Monday, June 1, 2015

ART IN THE PARK, This Weekend June 5 to 7, 2015!



                The 37th edition of Windsor’s favorite outdoor arts and crafts exhibition is all set to go on the elegant grounds of Willistead Park on Saturday and Sunday, June 6 and 7.  But even before the park gates open on Saturday morning, there’ll be a special pre-event launch party in the park on Friday evening, June 5.


                “With many months of planning and preparation behind us, we’re ready to rock”, Neil Bear, Chair of Art In The Park 2015, said. And with a near-record 275 exhibitors, we can’t wait to get on with the show. It’s absolutely going to be one of our biggest and best events ever”.


SATURDAY, JUNE 6 – 10 A.M. TO 7 P.M.


SUNDAY, JUNE 7 – 10 A.M. TO 5 P.M.


                Admission at the gate is again a very affordable, family-friendly $5.. Accompanied children under 12 get in for free.  Advance tickets are available for just $4 ONLINE at aipwindsor.com or at Shoppers Drug Mart, Windsor Family Credit Union branches, Highjinks Indoor Playcare and Motion Specialties.


                For the fourth consecutive year, Art In The Park kicks off with live entertainment at a pre-launch party in the park on Friday evening.  The fun begins at 5 p.m. in  Art In The Park’s epicenter, the Spirit Tent. Admission is a reasonable $10 per person.  Music Line up features 80’s Inc and British Beat 66.


                Thousands of visitors are expected to visit the park during this eagerly-anticipated, two-day public arts extravaganza. A real family affair, Art In The Park offers a whole lot more than just beautiful paintings and other irresistible hand crafted art objects. Over the years, show organizers have expanded and enhanced the show’s content to appeal to all ages and interests. Significant enhancements in Willistead Park will make it easier for visitors to tour the spacious grounds. A new asphalt-paved perimeter walkway will make it much easier for those in wheelchairs, and toddlers in strollers, to leisurely take in the Art In The Park exhibits.


                Free Shuttle Service – Art In The Park’s sponsor -- the Rotary Club of Windsor (1918) – is again partnering with G & L Stevenson Transit to provide a complimentary shuttle service to and from Willistead Park during the show. The two satellite parking lots are at the Hiram Walker & Sons employee parking lot on Riverside Drive East at Montreuil St. and the Windsor Regional Hospital parking lot on Kildrare Rd. two blocks north of Tecumseh Rd. E. The free shuttles will operate from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday.


                Bring your Bike – A new feature this year, Bike Friendly Windsor  is providing a secure bike valet just inside Willistead’s main gate on Niagara St. during Art In The Park hours on Saturday and Sunday. So why not ride your bike to Art In The Park – but don’t forget to bring a backpack to take your treasures home with you.


                All proceeds from Art In The Park directly support important local children’s charities such as the John McGivney Centre for Children and Maryvale Adolescent and Family Services. A portion of the show’s proceeds also go toward the continuing restoration of Willistead Manor. Over the past 30 years Art In The Park has raised more than $1.3 million for the restoration of Willistead Manor and its gracious grounds.








by Deborah Jones Publisher Biz X Magazine

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