Posted by: hannaheath on 05/01/2008 08:20 PM
Updated by: Kim_Hamilton on 05/01/2008 09:15 PM
Expires: 01/01/2013 12:00 AM
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Angels Camp World Mercantile & Gallery of Arts Opens Today ~By Hanna Heath
Angels Camp, CA....Buttercup Farms is a non profit organization founded in 1986 in Clayton, California, to offer a sense of hope and vitality to people in crisis through loving support and caring attention to their individual needs. Over the years, they have found that this kind of thoughtful assistance, rendered in the spirit of helping people to help themselves, encourages fellowship and opens the way for fresh opportunities and life choices for those in need. Buttercup Farms is extremely proud to announce the opening of its exciting new venture, one that will enable them to market handcrafts and feature art from around the world in countries where we have a presence such as the Americas, Africa, and Asia......
   
In establishing the World Mercantile & Gallery of Arts, Buttercup provides opportunity for gifted artists from many countries to become the architects of their own success by bringing their unique crafts, talents and stories to the public. Most of all, it is our intention to create a lively, interactive space where customers can enjoy themselves and have a good time – perhaps play an African drum, meet an artist, create a small piece of art, ring an ancient Balinese gong, take part in a workshop, have some ice cream, get a snack or tap into the internet – in an environment filled with life and creativity!
Included on the ground floor is our global marketplace, featuring unique handcrafted items and antiques from all over the world, as well as special musical instrument and children’s sections. Patrons may also meet, watch and interact with our professional artists on site who are eager to share their tips and talents with members of the public.
Should anyone become hungry or thirsty, the Angels Camp World Mercantile & Gallery of Arts is proud to offer a tasty variety of tempting treats!
Chocolate Internet Café will brew espresso, cappuccino, fresh coffee and creamy smooth hot chocolates. Sample our sinfully rich and delectable cheesecake, pie and brownies, or break off a piece of “brown” gold – our specially selected dark and milk chocolates! Relax in a comfy chair and check your email while you sip something hot and delicious!
Penguin’s Ice Dreams ice cream parlor exclusively features premium Cascade Glacier ice cream, famous for its decadent custom flavors -- Moose Tracks, Caramel Caribou and Bear Claw, just to name a few! Come by and cool down on a hot day with a cup or cone of your favorite flavor!
Luly’s Calaveras Café, provides a rotating menu of fresh and savory sandwiches and salads designed to please every palate.
Upstairs, their art gallery space presents fine art and photographic works for sale by talented local artists as well as works of exceptional quality from our gifted professional friends and associates.
Straight Line Imports – solid mahogany and rosewood furniture. We are thrilled to be able to exclusively showcase the unparalleled quality and craftsmanship of solid mahogany and rosewood furniture fabricated by master carpenters in the Philippines and in China. Made of gorgeous solid woods and using only dovetailed joint construction, these incredible pieces contain no plywood, nails or plastic. Incredibly, the back of each piece is fully finished! An entire range of fine home furnishings as well as cabinetry for kitchen and bath are available from our friends at Straight Line Imports.
If you enjoy learning about new ideas, cultures, art and food then this is the place for you. Life should be fun! Everyone is welcome.
Angels Camp Mercantile is located in lovely downtown Historic Angels Camp.
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