Chalk Up Conroe

1st Annual Chalk Up Conroe Event





March 30, 2011

The first Annual Chalk Up Conroe Event will be Saturday, April 9, 2011 from 9am to 6pm at Conroe Founders Plaza on Main Street and Metcalf Street next to the Owen Theatre. Eleven artists including Lynn Peverill and Joe Kolb will be participating in the FREE event for the entire family. Come and see art come to life before your eyes right on the sidewalk.

Chalk Art began in the 16th century Renaissance Italy when artists began transforming asphalt into canvas using chalk. The artist were called madonnari, after their customary practice of recreating chalk paintings of the Madonna. Historically, madonnari, were know for their life of travel and freedom, making their living from coins received by passersby.

Everyone is invited to view this art work in all stages of progress, from layout and design, to applying colors to the finished creation. This event benefits Breast Cancer Research and is sponsored by Conroe Live, Inc., The Linda Watson Gallery and the Gallery Off the Square (Thomas Kinkade).

For more information go to cityofconroe.org and click on the event calendar or contact Lynn Peverill at 936 499-6091.

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Contact:

Lynn Peverill – Conroe Art League

936 499-6091

jfleshner@sbcglobal.net

Saturday Activities in Downtown Conroe

I have not been to the morning market, but can tell you that the art shows are great. We have some talented artists in our area.

Here's an e-mail from Jean Fleshner of The Linda Watson Gallery with the information. If you would like to be placed on her email list, please contact her at jfleshner@sbcglobal.net.

The galleries on the square host an "Art Walk" the first Saturday of the month from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.

If you are out and about this Saturday, stop by.

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Date: Tue, 15 Mar 2011 13:51:31 -0700
From: jfleshner@sbcglobal.net
Subject: Conroe's Saturday AM Market
To:

Conroe's Saturday AM Market -- "SamM"
Saturday, March 19th 9:00AM - 2:00PM

Peas Farm continues to sell their homegrown produce, and homemade breads and desserts.
Other exciting vendors to visit include: Laura's jewelry; George's Leather Goods;
Katie's Precious Pets apparel, lotion and snacks; The Bag Lady; Scott Miller's European photos;
Ramona's Aroma Therapy and jewelry; The Art Barn with original art $50 and under;
Jeff Lewis' Fine Furniture, and Chef Michael's breakfast treats.
Please visit our vendors.

Conroe Live in conjunction with SamM is having an Arbor Day event
at the Pocket Park just South of SamM at Metcalf and N. Main Street.
Seedlings and information booths will be available FREE in the Pocket Park
while plants and trees will be available for purchase in the parking area just North of SamM.

Also Saturday evening March 19th from 6:30 - 8:30PM
The Linda Watson Gallery (204 N. Main Street) is hosting a new art show
The Hang 10 + 5 artists have accepted the musical theme challenge of "We're Bach."
Fifteen local artists have scratched their heads and expanded their imaginations to interpret this theme.

Refreshments will be served.

Come join us for a fun filled Saturday.

Jean
832-651-0757

The Linda Watson Gallery
204 N. Main Street
Conroe, TX 77301

http://www.conroesaturdayammarket.com

http://www.thelindawatsongallery.com