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"We need to turn this around on , > , ., ‘ ’_ ' l . . r, w its head and find new ways to bring ' . 35 , a, f. - ' ». ‘ 3 f. u . arts to people." Judge said, 125 5 ‘ ..; . g . A? I think people need to (h ”rim“ 983.9"; "feig‘s’tflf’w I A}; ., _ a i' 31“; know the arts are not e a sare no ius an en trig 4 A; ~ A‘s â€" . 5 its . 4mm; . . . . â€" this is something that i think _; .,;a, l' . f s; z . ‘a _ ~ g, , in just an elitist thing â€" every child needs to experience to f r' “m if f »._ . - a”, this is something that find out who they are, and adults 1 * . g u â€" . ' . ~ .; .. ‘s's . ‘ h . k I 1d need the outlet more than ever." it * f fa . a” , , ,, 1“; ,» up ~ ..- : f, e;.J I t In eUGO’C II a J a,» . 19.1255 33”- as-» , needs to experience to .. . . ., ,. , V“ “’ F " i“? Q.“ find out who they are. I film/C I have a good film " _ “as; “ii-231.5“? and adults need the hold of what it takes to , ‘ ., at“ .. at a“; outlet more than ever" . , - 7 117,64; “sf"; ‘ run [hlS place.’ is; ' _. x.) ~ 13 re 1 d g? ' ’ "‘ -laurenludge â€" U n u 8? "» . t h on her position as the OE" on the role of! earls Button Factory's general "manger ., \ if; 4 if Giving the facility a “facelift.” 7 ‘ "' I j, making it an arts information The longtime Kitchener-Water resource and searching for local loo resident took over that position instructors are also in the works. " in the fall, after its former executive As well. the Button Factory â€" director. Sher DiCiccio. moved on which offers courses and work» to new opportunities shops in visual, performing and lit- But Judge is no stranger to the erary arts. and languages â€" needs Button Factory. to take its educational program- She has volunteered and ming out into the community and worked at the uptown arts centre create more partnerships. Judge on and off for the past few years. said. fillinga varietyofroles â€" from pro- “With urban sprawl and all of gram co-ordinator to receptionist ' the suburbs. it's really hard to â€" and sitting on its board. . expect people to drive into the citv ., . Lauren Judge recently took over as general manager of the Button Factory â€" home of the Waterloo Community t . , . I kmd of got a “is? of all the Arts Centre. She has created a “Turnaround Plan" for the centre's future, all [hf time to take the" programs different aspects of this place. she .€,,,(.o.m,m New here, she said. said. “I think I really have a good "i think that's part of the reins hold of what it takes to run this North American cultures. the ans." Judge recalled. “it's funny. And Judge has “big" plans for its vention." place.” Her studies at UW. meanwhile, [always excelled in the ans in (sec- future. , ~ - a . ~â€" a n _ Prior to coming on board at the taught her about local history, and ondary) school. but i never ended “i think it will be a little over _ - ‘ ’ . Button Factory. Judge earned a making it accessible to the public up pursuing it in university." whelming at first,“ she said of her . "f master‘s degree in public history through archiving and setting up When in need ofinspitation. the short~term strategic plan. which ‘f‘ ‘ from the University ofWaterloo in museum exhibits. Button Factory is a place where she's named the "Turnaround â€" , 2005. The daughter of an art teacher. she's always been able to turn. Plane” She also attended York Judge is a handknitter â€" a skill she "I've always walked through the For starters. she wants to make K University. where she majored learned from her grandmothers. door and felt like there was so programming the number 1 priori- " ' 4- in history and humanities, She also paints in acrylics and much potential here. I think every ty. .‘ though her passions lay in makes collages. ' community needs a place like this "it's in our mission that this is a 7 medieval history and traditional “l've always had a passion for â€" it's essential." people place where people come to ' g SAVE up T0 80 0 FOR TRAVEL IN JANUARY! chy 6 Q l I FROM $99 one WAY TO OTTAWA! lN A 660 l 4 Now that the holidays are Over. why not visit that special someone who you failed to connect with? There is no faster way to get there and right now is the best time to save! ‘ ,..‘ Every day and every destination is on sale now for travel ending February 28, 2009, but an 5. 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