Crossroads Coffeehouse & Music Co.: Links

Crossroads Online at MYSPACE!

Crossroads' MySpace: We've created a MYSPACE! It's an easy way to see our calendar at a glance. AND you can hear the music of artists coming to the Crossroads stage! If you have a MySpace, feel free to add us! We love new friends!! Just click on the link above to go directly there.

Crossroads' Ticket Purchasing Info & Outlets

Crossroads Ticket Purchasing Info: FYI: Currently, Crossroads is NOT set up for ONLINE ticket purchasing. We are looking into those options, so check back here in the days to come for an update.

Crossroads is now the ONLY outlet for purchasing concert tickets (general admission or reserved seating). Contact us via phone or email inquiry.

Contact Crossroads directly to inquire about reserved seating. Call us at (903) 342-1854 or toll free at (888) 342-1854. Or email us at: contact@CrossroadsMusicCompany.com. THANKS! (Crossroads no longer accepts unpaid reservations.)

And just to be perfectly clear - YES, you may purchase - directly from Crossroads - advance General Admission OR advance Reserved seating AS EARLY AS YOU LIKE - for ANY concert you see posted on our site.

Crossroads no longer provides refunds on ticket purchases. If you need to cancel prior to 24 hours before a concert, we will give you a partial credit toward future Crossroads Concert ticket purchases. Please feel free to ask us about this when the inevitable unforeseen conflict arises. We want to accomodate our audience whenever possible. Cancellations made the day of a concert will not be refunded or credited for future use. Thank you for your understanding.

WHEN YOU CALL CROSSROADS OR EMAIL US FOR TICKET PURCHASES please include the ARTIST'S NAME and DATE of the show. Please leave a valid credit card number with expiration date - your tickets will be charged to this card. IMPORTANT: We also need your name, phone number, number of tickets, and whether you would like Reserved Seating or General Admission. If you do not specify "Reserved," your tickets will be General Admission.

Concert seating purchased through Crossroads is done via a ticketless system. Your name is simply placed on the guest list, and you can pick up your credit card receipt at the door the night of the concert. If you purchase Reserved seating, you will be escorted to your seat/s, which will be marked with your party's name. Enjoy!

Area Lodging Resources

Deer Lake Cabins: We discovered these folks online. We've yet to conduct an onsite visit, but will one of these days. When we do, we'll update this description and give a bit more insight into what's available. In the meantime, visit them online by clicking on the name above. Sounds fun if you're looking to experience one of East Texas' beautiful lakes up close and personal. Please mention Crossroads when you call!
Fall Farm - A Fine Country Inn: This is a much-touted country inn (for good reason!), just off the beaten path between Quitman and Mineola -- about a 30-minute drive south/southwest from Crossroads as the crow flies. Mike and Carol Fall are proud to offer their guests a premier Inn “experience,” and Fall Farm Country Inn has grown into just that — an EXPERIENCE. Facilities include a 6,000 s.f. Main Inn, with five individual units, many spacious common areas, and a swimming pool and spa, all on 10 acres in the piney woods of East Texas. An additional property, located one mile from Fall Farm, offers a 3,000 s.f. guesthouse, cottages, and a multipurpose facility, all overlooking a beautiful lake in the distance. Visit Fall Farm online by clicking on the name above. For reservations, contact Mike and Carol at (903) 768-2449 or toll-free at 1-877-886-7696. And as we always say -- thanks for mentioning Crossroads when you reserve your room/s!
The Farmhouse at Hunter's Moon Farm: Winnsboro welcomes this newest B&B with a heart for the arts to its growing list of lodging destinations! Take a virtual trip to this beautifully restored farmhouse (just a couple of miles west of historic downtown Winnsboro) by clicking on the name above.

Constructed of oak, long-leaf pine and cypress, most of the orignal 1,200 sq. foot farmhouse remains like Nana Horne's brothers built it for her almost 80 years ago. Just as guests today come to the peaceful East Texas countryside to renew their spirits, she too needed a reconnect with the woods, ponds, flowers and blue skies of her birthplace.

