Stribling Art Extravaganza

The West Texas Rehabilitation Center will hold the 8th Annual Stribling Art Extravaganza at the Quartermaster, Commissary and Barracks 6 buildings at Fort Concho. The art show and sale will feature the work of 160 Concho Valley artists and artisans.

FMI: (325) 223-6300

San Angelo Piano Festival: Recital by Alexi Gulenco

The San Angelo Piano Festival features Moldovan pianist Alexi Gulenco in hair-raising performance that includes works by Liszt, Rachmaninoff, and Ravel. Gulenco has appeared with the Shanghai and Moscow Symphonies and is in demand internationally as a virtuoso pianist.

 FMI: (325) 655-7873

Best of the Video Fest: Films from the 19th Annual Dallas Video Film Festival

Laura Neitzel will showcase the "Best of the Fest." Participants will enjoy cutting-edge film and light refreshments.

FMI: (325) 653-3333

Collectors' Society: Discover Hand-made Wood Furniture

Master woodworker Roger Ellison, who specializes in the difficult art of handcrafting fine mesquite wood furniture, presents: "Discover Hand-made Wood Furniture." Ellison, who lives in San Angelo, owns Traditionals.

FMI: San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts (325) 653-3333

First Saturday: A Celebration of the Art Spirit

Artists and art lovers gather at the Chicken Farm Art Center to celebrate the art spirit. This freewheeling event includes exhibits and demonstrations of pottery, blacksmithing, painting, mosaics, photography, jewelry making and more. Kids get free clay and the Chicken Pickers provide the music.

FMI: Chicken Farm Art Center (325) 653-4936

Fort Concho Speakers Series

Spend an hour soaking up the history of West Texas and rubbing elbows with some of the state's foremost experts in natural history, western culture and more. The lunch gatherings are held in the Fort Concho Commissary. Participants can bring their own lunches or call ahead to reserve a catered sack lunch.

FMI: Fort Concho/Carol Cummings (325) 653-6793

Texas Wine and Food Festival: Let's Eat Wine and Food Pairing Course

The light-hearted banter that characterizes San Angelo’s favorite homegrown cooking show, “Let’s Eat,” will set the tone for this year’s Wine and Food Pairing Course. A knowledgeable expert from the Republic Beverage Company will team up with Chef Henry Wiens and health expert Randy Coleman to teach participants the art of matching wine to food, accentuating the best qualities of both. Wine and food lovers will enjoy four separate “tastes,” ranging from appetizers to desserts that have been expertly paired with fine wines.

FMI: San Angelo Cultural Affairs Council (325) 653-6793

Open Air Concert Series featuring Larry Ward

The Chicken Farm Art Center and Roger Allen are proud to present the Open Air Concert Series featuring the talents of the Concho Valley's singer/songwriters. Larry Ward will perform the inaugural concert. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy acoustic music in the Artist's Courtyard.

FMI: Chicken Farm Art Center (325) 653-4936

Texas Wine and Food Festival: Gourmet Dinner and Grand Auction

Featured Chef Paul Petersen of the Gage Hotel in Marathon will delight guest with a sensational meal, featuring: Lobster Rouille on Toast Points; Duck Confit Herb Salad on Belgian Endive; Seared Shrimp and Scallops with Minted Spring Pea Puree; Chicken Mousse Stuffed Quail with Wild Mushrooms and First of Season Asparagus; Grilled Buffalo Tenderloin with Roasted Fingerling Potatoes and Poblano Bleu Cheese Cream; and Double Chocolate and Sour Cherry Bread Pudding with Warm Vanilla Bean Cream. Each course will be paired with a select wine. During dessert, guests will enjoy the competitive fun of a live auction, featuring lavish getaways, fine wine, art and outdoor adventures.

FMI: San Angelo Cultural Affairs Council (325) 653-6793 

Chicago

ACT presents a vaudeville musical with not just one, but two leading ladies… Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly are ready to razzle-dazzle the headlines with a little greed, murder, fame, and ALL THAT JAZZ.

FMI: Angelo Civic Theatre (325) 949-4400

Chalk Art Festival

Sidewalk artists of all ages and skill levels come together for a morning of rainbow-colored family fun at the Tom Green County Courthouse. The organizers provide the chalk. The artists provide the imagination. Event day registration will be in front of the downtown Wells Fargo.

