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THE RETURN OF THE ORCHARD LAKE FINE ART SHOW BY MARK VEST mvest@candgnews.com
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The Waterford Township Board of Trustees recently approved the proposed purchase of the southern portion of Oakland Community College’s Highland Lakes campus, which borders West Bloomfield.
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Glass artist Scott Bayless is among the artists featured at this year’s Orchard Lake Fine Art Show. Although he doesn’t make frequent appearances at shows, the Orchard Lake Fine Art Show is one that he has participated in multiple times.
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n what has become a long-standing tradition in West Bloomfield, the Orchard Lake Fine Art Show is set to return this summer. The dates for this year’s show are July 27 and 28. The Saturday show will run 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and Sunday’s show is scheduled for 10 a.m.-5 p.m. This year, approximately 130 artists are expected to be at the event, which is juried by art professionals. All of the artwork at the show is required to be original and personally handmade by each of the artists participating. Along with the artwork, live music and a variety of food options are part of the ambiance of the event. According to a press release, the show has been voted as one of the top art shows in the country 12 times. Patty Narozny, who is the owner and producer of Hot Works, shared her opinion as to what separates the Orchard Lake Fine Art Show from others.