Art in the Park    Music & Art in the Park is a free summer concert series held the third Friday of the month, May – August in Canal Winchester. Each event is from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. at Stradley Park Place, just north of the village’s municipal building at 36 S. High Street. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating at this family-friendly event. Picnics are also welcome; however, alcoholic beverages are prohibited. Canal Winchester’s community center, located at 22 S. Trine Street, serves as the backup location for inclement weather for all concerts except the June 20 event. Bring your whole family out to enjoy the fun!

Friday, May 16, 2008
“Viva Las Vegas” theme
• Michael Lovelace, Elvis Impersonator, Opening Act
• Brian Michael Smith, Frank Sinatra Tribute Singer, Headliner
• Free Caricatures by Caricature Artist, Sean Platt
• Roaming Magician
• Face Painting by Members of the Canal Winchester Art Guild
• Art Displays by the Canal Winchester Art Guild
Friday, June 20, 2008
“Blast From the Past” theme
• Mike Walker, Car Show and Activities M.C.
• Swing’s The Thing 16 Piece Big Band Ensemble, Headliner
• Classic Car Cruise-In with People’s Choice Award
• Hula Hoop Contest
• Art Displays by the Canal Winchester Art Guild
Friday, July 18, 2008
“A Touch of Country” theme
• Line Dance Instruction, Opening Act
• Christy Angeletti Band, Headliner
• Displays and Items for Sale by Local Businesses and Residents
• Art Displays by the Canal Winchester Art Guild
Friday, August 15, 2008
“Island Rhythms on the Canal” theme
• Spirit of the Pacific Hula Dancers, Opening Act
• Tropics Island Quartet, Headliner
• Limbo Contest
• Art Displays by the Canal Winchester Art Guild
Anyone who is interested in displaying their car at the classic car cruise-in during the “Blast From the Past” event on June 20 should contact Carrie Hoover at choover@canalwinchesterohio.gov or 614-834-9727. A trophy will be awarded by popular vote for the People’s Choice winner at the event. There are a limited amount of spaces available for the cruise-in, so make sure to reserve your spot as soon as possible! During the “A Touch of Country” event, area residents and business will have the opportunity to set up tables with products to sell, such as produce, or items to display, such as arts and crafts. For example, someone who makes quilts for a hobby could display her work, someone who has a plot in our community garden could sell the tomatoes he has grown, or a local candle shop could show off candles they make in their store. Tables at the event are limited to local products and are not intended for marketing displays. If you are interested in participating or would like more details, please contact Carrie Hoover at 614-834-9727 or choover@canalwinchesterohio.gov