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The Lake Mills Main Street Program and the Arts Alliance of Greater Lake Mills have made some changes to their very successful annual fundraiser. Previously call “The Painted Ladies,” the two groups have decided to change the name to “Paint the Town”. The event will still celebrate the renaissance of the downtown and local art and as before, it will help raise funds for the groups to continue their work in Lake Mills. The event is open to everyone.
“In the past, the event featured four or five businesses that updated their buildings,” says committee chair Cynthia Weston. “This year any of the downtown businesses are welcome to be open. So far we have 15 participating and we are looking forward to lots of fun and activity that evening.”
Each business will offer refreshments, entertainment and/or special promotions. These open houses will run from 6:00 to 8:30pm.
The businesses include: Lewis Station Winery, where you can view the original art from their recent wine label contest and enjoy specials on wine by the glass; Bungalow Jo’s will feature live music from Los Zombies and local beer, hard cider; coffee, and other goodies;
Countryside Jewelry will have hot hors d’oeurves and champagne and a Jewelry Trivia Match & Win Game, grand prize is a pair of diamond earrings; Mill Pond Antique & Finds will offer snacks; at Legendary Antiques you can enjoy beverages and snacks while watching old silent films, there will also be 20% off all purchases over $100.
Kaleidoscope Fibers will be offering appetizers and beverages; Lake Street Emporium will have appetizers, wine and 15% off everything in the store; Sweet Lips Art & Gift Gallery will have a three piece band, an opportunity to meet one of their artists and appetizers; Denny’s Hair Styling will also have live music with Chris Malueg and Brian Hale, drinks appetizers and a drawing for a year’s worth of shampoo and conditioner; Carps Landing Restaurant & Bar will have acoustic music with Nate Moralez and a special appetizer menu; Water House Cafe & Bakehouse will have live music with Mark Olson and a coffee, wine, & beer dessert pairing menu; the Anderson Group will offer appetizers, refreshments and acoustic music from Jake’s Room.
Eli Wedel Photo and Design will be giving out samples from local organic and natural foods business Oskri and coupons for future photo and design services; American Family Glassel Agency will have cake and an opportunity to get a great photo; The Rose Gallery is having a Red Tag Sale and also refreshments; and at the Lake Mills Arts Center you will get a chance to see their Student/faculty art show and enjoy wine, chocolates and non-alcohol beverages.
The final destination this year will be the American Legion building, 129 S. Main. This location will require a $25 entry per person. The popular 80’s cover band “The Johnsons” will entertain and there will be a live and silent auction as well as raffles to win a “Wall of Wine,” a “Wall of Tyranena Beer,” or to win one of many one-of-a- kind decorated chairs.
There will be a buffet of finger foods for attendees. A full bar will be available for those wishing to purchase beverages.
Sponsors for the event at the gold level are: Greenwoods State Bank; Aztalan Engineering and Fiberdome, Inc. Music sponsor is Chapter 2, Inc. Silver level sponsors are Watson Ace Hardware, Lewis Station Winery, the Bank of Lake Mills and LM Restoration. Bronze sponsors are Sweet Lips Art and Gift Gallery; Lake Mills Arts Center and Town Hall Studio.
