April 01, 2008 06:37 pm
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The community had a chance to view progress on the Downtown Mural Project at a Block Party on Fifth St. Friday. While the weather was chilly, those present enjoyed meeting with the artist, listening to live music and enjoying food and shopping provided by downtown merchants. Mark your calendar for the next Block Party, scheduled for April 11.
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New York muralist Katie Yamasaki talks with members of the community during the Block Party Friday evening.
Yamasaki is being assisted by students Morgan Nuss, Katie Pryor and Alex Hacks, and Brandon Kendall, not present.
Christian and Joesph Staton and Solomon Daniels enjoy making their own artwork with the sidewalk chalk provided.
Tatum Tollett paints a spider on the cheek of Joseph Staton.
Music for the event was provided by Earl and Rob Patton.
Charlotte Medley talks about upcoming projects of Downtown Crossville, Inc., such as another "Welcome to Crossville" sign on Hwy. 127 N., and landscaping improvements at the Cumberland County Courthouse. Both projects are in the planning stages now.