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3 In Focus, September, 2010 Leathertown Festival Kerry Wright and Michael Goncalves from Georgetown Little Theatre celebrate Mardi Gras ­ and GLT's 50th anniversary ­ by handing out beads. Connor Hope, Susan Tew and Melanie Fox take a snack break. Natasha Kasunic, Brooklyn Kutasienski and Kylie Swain are all smiles at the festival. Acton residents were transported to New Orleans on August 8 during the Leathertown Festival. The theme of this year's festival was "Explore the Magic of Mardi Gras" and hundreds of people braved the damp weather to wander around Mill Street, which was renamed Bourbon Street for the day. With live entertainment by Silver Elvis, the Fire Guy, the Travel'n Riverboat Show, Freddie Fusion and the Happy Pals, as well as vendors, a climbing wall, crafts and games, there was something for everyone at the Leathertown Festival. It's worth the drive to Acton! Photos by Andrea Lefebvre Rebecca Senese and Richard Gehres scare up some business at their Screamfest booth. Nicole Bija, Ashley Kenny, Amelia McCarthy, Lindsay Christopher and Emily Nasho from the Acton Skating Club take a spin on the artificial ice. ABOVE: Future pro baseball player Nicholas Dunn throws a fastball at the dunk tank. LEFT: Morgan Horne tries on her handmade Mardi Gras mask. The Fire Guy entertains the crowd...and makes them a little bit nervous too. Don't mess with Lauren Matsuo, Matthew Haverstock and Christopher Solda from Absolute Martial Arts. The McGinley Academy of Irish Dance Home of the North American Championships 1st & 2nd Place! Instruction by former Lord of the Dance Star and World Medal Champions. Beginner to World Championship Level Classes / Adult / Celtic Babies / Parent & Tot / Semi & Private Lessons / Summer Camp / St Patrick's Day Camp, Parade & Displays / Celtic Beat The Show Georgetown, Erin, Aurora Visit our website for more info 905-702-0209 www.mcginleyacademy.com · mcginleyacademy@live.com