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<H1 style="MARGIN: 0in -27pt 0pt 0in"><FONT size=3>HOLIDAY SALE AT ARTS COLLINWOOD GALLERY HIGHLIGHTS WEEKENDS ON WATERLOO<SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></H1>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in -27pt 0pt 0in; mso-pagination: none; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><FONT size=3>Weekends on Waterloo:<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Thanksgiving through New Year<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></B></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in -27pt 0pt 0in; mso-pagination: none; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><FONT size=3>For details of free, family-friendly events, visit </FONT><A href="http://www.artscollinwood.org/"><FONT size=3>www.artscollinwood.org</FONT></A><o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></DIV>
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<P class=MsoBodyText style="MARGIN: 0in -27pt 0pt 0in"><FONT size=3>The Holiday Sale at Arts Collinwood Gallery has already become a popular neighborhood institution and a draw for visitors from around the city, featuring unique and affordable artwork from more than 30 top regional artists.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>This year’s sale will be held from December 12 through December 14, and will be better than ever.</FONT></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in -27pt 0pt 0in; mso-pagination: none; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><FONT size=3>Along with jewelry and other wearables, shoppers can expect glass, pottery, photography, prints, paintings and more.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>And this year the popular hand-made chocolates and locally-produced honey will be accompanied by spices, coffee and scratch-made baked goods from Coit Rd Farmers Market.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in -27pt 0pt 0in; mso-pagination: none; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><FONT size=3>“This is a wonderful chance to shop outside the box – to support local artists and arts organizations, and also support your community,” says Sarah Gyorki, Executive Director of Arts Collinwood.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>“These offerings make memorable and unique gifts, and let our customers put something special back into their holidays.” <o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in -27pt 0pt 0in; mso-pagination: none; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><FONT size=3>And shopping on Waterloo gets more rewarding, with the 6<SUP>th</SUP> Annual Weekends on Waterloo celebration happening throughout the district.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>This burgeoning arts community presents a series of family-friendly events from Thanksgiving through New Year’s, including live music and open studios at Arts Collinwood, the rock-n-roll flea market at the Beachland Ballroom, special sales at MUSIC SAVES and Shoparooni, boutiques and shows at Waterloo 7, ReVamped, Vision Gallery, and LowLife – even the gift of make-your-own music at ExitStencil studios!<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>While you’re there, pick up holiday baked goods at Café Marika, or homemade sausages at R&D and
Raddell’s.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Look for lantern installations, holiday decorations, art, music and much more from a district that’s entirely locally owned and offers a unique range of art and entertainment.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>For more details on all of the Weekends on Waterloo happenings, visit www.artscollinwood.org<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></DIV><BR><BR><FONT color=#00007f>Sarah Gyorki <BR>Executive Director <BR>Arts Collinwood <BR>216-692-9500 <BR>s.gyorki@artscollinwood.org</FONT></td></tr></table>