Middletown's Arts Community Kicks Off Holiday Season

MIDDELETOWN, Ohio -- The city of Middletown kicked off the holiday season this weekend, showing off what it offers in the arts.

The Arts Central Foundation held "A Holiday Affair on the Square" on Sunday.

The day began with a traditional Holiday Brunch at the Manchester Inn and included a day of showcasing art.

The Middletown Art Center featured the work of Sam Ashworth, a graphic artist and long time Middletown resident.

The city also unveiled a traveling exhibit entitled "Homeless: Telling Our Own Stories,"  which can be seen in various Middletown locations through January 9.

People also enjoyed free horse-drawn carriage rides in the afternoon, a way for the city to lure people to the Art Central District.

The evening was capped off by the lighting of the city's holiday tree.