Pretty Cool Art Show (Nov5) & Reception (Nov12)

Nov 5, 2021 – Lubbock First Friday Art Trail
20 original paintings: “West Texas Musicians & Artists.”*
by artist & author Christopher J. Oglesby

Hosted by Grey Edges Studio & Gallery, operated by Lubbock artist & professor Kelly Reyna;
a new dynamic force in the growing downtown Lubbock art scene, 1614 Mac Davis Lane.

Christopher J. Oglesby’s brief artwork exhibit at Grey Edges Studio & Gallery (Nov 5-13) is in connection with the November 12th debut of a new symphony “Fire in the Water, Earth in the Air: A Symphony of Songs,” composed by Grammy winning guitarist D.J. Sparr, lyrics co-written by Christopher J. Oglesby, which is inspired by the book authored by Oglesby. “Fire in the Water, Earth in the Air: Legends of West Texas Music“ about the struggles and successes of 25 artists and musicians from Lubbock and environs. The theme of the art exhibit is “West Texas Musicians & Artists.”

Artist & Composer Reception
Friday November 12, 2021; 9:30pm til midnight..
Grey Edges, 1614 Mac Davis Lane

Christopher J. Oglesby, D.J. Sparr, Kelly Reyna, and Larry Simmons welcome all Lubbock musicians, artists, their spouses, friends, fans, and any various hangers-on to celebrate West Texas Music & Art with us at Grey Edges Studio & Gallery. 1614 Mac Davis Lane.
After the symphony debut, 9:30’ish/10:00 pm ’til midnight
Friday November 12, 2021
Limited numbered signed concert posters available at the reception; signed books, art, PLUS FREE Food, & LIBATIONS.

*Special thanks to Larry Simmons & his wife Heidi, founder & manager of the Downtown Farmers Market. Larry is one of the most important, hard-working, and perhaps under-recognized figures in the Lubbock art scene, a true rock star. – cjo