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Sorry to report this concert has been cancelled.

THE SLIGHTLY TILTED BAND
Rock & Roll from the Good Ole Days
 
8:00 pm to 12:00 Midnight
DECEMBER 31, 2011

Tickets $40 for an all inclusive dinner & concert
Dinner Choice's:
Royal Beef Tenderloin
Tilapia with Mango Salsa
Chicken Parmesan
All dinners include: drink, salad and dessert
Alcoholic Beverages not included

CALL NOW FOR RESERVATIONS
903-853-0461 OR 903-342-6119

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

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.

Last year's Cabaret at the Winnsboro Center for the Arts was a hug success.  This year's Cabaret promises to deliver even more great entertainment by local performers.

Friday & Saturday, September 9 and 10, 7:00 PM
Tickets: $10 ;  Students /Seniors $5
Tickets available at:
Copper Leaf and the Chamber of Commerce

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

A&E, one of the most popular spots in the historic Main Street district, is celebrating its second birthday this Saturday.

The musicians are all friends form the area. They will perform from 7 pm - 9 pm.

Marilyn, Jim and Susan will welcome you with their usual great hospitality.

A&E is a hub of activity as it acts as a convenient meeting place, social center and excellent spot for breakfast, lunch and coffee and dessert anytime of the day.

The cozy coffee shop just won the County Line Magazine "Best Coffee" award in the "Best of..." 2010 awards announced this month.

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

Check out the new 2010 Winnsboro Dining & Entertainment Guide.

It's loaded with great information about our local restaurants and music venues.

Please note, some dates for events we updated after the publication went to press. For accurate event information, be sure to consult the Winnsboro Online Guide or the Weekend Planner.

If you haven't signed up for the Weekend Planner (free weekly emails to keep you up to date on upcoming events) and the monthly Guest Pass Offers, check the Home page where you can subscribe instantly.

For a small town, Winnsboro has an incredible selection of places to eat, from fast food to fine dining.

Plus, you can enjoy music in any number of locations every week.

Was it Toffee?


Toffee, played by Kat Sillick

Toffee is a likely suspect in the death of her husband, Tony. Why?

Reason #1 - insurance money. 

Reason #2 - the secret affair.

Join the audience and help to crack the case.

The Altos - like the Sopranos, only lower
A musical comedy dinner theater.
Prizes for the best gangsta costumes

Saturday, Oct. 16, 7:30 pm
Sunday, Oct. 17, 1 pm

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

This notice about the upcoming performance was sent to us from our classically inclined friends at Mount Vernon Music, just up Hwy 37. This promises to be a moving blend of visual and musical art. . .

Come to Mount Vernon Music Hall for Transfigured Night – An Evening of Romantic Music and Art on Sunday, September 12, 2010 at 7 pm, 402 Leftwich St. at Yates St. in Mt. Vernon. 

With rich harmonies and emotional musical color, Arnold Schoenberg's Transfigured Night portrays a story of regret, forgiveness and love as told in a famous poem by Richard Dehmel.

Austrian visual art from the same era will be on display, provided by the Franklin County Arts Alliance. The program will feature an opening talk by Dr. Pete Jutras, examining the social, historical and cultural context of the music performed, which also includes a stunningly beautiful string quartet by Fannie Mendelssohn Hensel, sister of Felix Mendelssohn, and a fiery duet for cello and violin by Maurice Ravel. Performing will be Mark Miller and Kristin Jutras, violins; Ute Miller and Susan Dubois, violas; Jolyon Pegis and Donna Davis, cellos.

Tickets are $15 general admission, and only $10 for MVM members. Students are admitted free (students 8^th grade and younger must be accompanied by a paid adult). Memberships in MVM start at $25 and are good for the entire season from June 1 through May 31.

Mount Vernon Music Hall 402 Leftwich St. at Yates St.
Mt. Vernon, Texas
903-563-3780
www.mountvernonmusic.org. 

Late breaking news music fans.

Stan Narramore will be performing at Brewbaker's Pub
on Friday, June 18, 2010 from 7 pm - 10 pm.

Stan has a great style with his classic rock and country repertoire.

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

By now you've probably heard all about the Winnsboro Merchants Shopping Cart Drill Team, which had its debut last month during 3rd Friday.

The video of the choreographed routine is still on Art & Espresso's facebook page.

This month the Drill Team will be performing at the Depot, Saturday at 2:00 pm and on Market Street at 5:30 pm.

In addition to having a lot of fun, the Drill Team will be collecting donations for the Winnsboro Community Resource Center/Centralized Food Pantry.  Expect to see them on Main Street gathering the donated food on Friday (not Saturday as previously reported).

According to Gus Gustafson, the Team will walk their loaded carts over to the Resource Center at 115 W. Broadway.

Non-perishable items are needed at the new Food Pantry:

• Canned juice
• Peanut butter/jellies
• Bread items
• Staples
• Mixed veggies
• Newborn baby cereals, etc.

You can bring your donation to either performance or drop it off at Art & Espresso ahead of time.

This is a wonderful way to have fun and help benefit local families.

Have a heart. Help fill a cart.

I warned you that our merchants will get a little nuts when it comes to creating some fun downtown. And now I have proof positive in the video Stephen Marshall shot which is posted at facebook on several personal pages! 

Follow the link and see if you can keep from smiling!

The merchants participating included Art and Espresso, CopperLeaf Spa, The Leaves apartments, Jeb Sales, and Brewbaker's Restaurant and Pub.

And yes, they'll be back again for the monthly 3rd Friday Art Festival Event, June 18-19 as part of the Crazy Daze promotion.  (Crazy Daze will be Thursday-Saturday.)