King Street in Downtown Midland is centre stage for ArtWalk 2010 Saturday, August 14, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Wander a street full of fascinating artists and drop in on some of Midland's unique shops. The day features an on street art show with over 20 local artists and crafters. Come and see our area’s best in painting, metalwork and sculpture. The day also features a stage full of music, special art activities for the whole family including children’s “street painting”, buskers and art demonstrations. Sunday, August 15, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. On Sunday the fun continues. The street spills over into the Sunday farmers market with the addition of some 30 farmers and cottage crafts from the area. . On King Street all of the artists are back. The day brings musical entertainment from street minstrels and your chance to take part in a public street mural. Saturday Music Program On Saturday August 14th from 11 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. the Street Comes Alive with Music. •   Cascadia – featuring Devin Hollefriend, Justin Brodeur and their band •   Janine Dorion – vocalist and her 70’s band •   Claude et Lucie Charlebois - popular French performers •   Jill Jambor – acoustic guitar •   Matt Playne (Canadian Idol performer) - with his band •   Fiddes-Lefaive - original and traditional music •   Old Habits - Rockin' Country music from the 90's •   Marc Hanson - vocalist •   A Qui de Droit – up and coming musical group The stage show will be MC’d by Neil Lefaive and feature his stage band, Par Hasard. The Huronia Foundation for the Arts joins forces with the Midland BIA for the 2nd Annual ArtWalk street festival.   King Street in downtown Midland will be centre stage for ArtWalk 2010.  Saturday August 14th and Sunday August 15th will see a bigger and better festival, as the ArtWalk grows to become a two day event.  Last year an estimated two thousand people participated in ArtWalk. “This year we are expecting to surpass last year’s numbers” said Gord McKay, Chair, Huronia Foundation for the Arts. ArtWalk gives the community a chance to enjoy the arts as well as some of Midland's most unique shops.  “Many of the downtown merchants will be out on the street with unique gifts and food for young and old” said Karianne Copeland, Chair Midland BIA. “This is a chance for everyone to come downtown and see Midland’s shopping district at its best.” ArtWalk features a feast of local artists and crafts. Artists will be juried so the best in painting, metalwork and sculpture will be on display.  A full day musical event takes place on Saturday where visitors will be entertained by the likes of Marc Hanson, Old Habits and local favorites Claude et Lucie Charlebois. Special art activities for the family include children’s “street painting”, a public participation mural, buskers and art demonstrations. For more information please contact: Huronia Foundation for the Arts Office Manager, Pat Robinson: info@huroniaarts.ca, (705) 527-3644, www.huroniaarts.ca or BIA Manager, Dina Juzytsch: manager@downtownmidland.ca, (705) 527-7246, www.downtownmidland.ca