The Expo, which is held in conjunction with Hispanic Heritage Month, will remain on display at The Village at Fairview’s Grand Commons Stage area through Sunday, Sept. 18.

Artists featured as part of the Expo include: Gabriel Gross (www.gabrielgrossart.com) and Julio Peña (www.juliopena.com.ec), of Ecuador; Jose Retana Leiva and Herbert Portillo Galán, of El Salvador; and Juan Pedro Baca Menéndez and Alonzo Rey-Sanchez, of Peru. Their contemporary, abstract paintings and drawings, which are universally characterized by the colors, flavor and feeling indicative of Hispanic art, are executed in a variety of styles including murals, landscapes, still life and portraits, to name a few.

Along with the usual “Wine Walk” offerings of complimentary wine and food pairings, guests at the event on Sept. 15 will have the opportunity to meet the artists and browse their works, which will be available for purchase. In addition, local guitarist Robert Harding (www.robertguitarharding.com) will perform throughout the event.

Reservations are not required to attend the “Art & Wine Walk.” On the day of the event, guests should check in at the tables set up near the Grand Commons Stage, located between Gloria’s and The Purple Cow, to receive a commemorative wine glass, three drink vouchers for wine tasting, a map with designated wine tasting and food stations, and a goody bag with special offers from The Village at Fairview stores and restaurants. Check-in for “Wine Walk” will end at 8:30 p.m. Participants must be at least 21 years old and will be required to provide a valid driver’s license. ID’s will be checked for all attendees, regardless of their age. Space is limited for the event, so guests are encouraged to arrive early.

Additional events featuring the Andean Nations / Central America Art Expo include an artists’ reception hosted by Town of Fairview civic and business leaders at Fairview Town Hall on Friday, Sept. 16 at 2 p.m. and the Hispanic Heritage Festival on Saturday, Sept. 17 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at The Village at Fairview’s Grand Commons Stage area. The artists will conclude their exhibit at The Village at Fairview on Sunday, Sept. 18. All events are free and open to the public.

Following its stay at The Village at Fairview, the Expo will continue its tour through Texas, stopping in Frisco Sept. 20-24 and Austin Sept. 26-30.

The Village at Fairview is located at the northeast corner of U.S. 75 and Stacy Road in Collin County. For more information, visit www.thevillageshopping.com or call (972) 549-4010.

About The Village at Fairview

The Village at Fairview is one component of a joint, 3-million-square-foot, regional, mixed-use lifestyle center developed by The MGHerring Group and located in both Fairview and Allen, Texas. Anchored by Dillard’s, Macy’s and JCPenney, The Village at Fairview features more than 50 national retailers, specialty shops and restaurants, including major tenants iPic Theatres, The Container Store, a Real Bookstore and Whole Foods Market®.  Civic components of the project include the Collin County headquarters for Circle Ten Council, Boy Scouts of America and the new Fairview Town Hall.  The Village at Fairview also features “The Cortona” with more than 400 luxury multifamily residential units.

Tattered Blossom by Laura Abrams

Free event on Thursday, Sept. 16 from 6-9 p.m. will include complimentary wine and food pairings, guide of sculptures at the shopping center, local artists, art-themed demonstrations and more

The Village at Fairview will host a “Wine & Art Walk” on Thursday, Sept. 16 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., which will conclude its monthly “Wine Walk” events for 2010. The event is free to the public, but space is limited. Guests are encouraged to make a reservation to guarantee participation in the event.

Since May, guests at The Village at Fairview have enjoyed sampling a selection of wines from local wine sponsors and complimentary appetizers prepared by center’s restaurants during monthly “Wine Walk” events. In addition to the usual offerings of complimentary wine and food pairings, the art-themed event on Sept. 16 will include a guide of permanent sculptures located throughout The Village at Fairview as well as the opportunity to meet the local artists that created the sculptures.  Participating artists include:

• Brad Abrams, a Dallas-based artist whose works are constructed entirely from 100 percent recycled glass. Works at The Village at Fairview include Kisses and Hugs, located adjacent to Coldwater Creek.
• Laura Abrams, a Dallas-based sculptor whose artwork is inspired by infinite forms of nature including the ocean, earth and sky. Works at The Village at Fairview include: Tattered Blossom, located on the north side of JCPenney and Celebration of the Sun, located near Dallas Cowboys Pro Shop.
• Rebecca Low, a Fort Worth-based artist who constructs metal works using found objects. Works at The Village at Fairview include: Gutter Ball, located in front of LensCrafters; Timber II, located outside of Freedom Park; and Windy, located near Papaya.

The “Wine & Art Walk” also will feature art-themed demonstrations including a painting

demonstration by local artist Cate Robbins (www.caterobbins.com), a caricature artist to create complimentary
drawings for guests and music provided by a DJ at “The Grand Commons Stage,” located next to The Purple Cow.

During the event, guests will be invited to sample a variety of wine selections, provided by Stoney’s Bottle Bargains, inside select retail stores including Frenzi, Hello Gorgeous, I.O. Metro, La Mariposa and Parmida Home Concepts. Complimentary appetizers will be provided by many of the center’s eateries, which include Bistro Babusan, Cyclone Anaya’s Mexican Kitchen, Gloria’s, Great American Cookie, Paciugo, Patrizio, The Purple Cow, Uptown Popcorn and Wyland’s Ocean Blue.

