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It is the weekend and time to explore ways that leaders can relax and enjoy some leisureship. I have been spending time on Fridays looking at a numbfestivals from around the nation.  Today I am going to look specifically at art fairs. Minneapolis, Minnesota Uptown Art Fair August 3 - 5 Every year in the city of Minneapolis in a wonderful urban neighborhood called Uptown the Uptown Art Fair is held on the first weekend of August. I had the pleasure of volunteering at this event about 7 years ago and it was a lot of fun volunteering. I also got to view a lot of great art work, meet some great artists and enjoy the people who attended and volunteered. It is art work in all mediums so whatever your fancy you can find it at the Uptown Art Fair. FEATURES: * Professional works of art ranging from limited editions to one-of-a-kind treasures in each of 12 media including sculpture, painting, ceramics, jewelry, mixed media, and more. Over 350 talented fine artists from a...

It is Friday and I will be taking a look at three more festivals from around the country. The states of choice this week are Minnesota (my home state), New York and California. Minnesota - More Festivals in Minnesota WHAT: Anoka Riverfest and Craft Fair WHERE: Anoka WHEN: July 14th One of the Twin Cities largest summer craft events, drawing in over 15,000 people. With over 140 juried artisans and crafters, a variety of creative and original work will be available including; jewelry, glasswork, pottery, paintings, woodwork and much more. Families can enjoy free riverboat rides on the Rum and Mississippi Rivers, live music on two stages, plenty of food and much more. New York - More Festivals in New York WHAT: Return of the Big 6 WHERE: Auburn/Finger Lakes WHEN: July 12 - 15 Sponsored by the Museum and Cayuga County 4-H Youth and Adult oriented activities. Daily events opening ceremony, 4-H dog show, kiss a calf contest, kids coloring contest, face painting, animals...