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WEDNESDAY, JULY 31, 1996 THE GEORGETOWN GEMINI 15 Fine Art Festival planned for downtown core BY TIM VON BOETTICHER The Georgetown Gemini Emma Rock of the Central B.I.A. and George Marcou at the McGibbon Hotel have joined forces to save down- town Georgetown. CFTO TV's show Eye on Toronto will come to town next Friday, Aug. 9 to do a preview (astaged enactment) of Georgetown' first annual celebration of fine art titled Art in the Afternoon, to be aired sometime before the festival takes place on Aug. 23 and 24 in the marketplace. Rock has created the festi- val, which will focus on fine artwork rather than crafts, and will feature members of local art groups including the Pal- ette and Pencil Club, the Credit Valley Artisans, the Halton Camera Club and the Revision Unlimited Art Group (who will also jury the junior show). In addition, 20 independ- ent artists will display and sell their works in an event which mirrors the yearly art show at Nathan Phillips Square in Toronto. Classical musicians willalso be invited. "Basically we're looking ART IN THE AFTERNOON! Emma Rock of the Central B.I.A. poses in downtown Georgetown last week. at all avenues to bring new businesses to the downtown and more business to the present stores," says Rock. With no budget, Rock de- veloped a media event in- volving television stations and major newspapers. In conjunction with the fine art show, the McGibbon Hotel will hold a wine-tast- ing event. "This is not a con- test," says Marcou. "Everyone will be invited to judge for themselves from a selection of 20 different wines from Canada, France, California, Italy, Germany, Spain, South Africa and Aus- tralia." Marcou is one of many downtown business people who have decided to make window space permanently available to fine artists, rotat- ing displays monthly. Main Street South will become an art gallery, year round. "Cross-promotion will work for Georgetown be- cause we are hometown proud," says Rock. "Hope- fully, the downtown will be seen as a cultural centre. Pa- 280 GUELPH STREET GEORGETOWN MARKETPLACE Servicing (905)873-3050 Georgetown, Acton, Rockwood and Sur- rounding areas for the past 6 years. Quality eyewear and Quality Service at Affordable Prices One hour service in most single TiC Eye examinations arranged. For appointment call: 876-3050 trons leaving the John Elliott Theatre may stroll down Main Street with cash in hand." Education is the renew- able resource at this event -- Rock will attempt to set up a table with an eye to local art schools. Anyone interested in pursuing an education in fine art can meet professional and amateur artists in the process of creating their work T.J.'S . RSs Classified Coupon. Reach 25,000 area households with a "Power Classified Ad!" to perhaps glean the kind of first-hand information avail- able only atthis type of event. There are no deadlines for participation and vending permits are available at mu- nicipal offices atno charge to residents. The theme of the junior show will be the R.C.M.P. Musical Ride and the Fall Fair's 150th anniver- sary. The festival is about creat- (905)873-7716 see TANYA on 32 Sideroad, near Trafalgar Rd., N. of Hwy #7 (2 houses West of Ballinafad Community Centre) ing ties and may mark the beginning of a new era in downtown Georgetown's history. The original finan- cial centre has been pulled toward businesses located along the Guelph Street strip. Perhaps the co-operation and initiative shown by Emma Rock and George Marcou will become infectious and will help revitalize the down- town core. LING YOUR AD WILL GO TO: GEORGETOWN, ACTON, ROCKWOOD, ERIN, HILLSBURGH, RURAL ROUTES & NORTH MISSISSAUGA! The Acton Tanner 12 Church St. E., Acton L7J 1K4 + (519) 853-5100 To place your ad, fill in this form and drop off before our Monday Noon deadline. Or place your ad over the phone by using your VISA or MasterCard. Power Classifieds must be prepaid. 15 Words or Less: $12.50 (plus GsT) Additional words: 20¢ each PLEASE PRINT YOUR AD HERE: Two "POWER CLASSIFIED" Locations to Serve You: The Georgetown Gemini Unit 47, 360 Guelph St., Georgetown L7G 4B5 + (905) 877-1113 FAX US YOUR AD: 853-5040 EU SS Sy SS