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iva jurvci wazrz lihlsll r v c 0 byjoanransberry v istaff writer the public and 125 artists agree the markham museum is an excellent venue for an art show despite saturdayswmd and sunday mornings rain the fifthannual art in the parkwas a hit the combination of arta silent art auction live enter tainment walking tours through the museumsher- itage buildings including a blacksmith shop wagon rides antique car rides and the childrens kreative art centre all translated into a very success ful and worthwhile event the 25acre markham museum grounds drew nothing but praise from the participating artists the artists came from across ontario and despite the tur bulent weather they were glad they did more scenes from art in the partpage 10 2 this is a wonderful show and a fantastic place for it said artist fay gee of newcastle i sold more at this show than ive sold at any show in 10 years painter rose schul knows what shes doing next year tlfcome back toart in the park she said business was brisk at the uxbridge seniors art booth i sold 14 paintings im so pleased artist walter campbell of sunderland wore a smile all weekend i love the venue this is the place to be he said markham should be proud of its museum according to artist elizabeth mcbridge of peterborough i love it here the trees the historical buildings and the open space this show is very well organized it will help markham art in the park produced by the markham economist and sun the stouffville tribune and sponsored by markhams cultural venues- was designed as a famuy eventit promised to impress people of all ageit was a promise kept arid art in the park was a joint effort involving volunteers from the markham economist and sun the stouffville tribune the markham museum frederick horsmahvarley art gallery markham theatre and the markham stouffville hospital foundation- 4 v- u the art pieces represented all mediums the artists included watercolour acrylic and oil painters jewelry makers glass sculptures sketchers as well as wood workers clay sculptures arid iron workers even in the rain it wasexcellent artist jeanne bowmanof markham said this is a great atmos- phere ill be back if art in the park remains at the museuin grounds j it will develop an excellent reputation since its well organized and the entertainment is great artist marie timbers of newmarket said the kreative kids centre fun by the art gallery was a popular spot on both dayschildfeh had fun being 0 artists for a day v the sound of music including folk music and the blues was heard throughout the weekend musicians brian osullivan bob vopni and jazz pianist kory livingston were crowd jaleasefs while harpist kim michelle added a mystic touch to the show singer lisa swain guitarist and vocalist kirn brown and the celtic band anam cara were also great additions the silent artauction featuring more than 35 art pieces raised 2200 for markham stouffviiie hospital n- while the weather didnt always cooperate were more than pleased with the overall outcome said s art in the park director debra wellertjuring the windand the iain artists were great sports of course the show is well received and its of a quality rarefy seen at outdoor urban shows 1 proceeds from art in the park will go toward the cultural venues of markham staff photosteve somerville ben ng of downsview with a photograph he snapped of people atthe afghanistanpakistan border ng was among 125 artists who displayed their work at art in the park 2000 r 300000 roses blooming t the white rose x 11 r mm v n v 1 t v 9 r s w faft 1 v y-v- i white rose home garden centres wilj be holding their festival of roses again this year at their farm in uxbridge from 1 oampm for 21 days fri july 21 sat july 22 white rose will again open the doors to sandoon farm for visitors to explore and partake in the many festivities take tours of the 391 acre farm to learn the operations of a working nursery farm the rosefields will be in full glorious bloom a perfect opportunity to pick your favourite rose blossoms visit the mini store demonstrations on rose and fruit tree budding or speak to our horticulturalists about all your gardening questions for the kids there is a petting zoo pony rides and a craft tent have your photo taken in the rose fields a beautiful picturesque setting a food tent sponsored by the kinsmen is also available this promises to be a unique and interesting day for the whole family all net proceeds from this festival go to charity visit any white rose location for tickets or information and directions to the festival or buy your tickets at the farm festw adults are 500 each and children under 12 are free r vi j