Wichita Falls CVB

May 17 – July 26, 2019

Galleria at The Forum features the artwork of Elizabeth A. Yarosz-Ash. Ms. Yarosz-Ash is a nationally recognized and award-winning artist, teacher and juror. She has shown in over 374 exhibitions and has received over 87 exhibition awards.

Yarosz-Ash is Professor Emeritus at Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, TX. In 1991, she was selected for the University’s Hardin Professor Award and was a full professor since 1992. From 2002 – 2004, Yarosz-Ash served as President of the Watercolor U.S.A. Honor Society. In 2011, Yarosz-Ash was selected as a finalist for the Hunting Art Prize, a prestigious annual $50,000 award competition open to Texas artists. She served as a Fulbright Specialist to Grenada, West Indies in 2013. She is the recipient of the 2014 Distinguished Texas Artist Award, was a finalist for the Santo Foundation 2015 Individual Artist Awards, and a 2016 finalist for a Smithsonian Artist Research Fellowship, Washington, DC. In 2017 she served as a Visiting Instructor at the Professional High School of Visual Art in Holguin, Cuba. Her work is in over 90 corporate, institutional and private collections.

In addition to the gallery exhibit, they will be holding a Palette To Palate Gallery Dinner on June 3. This 4-course dining experience combines an opportunity to meet the artist with food prepared by a local food artisan. Tickets available on our website at artscouncilwf.org/palette-to-palate.

Frozen Jr, performed by the premier youth of Texoma will take the stage for this amazing pop Disney show. The performance will be one hour long plus intermission. Also, for $7 additional fee, you may keep your party going by joining the Crystal Palace performers for a Crystal Palace Dance After Party across the street at Stage 2 immediately following each performance. This extra event will last 30-45 minutes. Special appearances by Frozen cast will be held.

Performance Dates:

Saturday June 8, 2019 – 1:00PM
Saturday June 8, 2019 – 5:00PM
Saturday June 15, 2019 – 1:00PM
Saturday June 15, 2019 – 5:00PM
Friday June 21, 2019 – 7:00PM
Saturday June 22, 2019 – 1:00PM
Saturday June 22, 2019 – 5:00PM
Friday June 28, 2019 – 7:00PM
Saturday June 29, 2019 – 1:00PM
Saturday June 29, 2019 – 5:00PM

2019 Parks & Recreation Outdoor Concert Series
ALL AGES – FREE ADMISSION – PUBLIC WELCOME

Premier local Blues, Rock and Country band in the Wichita Falls area. Deep In It is the first band ever to take the top spot in Texoma’s Best area voting, by winning 2018’s Texoma’s Best Live Music Band. These four guys are not only known for the musical talents but for their humble traits and kind demeanor. With over 20 years of music experience, this great group of guys has learned the ins and outs of the music stage and how to cater to a crowd, while playing all genres of music. Deep In It has shared the stage with some of the finest bands around. Deep In it is also the current band that backs the great Texas Blues Artist Malford Milligan of “Storyville” when not out traveling and playing their own shows. These guys are certainly not a group to miss if coming to your town. So get out there and get Deep In It with them!

Wichita Falls Art Association is celebrating their 70th anniversary by hosting the inaugural Art Battle® Wichita Falls!

Grab your best pals and join us for a wonderful evening of creativity and community, a live painting tournament showcasing local artists and connecting Wichita Falls to towns and cities around the world! Come watch as artists transform blank canvases into beautiful pieces of art in just 20 minutes, and then help vote to determine the winner of the event! All artwork will also be available for the silent auction.

Be a part of the fun as a spectator, or participate as one of the featured artists by applying online at artbattle.com/join! This is a 16+ event. Purchase tickets by clicking here.

It’s time to register for Summer Camps at River Bend Nature Center. Join in on all the cool activities and make new friends as you explore nature and science! Camps are Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 12 pm.

Animal Adventures: June 24th-June 28th

Prepare to explore the world of animals! Campers will go on a track hunt, explore the critters in our pond, meet local animals, dissect an owl pellet, and make animal tracks!

All of our summer camps involve the exploration of the Nature Trail, Nature and Butterfly Conservatory, Children’s Garden, and Learning Center. Registration fills up fast, so hurry and sign up today! All forms must be received by 5 pm the Wednesday before each camp. Registration forms are also available in our Nature Gift Shop.  The camp is for ages 4-12. The cost is $90 for RBNC members, $100 for non-members. See you at Camp River Bend!

Rodney Carrington is a multi-talented comedian, actor, singer and writer who recorded eight major record label comedy albums, which have sold millions of copies. He starred in his own TV sitcom Rodney, which ran for two seasons on ABC. He also co-wrote and co-starred with Toby Keith in the feature film Beer for My Horses which won the Tex Ritter Award from the ACM.

Rodney’s popularity derives, in large part, from his connection with his audience, both at his live shows and through social media. By the looks of his schedule, he shows no signs of slowing
down!

Mature Audiences ONLY!

FC Wichita Falls, a member of the US Arena Pro Soccer League, has released the schedule for the 2019 season. There will be five home games in regular season play. FC Wichita Falls will play at 6:00pm at Kay Yeager Coliseum, and doors will open at 5:00pm.

The home game schedule is as follows:

May 4: Wichita Falls vs. FC Lubbock

May 18: Wichita Falls vs. Amarillo

June 1: Wichita Falls vs. Amarillo

June 29: Wichita Falls vs. Lubbock

July 13: Wichita Falls vs. West Texas

Be sure to like and follow FC Wichita Falls on Facebook and Instagram for event announcements, giveaways, game night promotions, and more for the upcoming season! For further information regarding the 2019 season please contact our office at (940) 264-KICK or visit the official website.