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Oliver Twist

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Theodore Seuss Geisel, born March 2, 1904, never received his degree. Dr Seuss was an illustrator, a writer, a poet and well known for his use of trisyllabic meter.

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In 1942 Geisel drew posters for the Treasury Department and the War Production Board.

In 1943 he joined the Army and was the Commander of the Animation Department of the first motion picture unit of the United States Army where he wrote films such as, “Our Job in Japan”. Geisel’s early political cartoons show a passionate opposition to fascism, and he urged Americans to oppose it, both before and after the entry of the United States into World War II. Geisel’s cartoons also called attention to the early stages of the Holocaust and denounced discrimination in America against African Americans and Jews.

In 1954 Life Magazine published a report on illiteracy among school children which concluded that children were not learning to read because their books were boring. A text book editor compiled a list of 348 words he felt were important for first graders to learn.

He challenged Geisel to use only 250 of them in a book. Nine months later 236 of these words were used to publish Cat in the Hat.

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Many of Geisel’s books are thought to express his views on a myriad of social and political issues: The Lorax (1971), about environmentalism and anti-consumerism; The Sneetches (1961), about racial equality; The Butter Battle Book (1984), about the arms race; Yertle the Turtle (1958), about anti-fascism and anti-authoritarianism; How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (1957), about anti-materialism; and Horton Hears a Who! (1954), about anti-isolationism and internationalism.

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Over the course of his long career, Geisel wrote over 60 books. As one of the most popular children’s authors of all time, Geisel’s books have topped many bestseller lists, sold over 222 million copies, and have been translated into more than 15 languages.

At various times Geisel also wrote books for adults that used the same style of verse and pictures: The Seven Lady Godivas, which included nude depictions; Oh, the Places You’ll Go!, which has become a popular gift for graduating students; and You’re Only Old Once!, which chronicles an old man’s journey through a clinic, a satire of the inefficiency of clinics.

When asked why he never had children he replied, “You have em’, I’ll entertain em”.

My Favorite book is, Oh the Places You’ll Go. I have bought over 100 copies and gave them to every foster child I met. I felt “The Waiting Place” was symbolic and I wanted to leave them with hope and dreams of getting a home of their own one day. I have also used it for motivating a sales force.

“We all have ups and downs. Your gang flies on and you are left in a slump. As you all know, unslumping yourself is not easily done. NO! That’s not for you, with banner flipflapping once more you’ll ride high. Ready for anything under the sky. Ready because you’re that kind of guy.”

Theodore Seuss Geisel passed September 24, 1991. He will always be forever in my weirdest wild space.

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Oliver Twist illustration by Mike R. Baker. Information about the artist can be found on his website at www.mikerbaker.com.

Oliver! The Musical!

Opens November 18 - presented by ArtsView Children’s Theatre, Beacon Hospice at Margaret’s House and the City of Longview!

ArtsView Children’s Theatre, along with Beacon Hospice at Margaret’s House, is proud to present the musical Oliver! November 18 - 21. Performances will be held at Longview Community Center, downtown Longview.

This production of the 1963 Tony Award winning Lional Bart musical, based on the Dickens’s classic Oliver Twist is directed by Brad Echols with musical direction provided by Dr. James Snowden, founder of the East Texas Symphonic Band.

The title role of Oliver will be played by Garrett Burton. Artful Dodger will be played by Barnabas Bridgman.

Larry Parker is the comic villain, Fagin; Jennifer Pritchett plays Nancy, the tragic heroine originated by Georgia Brown on Broadway, and Anthony Craig Walthall will play Bill Sykes.

With a talented cast of 40+ performers, this production is sure to be a hit with both adults and children….

Performance dates and times are November 18 – 21, 2010. The curtain for Thursdays, Fridays and Saturday will be at 7 pm, with Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2 pm.

Tickets are $12 in advance or $15 at the door and may be purchased by calling the box office at 903-236-7535 beginning November 8th.

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Artsview Children’s Theatre Oliver! The Musical!....................... 3 The Birthplace of Boogie Woogie........................... 4 Truffula Tree........................................................... 5 Folk Music at the Firehouse in Edom...................... 6 Nightly Light Show at LMFA................................. 11 Mosaic Artists Conference................................... 12 A Music-Blues Combination That’s Hard to Beat.. 13 The “B” Side of Music Stay Humble..................... 14 Mineola League of the Arts Exhibition.................. 15 The Epitome of the Independent Artist................. 16 Arts in the Park.................................................... 17 The World Wine Web........................................... 18 Gourmet Hunter - 300 Forks................................ 19 P’s Gallery - Paula Davis Opens Gallery............... 20 The Little Black Dress Takes on Rio at the TMA.... 20 Chemo Gallery - The Healing Power of Art.......... 21

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THE BIRTHPLACE OF BOOGIE WOOGIE By Jack Canson The quest to determine the origins of the most distinctive, popular and influential of popular music innovations, Boogie Woogie, began in the 1930s.

Compiling oral histories, music historians determined that Boogie Woogie was first played by AfricanAmericans in the early 1870s, in the Piney Woods of northeast Texas. The music erupted in close proximity to railroad building and the logging camps, where work crews composed of former slaves felled the trees, sawed logs and made crossties for the rail beds. In or nearby every logging camp was a barrel house.

playing the piano was established.

Historians believe that three important elements influenced the first Boogie Woogie style of playing when it emerged in the 1870s: (1) the Piney Woods of northeast Texas; (2) African Americans working in logging camps and railroad construction; and (3) the close proximity of a railroad “hub.” Research by Dr. John Tennison has established that all these essential elements were only present in the Marshall, Texas area during this period.

is widely hailed as the world’s greatest living Boogie Woogie pianist.

Boogie Woogie is only one part of the rapidly exploding live entertainment scene in Marshall. During this Marshall recently officially declared it self to be the year’s annual Wonderland of Lights Festival such enIt was in these barrel houses that African-American “Birthplace of Boogie Woogie” and celebrated the piano players first began to play the piano “like a occasion with a Boogie Woogie Homecoming Concert tertainers as Charlie Daniels, Roy Clark, The Four Tops drum” and make a piano “sound like a train.” starring Omar Sharriff, who grew up in Marshall as Da- and the Von Trapp Family Singers will be showcased at vid Alexander Elam and had not been back to his home the Marshall Civic Center.

