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WCA Annual Garage Sale and Silent Auction
Thurs., Feb 2 - Sat. Feb. 4, 8 am  5 pm.

Always a great event to find useful and intriguing items!

Come early!

 

We are likely to see last minute additions of musical events, so keep an eye out for them. Check the Winnsboro Online Guide page on Facebook for performances that are booked at the last minute.

Winnsboro musicians are inclined to schedule a gig at the last minute (and I do mean LAST minute!). Please check the Winnsboro Online Guide facebook page for events.

Live music at these venues. . .

Double C Steakhouse
206 N. Market St.
Winnsboro, TX
903-342-3111
www.doublecsteakhouse.com

Art & Espresso
217 Market St.
Winnsboro, TX
903-342-3343
www.artandespresso.com

Crossroads
200 Market St.
Winnsboro, TX
903-342-1854
www.crossroadsmusiccompany.com

Brewbaker's Pub
210 N Main Street
Winnsboro, TX
903-342-6119
www.brewbakerspub.com

Here are the live events currently on the schedule. . .

And once again, let me emphasize, some of the best events
a put together at the very last minute!

THURS., FEB 2
7 pm - 9 pm
Stephen Pointer
Double C Steakhouse

FRI., FEB. 3
7 pm - 9 pm
Emmeline
Art & Espresso

FRI., FEB. 10
7 pm - 9 pm
Caleb
Art & Espresso

SAT., FEB. 11
7:30 pm
Kinky Friedman
Southern Discomfort Tour
Crossroads

THURS., FEB 14
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Heather Little
Double C Steakhouse

FRI., FEB. 17
7 pm - 9 pm
Mills Bryant
Art & Espresso

FRI., FEB. 17
7:30 pm
Gus & Lindy
Brewbaker's Pub

SAT., FEB. 18
Drew Kennedy
8 pm - 10 pm
Double C Steakhouse

THURS., FEB. 23
7 pm - 9 pm
Gary Kyle
Double C Steakhouse

FRI., FEB. 24
7 pm - 9 pm
Kent Gooding
Art & Espresso

 

Get ready. Kinky Friedman's Southern Discomfort Tour will invade Winnsboro on Saturday, February 11 at 7:30 pm.

Kinky's tour is winding through Texas, Louisiana, Alabama, Georgia, Misssissippi and Nashville where he'll perform his off-beat songs. Attending a Kinky concert is pretty well mandatory for any true-blooded Texan and those who have fled from the North and California to make Texas their home. 

Get your tickets now. It's going to be a sell-out. 

Advance tickets: $30
Reserved seats: $35

Crossroads Music Company
performances at Winnsboro Cetner for the Arts
200 N. Market St.
903-342-1854
www.crossroadsmusiccompany.com

With a major event such as the Fine Art Market, free admission is essential so anyone and everyone interested in fine art can attend the event.

Our top level sponsors have made a major commitment to the Fine Art Market this year and we want to acknowledge them publicly and say a big “Thank you!” for their generous support

City National Bank
607 S. Main St.
Winnsboro, TX
903-342-3791

Sunny 106.5
East Texas Radio Group
http://kooi.com/

The Keyring Gallery
107 Locust
Winnboro, TX
903-347-1218
http://keyringgallery.com/

The Links at Land’s End
285 Private Road 5980
Yantis, TX 75497
(903) 383-3290
www.golflakefork.com/

The Leaves of Winnsboro
404 N. Beech St.
Winnsboro, TX
(903) 473-3020 ext 2
www.burtonstarproperties.com/leaves/

As you're enjoying the wide variety of art this weekend, keep in mind that its these major sponsors who have provided significant support to make it happen!

On Friday, November 4, media representatives have been invited to come to Winnsboro to see the pre-show action as artists set up their booths on Market and Elm.

If you're curious to get a sneak preview of the event, drop by to wander and watch. 

In addition, "Set-Up Day" will be marked by an event for the media:

Friday, November 4, 2011 at 3:00 p.m.
The Keyring Gallery
107 Locust Street
Winnsboro, TX  

If you're downtown, you can swing by to mingle with the media, enjoy a glass of wine and good food.

Friday night will officially kick-off the event at the Patron's Dinner to be held at the newly updated City Auditorium.

We are likely to see last minute additions of musical events, so keep an eye out for them. Check the Winnsboro Online Guide page on Facebook for performances that are booked at the last minute.

This is an amazing line-up of entertainment at four downtown venues.

Live music at these venues this month. . .

