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May 5, 2008
“Tulip Extravaganza” photo contest winner announced


Vivian Brown of Hendersonville won the "Tulip Extravaganza" contest with her photograph of an orange dutch tulip with vibrant purple pansies.
The overall winner is Vivian Brown of Hendersonville, whose photograph of an orange dutch tulip with vibrant purple pansies as a back drop created a dramatic contrast with excellent composition, organizers said.

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The third annual Tulip Extravaganza Photography Contest yielded beautiful depictions of tulip displays in downtown Hendersonville, organizers said.The contest, sponsored by Narnia Studios, received 49 entries. Judges had their work cut out for them, said Barbara Hughes, owner of Narnia Studios.

“Because of the temporal nature of the tulips, we are looking for a way to preserve the beauty for marketing downtown while including the public in celebrating their ephemeral nature,” Hughes said.

The overall winner is Vivian Brown of Hendersonville, whose photograph of an orange dutch tulip with vibrant purple pansies as a back drop created a dramatic contrast with excellent composition, organizers said.

The photo is called “Orange in Purple.”

For more information, call Hughes at 697-6393


Welcome Spring At 5th “Tulip Extravaganza”
‘Spring Cleaning’ Sidewalk Sales at Participating Merchants

Eight to ten thousand tulips are about to burst into bloom in downtown Hendersonville according to master gardener, Scott Johnson. “The bulbs we planted in the fall should be in full bloom the second and third week of April,” said Johnson recently. This annual floral display spurred the downtown merchants to the decision to invite the community to the fifth annual “Tulip Extravaganza”. Touchstone Gallery owner, Jessica Claydon, felt is was a great opportunity to welcome area residents to enjoy spring in downtown Hendersonville. “The planters and flower beds on Main Street are beautiful year round, but in the spring they are especially showy,” said Claydon.

The “Tulip Extravaganza” is scheduled for April 2-26, which includes the week of Passover this year. Many of the shops will be holding a third annual ‘spring cleaning’ sidewalk sale on April 11 & 12 during the height of the spring color. The downtown businesses hope that residents will bring their out-of-town guests for a week of shopping and dining. “Downtown Hendersonville is such a treasure to Western North Carolina. We anticipate as many visitors as tulips!” said Barbara Hughes, owner of Narnia Studios. Hughes also said the businesses will each have unique ways to welcome the crowds and spring. “Many businesses will have tulip-themed displays in their windows as well as offering their spring specials,” Hughes added.

Also, the merchants are holding their third annual “Tulip Extravaganza” photo contest. All photos entered must be taken in downtown Hendersonville and the deadline to enter is April 26th. The winners will be announced April 30th.

For more information about the “Tulip Extravaganza”, call Hughes at 697-6393.

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