These new sounds and rhythms -- the chuffing, rattling, town since 1955.

A hundred years or so have passed since the last of hammering and syncopated rhythms of the construction and operation of the railroad -- made their way into the On December 17, Omar Sharriff returns to the Marshall the generation that originated Boogie Woogie around the Marshall area passed away, but the music is finally music. For example, the 8-beats-to-the-bar of classic Visual Art Center to perform with the Bob Seeley, a Boogie Woogie is associated with 2 rotations of a steam protégé of the legendary Meade Lux Lewis. Seeley has coming home. engine driver wheel. Suddenly, an entirely new way of played Carnegie Hall and most European venues and

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Admission for this exhibition is $7 for adults, $5 for students & seniors; free for TMA Members.

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You may recognize the term Truffula Tree from Dr. Suess’ book The Lorax. In the book the trees were the center of life. They were beautiful trees that stood strong until the arrival of the greedy ‘Oncelor’. The Oncelor destroyed the trees and thus ruined the town.

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Shannon's Beading Basket and Art Gallery 100 will host Dallas-Ft. Worth area artists Tom Fuller and Marlynda Taylor November 3rd through the 7th. Owner Shannon Gilliland says the artists will be demonstrating and teaching dichroic glass fusing for jewelry, basic wire wrapping, cold connections for copper/brass jewelry, plus techniques in quick-fire bronze and copper clay.

Art Gallery 100, located at 100 W. Tyler St. in Longview, features the work of local artists, including Anup Bhandari, Don Auderer, Barbara Walls, Mec Lacewell, Jane Cannon, Tim Lee, and Astha Tuladhar.

From Kilgore to Houston and Dallas to Denton, these Piney woods boys are getting around. They are already being scouted, swooned and critiqued by agents, producers and even Chris Burney from the band Bowling for Soup.

Don’t let the elementary referral to the book fool you into thinking you can define them. Truffula Tree belongs to the alternative rock genre. It was formed in December of 2009. The band has a versatile feel on life with humoristic intelligence, whit and candor. The meaning of the trees has inspired the band to stay true to their talents.

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THE OLD FIREHOUSE IN EDOM, TX KICKS OFF SECOND SEASON OF LIVE ORIGINAL FOLK MUSIC Played Sunday, September 19, 2010: Tom Kimmel Saturday, October 23, 2010: Rose Cousins & Edie Carey Saturday, November 13, 2010: Tim Chauvin with Vanessa Peters Sunday, December 12, 2010: Greg Greenway

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Tom Kimmel Piggy-backing on the success of their 2009-10 Series, The Old Firehouse in Edom announces the kick-off of their second season. This small, intimate, smoke-free and alcohol-free “Coffeehouse” music room is a labor of love carved out of a portion of the old Edom Volunteer Firehouse. The 70-seat venue typically attracts listeners from towns in Henderson, Van Zandt, and Smith counties, but also as far away as Denton, D/FW, Waco, Austin and Houston. Concerts are offered approximately once each month, with the majority of ticket proceeds going to local and national singer/ songwriters performing their own original music. Coffee and desserts are available for a small donation.

Jeff Gottesman, who owns The Old Firehouse with his wife Judy, says, “With a small venue such as this, we provide a unique listening atmosphere where the audience can connect personally with the performer—and the caliber of performers this season is exceptional!” Judy adds, “Many of the performers this year were winners of esteemed songwriting competitions such as the Wildflower Festival Performing Artists contest in Richardson, TX, and the Kerrville Folk Festival’s ‘New Folk’ Competition.”

Tom Kimmel, who opened the season on September 19th, hails from Nashville, but is world renowned for garnering critical acclaim in the arenas of folk, rock and spiritual music. He is an award winning songwriter whose songs have been featured in film and television.

The October 23rd Concert features Rose Cousins & Edie Carey. Rose is a Canadian; Edie is a Chicagoan. Each claims a featured performance at the Olympic Winter Games, and a host of music awards. Rose has opened for Sir Paul McCartney; Edie has shared a stage with Ani DiFranco.

Tickets are available in advance or at the door. For more information, a schedule for the entire season, or to purchase advance tickets for any concert, visit www.theoldfirehouse.net or call 903-852-ART1 (2781).

The Old Firehouse is also home to the JeffreyLance Photography Visual Arts Gallery, and Essential Massage, MT009157, where therapeutic massages can be booked by appointment. The town of Edom is well known for its art studios and galleries and …its music!

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Cassie Edmonds has been hard at work creating her most recent piece for entry at the Society of American Mosaic Artists event hosted this year in Austin, Texas. Ms. Edmonds is highly acclaimed and will be appearing along with other international mosaic artists.

Colby Miller’s new album, Revelation, came out in mid-September.

This 12-track album, produced by Walt Wilkins, consists of all original songs and boasts an impressive group of supporting musicians from the Texas music scene, including Greg Whitfield, Warren Hood, and Ron Flynt.

She has just returned from Hot Springs, Arkansas where she was the featured artist for June and July at the Blue Moon Gallery.

Ms. Edmonds is a self-taught Texas artist. She found her true passion after spending years in other art media – handhooked rug making, beadwork and textile art. Nine years ago she took a workshop at the Tyler Museum of Art and learned the basics of mosaic artwork. Later she discovered Article submissions: Articles are accepted and reviewed by her true passion - glass mosaics. She hand-cuts sheets of a panel. Photos may accompany articles. Space, relevance, stained glass and incorporates colored mirror glass, vintage writing and appropriateness play a huge part in the decision making process. Individual artists are more likely to have fewer rhinestones, dichroic glass as well as Italian millefiori glass than 100 words plus a photo published. Sign up at PineyWood- into her pieces. sLive.com for our newsletter and to receive a request for submission

CINDY FAQUA

Cindy Fuqua, a classically trained ballet dancer and instructor, has found an outlet for her creative expression in clay.

She believes that the aesthetics of form in space are the same for both dance and pottery.

Her graceful forms and flowing lines make her functional and decorative pottery a favorite of any art lover. Deeply spiritual, Cindy imbues her pottery with an intangible feeling. “The fire brings the clay to life.”

Cindy is represented by the Flying Fish Gallery in Ben Wheeler and will be showing at the Edom Festival of the Arts.