FMI: Art in Uncommon Places (e-mail: AIUP5@aol.com)

Texas Wine and Food Festival: Tasting Finale

By popular demand, the Tasting Finale is moving back to its outdoor home at the El Paseo de Santa Angela. Participants will enjoy the ambiance of an upscale outdoor picnic, while savoring the flavor of wine from around the state, across the nation and around the world. Members of the San Angelo Restaurant Association will be on hand serving their delectable food, and music from the Latin Rhythm Aces will provide the backbeat for San Angelo’s favorite party. 

FMI: San Angelo Cultural Affairs Council (325) 653-6793

Chamber Music Series: Angelo State University Music Faculty

Faculty from Angelo State University's Music Department will combine their considerable talents for an afternoon of soul-stirring classics. The concert will be held at the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts.

FMI: San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts (325) 653-3333

Fort Concho Speakers Series

Spend an hour soaking up the history of West Texas and rubbing elbows with some of the state’s foremost experts in natural history, western culture and more. The lunch gatherings are held in the Fort Concho Commissary. Participants can bring their own lunches or call ahead and reserve catered brown bags.

FMI: Fort Concho/Carol Cummings (325) 657-4441

Mellow Moments with the Maestro

Enjoy the classic pairing of fine wine and aged cheese as Maestro Hector Guzman, acclaimed conductor of several Texas’ symphonies, including San Angelo’s, will host an evening of intimate musical conversation.

FMI: San Angelo Symphony (325) 658-5877

Chicago

ACT presents a vaudeville musical with not just one, but two leading ladies… Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly are ready to razzle-dazzle the headlines with a little greed, murder, fame, and ALL THAT JAZZ.

 

FMI: Angelo Civic Theatre (325) 949-4400

Ceramics Invitational Weekend: Ceramic Workshop

The Ceramics Invitational Weekend kicks-off with a ceramics workshop held at the Angelo State University Ceramic Studio.

FMI: San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts (325) 653-3333

Ceramics Invitational Weekend: ASU Symposium

Leading ceramicists candidly discuss the state of their art. Panelists include: Kate Bonansinga, Gail Busch, Danville Chadbourne, Robert Farmer, Louis Katz, Suze Lindsay, Kent McLaughlin and Hasuyo Miller. The event will be held at Angelo State University's Carr Education and Fine Arts Building.

FMI: San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts (325) 653-3333

Ceramics Invitational Weekend: 16th Annual Ceramics Invitational Opening Reception

Curated by ASU Assistant Professor Esteban Apodaca, this show includes works by ceramic students from colleges and universities throughout the southwestern United States. The reception will be held in Angelo State University's Houston Harte University Center.

FMI: San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts (325) 653-3333

Fuso: An exhibition of rust, clay and canvas

Join Silvia White and Dianalee Jones for the opening of "Fuso: An exhibition of rust, clay and canvas." The exhibit is located in the Baker Building (Old Town Historic District), 602 Orient.

Ceramics Invitational Weekend: Coop Gallery Exhibit Opening

The Coop Gallery opens its doors to the public with: “Friends of Friends: Sixth Annual Sul Ross State University Ceramic Invitational.” This collection of ceramic work is curated by Jim Bob Salazar.

FMI: San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts (325) 653-3333

Ceramics Invitational Weekend: J. Walker Gallery Exhibit Opening

Located at 221 South Chadbourne, the J. Walker Gallery will host “New Beginnings.” This exhibit features the work of ceramic artists: Danville Chadbourne, Louis Greco, Rick Irwin and Pat Johnson.

 

FMI: J. Walker Gallery (325) 658-3525

Ceramics Invitational Weekend: SAMFA Exhibit Openings

In its inimitable fashion, SAMFA will open three new exhibits, running until June 24, 2007. The exhibits are: “Different Directions: Coming Together in Clay,” featuring the work of Gail Busch, Robert Farmer, Louis Katz, Suze Lindsay, Kent McLaughlin and Hasuyo Miller; “Mutiplicity: Contemporary Ceramic Sculpture,” featuring the work of Shawn Busse, Marek Cecula, Bean Finneran, Kay Hwang, Denise Pelletier, Jeanne Quinn, Gregory Roberts and Juana Valdes; “Danville Chadbourne: Outdoor Ceramic Sculpture.”

 

 

FMI: San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts (325) 653-3333

Mosaic Madness Weekend

Artists and would-be artists are invited to join the creative force known as Art in Uncommon Places for a big dose of mosaic madness. By signing up for a 2- to 4-hour shift volunteers can help create useful works of art to help beautify San Angelo’s Riverwalk. No experience is required. The project artists have drawn the designs directly onto the works, and after some on-the-job training, volunteers will “butter” selected tile with adhesive and apply to the prescribed locations. It’s hands-on artful fun.

