As 2012 winds down, the Xenia Area Community Theater is making a big move toward fulfilling their long term Arts Mission. For the past few years they have been relying on income from their Second Act Thrift Store to help cover their operating expenses. As they continue to grow, the thrift store revenue has been replaced by growing audiences, memberships and sponsorships. Accordingly, they are transitioning away from the thrift store in favor of what the Transition Team is calling the Xenia Arts Center.
According to X*ACT President Alan King, “The vision we have of the Xenia Arts Center is a creative arts cooperative where local artists, artisans, and fine crafters can display and sell their works.” X*ACT envisions art classes and art related activities as well. Starting immediately, they are actively recruiting local artists to help plan and execute this change. They plan to begin renovations at the New Year and to open the new Arts Center in early 2013.
So now they are faced with clearing out their huge inventory of quality donated items to make way for the artists.
Today they are announcing a big 50% OFF CLEARANCE SALE at the Second Act Thrift Store. They have a large selection of Holiday Decorations, Gifts and Stocking Stuffers, Children’s and Adult’s Clothing, Vintage Furniture, Books, and Household Items.
Everything must go. The 50% OFF CLEARANCE SALE will continue through November or until all of their inventory is gone. Stop in soon to get the best selection of gently used and vintage items. Your purchases will help to fund the building improvements necessary to open the Xenia Arts Center this spring. No reasonable offers will be refused. If you have good second hand items to donate to X*ACT for this sale, please drop them off before Friday, Nov. 16.
Former President Cheryl Dern says, “We’re excited about the future and you can be part of it.” Xenia Area Community Theater and the Second Act Thrift Store are located in hospitable downtown Xenia at 45 E. Second St. Special Clearance Sale hours are Mon – Thurs from 9 AM to 3 PM, Fri from 12 to 6 PM and Saturdays from 10 AM to 2 PM. For further information phone 937-372-0516 or visit X*ACT online at XeniaACT.org
First Friday is tomorrow in downtown Xenia. An awning will be set up outside and the PA set up after 5 pm. If you want to play or sing or draw on the sidewalk or even the side of our building on Friday from 5-9 PM, come on down. Paint yourself white and stand still… Who cares? Even if you can’t do a frikkin’ thing artistic, come on down to support The Cavern and Express Yourself. Let’s not let the old stuffy folks downtown decide what’s good to do outside on a warm summer evening!!! Bring your friends.
The public is invited to view the artwork and meet Melissa Faulkner-Vanzant in person at a “Meet the Artist” reception to be held at Express Yourself on Saturday, July 25. Light hors d’oeuvres will be served from 2-4 PM. All of the works are for sale and many are very reasonably priced. Her paintings will be on display through August 1 during regular lunch hours Monday through Saturday at Express Yourself Coffeehouse and Art Gallery, located a block from the courthouse at 78 E. Main St. in downtown Xenia. For hours and information visit ExpressYourselfCoffeehouse.com, phone (937) 372-7446 or by email at xeniacoffee@sbcglobal.net.