Primarily she finds inspiration from her surroundings as well her travels to Turkey, Greece, Thailand, China and Mexico.

The art of Matisse, beautiful tapestries and gardens have all influenced her artwork. Today almost everything she sees she can envision in glass. "I love the reflective qualities of glass and how it brings life to a piece," commented Ms. Edmonds.

Her artwork is created on wood panels, table tops, and “re-created” found objects. She has given new looks to musical instruments, wood carvings and terracotta sculptures. She has been commissioned to create backsplashes and fireplace surrounds in several homes.

Recently several pieces of Ms. Edmonds' work were chosen for the book, Mosaic Renaissance: Reviving Classic Tile Art with Millifiori by Laurel Skye, an internationally recognized glass artist.

In Dallas she is represented by the Kittrell/Riffkind Gallery and in Hot Springs, Arkansas at the Blue Moon Gallery. Her mosaic work and studio can be seen online at

Originally from Center, TX, Miller exudes a naturally southern style. With later influences like Dave Matthews, Bob Schneider, and Amos Lee, his unique musical form has developed into something extremely rare. Blending elements of acoustic coffeehouse, folk rock, and Americana music styles, Miller has captured and kept the attention of ears from across the country. He is continually receiving praise for his imaginative lyrical writing, refreshing vocal tones, and seamless relation between performance and expression.

He started writing and playing songs in 2003. Having penned nearly 100 songs to date, he has become comfortable in his role as an author of many themes – including songs about love, fear, hope, friends, and family. He has been acclaimed by judges and audiences alike in songwriting competitions across Texas.

After graduating from Stephen F. Austin State University in 2008, Miller moved to the outskirts of Houston. Since that time, he has blown listeners away with a vigor that’s spurred on by a rekindled enthusiasm for his art. Award-winning songwriters, performers, and producers from many music circles have admitted – “this guy’s got it!” Colby has shared the stage with the likes of Radney Foster, Band of Heathens, Jason Allen, and Walt Wilkins. www.ColbyMillerMusic.com

gay ingram Local author Gay Ingram is proud to announce the publication of her latest novel, Twist of Fate. Her past publishing credits include both fiction and nonfiction. Herb Quarterly, Texas Gardener, and Backwoods Home have all carried her work. Her articles on writing have appeared in Writers’ Journal, Fellowscript and other publications.

Her latest novel, Twist of Fate, joins Til Death Do Us Part and Troubled Times. Tracks on the Sand is a history of her home town. Living with a Depressed Spouse shares her experiences coping with her husband’s long-term depression.

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LINDA WIGGINS Linda has a long background of painting murals, faux wall treatments and other techniques. Although her love is painting murals for children or a newborn's nursery, her work can also be seen in local restaurants, churches and businesses. Presently she is painting large canvas Santas as over-the-fireplace art pieces.

Whether Linda is painting murals for a hospital, church or home her love shows in her work. She has produced mural designs for dining room tables, garden walls, and "faux windows."

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MIA TALLANT Mia Tallant moved to Winnsboro almost 8 years ago with her family. She and her daughter Madison auditioned for their first play the weekend they moved to town. She has been involved in several productions since then at the Winnsboro Arts Center, the Main Street Theater in Sulphur Springs, Quitman Community Theater, the Lake Country Playhouse in Mineola, and the Lindale Community Theater. Some of her favorite roles have been Sara Lee and Evalita in Daddy's Dying Who's Got the Will and Belinda in Noises Off and Katherine in The Foreigner.

In December of last year, she joined forces with Kevin Tinney and Gus Gustafson to form KMG, an intimate singing group that evolved out of open mic nights at the Crossroads. She currently owns her own business, Your Logo Here, and recently obtained her real estate license. She calls Clements Realtors her home base.

It is unique to find a city such as Longview, that has such a vibrant arts community – a ballet, opera, symphony orchestra, symphonic band, art museum, historical museum, and a children’s theatre group! With such widespread support and dreams for the future, the arts in Longview continue to flourish and it is by working together to promote our creative resources that will enhance the arts community for everyone.

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She feels blessed to call Winnsboro her home town. She looks forward to many more years of expressing herself through the arts in our little neck of the woods. She will be appearing as Dr. Malaise in the play, The Altos, at the Winnsboro Art Center October 16th and 17th.

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TAMMY CROMER-CAMPBELL Don’t let October 20th go by without considering this...

Longview’s very own art photographer Tammy Cromer-Campbell is at it again bringing to the forefront environmentally challenged issues to the attention of the public, in her current project.

Tammy Cromer-Campbell is an award winning American photographer best known for her work as a social documentary photographer (primary specialty Environmental Injustice) and speaker. Environmental Justice is defined as the entitlement of all people to a clean and healthy environment where we live, work and play.

Her critically acclaimed Fruit of the Orchard/ Environmental Justice in East Texas was published in 2006 after a dream she had in 1993 where she saw herself protesting with a group of people in a grassy field near Winona, Texas. During her crusade documenting environmental pollution resulting from the toxicwaste injection-well facility in Winona, she happened upon the exact field that was in her dream, thus this project found her.

Her latest project, Dying For Profit, is a continuance of the eye opening Fruit of the Orchard. Tammy feels the urgency to help tell the story of the oil spill and make a difference for those on the Gulf Coast now that all the cameras are gone. It is her intent to have a standalone 30-minute documentary, but it will also be a part of the larger project Dying for Profit that examines environmental injustice in East Texas and along the Gulf Coast region. The money will be used for a crew of three to travel to the Gulf Coast to videotape, photograph, and record audio of the people and wildlife surviving this horrific disaster.

Follow and support this historically tumultuous endeavor. You can be a part of something much bigger than ourselves; help us to tell the story of that which effects us in our own back yards.

Contact Tammy before October 20th to find out how you can help. www.tccphoto.com/gallery Follow Tammy Cromer-Campbell on Facebook!

Tammy’s breaking news!

“Four of my photographs from the Dying For Profit series were selected to be a part of the Environmental Photography Exhibition. The show runs from November 5th through the 27th at the American Mountaineering Center, 710 10th St., Golden, Colorado. The reception will be Friday, November 6th from 6pm to 7pm in conjunction with the Colorado Environmental Film Festival. A total of 30 photographs have been selected for the show by Al Weber, renowned photographer and former Friends of Photography Trustee.” http://www.prlog.org/10395146-environmental-photography-exhibition-in-golden-colorado.html

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Longview Museum of Fine Arts’ New Awnings Provide Nightly Light Show!

