Wednesday, September 19, 2007

Main Street Millville/MDC Awards 2007


On Monday September 17th, the Millville Development Corporation honored city employees, downtown merchants, artists, and volunteers who have improved Millville and its downtown. The event was held in the main gallery at the RRCA. It was a chance for folks who work hard to have fun and receive recognition. Here are some of the awards given out. Go to the links to see Videos of the award winners.
Each award was named after a popular song. The "Street Fighting Man" award was awarded to Carl Johnson
The "I am a believer" award was won by Maryann Cannon and the "You Ain't see Nothin Yet" award was give to Linda Raines She is on the 2nd part of the same video with Maryann Cannon. Bogart's Books won the "Eight Days a Week" award for being open every day of the week. The "Knockin on Heaven's Door" prize was won by Christina’s Boutique which is on the Village on High on the 500 block of High Street.Don Cossaboon-DeGregorio got the "Get Up Stand Up" award. The "You are Precisely My Cup of Tea" award was awarded to the Vintage Rose Tea Room Jim Penlyn won the "With a Little Help from my Friends" award for opening his studio and shop called JB and Me in the Art District. One of the architects of the Millvile Arts District Kim Warker won the "We Can Work it Out" award. She does deserve this award with all that she does for Millville. The next award was given to Isabelle Samuel She won the "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" for her wonderful colorful studio and shop on High Street. The "There's No Business like Show Business" award went to Sitar Bob Price. He is holding the 2nd AnnualSEPTEMBER SHORTS FILM FESTIVAL on Friday September 28th. Our Executive Director Carolyne Krull won the "Lean on Me" award for developing strong relationships between the RRCA and Main Street Millville. Two new businesses in downtown Millville Flynn Interiors and Blac and Blue received the "Welcome to the Jungle" award for starting their businesses in Millville.Skyline Antiques received the "Staying Alive" award for having the business on the 3rd floor with no elevator.The Emcee's of the festivities were Marianne Loads and Tim Shannon. They were excellent and made the evening very fun for everyone. Marianne Loads and Allison Corson were thanked by Tim Shannon for all the work they do day in and day out for the Glasstown Arts District and Main Street. Watch this Video to find out who won the "Love Stinks" award that closed out the event

Monday, September 10, 2007

Arts Creates Excellence (A.C.E.) Fall Classes










Arts Creates Excellence (A.C.E.) Classes

Beginning Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Riverfront Renaissance Center for the Arts

22 N. High Street,

In Millville'’s Glasstown Arts District, NJ


This summer RRCA’s ACE students had wonderful fun creating amazing art work. Now is time to sign up for the fall ACE classes which begin Tuesday, September 18. Children from ages 3-18 can deepen their experience of art by taking classes at the RRCA where the galleries are filled with a wide variety of artistic creations. RRCA’s dedicated teachers are planning great new projects to develop their students’ talents and interests. The fall ACE session lasts for 10 weeks and is only $60—that is only $6 a class! There will be a ACE exhibition opening at the end of the session so parents, friends and family can see what the children worked on and celebrate their accomplishments.

Please go to RRCA’s website through the links provided to see the dates and times and download the registration form which can be mailed in or dropped off. If you don’t have access to the internet just stop by RRCA at 22 N. High Street to pick up the information and enroll.

http://www.riverfrontcenter.org/old_education1.html


http://www.riverfrontcenter.org/2007_Fall_ACE_Registration.pdf




The Joseph L. Carley Foundation The General Mills Foundation



Vision Statement

To Promote and utilize the arts as the catalyst for cultural and economic revitalization of the region.

Mission Statement

To advance the center as the focal point for cultural, educational, and artistic enrichment and create a sense of community; while positively impacting the economic vitality of the Millville Glasstown Arts District.

Carolyne Krull, Executive Director
Riverfront Renaissance Center for the Arts
22 N. High Street
in Millville's Glasstown Arts District
Millville, NJ 08332
www.riverfrontcenter.org
http://www.riverfrontcenter.blogspot.com/
856-327-4500
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