Riverbank gets a plug from Joey Huestis email, as Rio Arts does second Art Walk and Chalk Walk sidewalk drawing contest. While I'm in the pr release, just told them I'm bringing drawing pad and pens as usual, but Joey Huestis, one of the photographers for Sonora Blues Festival among other things, and I did go out to this one last year. I"m still trying to get the easels back to Mistlin Gallery today, nearly a week after art walk, as had to drop off at Downtown Improvement District, as no room at the State Theatre after we finish art walk event, in case you noticed the gallery wasn't open last couple days. Probably working on those checks to artists who sold at art and wine fest. Farmer's Market art went well, and I'm taking out more of the note cards from my original art to sell in Riverbank, and Pride Festival's Jeff Carnegie caught me over at MJC new media arts center opening, and has a deal for local artists to show with them Sept 27 in Graceada Park. Will post his email next. I missed life drawing last night at Chartreuse Muse, only $10 on Tuesdays.

Here's more for local art, just north in Riverbank, Rachel Renae info included from Joey's pr announcement.

The Riverbank Downtown Art Walk and Rio Arts' 2nd Annual Chalk Walk* – a sidewalk chalk drawing competition – is tomorrow night, August 28th, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.!

C'mon down and visit with local artists who are selling their art, visit downtown merchants and enjoy free refreshments. Local artist Jim Christiensen will be doing live drawings and showing his great work alongside other local artists such as Marilyn Zinner and Joey Huestis, to name a few.

Entertainment consists of previews of Rio Arts' Murder Mystery Wedding From Hell and live music by street musicians The Wandering Wannabes (Sydney Huestis, Jonell Jetton and Justin White).

*If you'd like to enter the Chalk Walk, Entry Forms and Rules are available for download at www.rioarts.org [1]. Fill out the form and bring it to the Rio Arts booth by 4:45 p.m. to enter the competition. The Competition starts at 5:15 and ends at 7:15. Artists have two hours to complete their 'horizontal art.' Chalk is provided by Staples and there is no cost to enter. Open to all ages, individuals and teams up to 4. This year's theme is the 2008 Summer Olympics and judging is based off of design, originality and use of color. Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place will be awarded around 7:30 and as follows: 1st: Gift Certificate for a Massage and Facial - a $100 value - from Serendipity Day Spa; 2nd: $50 Gift Basket with movie passes from Galaxy Theatres; 3rd: $25 Gift Certificate from Staples. All other Chalk Walk competitors will recieve a coupon for a free ice cream cone from Sno-White Drive-In in Riverbank. (NOTE: Tomorrow is going to be hot! We advise that you wear a hat, bring water, sunscreen and a misting bottle. It is also advisable to do a sketch of your drawing before you come, wear knee and elbow pads. MISTING TENTS will be set up at the event.)

Any questions? Give me a call at 614-9135 or Email: publicity@rioarts.org [2]