Come help celebrate the Roy Orbison mural in Vernon, Texas this Saturday, Oct. 29 at 1500 N. Main. There will be live music presented by the “Already Goners.” The event will start at 10 AM.

Lead artist Selena Mize designed the mural, which celebrates Rock and Roll Hall of Fame artist Roy Orbison – a Vernon native son. Selena’s colorful design features the dark glasses that became a signature part of Orbison’s public performances. Audra Lambert and Chrysa Jacobs also contributed to the installation of the mural in downtown Vernon.

Vernon Mayor Pam Gosline says, “When I was a member of the Pride Committee a few years back, we had dreams of murals in Downtown Vernon and now those dreams are finally coming true. We are so appreciative to the Wichita Falls Arts Alliance for making this happen. Our sincere thanks go out to the artists and all the others involved to make this happen. This is definitely a unique, beautiful piece of art for our downtown district, and one that the citizens are already buzzing about!”

The Roy Orbison mural is located at 1506 Main St. and measures 110 feet long by 25 feet tall. This is the first project commissioned by The Alliance in the City of Vernon.