Close to great restaurants, live music venues, plays, art galleries, antiquing, Lake Winnsboro and well-known events like Winnsboro's Autumn Trails, The Farmhouse and its surroundings have retained all the qualities of the last century coupled with the amenities we've come to expect in this century.

Hunter's Moon Studio and Gallery, located on property, is available to rent for art retreats or workshops. There's space for stone sculpting, painting and other art or crafts pursuits. By arrangement, workshops can be scheduled with local artists expert in stone carving, terracotta sculpture, jewelry making, wood-carving, gourd painting, basket weaving, oil and acrylic painting, portraiture, oil pastels, digital or black and white photography, hand-tinting black and white photography.

Workshops : Also available by arrangement are week-end intensives in stimulating your creative self, based on "The Artist' Way," songwriting, playwriting, acting, voice, harp, piano and violin playing.

For more information, call 903.365.2801 or 214.777.6663 and ask for Bon or Don.
Gloryhaven Cottage: Click on the name above to visit artist Kathy Rachal's Gloryhaven Cottage. It's a 100-year-old farmhouse, recently remodeled, which sits on 10 acres in a pretty country setting ~ 110 miles from Dallas and 1 hr 15 minutes from Tyler. Amenities include all the comforts of home and more. The 2-bedroom (1 ½ bath) house sleeps 3 to 7 (with sleeper sofas, trundle and rollaway bed). Winnsboro is just 6 miles south; Mt. Vernon is 9 miles up the road to the north.

Special arrangements can be made for a hayride and/or bonfire, weather permitting!

Gloryhaven is perfect for small outdoor weddings, showers, receptions and honeymoons! The warm, cozy environment is ideal for small Christian retreats, slumber parties, birthday parties and romantic get-aways. The cottage is next door to proprietor Kathy Rachal's country studio, which is a remodeled barn adjacent to the Gloryhaven property. A bonfire & hayride can be arranged when weather permits.For a small fee. The studio can be used by artists for painting or for small scrapbooking groups. For a special experience, go to the Art Spa Workshop page on Kathy's web site (click on name above) to see more about a fabulous ladies’ group experience for non-artists. It’s a complete day of pampering and exploration to uncover your creative genious. Arrangements for on-site private or group “spa services” can be made for you in advance. Kathy also assists with appointments at the Copper Leaf Day Spa downtown Winnsboro. Breakfast is included. The full-size kitchen is complete with the necessities, plus a little comfort food for your pleasure. Kathy will work with you and your group on special catering requirements for parties or retreats/conferences.

For more information contact Kathy Rachal at 972897.2399
Oaklea Mansion and Manor House - A Bed and Breakfast Inn: Is a Colonial-style mansion filled with priceless furnishings and family heirlooms your cup of tea? Then Oaklea Mansion and Manor House has just the room for you. For an online tour and more information just click on Oaklea's name above. (P.S. Due to the priceless collections housed at Oaklea, proprietor Norma Wilkinson courteously requests that guests treat Oaklea Mansion and Manor as "live" museums. Many of the treasures there have been in the house and the family for generations. Her desire is for the antiques to be gently used and enjoyed, rather than roped off and displayed. Therefore Oaklea only accepts guests 21 years and older.) The Oaklea is just a few blocks south of Crossroads. For more information, call Norma at (903) 342-6051 or email norma@oakleamansion.com. The Oaklea often hosts weddings, reunions, and other special gatherings. Please do mention Crossroads when you call!
Pecan House Historic Bed & Breakfast: Located just 20-some miles east of Winnsboro off Hwy 11 in Pittsburg, Texas -- and famous for its British hospitality -- this classic Victorian architectural masterpiece is a cozy blend of elegance and comfort. Pecan House is within walking distance of antique stores and restaurants, and minutes from the fabulous lakes and trails East Texas is known for. All of its fully restored suites have private en-suite bathrooms, remote control A/C, TV, phones with free local calls and fast Internet connection. Most suites have private 2nd-floor decks and king-size beds with 1000-count Egyptian cotton sheets and pillow shams. The Pecan House gourmet English breakfast is legendary.