FMI: Art in Uncommon Places/Angela Gustin (e-mail: AIUP5@aol.com)

Ceramics Invitational Weekend: Ceramic Workshop

Invited artists Gail Busch, Robert Farmer, Louis Katz, Suze Lindsay, Kent McLaughlin and Hasuyo Miller will lead an all-day workshop at the Chicken Farm Art Center.

FMI: Chicken Farm Art Center (325) 653-4936 • San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts (325) 653-3333

San Angelo Civic Ballet Master Class

Advanced and intermediate dancers come to perfect their art with the guidance of guest instructors from Ballet Austin. This month’s guest instructor is Michelle Thompson. FMI: San Angelo Civic Ballet (325) 653-8877

Fuso: An exhibition of rust, clay & canvas

Join Silvia White and Dianalee Jones for "Fuso: An exhibition of rust, clay and canvas." The exhibit is located in the Baker Building (Old Town Historic District), 602 Orient.

Ceramics Invitational Weekend: Raku Workshop

At the conclusion of the Ceramic Workshop, Randy Brodnaz will lead an informal raku workshop. The raku workshop will also be at the Chicken Farm Art Center.

 

FMI: Chicken Farm Art Center (325) 653-4936 • San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts (325) 653-3333

Ceramics Invitational Weekend: Texas Artists' Barbecue Dinner

Enjoy the company of artists and savor the national food of Texas complete with all the trimmings. Raku and ceramic demonstrations will continue through the evening.

 

FMI: Chicken Farm Art Center (325) 653-4936 • San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts (325) 653-3333

Wells Fargo Family Pops Concert featuring Sandi Patty

The San Angelo Symphony’s season closes on a high note, when Grammy Award-winning artist Sandi Patty performs at the Junell Center. Accompanied by the symphony, Ms. Patty will deliver a program of inspirational favorites.

 

FMI: San Angelo Symphony (325) 658-5877

Fort Concho Speakers Series

Spend an hour soaking up the history of West Texas and rubbing elbows with some of the state’s foremost experts in natural history, western culture and more. The lunch gatherings are held in the Fort Concho Commissary and participants can bring their own lunches or to call ahead and reserve catered brown bags.

FMI: Fort Concho/Carol Cummings (325) 657-4441

Chicago

ACT presents a vaudeville musical with not just one, but two leading ladies… Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly are ready to razzle-dazzle the headlines with a little greed, murder, fame, and ALL THAT JAZZ.

FMI: Angelo Civic Theatre (325) 949-4400

To Gillian on Her 37th Birthday

Come to the ASU Modular Theatre and experience To Gillian on her 37th Birthday. It is a beautifully romantic play about a young widower’s mourning and his subsequent emotional rebirth. Gillian’s “ghost” is an important character in this piece, as she often appears to her husband to urge him to leave his sorrow behind. To Gillian on Her 37th Birthday delivers affection from each direction as the characters move us along an emotional path of love and devotion with refreshingly edgy issues.

FMI: Arts at ASU (325) 942-2146 ext. 244

Open Studio

The public is invited to observe classes and rehearsals at the San Angelo Civic Ballet's studio (17 West Beauregard).

 

FMI: San Angelo Civic Ballet (325) 653-8877

Open Studio

The public is invited to observe classes and rehearsals at the San Angelo Civic Ballet's studio (17 West Beauregard).

 

FMI: San Angelo Civic Ballet (325) 653-8877.

Chicago

ACT presents a vaudeville musical with not just one, but two leading ladies… Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly are ready to razzle-dazzle the headlines with a little greed, murder, fame, and ALL THAT JAZZ.

 

FMI: Angelo Civic Theatre (325) 949-4400

To Gillian on Her 37th Birthday

Come to the ASU Modular Theatre and experience To Gillian on her 37th Birthday. It is a beautifully romantic play about a young widower’s mourning and his subsequent emotional rebirth. Gillian’s “ghost” is an important character in this piece, as she often appears to her husband to urge him to leave his sorrow behind. To Gillian on Her 37th Birthday delivers affection from each direction as the characters move us along an emotional path of love and devotion with refreshingly edgy issues.

FMI: Arts at ASU (325) 942-2146 ext. 244