Tour Art, wine and cheese, courtesy of Mellow Johnny's!

Tomorrow evening Mellow Johnny's is hosting the opening of photographer Brent Humphreys' Le Tour. Here are the details of the exibit:

Le Tour is an ambient photo study of the Tour de France by photographer Brent Humphreys. The images that Brent has captured over the years are a testament to what a colorful and unique event the Tour de France really is, seldom seen through the coverage received on domestic TV and media sources. Brent started this project in 2004 and has returned every summer since as part of an ongoing book project.

Brent Humphreys is an award winning photographer based in Austin, Texas. His photographic career has taken him around the world and his editorial work can be seen regularly on the pages The New York Times, Texas Monthly and Wired.

Please join photographer Brent Humphreys on the evening of July 9th at Mellow Johnny's for the launch of his Le Tour project benefitting LIVESTRONG. The show will consist of 15 large scale first edition prints, limited edition posters, and a booklet as a show accompaniment. Behind the scenes video and vintage tour footage set to French music will compliment the photography. Wine and hor d'oeuvres will be provided by Royal Blue Grocery. The work will be on display through July 31st.

Duration: July 9th-31st 2009
Sample Brent's Work Here:
www.brenthumphreys.com

According to the facebook event (RSVP there) this should be a free opening, and everyone is welcome to attend. This looks like a great way to kill time before the social ride so if you're in the area check it out.

Mellow Johnny's has been putting on some rather decent events lately, including last Sunday's Tour Launch. I've seen a couple galleries of event photos so far and it looks like everyone had a blast:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/elfrunningamuck/sets/72157621065764844/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/scratchex/sets/72157620897804581/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/57323697@N00/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/brianmcgloin/

Good times.