Views of the Neighborhood – Cool Arts Show

~ John W. Howell

Today we are going to an art show. This is a show of local artists and is held at the Activities Center. After that, we are going to have brunch in the park. We are being catered by Paperboys in Austin. Our entertainment is Miranda Lambert.

BRUNCH Menu

quiche

daily selection tossed arugula

lemongrass cured lox

grilled toast, ginger-lime schmear, sunflower sprouts, house pickles

paperboy pancake

warm maple syrup, brown butter, sea salt

classic breakfast

two eggs, maple sausage, potato wedges, buttered toast, seasonal preserves

texas hash

braised pork shoulder, sweet potato, onion, kale, poached egg, pecan mole

chicken & biscuit

crispy-fried chicken, country gravy, sunny egg, spicy honey

migas

goat carnitas, tomato, jalapeno, cotija, serrano hot sauce, grilled tortillas,

 avocado

steak & eggs

44 farms steak, chimichurri, sunny eggs, potato wedges, secret sauce, arugula

stoneground grits

roasted mushrooms, pickled onion, kale, cheddar, herbs, butter, poached egg

Top Shelf drinks, Beer, wine, ale, assorted soft drinks, tea, and coffee.

Picture of an old time school bus

Let’s get on the bus and go.

The sign in town announcing the art show and Studio tour.

Here we are. To give you an idea of the layout, here is a shot of one room.

Here is some Western art. All proceeds go to Meals on Wheels.

Travelog art. The artist traveled around the world and painted what he saw.

Various paintings of assorted subjects.

Still life and beach scenes.

Pet portraits. Found out she never painted a French Bulldog before.

A very popular pots and succulent offering.

Abstract and realistic paintings plus some ceramics and wooden items.

The table with information about the studio visits. (I know we have to get to brunch)

A talented artist who also created the “Slow Fawns at Play” yard signs seen all over town.

The three-piece entertainment group is on a break but pretending to play for the camera.

Well, that’s the tour today. So relax, have some food and listen to Miranda.

 

66 thoughts on “Views of the Neighborhood – Cool Arts Show”

  2. Looks like a lot of talent people participated. The lady who never painted a Frenchie looks so over it! That photo made me laugh. Thanks for the tour, John. Wishing you and the family a peaceful Sunday.

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  3. Another excellent tour, John, thank you. I’d be very interested in the western art work and maybe I could successfully grow one of those cacti. lol
    I am getting a bit hungry – steak & eggs with a side of grits, please.

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  6. Thanks for the nice tour. It’s a good collection on display. Is Twiggy ready to model?

    I changed my mind three times on breakfast. Steak and eggs is hard to resist.

    I hope you have a great day, John.

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  11. We like it a lot, when “Die Kuenstler” – our local group of painters – have their exhibition, and we sometimes find a picture we like there. The proceeds, though, do no go to a charity, but to the artists themselves.

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  12. That a fun tour! I haven’t had quiche in a while. I was drawn to all that blue art. Looks like a lot of talent there 🙂

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  14. Indeed some cool art, and for such a worthy cause! I believe I’ll buy that tortuga painting in the second picture … how much? I’ll have to pass on brunch today … still not quite up to it, but it looks yummy! Happy Sunday, John!

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  17. I hope you commissioned that artist to paint Twiggy, John — of course, the little potato probably wouldn’t sit still for it, right?!! Interesting tour today. Looks like the show was well-attended.

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  18. I love, love going to art shows. One is coming up next week in Prescott, and I’m hoping to go. But with the Delta…. Anyway, I enjoy supporting local and upcoming artists and have found some of my most cherish pieces at art shows. Your area is certainly talented, John. Thank you for sharing it with us. 😊

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  21. I am surprised. They are providing a lot of activities in your city. Thats wonderful, and the art show looks fantastic. I think, Twiggy and Lucy will have some appointments, in future. Lol They are really in need of portraits, and it seems they are the only French Bulldogs, within several hundred miles. 😉 xx Michael

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  25. The classic breakfast and a mimosa sound good, John. 😉 And what a wonderful art show! It reminds me of our county fair which we haven’t had in 2 years because of covid. Hopefully, next year it’ll come back though. Anyway, thanks for sharing. It looks like there was a lot of beautiful art.

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