The Big Read is an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts. One title is selected each year. This year's selection is Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451, one of literature's most haunting denunciations of censorship. Group study sessions, readings, and other events will take place regularly throughout January and February 2012. This event is sponsored by the TGC Library, the San Angelo Cultural Affairs Council, COSA, SAISD and SAMFA. For more information contact the library at 655-7312.

2011-2012
Mellow Moments with the Maestro

A series of intimate evenings with Maestro Hector Guzman.
Guests enjoy a wine and cheese tasting as well as Maestro Guzman's impromptu discussions and
live piano demonstrations of the music to be performed at upcoming Symphony concerts.

Bentwood Country Club
7:00 PM
Reservations required

Call the Symphony office at 325-658-5877 FMI or to RSVP

September 29^th
Conductor Hector Guzman
Guest Artist Jiri Levicek

November 3^rd  
Conductor Hector Guzman
Guest Artists Michael Schneider & Antón Nel

February 2^nd
Conductor Hector Guzman

CR Meyers Show opening reception and awards announcement at the Kendall Gallery! In the past this show has been limited to realistic work in oil, watercolor or acrylic only. However, this year any media is allowed as long as the content is realistic. This is a membership show running February 4th-26th and is free to the public. Donations are always appreciated! Gallery hours are Wednesday (9-1), Saturday (10-4) and Sunday (1-4). Call 325-653-4405 FMI. 

The Adventures of Dr. Dolittle (Youth Production)
This hilarious and heartwarming comedy follows a man by the name of John Dolittle, M.D., who goes on many adventures after learning he has the extraordinary ability to talk to Animals! Call 949-4400 for tickets!

Every First Saturday the Chicken Farm (2505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.) opens its doors to the community with guest artist/vendor booths, live music, great food, children's activities and much more. Roger Allen has created quite a treasure for out community... Stop by and let him know it!

The Adventures of Dr. Dolittle (Youth Production)
This hilarious and heartwarming comedy follows a man by the name of John Dolittle, M.D., who goes on many adventures after learning he has the extraordinary ability to talk to Animals! Call 949-4400 for tickets!

Rodeo Night! 
Saturday, February 4th at 8 pm
McNease Convention Center

Hector Guzman, Conductor
Featuring 2011 Sorantin Winner

Stomp your feet and clap your hands as the San Angelo Symphony pays tribute to the music of great western movies and television shows: The Cowboys, True Grit, Lonesome Dove, The Big Country, Billy the Kid, and more! Experience the concerto performance by the 2011 Sorantin Competition winner.

The San Angelo Blues Society meets the first Tueday of each month at Sealy Flats Blues Diner. Come out and enjoy fellowship and a little music. The SABS hosts the Simply Texas Blues Festival each May. Come on out and become the newest vice-president of the coolest club in town!

The Adventures of Dr. Dolittle (Youth Production)
This hilarious and heartwarming comedy follows a man by the name of John Dolittle, M.D., who goes on many adventures after learning he has the extraordinary ability to talk to Animals! Call 949-4400 for tickets!

The Adventures of Dr. Dolittle (Youth Production)
This hilarious and heartwarming comedy follows a man by the name of John Dolittle, M.D., who goes on many adventures after learning he has the extraordinary ability to talk to Animals! Call 949-4400 for tickets!

A new show for the ballet, Studio Vignettes will feature a unique dance atmosphere with wine and hors'd ouevres at the San Angelo Museum of Fine Art. Call 653-8877 FMI

Family Day

Family Day at the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts is a community program that is FREE of charge and open to the public! We focus on a different cultural theme every month. With lots and lots of hands-on art activities, you and your kids will be flowing with fun and creativity! See the schedule below for the next exciting Family Day and theme.

The adult enrichment center is located at 6146 Appaloosa Trail and is a treasure for many folks oin our community. This event features samples of local arts and craft items including: John Mark Candles, El Pamino de las Cabras goat cheeses, milks and soaps, Michelle Cuevas sketch and portrait artist, local quilters, live music as well as specialty breads, candles, fudge, jellies and honey from our beloved Hermits of Mount Carmel in Christoval! Proceeds will benefit the centerand the public is welcome. Tickets are $15 and may be purchased at the center or by calling 325-262-8443

Saturday, February 11th
Bentwood Country Club
6:00 PM cocktails, appetizers & live music
7:00 PM five-courses prepared by our celebrity chef, Nathan Lyon, exclusive paired wines & grand auction
$150 per person

The Adventures of Dr. Dolittle (Youth Production)
This hilarious and heartwarming comedy follows a man by the name of John Dolittle, M.D., who goes on many adventures after learning he has the extraordinary ability to talk to Animals! Call 949-4400 for tickets!