Longview Museum of Fine Arts was extremely excited to showcase its new awnings during a lights show on Tuesday evening, September 27th. The awnings were made possible by a grant from Main Street through the Longview Chamber of Commerce.

Drive by their windows on Tyler Street when you get a chance to take a look, especially when it's dark--they’ll have "light shows" every night to keep things interesting downtown!

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Special thanks to the generosity of the following people who have pledged or given funds to make the front canopies and lights possible: Jane & Hubert Akins Anonymous BancorpSouth Evelyn & Lloyd Bolding William J. Byrd Bruce Cammack Jill & Frank Chaney Cobb Electric Combs Sandblasting and Painting Divine Care Home Nursing Services Vickie Echols Edible Art Claire Foster Ellen & Jay Gordon Cindy Graham Shirley Griffin Kelly Hall Terry & Barbara Hawkins Hugman Construction & Architecture Drew Jackson Patricia Jersild Dietrich Johnson Junior League of Longview Steve Kattner

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TEXAS STEELE Playing an even mix of Country, Blues, and Classic Rock covers, Texas Steele is a diverse group. The bands four members are Dan Herrington (Rhythm Guitar), Kelly Gross (Drums), Cliff Wilgus (Lead Guitar), and Tony Barber (Bass Guitar).

Texas Steele is unique in the sense that the group proudly boasts no “Front man”, with each member contributing equally on vocals. “We started this band to have a good time and play music that we love, and have been very blessed to be able to share that.” The band plays private parties and events.

They will be playing this year’s Longview AMBUCS “Night Of Celebration” on October 23rd, 2010. For tickets or more information call (903) 407-8807 or check them out at www.facebook.com/pages/Texas-Steele

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A Five-Day Conference for Mosaic Artists to begin in February in Austin, Texas Mosaic artists and entrepreneurs everywhere are making plans now to head to Austin next February for the five-day conference of the Society of American Mosaic Artists and SAMA’s highly-anticipated annual juried exhibition. Together these two events bring together hundreds of the world’s top mosaic artists, art educators, gallery owners, glass collectors and aficionados, and mosaics-related business owners for a whirlwind of creative activity that makes the Summit and MAI exhibition the two most exciting events on the year’s mosaic calendar.

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A Music - Blues Combination That’s Hard To Beat!

by Cari Metoff Getting the blues is nothing to fret over --- unless you're not at Leon's Steakhouse Saloon on Wednesday nights. Located about a mile north of I-20 on Eastman Road in Longview, Leon's is the place to be for blues and food each Wednesday night from eight to eleven o’clock.

The weekly blues jam has been running for about a year at Leon’s, a large, comfortable restaurant and bar. Each and every Wednesday night dozens of musicians drop by to play blues classics and some original compositions for the many fans savoring the blues along with some of East Texas’ finest foods. What makes the music so special is the diverse mixture of players, ranging from seasoned musicians to emerging talents. The result is a professional performance in a "laid-back" atmosphere. The only formula seems to be in choosing the right song for that particular combination of players. Besides, you will never hear the same song twice.

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The stage area is large, but host and veteran musician Johnny Simmons has no problem filling it with a combination of East Texas talent to produce some of the best sounding blues this writer has come across in ages. Simmons compliments the other players by playing a variety of instruments and has a deep bluesy voice covering songs from Robert Johnson to more contemporary artists such as The Fabulous Thunderbirds. The music-food combination is hard to beat.

I caught Simmons on this night exchanging licks with David Self, a 70-year-old harmonica player who, I was surprised to discover, begin playing only five years ago. For the newer players, the jam offers some good practice time with fellow musicians while gaining confidence and stage presence. Simmons, who fronts Johnny and the Nightcrawlers, says, "These jam sessions give novice players a venue in which to play with seasoned players and in front of an audience."

Harmonica player Chesley Simmons sits in most Wednesday nights. Chesley, brother of owner Jerry Simmons has been playing more than 40 years. He inspired Johnny Simmons, then a novice, about 36 years ago at a "battle of the bands," to learn and play the harmonica.

While on this night there were several harmonica players, drummer J.C. Rodgers of Johnny and the Nightcrawlers was relieved only during the last hour of the jam by a young drummer who later played some tasty guitar. The core band consists of Johnny Simmons, Rodgers, and Ken Murray on bass. There seems to be a shortage of bassists to show so Murray generally plays all night and we are glad he does. Ken plays and sings great and has an interesting and intriguing collection of tunes.

Though musicians of all levels are invited to play, don't expect this to be an "amateur hour."

There is some serious talent here. I was delighted to see guest artists Sylvia Carroll and Jim Cobb of Diddley Squat on this night. Cobb's professionalism is made apparent by the complicated riffs he plays in an effortless fashion. His whimsical style increases the enjoyment for players and fans alike. Diddley Squat is the 2010 winner of the Sonny Boy talent search for the Arkansas Blues and Heritage Festival (formerly King Biscuit). It is the third time the two have won this competition!

Leon's Steakhouse Saloon was opened in 1980 by Leon Simmons. Originally up the road a piece, Leon’s moved to its current location in 1987. Manager Matthew Cunningham showed me the different stage areas as the bar has grown and evolved. The original jam on Thursdays was called "pickin’ on the patio" and was staged, you guessed it, on the back patio. The back yard was a fenced-in area and current owner Jerry Simmons poured concrete to create the patio floor. He eventually enclosed the entire area to become what is now the music annex. This spacious hall contains a bar area which is actually under the original back porch.

The large stage, dance floor and rows of long tables, situated where just about everyone has the best seat in house, makes it a nice place to meet new folks. And, of course, you never know who will show up.

Like owner Jerry Simmons says, "Come back and bring somebody with you." Next week is your chance to play at Leon's Steakhouse Saloon, 2112 Eastman Road, Longview, Texas 75602. The phone number is 903-753-9415 or for more information and the history of Leon's, just visit leonssteakhouse.com

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Sunday, October 17, 2010, 3:00 PM How Do You Duo? Music by Duo Renard Mark Miller, violin; Ute Miller; viola Fresh from their newest recording project, Duo Renard - presents masterworks by Mozart, Martinu, and jazz genius Benny Brydern.