Pecan House is at 212 College Street, Pittsburg, Texas. For reservations, call (903) 856-5504 or send an email to book@pecanhousedesign.com AND please tell them you found them through our Crossroads web site! Click on the name above to link directly to Pecan House.
Thee Hubbell House Bed & Breakfast: Our friend Tim Carmichael is the proprietor and host of one of East Texas' most comfortably elegant and historically authentic bed and breakfast establishments. It's "Thee" perfect place to stay whether you make a weekend or week-long visit to Winnsboro. (Note: Thee Hubbell House is a little more than two blocks around the corner and west of Crossroads.) As our list of guest musical artists AND patrons grows, more and more come to discover and enjoy their stay here. Thee Hubbell House welcomes children, and certain small pets. They have wireless Internet service, and a beautiful new pool and privacy fence too. You'll find it easy to call Thee Hubble House "home." It's a cozy retreat nestled into a comfy neighborhood just blocks from historic downtown Winnsboro. Call 1-800-227-0639 or (903) 342-5629, and click on the name above to visit them online for details on room reservations, rentals for special events (yes, they do weddings and reunions), and more. We recommend making your reservation ASAP as these rooms get booked up fast. Thanks for mentioning Crossroads when you make your reservation!
Trails Country Motel: To find out more, click on the name above and it'll take you to lodgingus.com where you can click on "Winnsboro." When it comes to actual motels IN Winnsboro, Trails Country is the one and only. Its 22 rooms are newly furnished and decorated. Simple, clean, no-frills accommodations and friendly service, plus ammenities like high-speed wireless Internet service, in-room frig, microwave, coffee, cable TV, free local calls, etc. Rates start around $39.95, and they accept all major credit cards. The motel is a quick few-blocks' drive from downtown Winnsboro (MAYBE a mile, if that). The phone number is (903) 342-9026. Please mention Crossroads when you call!

Area Wining & Dining

Art & Espresso ~ The Market Street Coffee Bar: Crossroads' backdoor neighbor (tucked inside the Market Street side of the Winnsboro Gallery), ART & ESPRESSO ~ The Market Street Coffee Bar, is now brewing up specialty coffee, espresso, lattés and cappuccinos to tempt the most sophisticated coffee drinker. A quick stroll through the Gallery takes you into the relaxing atmosphere of the Coffee Bar or come in via its Market Street entrance.

Art from the Gallery spills over into the Coffee Bar to create a living room atmosphere. Not a coffee drinker? Tea lovers will enjoy A&E's loose-leaf specialty teas in a variety of flavors. And don't forget to indulge yourself with a bowl or cone of hand-dipped Blue Bell® Ice Cream, or one of their yummy homemade brownies, muffins or cookies.

Enjoy yourself at home with their ground-to-order bulk coffee. And their specialty teas make wonderful gifts when coupled with a unique teapot or mug.

Good conversation is always free at Art & Espresso, and it's quickly becoming the place "Where friendships begin." Enjoy Art & Espresso on Crossroads Concert nights! Coffee Bar Hours
Monday through Thursday
7 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Friday 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.; and Saturday 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday closed.

Art & Espresso ~ The Market Street Coffee Bar, at 217 Market Street,
Winnsboro, Texas 75494. (903) 342-3343.
ciboVino: Rick and Sharon Murray's atmospheric restaurant -- ciboVino (pronounced CHEEbo-VEEno, which is Italian for "food" and "wine") -- features simple, French-inspired decor. The restaurant's cuisine - predominantly Italian - also takes its cues from other countries whose coastal regions are touched by the Mediterranean Sea. As the Murrays like to say, "the specials are on the unusual side!"

ciboVino is a cuisine 'crossroads!' From the vantage point of the 52-foot-long dining bar that winds through the middle of the restaurant, guests can enjoy the view of ciboVino's signature Italian hand-ground, wood-fired stone ovens. Is your mouth watering yet?!

CiboVino is at 218 N. Main St., immediately next door to Crossroads -- to our north. Call 'em at (903) 342-0028.

