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Canton Fine Arts exhibition features local talent

Recently created art in a vari- Cancelosi, an artist, curator
ety of media is on display during and photographer widely recog-
the “29th Annual Canton Fine nized for his photographic por-
Arts Exhibition,” at The Village traits of national, regional and
Theater Gallery at Cherry Hill. local artists. His artwork has been
The popular exhibit contains juried into shows across the
works in a variety of media from United States by curators from
some of the finest artists in the the Whitney Museum of
area, organizers said. The display American Art, the Detroit
includes works in: oil, acrylic, Institute of Arts, the Solomon R.
photography, cutwork, watercolor, Guggenheim Museum, the DIA
graphite, inks, charcoal, Art Foundation of New York, the
conte/pastel, pen and ink, sculp- Berkeley Art Museum, and oth-
ture, and mixed media. A total of ers.
150 works were submitted, and 34 Featured artists, include: Jean-
entries were accepted by juror Paul Aboudib, Susan Aitken, A variety of works now on display in the 29th Annual Canton Fine Arts Exhibition at the Gallery at Cherry
Jeff Cancelosi as part of the exhi- Loralei R. Byatt, Nancy Hill in The Village Theater at Cherry Hill.
bition, which will continue Coumoundouros, Christina Czaja,
through Oct. 29 in The Gallery at Jennifer Davis, Ava Doyle, Alex Robert du Nord, Robert Piatek, Cherry Hill has exhibition hours The exhibition is free and open to
Cherry Hill. Gilford, Rarroon, Debbie Grifka, Kelly Potter, James Rodriguez, throughout the year (except for the public.
“Once again we are so pleased Bryan Grose, Marcia Hales, Tina Jeffery Schofield, Claudia Selene, major holidays), from 10 a.m. until The Village Theater is located
to showcase the works of these Hotchkiss, Larry Hoxey, Jenn Nicole Szymanski, Alicia Vasseli, 2 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at 50400 Cherry Hill Road in
highly talented artists in Canton,” Kesler, Linda Klenczar, Margaret Nancy Wanchik, Michele Wyatt and from 4 until 8 p.m. Thursday Canton. For additional informa-
said The Gallery at Cherry Hill Larson, John Middlestead, Friss, and Lori Ann Zurvalec. and Friday, by appointment and tion, visit www.cantonvillagethe-
Coordinator Elli Fassois. Michael Morelli, Lidia Natanail, The Village Theater Gallery at during all public performances. ater.org or call (734) 394-5300.
‘Cabaret’ to benefit American Cancer Society planned

A cabaret of entertainment is planned Oct. 25 at the
Village Theatre in Canton Township to benefit the
American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Canton and
Plymouth planned for next spring.
Relay for Life of Canton and Plymouth members are
organizing the ACS (American Cancer Society) evening
of song, dance and entertainment set to begin at 7 p.m.
Oct. 25. The ACS Telethon Cabaret will feature vocal
numbers from the complete American songbook, utiliz-
ing the talent and dedication of singers, musicians,
dancers and actors from the community.
Organizers said this is the fifth annual event which
has consistently proven to be a family favorite. Music
will range from Disney classics to musical theater, jazz
to pop, and American standards along with music of the
movies.
The cabaret will be under the musical direction of
Village Arts Factory Community Program Director
Kevin Ryan and will include a live band as well as a cast
of talented individuals and special appearances from
some local celebrities, organizers said. Rehearsals are under way for the Oct. 25 Canton Cabaret, a benefit for the Canton and Plymouth Relay for Life.
The cabaret will include a dessert and sweet treats
bar featuring Cold Stone Creamery ice cream and offer for drinks and refreshments. Canton and Plymouth.
a chance to participate in the Prize Pull, 50/50 drawing All proceeds and donations from the event will bene- A pre-show reception is planned at 6 p.m. Tickets are
and other entertainment. A cash bar will be available fit the American Cancer Society Relay for Life of $25 and are available at www.cantonvillagetheater.org.