Saturday, November 27, 2010 7:30 PM Happy Birthday Robert Schumann Mark Miller, Ania Bard, Violin; Ute Miller, viola Carlo Harlos, cello; Steven Harlos, piano

200 years after his birth, we pay tribute to the great Romantic composer Robert Schumann and his brilliant wife Clara, herself a famous pianist and composer.

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The “B” Side of

by Randy Brown

STAY HUMBLE!

Music

“Well, there’s thirteen hundred and fifty two guitar pickers in Nashville And they can pick more notes than the number of ants on a Tennessee anthill Yeah, there’s thirteen hundred and fifty two guitar cases in Nashville And any one that unpacks his guitar could play twice as better than I will” Nashville Cats - words & music by John Sebastion Performed by The Lovin’ Spoonful 1966 For me, those lines from Nashville Cats epitomize the reason that humility is always the best route in this business of music. No matter how good or successful you are, there will ALWAYS be someone better or in the case of the song “twice as better”. I know some of you are thinking about how contradictory I am being, when it was only in the last issue I was encouraging everyone to Respect Yourself. But music just like every other endeavor in life is a balancing act. Maybe it is even truer in music because what is good and popular right now is really just the “flavor of the month”. The “next big thing” will always quickly turn into “that old thing”. If this is going to be a lifelong pursuit for you, the best thing to do is savor every bit of success and accolades you receive. But recognize those things for their fleeting nature.

Enjoy every bit you get but be confident of one thing, it will not last. Keeping the ephemeral nature of success in mind seems to help me keep my humble quota.

So, what in the heck does this have to do with business? My contention is that it has everything to do with business. When music is your career or simply a large part of your life, your attitude as seen by others will leave a longer lasting impression than any song or performance you can possibly achieve. The

performance arts, like music, have two very different aspects that can be very difficult to reconcile. You need to be confident and bigger than life during performance and when you get down off the stage you need to be congenial and empathic. If you keep that stage attitude going off the stage your potential fans will never connect. No connection, no product sales, no tickets sold. It is really that simple. Greet your fans like long lost friends. Remember their names, ask them about themselves, be a real caring and humble person.

A tiny bit of humility can pay giant dividends in your career. In addition you might just find you enjoy it.

I have attempted to use humility as my guiding mantra for my entire music career. Unfortunately, I have not always been successful. But to the credit of the universe, every time I thought I was something special, somebody would come out of nowhere and show me I am not as hot at I thought. No matter who you may be, you can and will be humbled in this business of music. So, in my opinion the best thing is to be humble in the first place. It benefits you as an artist, as a person plus you have to eat a lot less crow. That last bit, the eating crow part, it really important to me. So if you, like me, don’t care for the taste of dirty feathers and greasy, stringy dark meat, stay humble.

See you next issue.

Randy Brown is a small business owner and singer/songwriter in East Texas and has been involved with many sides of the music business over the years, from being a sideman, a sound man, touring songwriter, operating a venue, and a recording studio owner/engineer.

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THE PAINTERS AND SCULPTORS GUILDS OF THE MINEOLA LEAGUE OF THE ARTS PRESENTS AN ARTWORK EXHIBITION “FOR YOUR EYES ONLY” NOVEMBER 4-6, 2010 - by Richard Napier Opening night is Thursday, November 4th from 6:30—9:00pm, spotlighting several League Artists, Painters and Sculptors, displaying their Artistic articles for the viewers enjoyment. The Artists will be available to answer viewers’ questions relative to the technical process, etc, where the first reaction may be “How did the artist do that” or “what were their thoughts in creating the artistic article?” A discussion of an artist’s thought process is often appropriate, as the visual language of art may be more difficult for viewers to understand than the specific ideas behind an image. The majority of the League members are not professional artists. They create articles for their own enjoyment. It is often interesting to question how the artist’ ideas and works have evolved over time.

Many of the articles on display are from the artists’ personal galleries and have not been shown previously. Some of the articles, on the other hand, may have been shown in area art shows, won awards, or gained other recognition. The Exhibition focuses on the evolution of the artists’ work which makes for an interesting show.

The artwork exhibition “For Your Eyes Only” will be open to the public November 5th and 6th from 10am - 6pm. Admission is free. For additional information contact the League Office at 903-569-8877.

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A certifiable television, theatre, film and Broadway star, presents an up close and personal vocal/banjo performance of his favorite songs and stories from his prominent career.

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Known in these parts for his lyrical wizardry, music biz savvy and providing all-around good music, Randy Brown is much ado about music.

Having spent the last few decades writing songs, producing records, running music venues, and performing around Texas and surrounding states, he has accumulated a plethora of knowledge on the subject of music and has received awards and recognition for his songwriting and performance abilities.

Randy shares his knowledge of music on a monthly basis as a writer for Piney Woods Live. His column, “The B Side of Music”, offers insightful guidelines and important tidbits on the business side of music. As an artist, he wrote his first song at age 13 and has continued writing since. He spent 8 years with a folk, swing, jazz trio, Jealousy Motel recording 2 CDs with them. His solo CD titled Dream Big, was recorded in 2007 and has received great reviews, considerable airplay, and songs from the CD won him first place in the Texas Independent Music Expo Performing Songwriter Competition in 2009, where he is scheduled to appear

this year, as the headliner, to kick off the Expo on November 5th.

The Texas Independent Music Expo, Where the Artist meets the Industry is held at Sons of Hermann Hall, 3414 Elm St., Dallas, Texas on November 5th and 6th, 2010. It will bring the music community and the public together under one roof for two days of music-related exhibitors and live music provided by independent songwriters and musicians. In addition, workshops will be held on Saturday to help independent artists gain exposure to and awareness of the music industry, along with product information and strategic marketing opportunities.

A performing songwriter competition and a music video competition will be held in conjunction with the event. More information on the event and competitions can be found at www.texasindependentmusicexpo.com.

Randy Brown is the epitome of the independent artist and has found great success and satisfaction in his music career as a self-promoter. Randy sums it up by stating, “Writing songs, making better music and recording three acclaimed CDs, it doesn’t get much better than that.” To find out more about Randy and his music go to www.brownrandy.com

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Arts in the Park The Hawkins Area Art Association is hosting an event this spring called Arts in the Park whereby area artists will show and demonstrate their work.

