Annual Tour D'Art Coming To Ozarka College

The Friends of the Paul Weaver Library will present the 4th annual Literary Reading and Art Extravaganza, "Tour D'Art, " on Thursday, April 16, 2015 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. This event will take place in the John E. Miller Education Complex in Melbourne, Arkansas.The Literary Reading will begin at 6:00 p.m. in the John E. Miller Auditorium with original and previously published works read by Ozarka College students, faculty, staff and Friends of the Paul Weaver Library.   The art exhibit will open at 8:00 a.m. in the Miller Building Lobby and will continue throughout the day for the convenience of high school students and others who are unable to attend the evening performance.  The art exhibit will include works from art classes and instructors from Melbourne, Calico Rock, and Izard County Consolidated schools, plus works from area art councils, community members, Ozarka College students and personnel and Friends of the Library members.Music will be provided from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. along with refreshments provided by the Ozarka College Culinary Arts Department.   The Tour D'Art is open to the public and admission is free.  For more information, contact Mary Ellen Hawkins, Ozarka College Library Director, at 870.368.2054 or email: mhawkins@ozarka.edu. You may also contact Charlotte Knox, Friends of the Paul Weaver Library President, at 870.368.2055, or email Dan Lindsey: dlindsey@ozarka.edu.  The Friends of the Paul Weaver Library is a group of area volunteers and Ozarka College students, staff, and faculty who work together to promote the Paul Weaver Library and Ozarka College.   The group hosts the Tour D'Art and other activities to promote literacy and cultural awareness.   For more information about the Friends of the Paul Weaver Library, please contact Mary Ellen Hawkins.