Art & Espresso
217 Market St.
Winnsboro, TX
903-342-3343
www.artandespresso.com

Double C Steakhouse
206 Market Street
Winnsboro, TX
903-342-3111
www.doublecsteakhouse.com

Crossroads
200 Market St.
Winnsboro, TX
903-342-1854
www.crossroadsmusiccompany.com

Brewbaker's on the Patio
210 N Main Street
Winnsboro, TX
903-342-6119
www.brewbakerspub.com

Here are the events currently scheduled. . .

FRI., NOV. 4, 7:30 pm
The Tiffany Christopher Band
$15 adv/$18 door/$20 rsvd seating
Crossroads

SAT., NOV. 5
8 pm - 11:30
Randy Lindsey & Heather
$5 Cover
Brewbaker's on the Patio

FRI., Nov. 11, 7 pm - 9 pm
Mills Bryant
No charge, tips welcome
Art & Espresso

FRI., NOV. 11, 7:30 pm
Druha Trava from the Czech Republic
$15 adv/$18 door/$20 rsvd seating
Crossroads

FRI., NOV. 11, 9:30-11:30
Cody Jinks Acoustic Show
Double C Steakhouse

SAT., NOV. 12, 7:30 pm
Dave Walser, of Beatlegras fame
with Brian Magnus
Special: $15 advance reserved!
Crossroads

SAT., NOV. 12, 8 pm - 11:30 pm
Randy Lindsey & Heather
$5 Cover
Brewbaker's on the Patio

SAT., NOV 12, 9:30 - Midnight
Gary Kyle Live
in Concert
Double C Steakhouse

FRI, Nov.18, 7 pm - 9 pm
Randy Brown
Award Winning Songwriter
and Performing Philosopher
w/special guest Allen Prazak
on percussion
No charge, tips welcome
Art & Espresso

SAT., NOV.19, 7 pm - 9 pm
Caleb
No charge, tips welcome
Art & Espresso

SAT., NOV. 19, 8 pm - 11:30
Randy Lindsey & Heather
$5 Cover
Brewbaker's on the Patio

FRI, NOV. 25, 7 pm - 9 pm
Kate & Friends
No charge, tips welcome
Art & Espresso

SAT., NOV. 26, 7:30 pm
Crossroads Music Company's
6th Anniversary Celebration,
with Adler & Hearne,
and the entire Hearne clan!
$15 adv/$18 door/$20 rsvd seating
Crossroads


 

This update on the 3rd Friday Arts Festival and the Friday Night Art Walk from Sandy Page, Director of the Winnsboro Cultural Arts District. . .

Friday evening from 6 - 9 pm, the 3^rd Friday Art Walk  keeps a “fresh face” and moves forward as it continues to feature new artwork from local artists. 

The Keyring Gallery will have an “Opening Night” reception and serve as the base for the Winnsboro Art District’s monthly Art Walk.    Many downtown merchants will be open for an evening of art, music, refreshments, sales, and festivities.

Sherry Callender is showing new images with her amazing drawings. . . John Wayne walks tall during “Autumn Trails.” 

A composite of “Lonesome Dove” scenes brings more Western flavor to the gallery.  Another composite drawing features Steve McQueen and “movie takes”..Sherry’s artwork “dances” with Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers.

Bobbye Koncak has new abstract work featured at the Gallery.  Realism is conveyed, with an exciting color palette, in her images of water lilies.  This watercolorist brings not only stellar execution to her artwork, but an amazing ability to convey a depth of color rarely seen in watercolors.

Ellie Taylor has many new expressions of her impressionism.  Familiar scenes of everyday life take on new dimensions as she depicts quick takes in an energetic and exciting style.  Whether it is a “Cloudy Morning”, a “Retreat to the Mountains” or “Home at Last,” the viewer quickly arrives there.

Paula Renee Ridgeway’s realism reaches out and brings home the beauty of birds, or equally, the power of human emotions.  Charles Conner’s photography shows a central focus of serene balance and a centrality that portrays beauty in the natural world.  The work highlights the simple, but important, role of form in portraying an artist’s message. 

Barbara Sudik brings a varied and colorful style to the exhibition.   Scenes form a travelogue for the viewer, whether it be a European visit or a trip to the rodeo.    The colorful masks of Craig Royer delight as they contrast with the carved, sculptural beauty of his chairs.

