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Thank you all for hepping us raise money for the Animal Shelter. You can still hep us!  We have a raffle going on for the shelter which we started during the garage sale.

For a $20 donation, you can have your name put in for the drawing which will be held on June 22^nd here at City Hall, my home.  We are only selling 150 tickets and they are going fast. The odds of winning are 1 in 150 (if all tickets are sold).

Here's the poster about it. . .

Guest post from Maryann Miller. . .

Big, ugly, green monsters are coming to the Winnsboro Center for the Arts (WCA) and will be on stage for two weekends. "The Attack of the Killer Mutant Leeches" is a melodrama, written and directed by Dennis G. W. Millegan, that the Out-of-Pocket Players from the Pocket Sandwich Theatre in Dallas are bringing to   audiences in East Texas.

Kevin Thrasher and Fran Seman are co-producers and the driving force behind the Out-Of-Pocket Players. "Some cast members have friends near Winnsboro," says Kevin Thrasher. "So they suggested we debut the road-show at the art center there."

"We are so happy that they chose Winnsboro," says WCA Theatre Director, Maryann Miller. "This is such a fun and funny show that people of all ages can enjoy. And it does us all good to spend an evening laughing out loud."

The play has been performed in Dallas to rave reviews, and it is a great evening of entertainment.

Sat., May 26th at 7:30 pm

Sun., May 27th at 2:00 pm 

Sat., June 2nd at 7:30 pm

Sun., June 3rd at 2:00 pmTickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children.  

The story is based on a lot of bad B movie elements that include a bad guy who wants to dominate the world, a few corrupt government officials, the "dumb blonde" who has other attributes besides brains, and the monster leeches who have mutated because of radiation.

As with all melodramas, the acting is campy, over-the-top, and has the feel of the terrible performances by really bad B movie actors. Part of the fun for the audience is the opportunity to throw popcorn at the players, so there will be lots of popcorn available. "Each guest will receive one complimentary bag," says Miller, "and if they eat that, they will just have to buy another bag for throwing."

This is inter-active theatre, so the audience is encouraged to boo and hiss at the bad guys, cheer for the good guys, and scream in terror when the monsters come on stage.

For more information call Maryann Miller at 903-365-7585.

WCA is located across from The Depot in the historic downtown area of Winnsboro, at 200 Market Street

Liefie, 302 N. Main has a new covered wine garden behind the store complete with a waterfall and fireplace.

Food & wine, including incredible appetizer platters to share.

Don't miss the Liefie~Rita's - $3. Cold and refreshing!

Live music every weekend, Friday & Saturday evenings.

Liefie
302 N. Main St.
Winnsboro, TX
903-347-1111

Come honor our heroes, especially wounded warriors.

Saturday, May 19, 2012
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm.
Armed Forces Day
Winnsboro High School

Speakers, live music by Chris Bevill and the Spur On Band, recognition of wounded warriors, and much more. It's an event to show your true colors, patriotism, and gratitude to our armed forces.

Our thanks to Team Worldwide for sponsoring this event.

Welcome rodeo fans! Wed.-Sat., May 16-19 at the rodeo arena in City Park.

Two concerts sponsored by Double C Steakhouse. Paid entry to the rodeo gives you access to the live music performances after the rodeo!

Friday:
2nd Haywood

Saturday:
Gary Kyle &
The No Standards Band

A cash mob is a new trend in which people use social media to plan organized events, providing a way to join together and support local businesses.

The concept is simple: with $20 in hand, members of a community come together to shop in a locally-owned establishment to support their favorite local business and support the area economy.

Check In At – Art & Espresso, Beauweevils or Ladles To Linens to learn which Downtown Merchant will be the recipient of this Cash Mob.

Bring $20.00 and a friend and enjoy shopping in the charming Downtown of Winnsboro, Texas.

 Winnsboro Center for the Arts would like you to draw and color a picture of your pet to put up at the Center for all to enjoy on May 12 during Winnsboro’s Springfest .

You can also bring your pet to the Parade of Pets at 1:30 pm on the same day. There will be prizes for the pictures of pets and for the pets in the parade.

1.Draw and color your picture on 8-1/2”x11” or 9”x12” paper.

2. On the BACK of your picture write your name and age and school grade.

3.Give your picture to your teacher before May 10th. (If your teacher is not collecting the artwork, or if you are home-schooled, you can drop the pictures off at the WCA or at Sayadream Studio (Market & Elm) if we’re not open.)

Invite your parents to see your picture at the Art Center and enjoy the Pet Parade and the other Springfest activities on May 11, 12, and 13!

 

Bobbye Koncak, an award-winning artist who works in watercolors and an East Texas treasure, will exhibit her paintings, silk scarves, and additional pieces at the Winnsboro Center for the Arts.  Many will be available for purchase, and just in time for Mother’s Day. 

The gorgeous colors of spring are beautifully displayed in the watercolor paintings that will be exhibited from Wednesday, May 9 through June 16.

May 9 - Opening Reception - 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

May 9- June 16 - Exhibit Open to the Public Wed.- Sat., 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Come join us and bring a little spring into your heart!

Winnsboro Center for the Arts
200 Market St.
Contact: 903-342-0680 or wca.artscenter@gmail.com
www.winnsborocenterforthearts.com

We are likely to see last minute additions of musical events, so keep an eye out for them. Check the Winnsboro Online Guide page on Facebook for performances that are booked at the last minute.

Winnsboro musicians are inclined to schedule a gig at the last minute (and I do mean LAST minute!). Occasionally there may be a change in performers due to schedules or illness.

Live music at these venues. . .

Double C Steakhouse
206 N. Market St.
Winnsboro, TX
903-342-3111
www.doublecsteakhouse.com

Art & Espresso
217 Market St.
Winnsboro, TX
903-342-3343
www.artandespresso.com

Crossroads
Performances at
Winnsboro Center for the Arts
200 Market St.
Winnsboro, TX
903-342-1854
www.crossroadsmusiccompany.com

Brewbaker's Pub
210 N Main Street
Winnsboro, TX
903-342-6119
www.brewbakerspub.com

Here's the current list of musical performances scheduled. . .

FRI., MAY 11
7 pm - 9 pm
Art & Espresso
Emmeline

FRI., MAY 11
Crossroads
2-Bit Palomino
"Vocal Group of the Year"
DETAILS

FRI., MAY 11
7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Brewbaker's Pub
Stanley Johnson &
the Unknown Band

SAT., MAY 12
7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Brewbaker's Pub
Amy & Friends

MON., MAY 14
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Berwbaker's Pub
Blue Monday

THURS., MAY 17
6:30 pm. . .
Brewbaker's Pub
Silver Strings

FRI., MAY 18
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Art & Espresso
Kimberly Torres

FRI., MAY 18
7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Brewbaker's Pub
Chance Seabolt

SAT., MAY 18
8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Brewbaker's Pub
Karaoke
$5.00 cover

MON., MAY 21
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Brewbaker's Pub
Blue Monday

THURS., MAY 24
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Brewbaker's Pub
Gus Gustafson &
Alex Reyes

FRI., MAY 25
Art & Espresso
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Stanley Johnson

FRI., MAY 25
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Brewbaker's Pub
Ben Lowery &
West Hendrix

SAT., MAY 26
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Brewbaker's Pub
Karaoke
$5 cover

MON., MAY 28
Brewbaker's Pub
Blue Monday
6:30 pm - 10:30 pm