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For immediate release: Jan. 9, 2012            Celebrate the 3rd annual Fire & Ice, a winter festival of flames, food & fine art                                                                                  Snow has arrived, and the stage is set for the 3rd annual Fire & Ice festival at the Alton Mill Arts Centre on Saturday, Jan. 21 and Sunday Jan. 22, 2012. Festival favourites such as ice skating on the Millpond, bonfires and igloos will be complemented by exciting new features this year, including our Win a Diamond Ring contest. We  challenge participants to show us some of their “fire” to win a substantial chunk of “ice”: a Taköhl diamond Treasure Ring, retail value $3,975, generously donated by Gallery Gemma. The contest rules are simple: tell us in 100 words or less why a loved one should win the ring and what you would have inscribed on it. The contest is open now, and  Entry Forms are available at Gallery Gemma Jewellery in the Alton Mill, or at www.altonmill.ca . Submissions may be dropped off in Orangeville at The Banner offices, 37 Mill St. (media sponsors for Fire & Ice), or at Gallery Gemma. Contest closes at 5 pm on Sunday, January 22. For festival goers,  the addition of new indoor and outdoor activities make 2012 the busiest Fire & Ice to date! In the Livery, the Country Forge blacksmith, the Mill’s newest tenant, hosts workshops and demonstrations throughout the weekend, perfect for young and old alike. In the Annex Courtyard, Shaw’s Creek Café is serving up irresistible treats at a S’moregasbord, while guests can watch ice sculptor Jim Menken  at work, or sharpen their skills at the snowball target contest. Meanwhile potter Ann Randeraad demonstrates the art of raku in an outdoor kiln in our Waterfall Courtyard. Inside the Mill, studio artists have workshops and demos that will warm body and soul. Offerings include the chance to “give it a whirl” at The Hive’s encaustic workshop, create nature-themed mandalas with CJ Shelton, or view demonstrations of weaving, watercolour techniques or silk painting. Details at www.altonmill.ca Things really heat up Saturday evening when Acoustic Traditions presents an East Coast Kitchen Party with The Mainlanders.  Doors open at 7:30 pm.  Cash bar and appetizers by David’s Restaurant of Erin.  Tickets $15 at Acoustic Traditions, 510 Riddell Rd, Orangeville, or at the door. Whether you fancy Fire or Ice, there is plenty to ignite the imagination and cool the senses at the Alton Mill’s Fire & Ice Festival. Alton Mill Arts Centre - 1402 Queen St , Alton Village, Caledon Contact: Teresa Waldner  519-278-6135   teresa@altonmill.ca
For immediate release: Jan. 9, 2012            Celebrate the 3rd annual Fire & Ice, a winter festival of flames, food & fine art                                                                                  Snow has arrived, and the stage is set for the 3rd annual Fire & Ice festival at the Alton Mill Arts Centre on Saturday, Jan. 21 and Sunday Jan. 22, 2012. Festival favourites such as ice skating on the Millpond, bonfires and igloos will be complemented by exciting new features this year, including our Win a Diamond Ring contest. We  challenge participants to show us some of their “fire” to win a substantial chunk of “ice”: a Taköhl diamond Treasure Ring, retail value $3,975, generously donated by Gallery Gemma. The contest rules are simple: tell us in 100 words or less why a loved one should win the ring and what you would have inscribed on it. The contest is open now, and  Entry Forms are available at Gallery Gemma Jewellery in the Alton Mill, or at www.altonmill.ca . Submissions may be dropped off in Orangeville at The Banner offices, 37 Mill St. (media sponsors for Fire & Ice), or at Gallery Gemma. Contest closes at 5 pm on Sunday, January 22. For festival goers,  the addition of new indoor and outdoor activities make 2012 the busiest Fire & Ice to date! In the Livery, the Country Forge blacksmith, the Mill’s newest tenant, hosts workshops and demonstrations throughout the weekend, perfect for young and old alike. In the Annex Courtyard, Shaw’s Creek Café is serving up irresistible treats at a S’moregasbord, while guests can watch ice sculptor Jim Menken  at work, or sharpen their skills at the snowball target contest. Meanwhile potter Ann Randeraad demonstrates the art of raku in an outdoor kiln in our Waterfall Courtyard. Inside the Mill, studio artists have workshops and demos that will warm body and soul. Offerings include the chance to “give it a whirl” at The Hive’s encaustic workshop, create nature-themed mandalas with CJ Shelton, or view demonstrations of weaving, watercolour techniques or silk painting. Details at www.altonmill.ca Things really heat up Saturday evening when Acoustic Traditions presents an East Coast Kitchen Party with The Mainlanders.  Doors open at 7:30 pm.  Cash bar and appetizers by David’s Restaurant of Erin.  Tickets $15 at Acoustic Traditions, 510 Riddell Rd, Orangeville, or at the door. Whether you fancy Fire or Ice, there is plenty to ignite the imagination and cool the senses at the Alton Mill’s Fire & Ice Festival. Alton Mill Arts Centre - 1402 Queen St , Alton Village, Caledon Contact: Teresa Waldner  519-278-6135   teresa@altonmill.ca