CiboVino does not accept reservations, nor do they fill orders for take out. Keep that in mind as you make your concert/dining plans!
Double C Steak House: Located at 206 Market Street (just a few doors down from Crossroads' back door on The Bowery, next to Trails Country Center for the Arts.) Open since the summer of 2007, the Double C has become one popular hangout and dining establishment. The food's great, and the atmosphere is friendly and very "Texas!" In true "Bowery" fashion, the establishment also features an actual working "saloon" complete with big-screen TV viewing for you sports fans. Visit them online for peek at their complete menu of food and drink. Hours are Monday through Friday, 10:30 AM to 2 PM. Monday through Wednesday, 4:30 PM to 8 PM. Thursday and Friday, 4:30 PM to 10 PM. And Saturday, 11 AM to 10 PM. Call 'em at (903) 342-3111.
Los Pinos Ranch Vineyards: Our friends Jeff and Dana Sneed are the proprietors of this beautiful oasis in rural Camp County just southeast of Winnsboro by about 20 miles or so. Once you experience Los Pinos (The Pines) you will want to return OFTEN. It's a destination unto itself. The vineyard has quite a range of its own labels of distinctive wines. Combine that with Chef Dana's delicious menu and host Jeff's entertaining banter, and you'll be hooked. Click on their name above, and visit them online for awesome photos, and detailed info on special events, rentals, etc. Hours are Friday and Saturday, noon to midnight, and Sunday noon to 10 PM. (903) 855-1769.
Lou's Country Inn - Country cooking excellence for nearly 30 years!: Owned and operated by Edna Sweeden -- hostess with the mostest -- Lou's is a favorite lunchtime retreat located a short one-and-a-half miles south of Winnsboro on the east side of 37, next door to the Northeast Texas Child Advocacy Center. Lou's makes its home in a cozy historic house built 100 years ago come May of 2008. The wooden structure with its shaded front porch is slate blue with white trim. This Winnsboro "home of country cooking" sits up on a hill set back off the road a bit. Lou's is open DAILY (except Mondays) from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Lou's Country Inn also hosts private dinner parties for community organizations, family and class reunions, etc. The daily lunch buffet runs $6.95 (dessert and drink are extra), and on Sunday's the buffet price is a bit more, and includes dessert and drink. Reservations required for parties of 15 or more. For more information, call Lou's at (903) 629-7199 or email Edna Sweeden at louscountryinn@suddenlink.net
LouViney Cellars & Bistro: LOUVINEY'S HAS MOVED TO DOWNTOWN SULPHUR SPRINGS, AND WE MISS 'EM!

More updated description to come soon. For those of you headed east to your lake home or cabin in the woods, LouViney's Sulphur Springs location is a great stopover for lunch or dinner!
Peralta's Mexican Restaurant: One of our favorite local Mexican food establishments, about a half-mile south of Crossroads at 813 S. Main Street. Hours are 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sundays. They do allow BYOB, and they do accept reservations for small and large parties. Call 'em at (903) 342-5303.
Rebekah's Restaurant: Located at Thee Hubbell House B&B, Rebekah's is known for catering to special requests of its guests. It's a gem of a place to know about, especially if you are planning a particularly romantic or significant occasion. Thee Hubbell House serves a country style breakfast to its B&B guests. Rebekah’s Restaurant also caters for group lunches made with prior arrangement, usually for groups of eight or more. For dinner, Rebekah’s currently operates on prior reservations only. Specialties of the house include Prime Rib, Chicken Picatta, Shrimp Scampi, Orange Roughy, and Chicken in Garlic Cream Sauce - complemented by an organically grown salad, fresh hot homemade bread, and a signature homemade cheesecake. Just call (903) 342-5629 or 1-800-227-0639 to make reservations (a minimum number of six people per reservation, or by request).
Winnsboro Bakery & Cafe: Winnsboro Bakery & Cafe is an awesome neighbor just three doors south of us on Main Street. A delicious spot for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with a menu ranging from gourmet salads and sandwiches, to upscale dinners and desserts. Guests who wish to BYOB wine are welcome there too. (Note: according to proprietor Jeff Heath, the Bakery's current remodeling is wrapping up, and the the beautiful fresh-faced bakery will re-open by the first weekend of April. What's MORE, the Bakery's "Brewbaker's Pub" will be open by mid-May, which means a fine selection of beers and wines will be added to the Bakery and Pub's awesome menue.) The Winnsboro Bakery is known for its world-famous Sour Cream Pound Cakes, which it ships most anywhere. The bakery is also known for its diverse menu of salads, sandwiches, and dinner entres. For more info, call (903) 342-6119 or toll-free at 800-845-0512, or click on the name above to visit the bakery online. Hours are 7 AM to 3 PM, Mondays through Saturdays (new hours to be posted soon, or call the bakery to verify times please). There's also a Winnsboro Bakery & Cafe on the square in Mt. Vernon!

