The Hannibal Square Folk Art and Craft Festival, once again brought art to the public. Everyone expected an onslaught of arts, music, film fests and theatre events in every corner of the town. Art enthusiasts definitely found everything they needed at the event and even local visitors enjoyed a wonderful day of arts and crafts, and were delighted with all the artistry being offered. There are only two words that mainly highlighted and attracted people to join: Folk Arts – it’s the only event where the best of art can all be found in one place. The amazed crowd saw the talent of self-taught artists and professional artists as well as gathered pieces of art. The event happened at Hannibal Square Heritage Center 642 W New England Ave Winter Park Winter Park, FL last April 16, 2011, and the audience definitely was delighted enough as their hearts were filled with joy.

This year, the folk art and craft festival stepped outdoors and created side-street works of art that surely enchanted audiences of all ages. From kids to those over their 50s, there was absolutely something in store for everyone. Participants witnessed the Porch Dogs and other bands play which provided the soundtrack to a whole day of sharing stories, workshops for children and youth, and fabulous art works from local legends like the Highwaymen and so much more. During the day, the crowd visited the center’s new exhibit “The Art of Uncle Monday and Other Florida Tales” with prints by the late Kitty Kitson Petterson.

The event definitely was a great day of family bonding thru art where great music, striking art pieces and Art Wonders happened simultaneously at the recent annual Hannibal Square Folk Art and Craft Festival.

Time to bundle up because winter’s coming to Winter Park!

Beginning on the 13^th of November until the 9^th of January, the City of Winter Park will once again host one of our favorite holiday shindigs, “Winter in the Park,” the city’s very own skating rink for the holidays to be set up at Central Park West Meadow here in downtown Winter Park, Florida. As an extra special holiday treat, this year’s rink will be 20% larger and will be around for an extra 2 weeks—all for you to enjoy here in sunny Winter Park.

Kids of all ages and all families are invited to put on their ice skates and give “Winter in the Park” a whirl and a spin.

The rink is open during these times.

• 3 to 9 p.m., Mondays through Thursdays
• 3 to 10 p.m., Fridays
• 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturdays
• 12 noon to 8 p.m., Sundays

Entrance fee to “Winter in the Park” is pegged at $10.00, which also covers rental for ice skates. Discounts are also available to groups of 20 or more ice skaters. You can even rent the whole ice rink for some frigid fun with the whole gang, family or what have you.

Join us for the 37th Annual Winter Park Autumn Art Festival!
Date: October 9-10, 2010 (Sat & Sun)
Time: 9am – 5pm
Location: Central Park (along beautiful Park Avenue)
Festival Website: www.autumnartfestival.com

Over 150 Central Florida artists display their work at this weekend festival in downtown Winter Park, which includes entertainment, food, and children’s hands-on art workshops. Co-sponsored by the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce, the City of Winter Park and Crealdé School of Art. Admission is free!