Enjoy Longview’s Fall Brown Bag Lunch Concert Series & Downtown Market Mark your calendars for Longview’s Fall Brown Bag Lunch Concert Series & Downtown Market located at Heritage Plaza and the bank drive-thru lanes directly south of Heritage Plaza.

Dates are October 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th and November 5th.

Market hours are from 10am - 1:30pm. Brown Bag Music hours are from 12pm - 1pm.

Bring your lunch or enjoy a brown bag lunch for $6 from Texas Best Smokehouse. This price includes a barbecue sandwich, chips and a drink. You may also want to bring a blanket or lawn chairs. Local musicians will perform a variety of music for your enjoyment. Check the event calendar at PineyWoodsLive.com for specific artist information.

Through activities and demonstrations, Arts in the Park should prove to be a family-friendly event. The goal of the association is to take advantage of the beautiful city park located in the historic town of Hawkins, Texas while providing a rewarding show for exhibitors and attendees alike. The mission of the In the mood to do some shopping? Don’t forget to check out the Hawkins Area Art Association is to acknowledge, support Downtown Market with vendors selling items that are handand promote their creative community through events that made and homegrown. encourage awareness and education.

The show will also feature the artwork of area art students, including Hawkins and Harmony Schools. Arts in the Park will be held on May 7th, 2011 from 10:00 am until 6:00 pm.

For further information visit hawkinsareaarts.com or phone Holly Holland at 903-769-4626 or Cari Metoff at 903-769-4250

For more information contact Elaine Reynolds at 903-2374040. www.downtownlongview.com downtown@longviewtx.com James Macon plays for the crowd on October 1st. Photographs courtesy of Paul Anderson.

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I never knew what to order from a fancy wine list; I asked too many questions, and the waiters got impatient; But I just had to learn, to impress all the chicks, I knew I'd find all I needed with a couple of clicks…

On the World Wine Web, there's facts by the gig, From how wine is made, to which wines are big Soon from zero to expert, slick as you please, I'm an enologist and speak fluent wine-ese…

Wine lists are now simple – just choose red or white By the glass or bottle, or by name, NOT by price; For how to pair wine with food, I took an online class, And learned when taste is at steak, you bet Shiraz…

Thanks to the World Wine Web, I'm now a wine snob, Once I didn't know Pinot from corn on the cob; But from hundreds of web sites, slick as you please, I know a Cab from a Zin and speak fluent wine-ese…

I now cook with wine, for all the fine tastes it yields, Sometimes I add it to the food, a la W.C. Fields; I attend every tasting, not the place to meet chicks, 'Cause most women there, like the rich dude they're with…

God made the World Wine Web, to honor the grape, It's like doing His work, each sip of knowledge I take; Each sip sharpens my mind, slick as you please, Soon I'll preach, teach or publish in fluent wine-ese…

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Cheers to the World Wine Web, ain't it divine, You can buy so much stuff, related to wine; Next I'll plant me a vineyard, then slick as you please, I'll give the toast at the Poor House, in fluent wine-ese…

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The Gourmet Hunter With Culinary Expert Justin Thomas Hello food fans, and welcome to another exciting adventure in eating. This month I picked a special place for a very special reason. 300 Forks is located between Gilmer and Longview.

On this trip I invited my mother Melanie, and her boyfriend Jim to join me and my girlfriend and travel companion Brooke. Brooke always accompanies me on my journeys but this time I had news to share.

From the moment we arrived at 300 Forks I knew we were in for a magical evening. The restaurant sits amidst rolling hills and is perched overlooking a beautiful and picturesque lake.

As we got closer to the door we noticed the subtle smell of cinnamon and spice. As we walked in we noticed the patio overlooking the lake and the magnificent stone fireplace.

Soulful Jazz joined the cinnamon spice and warmed the air around us. I knew I had selected the perfect place to announce my engagement to Brooke.

Piney Woods Live is very proud to announce that one of their own is getting married. Justin Thomas aka The Gourmet Hunter has announced his engagement to Brooke Miller. The happy couple will be saying their I Do’s on the 13th of November 2010 at an undisclosed location. Justin jokingly remarked that the couple will not be registered anywhere but will accept Lowes gift cards to help with our house remodel. Brooke and Justin are a cute couple and we wish them a long and happy life together.

Groom’s Parents: Roger Thomas and Melanie Duncan Bride’s Parents: Brett Miller and Katherine Reisley

Owners Darcy and Linda Burton opened 300 Forks in November of 2009 and have been going strong since. With a perfect location, friendly atmosphere and excellent menu they are sure to be around for a long time.

We sat down at our table after taking pictures and overlooking the property. The waitress, Sarah, was prompt and polite as she brought us menus and took our drink orders. I ordered the mango tea and a spinach and artichoke dip as an appetizer for the table. We exchanged conversation back and forth while perusing the menu trying to decide what to try. It was a very tough decision between blackened catfish, chicken fettuccine and the 12oz rib-eye. After careful deliberation and several minutes I decided to ask the chef and owner, Linda, for her recommendation. I was very pleased with her suggestion of the 12oz rib-eye, sautéed green beans and potatoes au gratin, mmm mmm.

With great conversation and the spinach and artichoke dip time flew by and it was time for the Caesar salad that preempted the entrée. The salad was superb, nice crisp lettuce and the homemade Caesar dressing was excellently robust and you could really taste the anchovy, topped off with parmesan and fresh ground pepper it was a wonderful starter.

Shortly after the salads arrived Sarah placed the still sizzling rib eyes on the table. The aroma overwhelmed me. As I cut in to the steak for the first bite juices flowed and the meat just fell apart, this was probably the tenderest steak I have ever eaten. The charbroiled flavor and spices ran throughout every bite leaving me craving the next. All together an excellent set up by any standards.

After the entrée we ordered dessert. While we were waiting we decided to step out on the patio and enjoy the cool fall breeze and moonlight kissed lake views. After a few minutes we noticed the waitress had delivered our desserts. We returned with amazement to the size of these dishes. I started with the bread pudding, it was so warm and delicious the rum glaze was dripping off the sides. Upon the first bite of the chocolate mousse I noticed the real Cocoa, it was so decadent and rich, a chocolate lovers dream.