For immediate release: Jan. 9, 2012         

 

Celebrate the 3rd annual Fire & Ice,

a winter festival of flames, food & fine art

                                                                                

Snow has arrived, and the stage is set for the 3rd annual Fire & Ice festival at the Alton Mill Arts Centre on Saturday, Jan. 21 and Sunday Jan. 22, 2012.

Festival favourites such as ice skating on the Millpond, bonfires and igloos will be complemented by exciting new features this year, including our Win a Diamond Ring contest. We  challenge participants to show us some of their “fire” to win a substantial chunk of “ice”: a Taköhl diamond Treasure Ring, retail value $3,975, generously donated by Gallery Gemma. The contest rules are simple: tell us in 100 words or less why a loved one should win the ring and what you would have inscribed on it. The contest is open now, and  Entry Forms are available at Gallery Gemma Jewellery in the Alton Mill, or at www.altonmill.ca . Submissions may be dropped off in Orangeville at The Banner offices, 37 Mill St. (media sponsors for Fire & Ice), or at Gallery Gemma. Contest closes at 5 pm on Sunday, January 22.

For festival goers,  the addition of new indoor and outdoor activities make 2012 the busiest Fire & Ice to date! In the Livery, the Country Forge blacksmith, the Mill’s newest tenant, hosts workshops and demonstrations throughout the weekend, perfect for young and old alike. In the Annex Courtyard, Shaw’s Creek Café is serving up irresistible treats at a S’moregasbord, while guests can watch ice sculptor Jim Menken  at work, or sharpen their skills at the snowball target contest. Meanwhile potter Ann Randeraad demonstrates the art of raku in an outdoor kiln in our Waterfall Courtyard.

Inside the Mill, studio artists have workshops and demos that will warm body and soul. Offerings include the chance to “give it a whirl” at The Hive’s encaustic workshop, create nature-themed mandalas with CJ Shelton, or view demonstrations of weaving, watercolour techniques or silk painting. Details at www.altonmill.ca

Things really heat up Saturday evening when Acoustic Traditions presents an East Coast Kitchen Party with The Mainlanders.  Doors open at 7:30 pm.  Cash bar and appetizers by David’s Restaurant of Erin.  Tickets $15 at Acoustic Traditions, 510 Riddell Rd, Orangeville, or at the door.
Whether you fancy Fire or Ice, there is plenty to ignite the imagination and cool the senses at the Alton Mill’s Fire & Ice Festival.

Alton Mill Arts Centre - 1402 Queen St , Alton Village, Caledon

Contact: Teresa Waldner  519-278-6135   teresa@altonmill.ca

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