Paint the Town at the 3rd Annual Center for Hearing and Speech Via Colori Street Painting Fesitval

The inner graffiti artist in Houstonist is excited about the chance to see the city tagged legally this weekend. The Center for Hearing and Speech will host it's 3rd Annual Via Colori Street Painting Festival at Sam Houston Park (Allen Parkway and Bagby). Over 175 artists will create original artwork on the streets of Houston in squares sponsored by various local donors. While you're checking out the art you can nosh on festival food and beverages, or you can take your kiddies to the Via Bambini area where they can color in their own squares. This free event will also showcase some of Houston's favorite musicians on two stages. Some of the artists featured include The Brian Kalinec Band, Corian Ellisor feat. Alex Abarca and Kristen Frankiewicz, Two Star Symphony, Cafe Khytaro and DelEspadin Flamenco, Bourbon Street, Wild Moccasins, Sideshow Tramps and Moses Guest.

The Center for Hearing and Speech is the only full-service resource in Houston that teaches children with mild to profound hearing loss to speak rather than use sign language. It has helped thousands of children develop listening, speaking and literacy skills needed to succeed in the mainstream hearing world.

The Center for Hearing and Speech Via Colori Street Painting Festival
Admission: Free
Date and Time: Saturday, November 22, 2008 10:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. and Sunday, November 23, 2008 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Location: Sam Houston Park at the corner of Allen Parkway and Bagby

Photo courtesy of Flickr user LG_70