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2009 City of Akron NEWS Releases
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2nd Annual Cabin Fever Art Fair at Lock 3

(01/12/09) - With the coldest week of the winter being forecast, you can "Get Up, Get Out and Have Fun" at the Cabin Fever Art Fair at Lock 3 in downtown Akron this weekend.IMAGE: Lock 3 Logo: Click for more info.

On Saturday and Sunday, January 17 and 18 from 11am-5pm, the indoor event showcases nearly two dozen local artists and craftsmen with unique designs to admire and purchase.

Fine art, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, and textiles will fill the indoor area at Lock 3, and there will be a special area for children’s make-it-and-take-it projects.

Live music will be provided by Derek Adkins and an ice carving demonstration will be given by local artist Ron White. The festival is open to the public FREE of charge. For additional information, go to www.cabinfeverfair.com.

Lock 3 also features Ohio’s largest, seasonal ice rink, which remains open through February 1, Thursday – Saturday, 11 am – 9 pm and Sunday, 11 am – 6 pm. Admission is always free and skate rentals are $2. A $5 pancake breakfast will be served Sunday, 11am – 2pm. The presenting sponsor of Lock 3 winter events is the First Merit Foundation. Media sponsor for January is WONE.

Interview Availability and Photos

A Lock 3 representative is available for interviews, and photos are readily available. To set up interviews or to receive photos, please contact Maria Nagel at 330-730-9624 or maria_nagel1@yahoo.com.

Cabin Fever Art Vendors :

Ali Everhard
Jana Volkmer
Darlene Lindenau
Jennifer Nesbitt
Apollonova
Zelio Noto
We Gallery
Mina Hosfeld
Rebecca Urbanski
Linda Alexander-Radak
Inda Blatch-Geib
Ron White
Raw Umber group - Including Bernadette Glorioso
Samara Peddle
Lahoma Clearwater
Joanna Wilson
todd v
Leianne Neff Heppner of Lov Lou Designs
Laurie Sanders

JANUARY EVENTS AT LOCK 3

Saturday, January 24th, 11am-4pm- Winter Carnival – Children’s games, contests, entertainment

Sunday, January 25th, 11am-3pm - "Noodlemania" benefiting Akron Children’s Hospital Autism Research

Saturday, January 31st, 11am-3pm - The "Soup-er Bowl," benefiting the United Way of Summit County

For more information, call 330-375-2877, or go to www.lock3live.com.

 

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