Area Arts Info Resources

KMOO: One of our favorite area radio stations, and based in Mineola, Texas! Give 'em a listen at 99.9 FM on the dial! KMOOOOOOO!
Red River Radio: This is THE National Public Radio station based in Shreveport, LA. (Tune 'em in at 89.9 on the dial.) We LOVE to log on and listen during the day when we're at our computers workin' away. You can listen too! Just click on RRR's site. And while you're there, maybe you'll be inspired to make a pledge. RRR is an incredible supporter of songs and songwriters, bands, and buskers. Crossroads' founders Adler & Hearne performed for the Red River Radio House Concert Series in January '05 and can't wait to go back and play the station's "No Cover" show.
Trails Country Centre for the Arts: Located out our back door and down Market Street (aka The Bowery), Trails Country Centre for the Arts (TCCA) is in its fifth year of providing literary, performing, and visual arts experiences and opportunities for residents and visitors of Winnsboro and the surrounding area. TCCA has played a vital role in keeping the arts alive and well in this neck of the woods. We encourage all who can to contribute their time, talents and financial support to this community treasure. TCCA is a non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization. For more information on upcoming workshops, exhibits, performances and events, call TCCA at (903) 342-0686.

Area Churches of Note

Tinney Chapel United Methodist Church: This Winnsboro-area church is known around these parts as The Quintessential Country Church. We're talkin' -- you walk out the front door of the church and gaze right into a beautiful pasture full of grazing cattle. This church community is "quintessential" as country churches go for all sorts of other reasons. The awesome sense of family rooted in tradition. Their propensity for frequent gatherings that involve delicious food. Heck -- they even have their own blogspot. How quintessential is THAT? Lynn and Lindy contributed to the "contemporary" worship scene with this fine group of folks a couple of years back. (Contemporary meaning although we played lots of old hymns and original spiritual songs -- we played them on our guitars!)

If you're visiting the area, this is a great place to "do church" and head back to the city feeling like you really visited the East Texas countryside. Amen!

(take 312 from 515/Coke Road -- next to Brookshires -- just two miles south of town, turn left or east on CR 4620, go around the bend, and Tinney Chapel is at 449 CR 4620) (903) 629-7696

Area News Resources

COUNTY LINE Magazine: Our FAVORITE area, monthly information and entertainment magazine is COUNTY LINE! It covers arts, entertainment, local history, restaurant reviews, and lots more for ALL of what it lovingly refers to as "the upper east side" of Texas! Crossroads concerts are regularly featured in the County Line's comprehensive, live music listings. And for that, we send out a big SALUTE! With a special thanks to publisher P.A. Geddie and her famous brother, writer Tom Geddie, for their continuing encouragement and support.
WinnsboroToday.com: Whether you're a full-time local resident, weekender, or just planning to visit, WinnsboroToday.com is our local online newspaper. It's such a fun site, AND it just happens to be published by our good friends at McCrary Hardware Store around the corner on Elm Street. They do an awesome job of collecting info on area entertainment and events, interesting feature stories on folks who live in these parts, and more. Its a good site to visit OFTEN for news you can use!

Area Services of Note!

