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Lon's at the Hermosa Hosts Cowboy
Artist Martin Grelle at Artist in Residence Dinner Oct.
14, 2009
Artist Martin Grelle
Paradise Valley, Ariz. -- As a tribute to Lon
Megargee, the cowboy artist who built The Hermosa Inn,
Martin Grelle, a member of the prestigious Cowboy
Artists of America will be the featured guest for an
Artist in Residence dinner at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 14 at
Lon's.
Grelle painting Native American with
Horse
Grelle's images of the American West, both contemporary
and historical, reflect his deep understanding of the
wide open vistas of the southwestern landscape and of
the pioneering spirit of the people who live there.
Working mainly in oil and acrylic, he is one of only
five artists to have won the top award twice at the Prix
de West Invitational show at the National Cowboy and
Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City.
The evening will feature a pre-dinner wine reception at
which guests will have the exclusive opportunity to
mingle with Martin Grelle. Participants will enjoy a
sumptuous four-course dinner designed especially for the
occasion by Lon's executive chef, Michael Rusconi,
showcasing his artful American culinary style.
The menu will include Arizona shrimp with roasted pepper
spaetzle; lobster and romaine salad with citrus fruits;
pecan wood-grilled beef tenderloin with truffle-scented
grits and spinach; and brie cheesecake with berries and
mango coulis.
Red and white wines will be personally selected for the
event by Lon's sommelier. The cost for the Artist in
Residence dinner with Martin Grelle is $99 per person,
including tax and gratuity and a four-course dinner
paired with wines.
After dinner, Grelle will share stories about his life,
cowboy art, and the traditions, cultures and essence of
the people he captures in his paintings.
Lon's welcoming atmosphere features a ruggedly elegant
dining room with wood-beamed ceilings, vintage Western
artifacts and beehive fireplaces that accent the
meandering dining space. The charming restaurant
features artwork of the original owner, Lon Megargee.
Reservations are required and can be made by calling
Lon's at The Hermosa at 602-955-7878.
Lon's at The Hermosa is located at 5532 N. Palo Cristi
Road in Paradise Valley, Ariz. For more information,
visit www.lons.com
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