Eden's Green Apple, Inc.

History

Eden’s Green Apple, Inc. is a fairly new organization but we are proud to say we have accomplished a lot in the short time we have been organized. 

The Green Apple Building

In 2009 the Foster Charitable Foundation granted the City of Eden a complex of buildings that once housed the Eden Wool and Mohair, Eden Locker Plant and a feed store.  The buildings were a part of Eden’s cultural heritage and although they were very dilapidated we didn’t want to see them demolished.  The buildings were granted with the intentions of the complex becoming some form of a community facility however they were in poor condition and much vision was needed to see past their “rustic” appearance. 

Formation of Eden's Green Apple, Inc.

Eden’s Green Apple, Inc. was founded in 2012 by a grass-roots effort to bring Cultural Arts to downtown Eden, Texas with a mission is to provide an outlet for artists of all genres to showcase their talents. Eden is a small rural community located in the center of Texas and the nearest arts based organizations and venues are located in San Angelo which is 45 miles away.  A group of individuals met and formed an Artists Guild and then set to work to obtain nonprofit status as Eden’s Green Apple, Inc.  which was determined by the IRS in June 2014 as s 501 (c) (3) organization. 

In addition to the music series the Guild is focused on providing an outlet for artisans such as blacksmiths, textile artists, photographers, stained glass artisans and so on to showcase and sell their creations and offer classes.  Eden’s Green Apple, Inc. is led by an energetic group of creative individuals who want to see more success and artistic endeavors in our rural downtown. Our future plans are to help with the renovation to the rest of the complex and continue to grow our dream.   We literally started with nothing and have turned it into one of the best listening venues in Texas.

Green Apple Music Series

In the spring of 2013, Eden's Green Apple, Inc. launched the first concert series (Green Apple Music Series) of once monthly shows and hosted Slaid Cleaves, Jimmy LaFave, Walt Wilkins, Johnny Cooper, Jason Eady and Kevin and Dustin Welch.  In 2014 the second series brought Ian Moore, Del Castillo, Bruce Robison & Kelly Willis, Drew Kennedy & Courtney Patton, Shinyribs and Griffin House.  

The Music Series is a once a month concert featuring a solo, duo, full band or acoustic acts.  Tickets are available for individual purchase, season ticket package or through sponsorship options.  We hire the best sound contractors from San Angelo to make sure each show is spot on.  

Our main venue is the Green Apple Building which is open air (under a shade awning roof) which allows us to produce shows spring through fall 6-7 months out of the year.  We do have alternate venue locations available in the event of rain- the show still goes on!  The Green Apple building has become a "Listening Room" and that's what makes it unique!  Thus, our music series events are similar to a house concert, our setting is very intimate.  The artists interact with the audience and enjoy your enthusiastic praise however talking to your neighbor or on your cell phone is discouraged.... the Listening Room at the Green Apple building creates a unique atmosphere and at times you may feel as if you are the only one in the room- it's a wonderful experience.  Artists who perform as part of the Green Apple Music Series love the opportunity to perform to an attentive audience.  We are a breath of fresh air from the normal loud bar scene they usually endure.

At the Green Apple building, we can seat up to 150 in a theater style setting of comfortable chairs. Before each show we serve a light meal or heavy hors d'oeuvres with tea which is included in your ticket price!  The venue is BYOB and you are allowed to bring in a small cooler that would fit under your chair.  Usually doors open at 7 p.m. with food and a social hour and the music begins at 8 (please check tickets, Facebook or calendar for specific times for each show).  

In the event of rain or threatening weather at the time of band arrival- we may change the location of the show to our indoor room at the complex, or at the Roy Burnes Civic Center in Lee Pfluger Park.  Please check Facebook for this kind of notification.