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For Immediate Release:                Contact: Tammy Cromer-Campbell 903.236.4686

November 16, 2011                                                Renee Hawkins 903.753.8103

 

Downtown ArtWalk teams with Discover Downtown Christmas and Downtown Market Friday 12/2

 

             Downtown ArtWalk is teaming with Discover Downtown Christmas and Downtown Market to make downtown THE PLACE TO BE on December 2 from 5pm - 8:30pm. Mark your calendar for free and fun holiday happenings and great shopping opportunities while supporting the local arts! Be original. Give the gift of art.

            Downtown ArtWalk will have more than a dozen participating venues with many local artists on display for viewing and/or purchase. We have two new venues participating on Tyler Street: Fleur Decor and KSA Engineers, Inc. While on Tyler Street, be sure to visit the Longview Museum of Fine Arts showing Nancy Lambs paintings, the Judge T. Smith Sculpture Garden featuring Kevin Box & Warren Cullar, Rock Paper Scissors with benches by Kevin Box, Ellie Bee's will be displaying original art, Brothers Sandwiches exhibits Paul Anderson, Master Travel shows eclectic pieces from Art World and Art Gallery 100/Shannon's Beading Basket will have many artists demonstrating. TCC PHOTO | GALLERY exhibits Regional Artist Bryan Boyd, Michael Cavazos, and Glenda Derveloy. George Preston Antiques will have artwork on display.  Forbes and Butler will feature paintings by Jesse Ward and Johnny's Downtown Flooring on Methvin will be open. On Fredonia Street, stop by Gregg County Historical Museum, Decorating Etc will have live music, and Studio 204 with photography and live music. Interstate Battery is our sponsor.

            Kim Droege, organizer of the Downtown Market said, "The heart of our community, downtown Longview, will come alive on December 2^nd with many families and friends coming to enjoy all of the sights, sounds and joy of the holiday season.  Delight in handmade, homegrown and local merchandise from 20+ vendors at Christmas Downtown Market, located in the bank tunnel behind Mrs. Claus’ house.  Only Santa can beat a beautifully unique, local gift!  See you for Christmas gift shopping at the Downtown Market!"  Sheila Ranier, County organizer for Christmas at the Court House said, "Christmas at the Courthouse is a favorite tradition with families.  It will jumpstart your holiday spirit!"

 

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