Ephrata Library Hosts District-Wide Art Show

The Ephrata Public Library is currently hosting the Ephrata Area School District-Wide Art Show. Artists of all ages are showcased throughout the library, and the depth and diversity of talent is truly amazing. Visitors to the show can quickly tell that students in the district are proud with a top-notch set of instructors who help cultivate the creative talents within each student. Shown in the photo are (left to right): Front Row: Dan Peckinpaugh (senior), Lauren Schlegel (senior), Hope Bilger (senior) and Stephanie Brubaker (senior). Back Row: Tim Seibert (senior), Julia Ogilba (senior), Alma Miller (junior), Rose Kitch (senior), Melissa Markovich (senior), Payencha Lee (senior), Sheldon Parnick (senior), Pahoua Moua (senior) and Adam Fry (junior).

Grant, Iowa, Lafayette Shopping News

The Grant, Iowa, Lafayette Shopping News has a diverse and rich heritage. Rural communities of history and history-in-the-making dot this southwestern corner of the state. Platteville is home to the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. Galena, IL is a historic and colorful community that boasts a booming tourism trade. Belmont, WI was the site of the first "Territorial Captial of Wisconsin" before Wisconsin became a state. Mineral Point, WI has a prospering arts community and Dodgeville, WI is the corporate home of Lands' Finish. Within easy driving distance of Dubuque, IA, Madison, WI & Chicago, IL, the Grant, Iowa, Lafayette Shopping News is a natural cornerstone of information for this part of Wisconsin.

Sunday Specials in the Newburgh Quarter

April sees Sunday Specials come to London's Newburgh Quarter, with Newburgh's boutiques & restaurants offering one-off promotions & in-store events. For example, at Chateau Roux, you can receive a free limited edition t-shirt with every purchase; book a manicure or pedicure at Cowshed spa & you'll get a complimentary file & paint. The Lomography Gallery Store is walking workshops for customers; & Beyond The Valley are holding gigs, art performances & talent shows as well as complimentary tea & doughnuts.
When: 4, 11, 18 & 25 April 2010
Where: Newburgh Quarter, Carnaby, London, WC2

London Vintage Wedding Fair

Don't miss the launch of London's first Vintage Wedding Fair. Head down to Westbourne Grove for exquisite vintage dresses, exclusive antique lace, veils, tiaras and accessories; everything you need to make perfect outfits for brides, mothers, bridesmaids and friends. There'll be vintage fashion dealers at the fair , along with a leading makeup artist, hairdresser and fashion stylist to advise you on your complete look. In addition, you can check out flowers, music and more, and you'll get a glass of bubbly and a goodie bag included in the £5 entrance fee.
When: 11 Apr 2010
Where: London Vintage Wedding Fair, 20th Century Theater, 211 Westbourne Grove, London W11

The Girls Take Over Selfridges' Ultralounge

The Girls – Andrea Blood & Zoë Sinclair – will be Selfridges' artists-in-residence for the month of April, in collaboration with The Photographers Gallery. The duo will produce two matchless magazines from the Ultralounge inside Selfridges. Issues of The Paper Eaters – Long Live The Photo-Story, a photo-led publication shot in & around Selfridges will be obtainable in store. You can also take part in interactive activities such as 80s beauty makeovers; throw shapes on the dance floor; & help publish the magazine. The Girls will also be generating a shrine to paper, printing presses & the traditional photographic printing method. A selection from The Girls’ previous bodies of work, including 14 years' of striking self-portrait photography, will also be displayed.
When: Apr 2010
Where: The Ultralounge, Selfridges, Oxford Street, London, W1

Land of Pash Vintage Fashion & Retro Style Fair

If you love vintage fashion, but detest trekking north and east over the river to find it, here's some nice news: Land of Pash are bringing the first in a series of vintage fashion fairs to Bermondsey in South London. As well as expertly sourced vintage clothes, you'll find kitsch handbags by Helen Rochfort alongside original, classic arm-candy from across the decades; and pieces of authentic art-deco jewellery with the quirky, re-crafted vintage jewellery of Mistress Vintage. At the Land of Pash fair, you'll also see a posse of Mods on their shiny scooters; an exhibition from local fashion photographer, Steve Nyman; work by glamour-world artist, Inspiredbyshe; and a group of quirky, upcycling women from East Dulwich called the Skip Sisters.
When: 11 Apr
Where: Land of Pash Vintage Fashion & Retro Style Fair, The Biscuit Factory, Bermondsey, London, SE16