Festival Spiffs Up For Summer Crowds

Improvements are underway at the Art-A-Fair grounds in preparation for the summer season.

For the second year, the Laguna Canyon setting will be recreated as "Palazzo Laguna". New for 2008 will be colorful flags flying from the roof and additional themed items in the front including large striped pillars, colorful panels announcing entertainment and workshops, and the new information and ticket booths.

Another addition is an original mural, painted by first year exhibitor Marie-Pierre Philippe Lohezic.

Lohezic just completed painting the Venetian scene on a formerly blank wall and is also scheduled to add colorful graphics to the restroom doors.

Born in Paris, she studied at the famed Ecole des Beaux-Arts. At the Art-A-Fair, she will be exhibiting her printmaking work and sculptures.

Another change is that, for the first time, Tivoli Too! will operate a snack bar separate from the restaurant, enabling patrons to more easily purchase beverages and snacks.

The Art-A-Fair Festival will run from Jun. 27 - Aug. 31.