PRESS RELEASE

November 16, 2001

Festival of Trees

        A feeling of Christmas will be in the air at the Janice Mason Art Museum as it hosts the annual Trail of Trees by the Trigg County Homemakers Association.  More than a dozen trees will be decorated by the various area clubs and can be seen December 1 through December 30, 2001.  In addition, model trains from the collections of Jeff Stewart and Don Geisler will be on exhibit.

        The Museum's holiday decor will be enhanced by a tree decorated wiht the hand quilted work of resident Margaret Rudd.  Mrs. Rudd has several items available in the newly open Museum gift shop.

        The community is invited to tour the Trail of Trees and model trains at an Open House on December 1, beginning at 5:00 PM.  The Museum will remain open until after the parade.

        The Museum will again hold the Ornament Auction, beginning at the Open House.  Unique, hand-made ornaments by local artists will be on display and silent bids accepted through December 15.

        The Janice Mason Art Museum is a non-profit organization located at 71 Main Street.  For more information about the exhibit, the museum, or to schedule a group tour call 522-9056 between the hours of 10 and 4 Monday through Saturday, 1 to 4 on Sunday, and closed on Wednesdays.  You may also get more information by visiting our web site at www.jmam.org.

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