To make a reservation for the “Wine & Art Walk” on Sept. 16, individuals may e-mail TheVillageAtFairviewRSVP@sunwestpr.com. The guest’s name, number of people in the group and a phone number should be provided when making a reservation. Participants must be at least 21 years old.

The day of the event, registered guests should check in at the tables set up in the courtyard located on the north side of Macy’s to receive a commemorative wine glass; three drink vouchers for wine tasting; a map with designated wine tasting and food stations; a map of the sculpture locations; and a goody bag with special offers from The Village at Fairview’s stores and restaurants.  Walk-up guests will be accepted if space allows. Check-in will end at 8:30 p.m.

Guests that have participated in the “VIP Wine Card” program at past “Wine Walk” events will have the opportunity to enter a drawing for a $250 gift card to The Village at Fairview.

Stoney’s Bottle Bargains is the sponsoring wine partner for the Sept. 16 event. Previous “Wine Walk” sponsors include Cape Classics, Frederick Wildman and Sons, Ltd and Winebow Brands International. The Village at Fairview will resume its monthly “Wine Walk” events beginning in spring 2011.

The Village at Fairview is located at the northeast corner of U.S. 75 and Stacy Road in Collin County. For more information, visit www.thevillageshopping.com or call (972) 549-4010.

About The Village at Fairview

The Village at Fairview is one component of a joint, 3-million-square-foot, regional, mixed-use lifestyle center developed by The MGHerring Group and located in both Fairview and Allen, Texas. Anchored by Dillard’s, Macy’s and JCPenney, The Village at Fairview recently launched its second retail phase with more than 40 new specialty stores and restaurants, including major tenants Gold Class Cinemas and The Container Store.  Recently added restaurants include Cyclone Anaya’s Mexican Kitchen, Gloria’s, Patrizio and Wyland’s Ocean Blue. New openings will continue throughout 2010 including Whole Foods Market® this fall. Civic components of the project include the Collin County headquarters for Circle Ten Council, Boy Scouts of America and the new Fairview Town Hall.  The Village at Fairview also features “The Cortona” with more than 400 luxury multifamily residential units.

Tattered Blossom by Laura Abrams

Mystery art structures to be unveiled Wednesday, Aug. 12.

From Press Release

Dallas-based shopping center developer The MGHerring Group will reveal the five artistic structures recently installed on Stacy Road between The Village at Allen and The Village at Fairview (at the intersection of U.S. 75 and Stacy Road) during a public unveiling ceremony on Wednesday, Aug. 12 at 10:30 a.m.

The ceremony will take place in the parking lot of EyeMasters, located on the north side of The Village at Allen facing Stacy Road.

The 18-foot by 10-foot structures will serve as the centerpiece for The Village at Allen and The Village at Fairview, visually unifying the joint 3-million-square-foot, regional mixed-use lifestyle development which is separated by Stacy Road.

Following the unveiling, guests will have the opportunity to meet the mystery artist, well-known for his work as an architect and urban designer in the Dallas community. The “Meet the Artist” portion of the event will take place in The Cortona Leasing Office (Suite 1510) at The Village at Allen. The artist will remain at The Village at Allen until 4 p.m. to answer questions and provide an overview of the art.

“The MGHerring Group wanted to support the local art community by commissioning an area artist to design structures that will serve as the focal point for The Village at Allen and The Village at Fairview,” said Gar Herring, president of The MGHerring Group. “These unique works of art will become a regional landmark for individuals visiting the centers and frequently traveling on Stacy Road.”

MGHerring began working with the artist more than a year ago to commission the structures, which were installed along the median on Stacy Road over a three-day period and covered with black cloth to keep the design hidden until the unveiling ceremony.

The unveiling will follow the recent opening of the first phase of The Village at Fairview, marked by the opening of department store anchors JCPenney and Macy’s. I.O. Metro, a specialty furniture retailer, and Bailey’s Prime Plus Steakhouse will open this fall. The first phase also will include the opening of approximately 400 residential units at The Cortona (the center’s multifamily residential complex).

Second phase openings for The Village at Fairview will begin in March 2010 and will include Dillard’s, Village Roadshow Gold Class Cinema, The Container Store, Patrizio and Cyclone Anaya Mexican Kitchen. Whole Foods Market® will open in summer 2010.

The Village at Allen opened in October 2008 and is anchored by Best Buy, Dick’s Sporting Goods, HomeGoods, PetSmart, ROSS Dress for Less, Super Target , Toys “R” Us and Babies “R” Us “R” Superstore and TJMaxx. This fall, the 6,275-seat Allen Event Center and Courtyard by Marriott Dallas-Allen at the John Q. Hammons Center will open at The Village at Allen.

Together, The Village at Fairview and The Village at Allen comprise the largest mixed-use development in Texas and one of the largest in the United States. Upon completion, the project will span 400 acres and include 2 million square feet of retail and 1 million square feet of office, residential and hotel space.

About The MGHerring Group

With a reputation for design, quality and integrity, Dallas-based The MGHerring Group has developed more than 30 major shopping centers and regional malls in the United States and Mexico, totaling more than 24 million square feet of retail space. The MGHerring Group has been recognized with numerous industry awards and is considered by many to be among the top shopping center developers in the nation.

Mystery art structures to be unveiled Wednesday, Aug. 12.