Day Trippin' to Chicago Bus Trip

April 27, 2019   

One Day Bus Trip to Chicago sponsored by Anthony Wayne Area Arts Commission

Leave the driving to Lakefront Lines Bus Company! Relax and enjoy a fun day trip to Chicago. You set your own agenda for the day. Maybe see Hamilton at CIBC Theatre matinee (pre-ordering tickets NOW is highly recommended), check out One of a Kind Fine Arts & Crafts Show. explore Chicago Museum of Art, take in a ball game, shop, eat at your favorite restaurant, relax and people watch – the options are endless. 

There are TONS of exciting things happening in Chicago and you can plan what suits you best! We’ll provide a list of ideas when you register. Minors are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult.

Bus will leave from Waterville 6:30 AM. Saturday, 27th.  Return bus will leave Chicago at 8 PM on April 27th and arrive in Waterville about 12:00 AM

Questions: Contact Lisa Exner at exner@bex.net or 567-686-6921. Proceeds benefit AWAAC. 

Registration Information: $65 for non-members; $60 for AWAAC members. Fee must accompany the registration. Registration and money are due by 2/20/19 and no refunds will be issued after this date. Seats are limited so register TODAY.

Registration Deadline – February 20, 2019 

Download registration form HERE to register by mail or register online below.

June 13, 14, & 15, 2019 

Located throughout Waterville with final art display at the Waterville Library, 800 Michigan St. sponsored by the Anthony Wayne Area Arts Commission

Art and About is a three-day Plein Air event that invites talented, local artists to set up and paint outside throughout Waterville on June 13, 14 and 56.  This is the seventh annual Art and About event and is sponsored by the Anthony Wayne Area Arts Commission. 

The event is named to honor local artist, Jim White. Jim, a very talented artist who always painted in this event, passed away on February 10, 2017. A commercial artist by trade, Jim enjoyed creating landscapes and portraits in both oil paint and charcoal. He won many awards for his work over the years including first place and People’s Choice awards at past Art & About events. During the Paint Out, he often encouraged on-looking children to take his brush and add some color to his painting. Many of his paintings sport children’s signatures next to his own. 

The public is invited to watch the artists paint around town on June 13, 14 and 15. This year beginning on June 15 the paintings produced in this event will be on display at the Waterville Library, 800 Michigan Ave., Waterville until June 29. The public will be invited to stop in the library and vote for their favorite painting. The painting with the most votes will win the People’s Choice award. Also first, second, third place and honorable mention awards will be chosen based on judging by local art experts.

Artist information:    

All artists are invited to participate and there is no fee. However pre-event registration is required as each participant receives a small gift for being part of the event.   

For more information about the art event, contact Lisa Exner at exner@bex.net 

August  17, 2019

5:00 pm - 9:00 pm 

Whitehouse Park & Pavillion - 10700 Waterville St., Whitehouse, OH

Sponsored by the Anthony Wayne Area Arts Commission

The 2019 BuskerFest will take place on Saturday, August 17.  A variety of street performers  and other exciting art related activities will be located throughout Whitehouse Park. Then from 6:00 to 9:00 pm, a band will perform in the Whitehouse Park Pavilion. There will also be beer and wine available for purchase from 5-9 pm. 

The purpose of the Busker Fest is to encourage local entertainment art and offer a fun event for residents and visitors. This will be a diverse and exciting day that the whole family can enjoy. Food vendors will also be set up during the event. 

Information for Buskers:

There is no cost to be a busker but pre-registration is required.

Entertainment can include, but is not limited to: 

Musicians 

Mimes 

Sketch artists and painters 

Martial arts 

Theatrical performers 

Face painters 

Magicians

Balloon artists

Dancers

Jugglers

Puppeteers

This year, BuskerFest will be an acoustic event. Let your imagination run wild but remember this is a family event. 

If you have questions, or need more information, email Jo McElheney at jmcelheney@sbcglobal.net.