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2011 Spring Photography Weekend in Jefferson, TX

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Please join us in March for our

2011 Spring Photography Weekend.

This weekend will be jam packed full of fun demonstrations, photographic opportunities and the chance to meet and network with other photographers from around the country. This weekend long program is open to photographers of all experience levels. Join us March 18th – 20th for the opportunity to shoot in some of the prettiest and target rich environments in East Texas. The town of Jefferson is full of pre-civil war architecture and homes. This picturesque little town transports its visitors to another time and place in history. A trip to Jefferson is a trip to the old antebellum south. Friday, March 18th Photo Weekend 3pm...

East Texas Steel Guitar

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Do You Love The Sound of the Steel Guitar?

You have an opportunity to enjoy an afternoon of Steel Guitar on the 3rd. Sunday of each month at Woodmen of the World building located at 1922 Sybil Lane in Tyler, Texas. To get to the Woodmen of the World building, go south from Loop 323 on Paluxy and take the second street to the LEFT. This presentation of Classic Country, Western Swing and Gospel is presented by East Texas Steel Guitar Association and is open to the public at NO CHARGE. The show features 2 Steel Guitarists each month with back-up by ETSGA staff band. A family environment that allows no smoking. drinking or profanity assures you that it is a proper...

NPR to Feature Birthplace of Boogie Woogie

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Marshall, Texas, Birthplace of Boogie Woogie to be featured on National Public Radio’s “All Things Considered” Monday, January 17.

Piney Woods Live learned Saturday that National Public Radio will air a major feature about Marshall, Texas the Birthplace of Boogie Woogie on “All Things Considered” across the nation this coming Monday.

One of the most prestigious and most listened-to national radio networks will feature Marshall, Texas this Monday, January 17, when National Public Radio will broadcast a story about Marshall’s unique status as the “birthplace” of Boogie Woogie music – and how the city is celebrating its heritage and attracting the interest of music-lovers all over the world.

The Marshall, Texas Birthplace of Boogie Woogie story will air on the popular NPR program “All Things Considered,” between 4 PM and 6 PM Monday. Locally, the program can be heard...

The Main Street Theatre-Suplher Springs, TX

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Providing live theatre for Sulphur Springs and Northeast Texas for over 20 years! We welcome you to the Main Street Theatre in Sulphur Springs, Texas. We appreciate your interest and look forward to providing you with exciting and fun entertainment. It has been our pleasure to provide clean, family entertainment to the surrounding area. In addition to our primary mission of furthering the Arts, we strive to provide opportunities to aspiring actors and actresses, as well as persons interested in the "behind the scenes" workings of theatre. We also bring opportunity and fun to the children of Sulphur Springs and the surrounding area by offering a 'Children's Workshop" during the summer season. This has been a very successful endeavor that allows our children the chance to see what happens throughout the production of a play from start to finish, as well as...

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Support the Arts Texas License Plates

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Right size. Right color. Right price!

Get the perfect anytime gift.

Get the State of the Arts license plate. Each plate costs only $30 above the normal registration fee or $40 for Personalized. Best of all, the proceeds bring arts programs, education, and performances to communities across the state and provide funding to artists in every field, from every background, for all art forms. Getting your plate is easy.

For all details, please Click here: http://www2.arts.state.tx.us/lp/

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Uncertain, Texas

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You can be Certain to have Fun in Uncertain!

Uncertain, Texas! What an unusual name, Uncertain! What a great place to visit! Even the City of Uncertain calls their location "The Best Kept Secret in Texas!"

Grab your cameras, because you will not want to miss the awesome scenery here in Uncertain!

To learn more about us, and why we are "The Best Kept Secret in Texas, please visit us at:

http://www.uncertain-tx.net/

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Mineola League of Arts

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Mineola League of the Arts (MLOTA) is located in Mineola, Texas. The League began in 1988 with 17 charter members meeting in various homes and businesses to promote the arts. In 1989, rental of the old Central Elementary School Building provided a place to display and perform art forms. In 1992, the Meredith Foundation of Mineola provided MLOTA with a grant to purchase the building from the school district. Additional grants also provided funds for exterior and interior renovations. Space abounds for exhibiting, teaching, learning, performing and involving the community in the arts. The League is centrally located in the heart of the Piney Woods of East Texas in Wood County.