This experience was amazing. Darcy and Linda and the rest of the staff were so warm and inviting, it felt as if we were having dinner at a friend’s house.

300 Forks Restaurant 3800 Flamingo Drive @ Hwy 300 North Flying Feathers Ranch Gilmer, TX 75644 903.734.1724 www.300forks.com Be sure and send your requests, and comments to: thegourmethunter@suddenlink.net And join my Blog at: www.thegourmethunter.blogspot.com Happy Eating, Justin Thomas

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Paula Davis Opens Longview Gallery P's Gallery celebrated its grand opening October 1 with a gathering including community supporters, friends and family. The gallery, located at 712 Glencrest Lane in Longview is owned and operated by Paula Davis and features the work of local artists Paul Anderson, Jan Statman, CeCe Bode, Joshua, Kight, Robert Jessup, Cheryl D. McClure, Dennis O'Bryant, Melinda Buie, Stacy Deslatte and others.

The gallery also took part in the very popular Downtown Artwalk October 7, and was one of two locations outside the downtown area, a first for Artwalk.

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Three shows per year, featuring local and regional artists, are being planned.

P's Gallery is open Tuesday through Saturday. They can be contacted at 903-212-2626.

The Paint Will Fly!

Tickets to Little Black Dress are $100 per person for TMA members and $125 for non-members, and are available by calling (903) 595-1001.

The inspiration behind the event is Carnival, a festival originating in Rio de Janeiro, which is known for its incredible parades, explosive music, and breathtaking costumes. “The great thing about a little black dress is that it looks good anywhere, especially Brazil!” says Caroline King Wylie, TMA Development Officer and Special Events Coordinator. “And there is no better backdrop for a performer like Michael Israel than the festivals of Rio. I have never seen anything like what Michael Israel does, and I can’t wait for our guests to experience the evening’s magic!”

Individual tickets are available as well as reserved tables, and may be purchased from the Tyler Museum of Art. This An outrageous artist whose canvases spin, a carnival-inspired year’s event chairman is Cadie Johnson. Committee members are Donna Alfred; Dustin Becker; Jamie Boyd; parade, spicy-sweet Brazilian fare, and the warm tones of Carrie Dennis; Lani Fitzgerald; Christy & Michael Kennedy; steel drums will greet guests of the Tyler Museum of Art’s Zoe Lawhorn; Amy Lively; Sarah Newburn; Nick Nunez; 9th annual fall fundraiser known as Little Black Dress.

Anne & Shane Payne; Sonia Semone; Joanna Thiele; Renee Woodard; Caroline Wylie. Event sponsors to date include The event is scheduled for Saturday, November 6, on the TMA grounds located at 1300 S. Mahon Ave., adjacent to the Mr. Todd W. Threlkeld, Texas Bank and Trust, Funktion AuTyler Junior College campus. thority, and BSCENE Magazine. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. For further information, call Ms. Wylie at Special guest Michael Israel, a performance artist whose the TMA, 903.595.1001. work has wowed audiences all over the world, will demonstrate his incredible ability to paint large-scale portraits in just The Tyler Museum of Art, accredited by the American Asminutes. The works he creates on stage will be auctioned off sociation of Museums, is located at 1300 S. Mahon Ave., during the event. adjacent to the Tyler Junior College campus off East Fifth Street. Regular hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Lunch is available in the Museum Café from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

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Chemo Gallery- The Healing Power of Art

by Dana Miller - Art Teacher at Elysian Fields High School When Mom was diagnosed with cancer, spending time with her became my priority. Her weekly visits to the Texas Oncology cancer center became sacred hours for me as I held her small weakened hand during her chemotherapy.

Paintings, collages, and sculpture, all created by cancer patients, were on display in the patient waiting area at Texas Oncology. The art warmed up the space, welcoming instead of intimidating, all of those who entered. Mom and I spent quality time here, waiting for her scheduled appointments, perusing and discussing the art. It uplifted our spirits as well the other patients who sought healing in this place. The chemotherapy room was dark and windowless. I often escaped the confinement of the center going outside to sit in the garden.

Reading the essay “Garden of Hope” in Works of Heart by Elizabeth and Young provided evidence for me that art can change lives and heal the mind and spirit. Doctors, patients, and community members worked collaboratively to create a healing garden in a cancer clinic. The aesthetic environment at the Tyler Cancer Center Chemo Gallery served the same purpose.

Standing at the front of my classroom one morning, I looked out the window at the drab covered concrete pad that was part of the new construction in our wing at school. Many of the students seated in my class at that very moment were enduring difficult life circumstances. I thought about the hospital garden area and wishfully imagined how this space could also be transformed into a tranquil retreat.

I spoke with my principal and superintendent about the possibilities and they both approved the project. Next, my students and I discussed the process of creating three beautiful nature-themed murals.

We talked about how the creation and completion of the work could benefit them as well as others by providing a contemplative location to seek solace from painful life experiences.

I shared the work of New York photographer brothers Doug and Mike Starns with my students. They were commissioned to create installations in the South Ferry Terminal in 2008 following the 9/11 attacks. This huge public work features curved glass walls and marble mosaics based on the artists’ photographs. We also discussed research that supported evidence that expansive views of nature that include water and trees are most psychologically appropriate in helping patients recover from illness and emotional trauma.

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My students and I made the decision to use the tree motif as the central theme in the garden, as the organic beauty of the bare branches could serve as stark contrast to the geometric confinement of the enclosed courtyard. Throughout history, trees have been used in art as symbolism for strength, courage, determination, and for overcoming fears and doubts. We discussed how this imagery paralleled the healing effect we sought. There were three large stucco wall areas that we planned to cover with nature-inspired subject matter using a combination of stained glass, clay tile mosaics, and painted murals.

I purchased nine sheets of 3’ x 5’ concrete backer board, three for each section we planned to embellish with multi-hued art. As a stained glass artist, I had accumulated boxes of leftover broken colored glass. When they finished with their regular class assignments each day, students were eager to glue the glass shards down to the backer board.

Many volunteered to help after school, staying until 5:00 PM. We discussed what beautiful objects had been created from broken pieces and how this related to us in terms of life experiences and as individuals. During class I would often read current articles from the newspaper or magazines that related to art as a healing force in the lives of people who are hurting.

