A chair that was auctioned off at the Painted Chair Art Affair

The Madison County Arts Council would like to thank everyone who came out to support our local artists at the Painted Chair Art Affair this year. The event featured various types of art from quilting to painting and everything in between. Click on the slideshow below to view the photos taken at the event.

The Madison County  Writers Guild held their annual business meeting this past Tuesday, August 17, 2010. In attendance were Writers Guild president, Joan Escamilla, vice president, Louis Popowskyj, treasurer, Kim Davis, secretary Frieda Michael, and one guest.  Under discussion were the Writers Guild’s schedule and budget for the coming year, as well as proposed changes to the monthly meeting format and potential special event topics.

Here is a brief listing of important dates for the Writers Guild for 2010-2011:

Annual Business Meeting
August 17, 2010

Membership Meeting
September 21, 2010
STC Chapter 7, POV (Revisited)

Membership Meeting
October 19, 2010
STC Chapter 8

Membership Meeting
November 16, 2010
Annual Budget due to MCAC
STC Chapter 9

Christmas Social
December 21, 2010

Membership Meeting
STC Chapter 10
January 18, 2011

Membership Meeting
February 15, 2011

Membership Meeting
March 15, 2011

Special Event
April 2011
Writers Workshop
Details to be announced

Membership Meeting
April 19, 2011
Annual Report to Membership
Nomination of Officers

Membership Meeting
May 17, 2011
Election of Officer
Spring Social with Guest Author

Congratulations to the organizers of Sunday’s Bluegrass concert featuring Digger Davis and Tombstone as well as a talented group of local performers including Burke Landry, T. J. Holden, Wade and Nick Phillips, Nathan Dean and Lanier Stevens. In spite of the heat, we had a great turnout. Thanks to all who came to support the Arts Council by attending this fun event. The music was uplifting and the hot dogs and Blue Bell ice cream hit the spot. We heard many people commenting that they would like the Arts Council to sponsor similar events in the future. Thanks also to Keep Madison County Beautiful’s Green Team for helping us do the right thing by recycling.

The MCAC will be presenting Live Bluegrass featuring Digger Davis and Tombstone.

Also Performing: T.J. Holden – along with local talent – Wade & Nick Phillips – Lanier Stevens – Burke Landry – Nathan Dean – Tommy Minze and more!

Admission is $10 for Adults (and that includes the Blue Bell Ice Cream.)

Children under 12 get in free, but their ice cream ticket costs $2.

Mark your calendars:

Sunday August 15 – 2 – 4:30 PM

At the Sidewalk Cattlemens Pavilion

US 75 North in Madisonville.

Flute Concert with Linda Wiley
November 21, 2010
Kimbro Center – on the square
Downtown Madisonville

The Madison County Arts Council will be sponsoring a Flute Concert with Linda Wiley and her piano accompanist. It will take place at the Kimbro Center on November 21, 2010. The exact time is still to be determined. The concert will last about an hour, and coffee and tea will be served with dessert afterward. Ms. Wiley’s repertoire includes pieces by Faure, Poulenc, and others. This will be a fundraising event for the Arts Council, so we’re looking for a lot of community support. We’ll have more information about Linda, her accompanist, and their show as well as details like price of admission as we get closer to the day.