Heights Happenings: Feb 2- Feb 9, 2010

Saturday, February 5, 11 AM- 6 PM: 1st Saturday Arts Market is back!

• After taking a month off to regroup, the Heights only regularly scheduled outdoor art market is back. First Saturday Arts Market begins its seventh year with three dozens artists, two food trucks, two bands and three non-profits represented.
• For more information and a complete roster of participating artists, visit the market's website, www.FirstSaturdayArtsMarket.com

Saturday, February 5, 8 AM- 4:30 PM: Happy Belly Studios Grand Opening

• To celebrate their grand opening, Happy Belly is offering free yoga classes all day long. If you would like to attend, please email Michelle info@happybellystudios.com
• In February, the studio will also be offering $20 for unlimited mat yoga and mat pilates classes
• 900 Studemont, Suite 400

Saturday, February 5, 6 PM: G Gallery opening for Quick Draw, featuring art by J Todd Allison and the music of Morgan Sorne

• For more information on the artists and their work, visit GGallery's Quick Draw show page
• The opening will include a special appearance by artist Zainab Shipchandler, who will be doing Henna at the gallery.
• Show runs Feb 5-28 at the Gallery, located at 301 E 11th

IN OTHER NEWS:

That sweet little shop on Studewood, Hello, Lucky has extended their hours to make it even easier for you to buy handcrafted, local, and reclaimed.

• Wednesday and Thursday 11 - 5; Friday and Saturday 11 - 6; Sunday Noon- 5
• Currently displaying new work by Lisa Marie Godfrey, Melissa Juvan, Jennie Nuttall, and Frances Trotter, plus new jewelry by Frilled & Feathered

Own a bike? Then please consider becoming a member of BikeHouston. You can check out their website at www.bikehouston.org or follow them on Facebook.

• BikeHouston is an advocacy group that works on improving biking conditions throughout the city, as well as educating adults and kids about biking. They are the reason Metro now has bike racks on buses (this took 3 years of hard work to achieve).
• The group has just elected a new Board and they are eager for people to join. Normally membership dies are $35 for the year, but for a short time they are offering $5 memberships (tax deductible).
• You can go directly to their website and join - www.bikehouston.org

OUTSIDE THE HEIGHTS:

The Watson Gallery in Montrose is having a Valentine's show on Thursday, February 10, 6 -10 PM. While great artists like Chloe Stewart, Michelle Huff, Paris Holt, Susan Freeman, Jimmy Phillips, and Jon Garner have already signed on, the Gallery still has room for additional artists.

• If you would like to show your work, please contact Michelle: watsongallery@yahoo.com, or 585-737-9524.
• Entry fee is 3pc for $30, 4ftX9ft $40, 6ftX9ft for $60 or the main hall spots at 8ftx8ft for $80, Artists make 100% commission on all sales even on credit cards.