Lanny Quarles: Collage / Ink Series

January 11, 2021, 8:00 AM - March 27, 2021, 5:00 PM @ Main Gallery

Please join the Mesquite Arts Council as they present artists Lanny Quarles to the main gallery of the Mesquite Arts Center. Quarles’ Collage Series was originally commissioned by Cecil Touchon's Santa Fe, NM gallery for a group show and later for a solo exhibition. The works focus on finding ways in which the materials at hand elicit their own voices and expressionisms in a conversation with the artist or viewer. The Ink Series follows a long period of working in asemic or abstract writing techniques. Originally working on long sumi-e scrolls on rice paper, these works followed an even more "all-over" approach, while retaining many of the same writing, or calligraphy inspired methods of mark-making.

Paige Lehmann | Freedom from Grieving

January 11, 2021, 8:00 AM - March 27, 2021, 5:00 PM @ Chamber Gallery

Please join the Mesquite Arts Council as they welcome Mesquite artist Paige Lehman to the chamber gallery. Freedom From Grieving includes a story series of 12 pieces created by abstract alcohol ink artist, Paige Lehmann. The concept of Freedom From Grieving is to share her story through visual art and poetry about going from an internal place of deep grieving to an external place of joy without ceasing. Each piece is created to inspire joy, connection, and intimacy for viewers. All pieces will be created with vibrant alcohol inks, both warm and cool tones, and iridescent gold.

Governor's Small Business Webinar Series: Information on the New Round of PPP Funding

January 27, 2021, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

The Governor’s Small Business Team will host a webinar for Texas small business owners to provide an update on recovery resources through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), specifically the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Our panel of experts will include senior executives from the SBA and Small Business Development Centers. They will explain the recent changes and provide up-to-date advice on the new round of PPP funding, loan forgiveness, the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and other important resources. The event will also feature a live Q&A session with our expert panel.

Library Shelfie Day

January 27, 2021, All Day @ Main and North Branch Library

Enter the "Show Us Your Shelfie!" Contest. To enter the contest: Take a Selfie of yourself in front of your favorite bookshelf. (Selfie + Book Shelf = Shelfie). Post your Shelfie on the Mesquite Texas City Hall Facebook Page. Posting your Shelfie will serve as an entry for a gift card drawing. Visit the Main or North Branch Library to see more Library Staff Shelfies.

Adult Tennis Leagues (Registration Period)

January 20, 2021, 5:00 PM - February 28, 2021 @ Westlake Sports Center

Pickleball For Active Adults (50+) (Registration Period)

January 20, 2021, 5:00 PM - February 28, 2021 @ Westlake Sports Center