Past Events at Lake Johnson

Friends of Lake Johnson Present
SATURDAY IN THE PARK 2009

Saturday
September 26, 2009
Lake Johnson Boat House

Art in the Park Tickets are:

$15	per person
$25	per pair
$10	each for groups of 3 or more.

Schedule of Activities:

8:30am to 11:00am	Lake and Stream Clean-up Sponsored by the Capital Chapter of the NC Wildlife Federation
11:00am to 3:30pm	Geocaching CITO
4:00pm to 6:30pm	Plant sale and ordering for blueberry bushes, daylilies and bluebird houses.
5:00pm to 6:30pm	Silent Auction and Direct Sales of art and other goodies. Light food and beverages will be served at the Boat House.

Art in the Park will feature local artists and businesses who are helping Friends of Lake Johnson raise money to expand/protect Lake Johnson Park.

Silent Auction as well as direct sale items will be available.

100% of the proceeds will go for the 12-acre addition on Lake Dam Road

Featured Artists and Businesses
	Joel Haas - Artist & Author Known for his creative metal sculpture, Joel is also offering something totally new and different this year. Hot off the press, signed copies of his exciting new children’s book (ages 5 to 9), Poppy Bear, with wonderful illustrations by renowned artist Walter Stanford; his novel, Adlerhof, will also be available. Visit www.joelhaasstudio.com to learn more.
	David Bibb - Fine Art Photographer/Heritage Photo Restorer Art Photographs of nature, architecture, and Lake Johnson; also repairs and restores heritage photos that are torn, faded, or suffered water damage; combines photos into collages. Owner of Point of View Gallery. Visit www.povgallery.com to learn more.
	Dan Finch - Potter Creates diverse array of pieces - stoneware, porcelain, wood-fired, salt-glazed, and raku pottery including miniatures and 10' tall pots and 30 lb stoneware pots. Also, hand-crafted Bluebird Homes and Blueberry Plants from his Nursery for direct sale Visit www.danfinch.com to learn more.
	Ann Lapere - Painter Paints traditional fine art portraiture in oil or pastels including portraits of families, children, pets and scenic locations. Visit www.annboyerlepere.com
	Mike Levi - Wood Turner Creates beautiful hand carved bowls, vases, and candleholders out of wood destined for the landfill. Mike is returning just for this event from his new home in Swannanoa, NC.
	Claire Alderks Miller- Painter Talented painter who creates incredible images capturing the pure beauty of nature in a variety of media; featured in a special showing at the NC Botanical Garden in Chapel Hill and many other venues. www.clairealderksmiller.com
	Bill Leslie & Lorica- Vocalist/Musician/Song Writer A collection of CD’s from a local favorite featuring music that appeals to all ages: praised by famed cellist Yo-Yo Ma as "one of the greats in modern Celtic Music." www.billleslie.com
	David Martin - Painter A special offering of one of David's beautiful coastal paintings; a rare chance to own a masterpiece from the deceased painter's estate; David loved Lake Johnson, our coast, and our mountains.
	Sue Church- Painter Talented pediatrician from Rocky Mount who paints and draws beautiful renditions of a variety of subjects. Last year's offering is featured on the 2009 poster; signed, numbered copies, suitable for framing, will be available for purchase at Art in the Park.
	Great Outdoor Provision Company The area's premier supplier of eco-friendly outdoor supplies is providing a Yak Board.Ocean Kayak; the purchaser will also get a chance to kayak with Elizabeth Gardner! Special store discount coupons will be available to attendees. www.greatoutdoorprovision.com
	Taylor's Nursery Several quality specimen plants that will become instant natural art in your landscape. www.taylorsnursery.com
	Atlantic Avenue Orchid and Garden Center We are pleased that another of our best nurseries is offering a specimen orchid to beautify your home. www.atlanticavenueorchidandgarden.com
	The Angus Barn Restaurant A special treat that includes two $50 gift certificates for one of NC's premier restaurants. www.AngusBarn.com
	Holly Hill Daylily Farm Jim Massey, breeder & grower is offering some of his select daylilies; truly outstanding additions to your landscape and very drought-hardy. www.hollyhilldaylilies.com
	The Abyssinia Ethiopian Restaurant Royal Ethiopian Feast for Four or a Royal Ethiopian Feast for Six personally prepared by Chef Tegene Wondafrash. Enjoy a relaxing evening with a delightful change of pace from the ordinary cuisine; prepared and served according to centuries old customs. Delicious and nutritious! [Tip not included; No Alcoholic Beverage included] Abyssinia Ethiopian Restaurant, 2109-146 Avent Ferry Road, Raleigh, NC 27606 (Lower Level Mission Valley) 664-8151 (Call ahead for reservation with Owner)
	Larry Earley Editor of Wildlife in NC magazine, excellent writer and photographer, will offer signed copies of two books, Looking for Longleaf: The Fall and Rise of the American Forest, as well as the re-edition of B.W. Wells' masterpiece, The Natural Gardens of North Carolina, with a new forward and magnificent illustrations by Dot Wilbur.
	Janice Coffey Swab- Photographer Biologist and professor at Meredith College, renowned for her photograpy, offers one of her most acclaimed photographs from her journey to Antarctica. These photos received rave reviews in a recent special showing at Meredith College.
	Patricia Savage Another of our incredible local award-winning talents, Patricia paints landscapes, animals, and plants in pastels and watercolors. She has been the teacher for many of our other local botanical illustrators, and she has been a featured at numerous museums and galleries. Patricia will be providing a special Lake Johnson offering.See www.natureartists.com/artists
	Carl Regutti- Sculptor Internationally acclaimed wildlife sculptor from Cary will be making his first appearance with us; he has been honored not only for his artistic talent but also for his scientific innovations in utilizing various media. Carl is also known for the NC Fallen Firefighters Memorial; See www.freedommemorials.org/regutti for more examples.
	Campbell Road Nursery Another of Raleigh's best nurseries will offer several unique and hardy specimen plants to add lasting beauty to your landscape. Special discount coupons will be available to attendees.
	Woodburn Cottage Bed & Breakfast Gretchen and George Chapman offer a special night in one of Raleigh's finest bed and breakfast inns; perfect for a personal getaway or for that special friend or business guest. See www.woodburncottage.com
	Whole Family Chiropractic Whole Family Chiropractic is offering 3 one hour massages. This would be a great gift for someone in your life that could use the stress relieving benefits of massage, even if that someone is you. See www.wholefamilyofcary.com