Copper Leaf Day Spa & Salon: WhooHOO! Yes, for those of you coming here from afar, you'll be delighted to discover a most elegant day spa just across Main Street from Crossroads. We've had road-weary musical artists find relief there in the form of massage therapy, and we love giving AND receiving those magical little Copper Leaf gift cards that get turned into luxurious moments. (903) 342-7772
Desktop Printing & Office Supply: We probably make at least one trip a day up Main Street to this most valuable service in our town. John and his staff do great work, at affordables prices, AND everybody there is so great to work with. At 326 N. Main, Desktop's hours are Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 5:30 PM.
Friends & Co.: Founded in 2000 at 110 N. Chestnut Street near downtown Winnsboro, Friends & Co. is the creation of hair "diva" Amberly Klika. We have so much fun in here. When it comes to good vibes and spirited conversation, time spent at Friends & Co. is not unlike being transported onto the set of Truvy's beauty parlor in the off-Broadway play-turned-movie Steel Magnolias. The decor of the recently expanded salon combines the comfort of the rural East Texas piney woods with understated elegant touches from one room to the next. Friends & Co.'s 'ensemble cast' of salon specialists provide a range of services from head to toe. Big city hair cuts and color, manicures and pedicures, massage, tanning (including spray tanning), and waxing -- with the added allure of affordable, small town prices. And their hours are "whenever needed!" How's that for service?! For more info or to make an appointment, call Friends & Co. at (903) 342-3099.
Tree Service: Kenny Crump and his crew did a fine job for us recently out at our Spring Hollow Organic Song Farm. Unless you're a lumberjack, living the in the woods REQUIRES one to know at least one good Tree Service to call for dead tree removal, trimming and pruning. Give Kenny a call for a free estimate at (903) 348-5812, or email him at kenleigh6@peoplepc.com

Area Shopping Hot Spots

Ladles to Linens: FLASH: LouViney wines are now carried at Ladles to Linens, and there's even a "wine bar" in store, where you can enjoy LouViney wines by the glass, or purchase a bottle to take home or to enjoy in a neighboring restaurant or music venue.

Our across-the-street neighbor at 215 N. Main Street ~ Ladles to Linens ~ is the ultimate housewares shoppe. (Click on the name above to go directly to their web site. You can even shop online!) Whether the kitchen needs to be stocked, or you need to decorate your bedroom or bath ~ this is Winnsboro's one-stop shoppe for all kitchen-related items, such as small kitchen appliances, dinnerware, stemware, flatware, table linens, cookware, cookbooks, gadgets galore ~ cooking classes too! For your bed or bath, Ladles to Linens carries fine bed linens and bath towels and accessories. They also have a large selection of gourmet foods, and specialty coffees and teas. Stop by and taste the gourmet coffee or mocha of the day! Shoppe hours are Tuesday thru Thursday, 10 AM to 5 PM, Friday 10 AM to 6 PM, and Saturdays 10 AM to 7 PM. Call for more details: 903-342-1050.
The Music Station ~ Guitars & Cigars: Formerly named "Mossman Guitars," these friends have re-located under the name THE MUSIC STATION ~ GUITARS & CIGARS. You'll find them at the northwest corner of Broadway and Main in downtown Winnsboro (AKA the crossroads of highways 11 & 37.)

Still THE place to "hang out" and jam after a Crossroads concert. (Tony Stewart and friends have created just the cozy kind of spot a musician loves for finding choice instruments (AND cigars), for lessons, music supplies, and camaraderie! Hours are Monday through Thursday noon to 9 p.m.; Friday noon to 10 p.m.; and Saturday noon to midnight. Note: usually there's an on-site jam that goes quite late on Saturday nights! (903) 342-0230.