For more Information and Calender of Events, Please visit: http://mlota.org/History.htm

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R. W. Norton Art Gallery- Shreveport, LA

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The Norton is located at: 4747 Creswell Avenue Shreveport , LA 71106-1899 The Norton is open to the public from: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends

In the early 1920's, Richard W. Norton (1886-1940) became one of the discoverers of the Rodessa Oil Field in north Louisiana . Over time, Mr. Norton's wife and son began to amass a significant collection of fine art. In 1946, to honor Mr. Norton and for the benefit of the community, Richard W. Norton, Jr. (1919-1974) and his mother, Mrs. Richard W. Norton (1886-1975) created the R.W. Norton Art Foundation. In turn, the Foundation eventually established the R.W. Norton Art Gallery, basing its initial collection upon donations from the acquisitions of the Nortons. Today, due to the on-going efforts of the Board of Control and the Foundation's work, the R.W. Norton...
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Tyler Museum of Arts

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The Tyler Museum of Art exists as an educational and cultural center to enrich the lives of East Texas citizens and visitors through the collection, preservation, study, exhibition, interpretation, and celebration of the visual arts.

MUSEUM HOURS: Tuesday-Saturday: 10 am-5pm Sunday: 1pm-5pm Closed Mondays & Most Major Holidays

For current events, please visit: http://tylermuseum.org/exhibitions_future.aspx

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Artsview Children's Theatre in Longview

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ArtsView Children’s Theatre (ACT) is a premier performing arts center in East Texas, located in Longview, Texas. It is that safe zone where children love to be because they are encouraged to learn and try new ideas without judgment or ridicule from peers or staff. Every staff member is focused on introducing each student to the fine arts and helping each find and develop their talents. Some are stronger acting, while others are interested in lighting, or sound, or costuming, or properties, or stage management. It is THAT place where young stars always can shine.

313 W. Tyler Street Longview, TX 75601 Phone: 903-236-7535 Fax: 903-236-7535 Office Hours: Monday – Friday from 9am – 1pm

To get daily updates, please visit: http://www.artsviewchildrenstheatre.com/news/

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Texas Shakespear Festival

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The Texas Shakespeare Festival Celebrates its Twenty-Fifth Season For information please visit: http://www.texasshakespeare.com/
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Jefferson, Tx-Mardi Gras Upriver

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Jefferson's annual Mardi Gras Upriver celebration is hosted by the hardest working krewe in America, the Krewe of Hebe! Mardi Gras has been celebrated in Jefferson, Texas for many years. The tradition goes back to the old steamship days of Port Jefferson, when the boats would travel up from New Orleans. Today, the festivities last an entire weekend and feature parades, bands, food, frosty beverages, and of course, beads!

One word of warning, though - up to 25,000 revelers have been known to converge on the City of Jefferson for Mardi Gras, so the bed & breakfasts fill up fast. Many rooms are booked a year in advance, so it's important to make your reservations early.

Meanwhile, cut a slice of King Cake, don your mask, grab a handful of beads,...
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Marshall Visual Arts Center

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At the Marshall Visual Art Center there are 7 resident artists, anyone who is interested in art may join in on a weekly "Art Talk" among enthusiasts. Every Friday Afternoon at 3pm to 5pm. Price: Free to Artists and Enthusia. Hope to see you there. For more info, please call" 903-938-9860

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Funky Finds Spring Fling

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On November 23, 2011

Funky Finds is now accepting vendor applications for both Funky Finds Spring Flings! http://funkyfinds.com/Spring2012

Fort Worth - March 10 & 11 - Application Deadline January 8th

Longview - April 21 & 22 - Application Deadline February 11th

Funky Finds events showcasing hand-crafted items only. All events are free to the public, family AND pet-friendly! Funky Finds has been dedicated to promoting handmade worldwide since 2006. Learn more about all their services here --> http://funkyfinds.com/services

Stay funky!

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Chuck Costa

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On January 26, 2011

Piney Woods Live was in downtown Edom last Saturday night, where we took in a show at the Old Firehouse Visual Arts Gallery, featuring Chuck E. Costa and two of the three members of Mon Monarch, a Connecticut based folk group. Coincidentally, one member, guitarist Eric Tate, is from Van, Texas. It was a fantastic show, typical of the type of talent that Jeff is bringing to the Old Firehouse once every month. You can see photos here: http://www.pineywoodslive.com/photos.html . The bongo player you see in the photos is Eric's younger brother, who sat in with the duo on a few numbers. A pre-release of the Mon Monarch's first album is available for a voluntary donation at share.monmonarch.com. Chuck has released two solo discs, Where the Songs Come From (2006) and At the Drawing Board...
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