Memorial Art Gallery Hispanic Family Day Coqui's will be silently and proudly supporting the Hispanic Family Day at the Memorial Art Gallery Sunday, September 28th. 12 noon - 3 p.m. Look for the Multi-Cultural Display Tables and Exhibits! Chance to Win a Movie Pass for Two The drawing has ended and all passes mailed out Congratulations to all the lucky winners! Through the courtesy of The City Newspaper, Coqui's is having a drawing for a chance to win movie passes to the pre-screening of "Journey to the Center of the Earth," on Monday, July 7th, 2008. Just drop off a self-addressed stamped envelope at the store until Tuesday, July 1st. While you are visiting, take advantage of our 20% off any item with the coupon at: http://www.coquisjourneys.com/special_discount.html *Note- quantities are limited. Dropping off an envelope does not guarantee getting a pass. Cinco de Mayo Celebration May 3, 2008! On Saturday,May 3rd. 2008, Coqui's celebrated Cinco de Mayo. Thanks to Adriana Hoppe and her magnificent Arco Iris Mexican Children's Dance Group, Shelley Saffer's ceramic animal-making demonstration and the company of friends and event audience! Event Photos: http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2122256260100176579MmaJZL Shop On Line Now! There's a new way of shopping for Coqui's Journeys items.  Check out the new eBay store by clicking on the link below: http://stores.ebay.com/Coquis-Journeys   Muddy Waters Coffee Shop is Now Open Next Door! Stop by Coqui's Journeys before or after visiting the coffee shop next door! The newest "hang out spot" in Rochester, NY! http://www.mwcoffeehouse.com/ Talented Local Artists at Work BUTTONS, BUTTONS, BUTTONS!! Are Here!! Button Bracelets produced here in Rochester, NY by Jo-Ann and Bev These bracelets are made by Bev and Jo-Ann with buttons. Some are new, and some are vintage buttons.  The bracelets are uniquely crafted so the buttons used remain intact. Rest assured, no buttons were harmed for this jewelry! Jo-Ann has been making jewelry over 5 years, and involved her friend over the last year. The button bracelets you see are a combination of their creations. Photos: http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2121181020100176579SFLrlz Shelley Saffer Demonstrates Her Work On January 19th, 2008, Shelley Saffer demonstrated her ceramic technique used to produce peculiarly cute and funny animals. Event Photos: http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2481798630100176579PIyItD Shelley Saffer has been making and selling her award-winning animals for over 30 years in the Rochester area. Each one is individually hand sculpted of low-fire, talc-based clay, under glazed, fired, glazed and fired again a unique creation signed and dated by the artist She has also gone on mission trips to Peru, and has partnered with Foreman Varela in the work of Refugio (The Refuge). Proceeds from the sale of these pieces will go entirely towards the work of Refugio – whether it be for building supplies or labor in order to get it up and running   El Refugio (The Refuge) is a project being developed in Iquitos, Peru, by a Peruvian youth pastor/missionary. El Refugio is a camp especially for, but not limited to, youth, that is used by area churches for retreats,; conferences,  concerts, sports events , movies, and other outreaches to the community. Eventually there will be buildings for the above mentioned events,  including dorms for men and women, a warehouse to meet area needs, a ding hall to supply meals for children, playground, shops where people can learn useful trades, and an internet café. Thank you for your support!