The Adventures of Dr. Dolittle (Youth Production)
This hilarious and heartwarming comedy follows a man by the name of John Dolittle, M.D., who goes on many adventures after learning he has the extraordinary ability to talk to Animals! Call 949-4400 for tickets!

"Emancipation, 1862" presented by panelists Dr. Kanisorn Wongsrichanalai representing the "Abolitionist Stance" and Dr. David Dewar taking the "Moderate Republican View". Moderator for this event will be Joe Munoz. Fort Concho will host this free to public event in the Commissary Building off Henry O' Flipper St.

Have a Heart Gala benefiting the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council for the Concho Valley at the Gables (South Chadbourne). An auction of various treats and gift baskets will take place on Monday the 13th followed by dinner and dancing on the 14th. Call 325-224-3481 FMI. Tickets are $40 per couple, $25 per individual. Tickets may be purchased at the Cotton Lindsey Center - 3553 Houston Harte Expy.

Have a Heart Gala benefiting the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council for the Concho Valley at the Gables (South Chadbourne). An auction of various treats and gift baskets will take place on Monday the 13th followed by dinner and dancing on the 14th. Call 325-224-3481 FMI. Tickets are $40 per couple, $25 per individual. Tickets may be purchased at the Cotton Lindsey Center - 3553 Houston Harte Expy.

Head Downtown for special events, live music, give aways and much more at local, arts-based businesses. A map is available at downtownsanangelo.com and a free Trolley is available to transport Art Walk guests around the downtown area. Trolley service runs 6–9 p.m. You may board or depart the trolley anywhere along the route. A featured gallery takes centerstage each month and the Cactus Hotel hosts a dozen local artists and live music... It is a great place to start!

For more information, please contact one of the following:

• San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, 1 Love Street, (325) 653-3333
• San Angelo Cultural Affairs Council, 36 E. Twohig, Suite 200, (325) 653-6793
• Downtown San Angelo, Inc., 36 E. Twohig, Suite 110,
  (325) 655-2345

The Adventures of Dr. Dolittle (Youth Production)
This hilarious and heartwarming comedy follows a man by the name of John Dolittle, M.D., who goes on many adventures after learning he has the extraordinary ability to talk to Animals! Call 949-4400 for tickets!

The Adventures of Dr. Dolittle (Youth Production)
This hilarious and heartwarming comedy follows a man by the name of John Dolittle, M.D., who goes on many adventures after learning he has the extraordinary ability to talk to Animals! Call 949-4400 for tickets!

The Adventures of Dr. Dolittle (Youth Production)
This hilarious and heartwarming comedy follows a man by the name of John Dolittle, M.D., who goes on many adventures after learning he has the extraordinary ability to talk to Animals! Call 949-4400 for tickets!

The Adventures of Dr. Dolittle (Youth Production)
This hilarious and heartwarming comedy follows a man by the name of John Dolittle, M.D., who goes on many adventures after learning he has the extraordinary ability to talk to Animals! Call 949-4400 for tickets!

SAN ANGELO CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES features concerts by outstanding musicians from across Texas and the United States and regularly draws patrons from every segment of the community with both traditional chamber musicians and more broadly based contemporary or ethnic music groups. Several local caterers and restaurants will provide refreshments for the concerts. Ensembles perform in an intimate and acoustically wonderful space with all concerts starting at 2:00 p.m. at the Art Museum.

This concert features The Zodiac Trio from Russia (clarinet), France (violin) and Japan (piano)!

The Collector's Society is a group of individuals who pay dues in order to present wonderful guest speakers at the museum. Topics vary from history, culture, design, the arts and more and are explored/discussed by experts. The society also works to enhance the permanent collection of our museum. Dues are $100 annually and members enjoy post lecture meals with the guest speaker (Members pay for their meals). 28 new works were added to SAMFA in 2011! Call 653-3333 FMI.

Local horticulturist and columnist for the Standard Times, John Begnaud will discuss the "Joys and Challenges of Gardening."