All Walks of Life Columbia Music Festival Association (CMFA) will present Edge of the Vista, a weekend of art and music, April 23- 25, 914 Pulaski Street in Columbia's Vista. The event will open Thursday, April 23 from 4- 9 pm with a free reception for

Brett Flashnick's Symbology,

a fine art photography exhibition.

This is one of several visual art shows taking place during Artista Vista, the Midlands largest gallery crawl. Friday night will feature All Walks of Life, a local acoustic rock band starring Cody Brock and Bobby Regalia. It is the first time CMFA's Artspace will be included in this annual spring happening.

With the CMFA's participation, the Board wanted to introduce new and emerging talent together with the collaboration of the visual and performing arts. John Whitehead, CMFA executive director and Steve Dingman, CMFA board member and Vista Guild liaison, working with SC Artist, Susan Lenz, explored avenues to uncover and showcase this talent. They found a youthful dynamic in the photography of Brett Flashnick.

Confederate by Brett Flashnick Working as an award winning photojournalist for the past decade, Flashnick has taken this opportunity to delve into a new world of fine art photography by exploring concepts of symbols, cultural identity, and expressions of patriotism, faith, love, and even socioeconomic status.

Approximately fifteen, 16" x 20" format images will communicate how people desire connection with the larger world. His artistic approach is that of

a visual storyteller. Symbology

continues at CMFA's Artspace on Friday, April 24 from 10 am- 5 pm and again on Saturday, April 25 from 11 am- 3 pm. It is free to the public. (www.brettflashnick. com)

On Friday evening, April 24, from 7 pm until closing, All Walks of Life will be performing signature songs like Lately and

Crazy Free. Singer/guitarist Cody Brock describes AWOL as "a band that can appeal to anyone who enjoys music." Tickets are $10 and will be available in advance at CMFA or at the door. Other band members include Bobby Regalia and Nick Fogel. They are excited to share their music from the Edge of the Vista. (http://www.myspace.com /allwalksoflife) and awolmusicband@ yahoo.com

Harley Heaven by Brett Flashnick For additional information, contact CMFA, 914 Pulaski Street, Columbia, 29201 or call 771-6303. cmfa5678@aol.com.