Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

The Wizard of Oz will be featured at 7 p.m. Saturday night, April 18 to conclude the weekend of Cypress SpringFest activities. The film will be shown outdoor in the Heritage Plaza parking lot, just east of the fountain. The movie is free. Concessions will be available for purchase, including popcorn, hot chocolate, soft drinks, and candy. Those attending should bring their own lawn chairs, blankets and wraps for their comfort.

Key Club Bake-Off set for Saturday

Details: Category: Arts & Entertainment; Published on Thursday, 16 April 2009 13:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

The sixth annual Spring Bake-Off and Auction, sponsored by the Key Club, will be Saturday, April 18 in conjunction with the annual Cypress SpringFest. Above, Kitty Ramsay displays an award winning bake item while Bobby Elbert encourages spectators to bid during the 2008 Key Club Bake-Off. See the Cypress SpringFest Special Section in the April 16 edition of the Optic-Herald for more information.

Kids ride free at Tour de Cypress

Details: Category: Arts & Entertainment; Published on Wednesday, 15 April 2009 18:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Kids age 12 and under can ride free with a paid adult registration in the Tour de Cypress Bike Tour slated for Saturday, April 18.See the April 9 edition of the Optic-Herald for more information.

Reception to open exhibit of Dean Teague paintings

Details: Category: Arts & Entertainment; Published on Thursday, 16 April 2009 11:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

A retrospective exhibit of the varied styles and media used by nationally recognized local artist Dean Teague will be on display at the Old Fire Station Museum. The exhibit opening will be marked by a reception honoring the late artist’s family from 5-7 p.m. Friday, April 17. The pieces will continue to be on display from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 18. See the April 16 edition of the Optic-Herald for more information.

Varied artists at April Arts 2009

Details: Category: Arts & Entertainment; Published on Wednesday, 15 April 2009 09:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

This year’s April Arts portion of the Cypress SpringFest celebration will feature works by more than 18 area artists.
The variety of media being exhibited, demonstrated and sold is sure to have something for almost everyone. See the April 9 edition of the Optic-Herald for more information.

Arts, entertainment found during April Arts at arts center

Details: Category: Arts & Entertainment; Published on Thursday, 16 April 2009 09:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Art in all forms will delight the eyes and ears during the two days of 2009 April Arts events. The events are sponsored annually by the Franklin County Arts Alliance at the Cultural Arts Center. Above, Fran Hilton was one of the many artists who exhibited work in the 2008 show. See the Cypress SpringFest Special Section in the April 16 edition of the Optic-Herald for more information.

Writers roundup set this month

Details: Category: Arts & Entertainment; Published on Tuesday, 14 April 2009 18:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Three award-winning novelists, two agents, and an editor will headline the 2008 Writers’ Conference sponsored by the Northeast Texas Writers’ Organization (NETWO). The event will be conducted at the Camp Shiloh Retreat near Pittsburg, on Friday and Saturday, April 24 and 25. See the April 9 edition of the Optic-Herald for more information.

Bunny hopping

Details: Category: Arts & Entertainment; Published on Wednesday, 15 April 2009 20:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Jakobi Kennedy and Mareli Castro eye the finish line of the sack race at the annual Easter in the Park Celebration. More than 200 children participated in the event that included sack races, other games, and an egg hunt on Saturday, April 11 at Tiger Stadium. See the April 16 edition of the Optic-Herald for more information.

Hot music planned at bluegrass festival

Details: Category: Arts & Entertainment; Published on Tuesday, 14 April 2009 15:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Hot food and even hotter music will be on the menu during the second annual Chili Cook-off and Bluegrass Festival at the Alamo Mission Museum on Saturday, April 25.
The Lonesome Prairie Bluegrass band will make a return visit to the festival. A crowd favorite in 2008, the band performed for the more than 160 people who attended the event. Members of the Alamo Mission Museum’s board are anticipating increased attendance this year.See the April 9 edition of the Optic-Herald for more information.