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ART AUCTION OF ORIGINAL WORKS |
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| October 26, 2007 THE Auditorium Tickets available online at: www.ticketbound.com or by phone 800-737-4040 As Eureka Springs, a town of 2,278 people, hosts the 7th Willie Nelson and "Family" concert. Don't miss this amazing event during the Fall colors of the Ozarks. Only 900 tickets available and going fast. "Whether or not this will be Willie's final show here remains to be seen," according to promoter Geoffrey Dunbar. "He's 75, after all." Only the thing we know for sure is that Willie loves Eureka Springs so much he always does an extra-long set-- at least two hours." The evening will be hosted by Don McGuire, who has known Willie Nelson since he was a teenager. Don looks forward to "Lots of familiar faces in the crowd." Including on stage performances by Willie's family, sister Bobbi Nelson, drummer Paul English, percussionists Billy English, bassist Bee Spears, lead guitarist Jody Payne, and harmonic virtuoso Mickey Raphael. Opening for Willie will be Robin English, who astounds audiences with gutsy harmonica riffs and an unmistakable sultry, powerful voice. Also, as once in a lifetime part of this event is the unveiling of two master-piece painting of museum quality of Willie Nelson By the international artist and master himself -- James Yale. They are true master pieces of fine art that depict the life and character of Willie Nelson in concert in Eureka Springs, May 8th of 2005. Yale worked from photos that were taken by friend and photographer Richard Quick, as well as from his own memories of the concert. They were framed by the artist in natural redwood frames with chamois skin liners. They are signed by James Yale on the canvas and autographed on the back by Willie Nelson in appreciation of your support of the arts and medical research. These two exceptional paintings will be auctioned off to the highest bidders, by our special “mystery auctioneer” after Robin English’s performance and before Willie Nelson’s performance. This is a photo of the artist James Yale, with the first framed painting of Willie Nelson, and his friend Don McGuire, who helped bring this Willie Nelson and Family Concert to Eureka Springs. Part of the proceeds from the auction of these paintings will be dedicated to help pay some of Jan McGuire’s medical bills from her liver transplant. Funds will also be given to one of Willie’s favorite charities, Doctor Bruce Bacon’s St. Louis University Liver Center. Part of the proceeds of the auction will be dedicated to Yale’s efforts to create a non-profit foundation, in conjunction with the National Heritage Foundation, to help disabled and aging artist live out the remainder of their lives in dignity, doing what they do best, “creating”. This assisted living program is supported by apprentice and intern programs from the educational communities. It will also help to document and record the artist lives and their works for generations to come. This is for artist of all types. James Yale has worked as a professional artist for over 40 years. He became disabled with Multiple Sclerosis in 1990. This is his latest painting of Albert Einstein 10/06/07 We hope that some generous patron will purchase one of the paintings of Willie and donate it to the “Willie Nelson and Friends Museum” in Nashville, Tennessee. Limited Edition Prints of these paintings will be made and sold to help support these worthwhile and valuable charities. IF I WERE A PAINTING |
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