Mossman Guitars -- Hand made. Hand played!
Pine Mills Pottery Studio & Gallery: Due south of Winnsboro just a short 20-minute drive down FM 14 off of Hwy 37, Pine Mills Pottery is a "must see" destination. Daphne and Gary Hatcher create fine handmade pottery at their studio, established in 1979. Their work is sold and exhibited around the world, and is feature in numerous books, magazines and TV productions. The Hatchers learned their craft in Europe where they apprenticed with potters in England, France and Greece. Pine Mills Pottery is usually open from 10 AM to 5 PM Monday through Saturday, and from 1 to 5 PM on Sundays. Occasionally the gallery is closed, so it is best to phone ahead to be sure they're open! Here's the number: (903) 857-2271. Click on the link above to visit them online!
Redneck Ranch: Just across the way at 211 N. Main Street, friend and Redneck Ranch proprietor Nancy Lynn has decked out her shop in such a way sure to lure in the lover of Western decor, and her mom Joan Barr does a great job of managing the shop -- a fun balance of elegant gifts and tongue-in-cheek conversation pieces. Quirky cards, gourmet food items, and more. Here's the number: (903) 342-1111.
Scrappy K's: SCRAPPY K's proprietor Kathi Mitchell is Winnsboro's scrapbooking DIVA. Recently relocated to much larger store next to Radio Shack on Franklin Street -- a short two half-blocks walk from Main Street -- Kathi's store is a scrapbooking HEAVEN. More details to come. Questions? Call Scrappy K's at (903) 342-6400 or email Kathi at scrappyks99@yahoo.com.
Winnsboro Gallery: In this progressive, rural East Texas town known for the arts, The Winnsboro Gallery is the perfect centerpiece for historic downtown Winnsboro. We're proud to have them as our nextdoor neighbor to the south.

The Gallery's big-picture windows showcase a vibrant and ever-changing selection of fine art, fine crafts and custom picture framing.

The gallery space is an upscale blend of modern displays with antique furnishings, and a welcoming, living-room atmosphere, frequented by customers and friends who gather to enjoy a visit over a cup of tea, and to soak up the artsy vibe of the place.

There to make you feel at home in her gallery's living room ambience is proprietor Mary M. Smith, who - an artist herself - takes pleasure in working one-on-one with customers. The Winnsboro Gallery takes great pride in its creative custom picture framing and can help you select art and framing that will enhance your environment, whether it be home or office.

Attention to detail and a caring devotion to providing a diverse range of art offerings make The Winnsboro Gallery one of the premier fine art, craft and picture framing destinations in the Upper East Side of Texas.

Hours of operation are Tuesday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday & Monday - closed. Also by appointment. Contact Mary at the gallery via phone (903)342.3438 or email: mary@winnsborogallery.com.
Also, ask Mary about scheduling The Winnsboro Gallery for group meetings and special events!
Winnsboro's ever-growing collection of antique shops...: In time, we'll get them all individually described and detailed. For the time being, suffice to say - if you love meandering about in antique stores for hours on end, Winnsboro is not lacking in that department! You'll find them on Main, Elm, Market (aka The Bowery), and Broadway ~ all close to the heart of town. All within easy walking distance of The Winnsboro Depot downtown parking area. If you own a truck, drive it to Winnsboro and don't leave empty handed! Shops to look for: Callico Junction, Jan's Antiques, Main Street Antique Mall, Morning Glory Mall, and more - not to mention all the weekly area flea markets, and garage and estate sales.
Winnsboro Farmer's Market: Coming soon (May - October on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.) at the parking lot just south of the Winnsboro Depot! Farm-fresh produce ONLY from surrounding Northeast Texas counties. YUM.

Music Festivals We Recommend!

