Messenger photos by Dedra Cordle The 44th annual Arts in the Alley Music and Arts Festival was held on Sept. 15 – Sept. 17. Presented by the Grove City Area Chamber of Commerce, the event attracted thousands of individuals from across the state who enjoyed three days of live music from local musicians and area school show choirs, specially dedicated art zones for children and adults, and shopping stations at more than 30 artisan booths where people could purchase gifts for friends, family, or even themselves. Pictured here enjoying his caricature drawing that was commissioned by his parents is 7-year-old Archie Treen. The portrait was drawn by Columbus-based artist Zanakqua Mason.Tony Caputo, of Cap City Leather, works on a new holster during the Arts in the Alley Music and Arts Festival on Sept. 16.Grove City resident Amy Swanson showcases her “Toasty the Dragon” quilt on display at the Quilt Show. She joked that this particular quilt was a point of contention between her two adult children who both wanted to claim it for themselves.Ethan Moscato, 7, happily showcases his new raccoon puppet created by Zhong Zhang.Hazel Harr, 5, is all smiles after her face is transformed into a rainbow via the talent of Grove City-based artist Robbie Hay.Jensen Myers, 7, gets ready to stuff his face with gourmet cotton candy from Flossy Sweet Tooth.Karen Lewis, of Creative Healing Designs, puts the finishing touches on a new creation.
