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By Gerri Miller

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Wetumpka is well-known for Tim Burtons movie Big Fish, but Lucky Lawrence said many people dont know that Burton produced and directed more than 40 movies and that he is an expressionist artist.

Lawrence, who co-owns Provisions Cheese and Wine Shoppe in the Fain Theatre with his wife Kate, came up with the idea for a Tim Burton Celebration on the week of Burtons 63rd birthday. (August 25th-28th). Lawrence teamed up with Main Street Wetumpka to make it happen next week.

I thought this would give folks an opportunity to celebrate what Tim Burton has done, Lawrence said. There will be events all week culminating with the showing of Big Fish. During Tim Burton Week, his expressionism art, films, and Big Fish will be spotlighted with various events.

Burton either produced or directed more than 40 movies, including Beetlejuice, Batman, Batman Returns, Charlie and The Chocolate Factory, Edward Scissorhands, Sweeney Todd, Corpse Bride, Nightmare Before Christmas, Alice in Wonderland, Sleepy Hollow, Planet of the Apes, Dumbo and many more.

On Wednesday, the Tim Burton celebration will kick off with a cake cutting in front of the Wetumpka Area Chamber of Commerce at noon. Lawrence said a local baker is making a special Tim Burton cake. The Kelly-Kelly Fitzpatrick Memorial Gallery is hosting a Mad Hatter Tea Party in honor of Burtons Alice in Wonderland movie after the cake cutting. The party is sponsored by The Smith Byrd Tea House in Prattville. Tea and scones will be given to the first 50 people.

There will be trivia questions at various businesses and winners will receive discounts. Get 5% off or possibly a free gift at participating stores when you correctly answer a Tim Burton Trivia question at checkout.

The Furry Kid will hold a photo-op for dogs dressed as Zero, the dog from The Nightmare Before Christmas.

Thursday is Expressionism Art Day. Carol Jean Boyd Singleton, an accomplished wood carver, will be at the Market Shoppes for a book signing. She will also be carving wood on display. Artists Finch Allen and Aimee Bentley will also be there on the 26th with their art in celebration of Tim Burtons Expressionism art form. Many other businesses will be hosting artists and there will be displays of expressionism art at various downtown businesses.

Also on Thursday, children and their families can create their own expressionistic art with chalk on the downtown sidewalks from 3 -5 p.m.

Friday will be Costume Cameo Day. Actors from the Wetumpka Depot Players and the Wetumpka High School Drama Department will dress up as characters from different Tim Burton movies. Photo opportunities will be available in various shops. There will be a contest for businesses that have decorated their windows from Tim Burton movies and the public can vote for the best display by going to the Main Street Wetumpka Facebook page.

Almost every business in town is getting involved in the window decorating, Lawrence said.

On Friday evening, there will be a Cheshire Cat Scavenger Hunt, and the one finding the Cheshire Cat will receive a private dinner for four at Provisions Cheese and Wine that is valued at $200. Local businesses will hand out clues to find the Cheshire Cat.

The Craft House and Provisions Cheese and Wine will also be doing a trivia contest that evening and playing various Tim Burton movies throughout the day. Provisions will have an open mic night where you can tell your favorite Big Fish story. There will also be photo opportunities at the Big Fish house.

After dark, the movie Big Fish will be shown will be in the Alley.

Restaurants will have themed menu items and drinks during the week.The Vault Variety Shop will have a costume party in the Courtyard Friday night from 7 to 10 p.m. There will a live band and a chance to dress as your favorite Tim Burton character.

On Saturday morning from 11 a.m. to noon, a tea party for children will be held in the Courtyard.

For more information, visit Main Street Wetumpka at https://www.facebook.com/mainstreetwetumpka or call (334) 478-3926.

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