Kerrville Folk Festival: Located in the beautiful Texas Hill Country an hour-and-a-half or so west of Austin, this festival is THE ideal place to hear MANY of the artists you've come to know and love who've played the Crossroads stage. The annual festival ALWAYS begins on the Thursday prior to Memorial Day, and runs for three weekends and the two weeks in between. Click on the festival name above to go directly to the Kerrville Folk Festival web site. There, you can find all the info you need on the artists playing the festival this year, details about camping on the ranch, news about the Labor Day Weekend wine and music festival, and more! Are you a Kerrvert?!
Nacognoches Americana Music Festival: More to come! Click on the name above to go directly to their awesome web site! One of these days when we grow up, and get to do a bit more touring and performing, we'd love to play this festival!!
Northeast Texas Music Festival: This homegrown annual music festival happens right here in WINNSBORO at the Winnsboro City Park & Pavilion, and always features a wide range of music -- from blues and country to gospel and rock-n-roll. Festival dates vary from year to year. There's usually a carnival for kids Friday evening, and carnival AND live music all day on a Saturday. Find out date, artist, camping and ticket info by clicking on the name of the festival above!
Pickin' in the Pines: Located at Pine Mills (20 or so miles southeast of Winnsboro), T-Roy Miller's Pickin' in the Pines happens twice a year: the third weekends in May and September. Click on the festival name above to go directly to T-Roy's web site, then click on Pickin in the Pines for details. What is Pickin' in the Pines? If you ask a musician that question, they will tell you it's "An Acoustic Jam Fest". This is the musically correct explanation. Music fans that attend year in and year out will tell you it's more than that. It could also be called "Pickin', Campin', Vistin', Barbecuin', Story Swappin', Relaxin', Sippin', Strollin', and Listenin' in the Pines. It's a weekend event, so most folks arrive with tents or self-contained camper trailer. Guitar, flute, banjo, harmonica, fiddle, and mandolin are just a few of the instruments to enjoy and sing along with. Bring your own instrument of choice or just come and be a fan. Greenhorn campers enjoy a hot water shower and restroom for the guys and gals. If you can't camp out, you're still welcome to "come and go" just for Friday and/or Saturday night concerts if that is your preference.

Musician Friends of Crossroads

Texas Music Office: Our state has a GREAT music office and an awesome staff. Check 'em out at:

Texas Music Office
Office of the Governor
P.O. Box 13246
Austin, TX 78711
(512) 463-6666

mail to:
music@governor.state.tx.us

http://www.EnjoyTexasMusic.com

http://www.governor.state.tx.us/music

~You Can't Hear American Music Without Hearing Texas~

Special Friends of Crossroads

Peterson Ray & Company: Not only is Bryan Peterson's and Scott Ray's company one of THE premier design firms in the Southwest, BRYAN is a primo musician in his own right - with two CDs of his own, and often touring as keyboardist with the one and only Jimmy LaFave! Peterson Ray & Co. designed our fantastic logo (which we're still figuring out how to showcase here!). THANKS for the great work, PR&Co! And Bryan, we hope you'll come out and play at "The Crossroads" one of these days!

BRAGGING RIGHTS:

Peterson Ray & Co. submitted our cool Crossroads logo to the folks at the famed Graphis Design Annual. Guess what?! The Crossroads logo submission was selected for inclusion in the 2007 edition of this elite publication! The logo appears on page 175 of the book. For more than fifty years, Graphis has earned the respect of the global art community with work selected from professionals who are the best in the business. Today it continues to be a distinction for accomplished photographers, designers, art directors, illustrators, and product designers to be included among the pages of a Graphis publication. To order Design Annual 2007, call 212.532.9387 or email info@graphis.com.

Congratulations Peterson & Company!!! Crossroads is so proud to be a part of your success. Want award-winning design for your biz? Call Peterson Ray & Co. at 214.954.0522.

Winnsboro-related sites of note

Winnsboro Chamber of Commerce: When visiting Winnsboro, be sure to visit our town's Chamber of Commerce, located on the west end of the historic Winnsboro Train Depot at the southeast corner of Main Street (TX-37) and Broadway (TX-11). The building is a beautifully restored historic treasure in our town. And you'll find all sorts of valuable information about things to see and do in our town and surrounding area. The Chamber is open to the public Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., though they typically close from noon to 1 p.m.

Sandy Thomas, Administrator
Winnsboro Area Chamber of Commerce
100 E Broadway - Train Depot
Winnsboro, TX 75494
903-342-3666
sandy@winnsboro.com
Winnsboro's page on the Preserve America site: Just stumbled across this site. Interesting note, the "hardware store on Main Street" referred to in the description is (and has been since November 19 of 2005) the home of Crossroads Coffeehouse & Music Co. -- located in the former location of the historic McCrary's Hardware Store, which is now around the corner from us on Elm Street.