raw Bar and Paul Cozzie, the Director of Pinellas County Parks and Conservation Resources.
Unveiling ceremony – Space limited. Reservations recommended, Connie Langhorst – 727-480-5954 or by email at ThinkConnieL@gmail.com.
Reservations – The Island Grille & Raw Bar – 727-865-7670.
Artwork (credit): Artwork courtesy of Friends of Tierra Verde www.FriendsofTierraVerde.com
Photo (credit): Courtesy Connie Langhorst.