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Acton/Georgetown, Friday, June 20, 2008 15 ENTERTAINMENT Local folkies Don Ablett (left) and Brent Cooper wowed a crowd at Ballinafad Hall recently as they launched their new CD, Changing Landscapes, which is comprised of primarily original material. The CD is available at CD Plus, in Georgetown Market Place, Williams Mill in Carol- Ann Michaelson's studio, or directly from the artists, by calling Ablett, 905-702-1330, or Cooper, 905- 877-0759. They will also be sold at Chapter's at Hwy 10 and Bovaird, Brampton. Further distribution is being arranged to have them avail- able through iTunes and a few other Internet sites by the summer. Photo by Ted Brown Local folk duo releases new CD Summer solstice is the longest day of the year and marks the beginning of summer. To celebrate this celestial event Chantal Garneau is hosting an Art Show and Crystal Sale at her studio, 66 Main St. S., that will begin on Friday, June 20 and run until the end of July. All of the artists invited to display at this show are inspired by nature and reflect the magic and beauty of it through their works. Using primarily a manual focus SLR, AndrGarneau creates images through unique com- positions of everyday objects and scenes. His strong technical skills and creativity allow his photographs to stand as unique and individual pieces of art. Dave Rankines detailed paintings and man- dalas explore the connection of the visible world of matter and the invisible world of ener- gy and intent. Emma Bramma Smith has been described as a spiritual surrealist. East meets West in her world of delicate, whimsical paintings and chil- drens illustrations, inspired by faith, philoso- phy, and unconditional love. Naomi Assenheim reveals earths ancient mysteries and magic through handcrafted sacred jewelry made from rare precious and See ART, pg. 16 Summer Solstice art show opens today