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mso-bidi-font-family:Myriad-Roman;mso-ansi-language:EN-US">February 23, 2016</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family:
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After Dark, A Creative Night Out in Vernon!</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:120%;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
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mso-bidi-font-family:Myriad-Bold">Who: Presented by Vernon Public Art Gallery and title sponsor Woolley & Co. Barristers & Solicitors<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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mso-bidi-font-family:Myriad-Bold">When: Friday February 26<sup>th</sup>, 7:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoQuote">“Art After Dark is back! Looking for a fun Friday night out on the town with friends? Then join us along with title sponsor Woolley & Co. for this fabulous ‘adult only’ event designed to encourage people to come to the gallery and experience
art in a relaxed and fun environment. Enjoy a cocktail from Okanagan Spirits or a glass of wine, while listening to music and checking out the art and activities. This event sells out so get your tickets early and see you at the gallery.”<o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin">The return of
<i>Art After Dark</i> at the Vernon Public Art Gallery! Join us for another <i>Art After Dark</i> Party on Friday February 26<sup>th</sup> at 7:30 p.m. <i>Art After Dark</i> is designed to cultivate the creative community in Vernon by offering a venue for
art, food, drinks, music, hands-on art activities and art exhibitions all in one evening.
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin">The first event of its kind offered in Vernon,
<i>Art After Dark</i> allows adults to enjoy a soiree style party while having the opportunity to get involved in optional collaborative art activities for all skill levels. DJ Chrispin will be playing at the event, allowing guests to mix, mingle and dance.
Gourmet appetizers are included with your ticket purchase. Okanagan Spirits will be serving fabulous cocktails, as well as a cash offering locally crafted beer and wine.
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin">The art activities offered relate to our current exhibitions. Enjoy a fun selection of optional art activities, including a
Surrealist themed photo booth with NEW exciting props (prints available by donation), collaborative collage and temporary tattoos.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
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<i>Art After Dark!</i> This event is sponsored by </span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
mso-bidi-font-family:Myriad-Bold;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold">Woolley & Co. Barristers & Solicitors, and Sun FM.</span></p>
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