Art in the Park Announces Pre-Launch Event

                After a seemingly endless winter and uncertain spring, it’s finally time to start thinking about outdoors and summer fun. Here’s some great news to get you thinking about the good times just ahead.

 Windsor’s eagerly anticipated, hands-down favorite summer event – Art In The Park 2014 – is just around the corner!

                Under the auspices of the Rotary Club of Windsor (1918), the 36th edition of Art In The Park will be held on the grounds of Willistead Manor on Saturday and Sunday, June 7 – 8, 2014.

                But the fun really begins on the eve of the show -- on Friday evening, June 6. For the third consecutive year, AITP organizers will host a lively, fun-filled Art In The Park Launch Party in the park beginning at 6 p.m.

                Just like last year, this year’s kickoff event will feature a toe-tapping country theme. The music begins at 6:30 p.m. in Art In The Park’s epicentre - -the Spirit Tent.

                First to take the stage will be Danielle Denholm – our very own Karaoke winner from last year’s hugely successful AITP launch party.

                Next up – the Mike Ure Band – a popular local country music band that will take to the stage at 8 p.m.

                The headliner at this year’s kickoff event is the hottest new country duo out of Toronto – Autumn Hill, performing at 9:30 p.m.   This Canadian duo was recently nominated for a Juno for “Breakthrough Artist of the Year.”  We know you have heard their hits on the radio, so come to AIP to see them live!

                In keeping with our down-home country theme, the audience will be able to participate in some lively line dancing, and Trainer’s Choice will once again be on-site to outfit patrons in some great country gear.

                So get out those cowboy boots and come kick up your heels for a terrific start for Windsor’s most beloved outdoor arts event.

                Advance tickets for the Friday night Launch Party are now available online for $15 and will be available at Windsor Family Credit Union (WFCU) locations and High Jinks Indoor Playground within the next two weeks. Tickets purchased at the Willistead Park gates the night of the event will be $20 each.

                Beverages available at the kickoff event will include fine wines from our regional Erie Shore and Cooper’s Hawk Vineyards as well as a selection of wines from Pernod Ricard North America.  Beer will be available from Walkerville’s own Walkerville Brewery, and special mixed drinks by Hiram Walker & Sons.

                Gourmet food options will also be available, featuring Thai Palace, Mongolian Grill, the Gourmet Emporium, Spago Trattoria and Ming Wah.

                The gates to the Art In The Park outdoor arts and crafts exhibition and sale will open to the public at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 7th till 7 p.m. and again on Sunday, June 8th from 10 a.m till 5 p.m.

by Deborah Jones Publisher Biz X Magazine

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