Inspired by the botanical themed tiles in the essay, “Garden of Hope”, my students and I began rolling out terra cotta clay tiles.

Because we had a quickly approaching deadline, my students again came to the art room during lunch and stayed after school to help glaze the tiles. Sometimes we were simply re-rolling clay slabs to replace the dozens that had broken in the firing process.

One Friday, I overheard Crystal tell Colleen that she was having a really tough day. Colleen, who had eaten and was already glazing tiles, replied, “Hurry and eat your sandwich, Crystal. You’ll feel so much better when you sit down and work on this project. Art will turn your day around.” We were still determined to complete the tile mosaic portion of the project, even though the setbacks had thrown us way off schedule.

I had used the clay firing process as a teaching analogy for gaining strength as we endured difficult circumstances. I explained to my students that just as the firing process strengthens and refines the clay, we face complicated situations in life that turn us into unique and potent individuals. We must learn to endure and adapt through these experiences so that in the end we become strong and purified.

Then we found that even the glazed tiles were breaking in the firing process.

I did not want my students to sense my frustration. I called on my ceramicist friends for advice. One of them told me that although my kiln was firing properly, the problem could be caused by the inaccuracy of the compounds mixed in the terra cotta clay. He recommended that I scrap the work we had done, and start over with a stoneware body. By this time, March was half over. Our tiles had not made it through the firing process in order to become stronger. I was frustrated and short-tempered. This was not a healing process.

Warm weather had arrived, and the walls outdoors were ready and waiting to be painted. We were stuck inside, mired in the clay pit of tile making. We were running out of time, so I made the decision to stop the insanity and move on to something else. I boxed up the tiles and moved them to the closet. (Continued on Page 22.)

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On Monday following our spring break, I had a candid talk with my students about what was happening. We would continue the project, but would move in a different direction. Discussion included resilience and how important this characteristic was to the healing process. I used the example of a lack of missing compounds in the clay causing breakage as a metaphor for how the absence of art at a crucial period in my life made me feel broken and incomplete. Without prioritizing and placing all of the significant essentials I knew were necessary for my mental well-being, I could easily spiral out of control.

My students wanted to retain the relief sculpture ambience of the tile mosaic. We just had to figure out a better way to get the job done. We decided to purchase more cement backer board and to cut tree shapes from them. We would glue the silhouettes to the remaining six panels for the three-dimensional effect.

With our single set of scaffolding in place, students began to unite the panels by drawing and painting the remaining tree branches between them. We also accessed the picnic tables in the courtyard by climbing on them in order to reach areas that were too high to paint for most students. Everyone looked forward to working outside, and the weather cooperated beautifully.

It took us approximately two weeks of class time and after school hours to bring the project to completion. The results were definitely worth the effort. The first installation was on the far left wall.

The glass mosaics were placed in the center on the second wall. They were everyone’s favorite part of the project. Finally, the third wall was done.

At the end of the mural painting, I asked my students to write summary paragraphs about their experiences. I was surprised that so many were moved by the circumstances of the clay tile portion of the project…the part that didn’t work out for us.

The same week that we finished the painting, we began TAKS testing. Our principal called the student body together for an assembly that we thought was TAKS related. After we were seated, I was astounded to see a Shreveport, La. television crew marching down the aisle with a big $1000 check made out to me for use on our project.

I had applied for the Channel 3 “One Class at a Time” award in February, but had not heard back from the station, assuming that I had not been a recipient. The crew taped my students painting the mural and broadcast the event on the evening news that week. The next day, my superintendent informed me that I would be reimbursed for all of the personal money I had spent on the project. He then told me the great news that an underground sprinkler system would be installed for the plants...And that he would be getting quotes from landscapers for help in finishing the space.

When school was out in May, the garden was prepared and ready for planting. Art and horticulture students plan to work together on this ongoing project for years to come, adding elements as our school budget allows. Teachers are already planning to utilize the area as an outdoor classroom.

Standing outside the quietness of the healing garden at the end of an especially frenzied day, I stared up at the serpentine tree limbs that traveled upward to the sky. I felt my heart waking up as the healing power of art surrounded me. I am awed at the outpouring of emotion that transcends the space here, the stories that my students are willing to express through their art, and the overwhelming desire that they possess to contribute to an aesthetic environment.

In my heart I know that art will touch the lives on a profound level of all who take the time to visit here.

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GUS GUSTAFSON Gus Gustafson is a singer/ songwriter/musician/actor, and part of the cast of the upcoming performance of “The Altos – Like the Sopranos, Only Lower”- an interactive mystery dinner theatre presentation. Born in Motown, Gus’ career in the hotel/restaurant/ entertainment/nightclub business led him to Dallas, Texas in the 80s, where he opened up a small venue of his own, showcasing a variety of Texas talent from Americana to the Blues. All these influences are evident in the songs he writes & performs today.

Gus also had a coffeehouse in East Texas, offering live entertainment on the weekends, and is in the process of taking over responsibilities for Crossroads Music Company to help keep the live music alive in Winnsboro, Texas! www.CrossroadsMusicCompany.com

SONIA SEMONE

Sonia Semone’s body of work embraces the juxtaposition of the steely nature of metal with the gentle luminous quality of glass. Each piece is abstract in nature and melds harmoniously into a grouping, or can easily stand alone. Her love of color is a predominant factor in her work, whether in white, black, red or yellow. The colors blend, the light reflects and the statement is complete. sivy221@aol.com www.soniasemone.com

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VINCENT HEINZ I am 78 years old and paint mostly for my own pleasure. I paint primarily with pastels and love to do landscapes using photos from our travels. I do commissioned paintings of my clients own travel photos as well as commissioned paintings of animals and pets.

Samples may be seen on my blog spot. I sell my painting direct or you can buy them at The Shoppes and Gallery at 219 Main Street in Winnsboro, phone 903 342 6701.

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Through her work, Kim asks the viewer to explore issues of relationships, identity, and his or her own personal connection to the human form in an effort to better understand our tangible reality. Her work, therefore, is primarily composed with elements of the figure. Although she typically works in oils, her art translates well to other media such as charcoal, pastel, mixed media and ceramics. She has many works of art ready to sell. She also paint portraits and is available for commission. toffutticutti@yahoo.com.

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