Saturday, November 8, 2008 - 9:30 AM

Cheekwood Botanical Garden

1200 Forrest Park Drive

(615) 356-8000

Fall is definitely here - but won't be for long! There was plenty of color this week at Cheekwood, so we want to take advantage while we can. The problem is getting in - first, we can't go in until they open at 9:30, which is OK, since it will be a little warmer. Second, we'd like as many Cheekwood members to join us, so they can bring in the non-members as guests (or at least get themselves in).

I'd like to have a count of members who are coming - so, please email me and let me know.... kking84700@aol.com

I think we'll be fine, but it would be nice if we could avoid an admission fee for everyone. (Some memberships can bring in guests and some of you may have passes, as well.)

We'll meet, just outside the gate, at 9:30 a.m.

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Pictures from last week at the Bell's Bend to Beaman Park event. This was a fantastic place to paint and we will definitely be returning.

Elaine Wood, painting out of the back of her car, which we all have tried.

Matthew Lee, from Memphis, came over to join us in this paintout!
Taaron Parsons, painting from the "stage" where Nanci Griffith performed. Bitsy King, Cheryl Climer and Erin Jones enjoying a day of painting. Nancy Beck and Taaron Parsons, "on stage". Mitch Mann, relaxing while painting (with Nancy and Taaron in background).

WOW, Erin Jones and Kevin Mench, painting the atmosphere.

Kate Donnelly, Cheryl Climer and Erin Jones, following Kevin's lead. (Doug Jones is behind the bush.)

He had to get in the picture!

We thank Brenda Butka, for inviting us to this event and introducing us to the beautiful Bell's Bend area.

She is having a show tomorrow and has invited anyone to drop by,

Saturday, November 8th, from 3:00 to 9:00.

"Art Happens" in the studio of Martha Berry, 4311 Nevada Ave.

The artists are: Martha Berry, Brenda Butka and Mary Sue Kern.

Happy Painting!

Bitsy King

If you want to find me Sat., call 513-0511.