View the organic sculpture and the exquisite hand tinted photographs of Bonnie Sir Kegian.  Efton Edwards presents serene beauty contrasting with an edgy air of mystery.  Bart Soutendijk’s wire sculptures contrast the medium of wire as it moves to form soft organic forms.  Many more artists are featured in this new Artists’ Exhibition.

The Winnsboro Emporium will have their “Live Poets Society” meeting at 6 pm during the Friday evening Art Walk. 

Other Art Walk Stops include Liefie , SayADream Studio, Beauweevils, Main Street Antiques & Collectibles. Silhouette Dressmaking, & Jan’s Antiques.  Art & Espresso will feature classical guitarist Brent Bassham (7 – 9 pm). You'll find art, refreshments and wine at select locations.

Saturday, October 22, Crossroads presents  Ann Armstrong & Steve Hughes at 7:30pm, $15 adv/$18 door/$20 reserved.

Live music at these venues. . .

Art & Espresso
217 Market St.
Winnsboro, TX
903-342-3343
www.artandespresso.com

Crossroads
200 N. Market St.
Winnsboro, TX
903-342-1854
www.crossroadsmusiccompany.com

Double C Steakhouse
206 Market Street
Winnsboro, TX
903-342-3111
www.doublecsteakhouse.com

Winnsboro Center for the Arts
200 Market Street
Winnsboro, TX  75494
903-342-0686
www.winnsborocenterforthearts.com

And here's the line-up. . .

Acoustic Show w/ Cody Riley
Thursday, Sept 1, 7 pm -9 pm
NO Cover Charge
Double C Steakhouse

Acoustic Show w/ Rich O'Toole
Thursday, Sept 8, 7 pm - 9 pm
$5.00 Cover Charge
Double C Steakhouse

Cabaret
Friday, Sept. 9 & Saturday, Sept 10, 7 pm
Adult $10; Students & Seniors $5
Winnsboro Center for the Arts

True Blue Jazz
Thursday, Sept. 15, 7 pm
Tickets: $15;  $25 for front row seating
Crossroads

Acoustic Show w/ Chance Seabolt
Thursday, Sept. 15, 7 pm - 9 pm
NO Cover Charge
Double C Steakhouse

Brian Burns
Sat., Sept 17, 7:30 pm
Adv. $15/Door $18/Reserved seating $20
Crossroads

Acoustic Show w/ Stephen Pointer
Thursday, Sept. 22, 7 pm - 9 pm
NO Cover Charge
Double C Steakhouse

Higher Trails
Fri., Sept 23, 7:30 pm
Price TBA
Crossroads

Debb Braskett
Sat., Sept. 24, 7 pm - 9 pm
Art & Espresso

Acoustic Show w/ Phil Hamilton
Thursday, Sept. 29, 7 pm - 9 pm
NO Cover Charge
Double C Steakhouse

Tami Hix
Fri., Sept 30, 7 pm - 9 pm
Art & Espresso

Be sure to visit the Sayadream Studio, owned by Brenda Roberts. Her studio, located at 106 Elm St., is a new addition to the Main Street shopping experience, as well as a great addition for the Cultural Arts District.

Brenda will be offering art instruction including:

- Ceramics - handbuilding, sculptural, Raku, wheel

- Studio art: drawing, painting, airbrush; workshops; summer art programs

Contact Brenda at www.sayadreamstudio.com for further information
or visit www.sayadreamstudio.com.

This just in from Mary Smith.  . .

In an effort to expand and enhance its event for artists in the region, The Winnsboro Fine Art Market is sponsoring an Official Poster Competition for its November 2011 art festival. 

“One of the goals of the Art Market is to promote area artists and this competition will be a great opportunity for the winning artist to gain some notoriety as well as earning a little spending money,” said Mary Smith, Event Director.

In addition to having their artwork featured on all event marketing materials, the winner will receive a $500 cash award and recognition on the website and at the Art Market. 

The winning artwork will be auctioned at the Patrons’ Reception held on Friday, November 4th, to kick off the event.

The competition is open to all artists 18 years and older, and to minors who have the written consent of a parent or guardian.  Artwork in any media will be considered.

For detailed rules and an application, please visit our website at www.winnsboroart.com or contact Mary Smith at 903-342-3438 or via e-mail at mary@winnsboroart.com.

The Winnsboro Fine Art Market is sponsored by The Winnsboro Main Street Partnership, Inc., a non-profit corporation whose mission is to support the development of successful and thriving private sector businesses in the Downtown Historic District and throughout the City of Winnsboro.

www.winnsboroart.com