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Winter Art Market returns to Civic Center Saturday, Sunday

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The Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism and the Last Stop Gift Shop invite the public to the 2018 Winter Art Market, on Saturday and Sunday at the Rome Civic Center.

The market will be open from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. both days.

This annual holiday event offers one-ofa-kind gifts featuring over 50 local artisans and vendors. Visitors can shop a large variety of local art including woodworkin­g, jewelry, apparel, pottery, handmade soaps, and photograph­y.

Food vendors will also be on site and include honey, jellies and jams, pies, barbecue sauce, baked goods, grilled cheeses and salad dressing. Live music will be provided by David Elliott.

“We are proud to host Georgia Made, Georgia Grown Products,” said Charlene Mathis, Last Stop Gift Shop manager. “All artists and vendors represent Rome and the surroundin­g areas which makes this a great opportunit­y to support your local artisans.”

“The market is a great place to get Christmas gifts made by local artists,” said Ryan Smith, a photograph­er from Rome who will sell his work at the event.

Admission and parking are free. Art Market visitors are encouraged to register at the door for a chance to win prizes that will be awarded throughout the day. To view the complete vendor list and for more details visit online at www.LastStopGi­ftShop. com. Watch for event updates on Facebook at: @LastStopGi­ftShop. For questions, call the gift shop at 706-295-5576.

 ??  ?? JoAnn Baker looks to see what caught the interest of her daughter Zoey Baker, 8, at last year's Winter Art Market. This year's event takes place Saturday and Sunday at the Rome Civic Center from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days./
JoAnn Baker looks to see what caught the interest of her daughter Zoey Baker, 8, at last year's Winter Art Market. This year's event takes place Saturday and Sunday at the Rome Civic Center from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days./

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