We music lovers in Fayette County are in for a real treat as the new Colorado Valley Chamber Players present Pipe and Key, a critically acclaimed piano and organ duo featuring pianist Yvonne Chen and organist Yuri McCoy. Mark your calendars for Saturday, Oct. 3 at 3 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church in La Grange. Artistic Director Miles Gillette-Bockhorn tells us this third CVCP concert promises an adventurous program that recasts grand orchestral scores for an intimate setting.

Library Director Allison Hollek reported during the city council meeting last week that Arts for Rural Texas partnered with the Library to offer a 10-week class catering to homeschool and non-traditional students in first through eighth grade. The class began this Wednesday, Sept. 16. The library is also partnering with Parents as Teachers to offer a monthly bilingual storytime. These storytime events take place every second Friday of the month at 10:15 a.m. The first one took place last week, and about 15 people attended. The library’s annual genealogy workshop is scheduled for October 16 from 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Hollek also announced that the Library is planning a Renaissance Festival in October with details to be announced at a later date.

Three adults and a juvenile made it to shore after their boat capsized on Fayette Lake Sunday afternoon, Sept. 13.

“Hotel Art” opens this Saturday from 3-6 p.m. at the Red & White Gallery on Fayetteville’s Square. You may not think original art when you hear the words “hotel art” but think again! Joan Herring’s Blackbird Lodging properties have always featured great original art by local, area and Texas artists.