Alys Beach, Florida – (April 23, 2008) – Fonville Press—a popular coffee shop, newsstand and wine bar located on County Road 30A in Alys Beach—will host a free flute-playing workshop for children on Thursday, May 1st from 9 a.m. until 10 a.m.

The workshop will be led by composer, recording artist and "multi-instrumentalist: James Wisniewski of "wZ" (www.jimmiwz.com).

Over three decades, Wisniewski has studied and shared billings with such renowned artists as Julius Baker, Ornette Coleman and Herbie Mann. Following dozens of recordings, Wisniewski's latest creations "echo of ancient musicians and vibrations of the present," blending Oriental, Indian, Native and South American sounds.

During the workshop, children will have the opportunity to see instruments from all around the world, including Tibetan singing bowls, African percussion instruments, flutes from India, China and South America, and many more.

"We explain each instrument with amusing and informative stories about their history and uses," said Wisniewski. "We'll also demonstrate how to make a flute, even creating a few flutes right on the spot."

Children are then given a flute, along with special instruction on how to play them.

"The flutes are made out of bamboo that I grow in my yard," said Wisniewski. "Of course, the little ones get to keep them."

This free family-friendly event is open to the public. For more information, please call 1-866-481-8387 or email events@alysbeach.com. For more information about James Wisniewski, visit www.jimmiwz.com.