‘Cause we got a great big convoy
Rockin’ through the night.
Yeah, we got a great big convoy,
Ain’t she a beautiful sight?
–C.W. McCall, “Convoy”
This weekend The Art Guys go in pursuit of the great, white whale of Houston commuters.
Continuing the year-long celebration of their 30th anniversary, an ambitious, 24-hour trek will go nowhere but everywhere, covering a wide expanse of our fair city. From 5pm Saturday, November 9th, to 5pm Sunday, November 10th, The Art Guys will drive the I-610 Loop. Echoing the patterns most recently laid out in “Intersection,” (Event #9 of the 12 Events) 12 hours will see an expectant convoy and crew headed in one direction around our beloved Loop and another 12 in the opposite direction.
If you think 610 traffic is a little congested as is, just wait until this bad boy rolls down the West Loop, attracting an army of onlookers.
The Art Guys have advised that they will use drivers to assist in this epic voyage and will make themselves available to any and all parties via Twitter and a telephone number specific for this event (832.712.6207). More information is available through their website and Facebook page. Interested in being there for the the grand send off or return? The journey is slated to begin and end at the I-610 North Loop West at North Shepherd at 5pm on both days.
No doubt your weekend plans, at some hour or another, will find you on or around 610. While you’re navigating that cycle of snares, keep an eye out for The Art Guys.