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Classic muscle cars and Curtis Grimes Band
Interested in muscle cars from the past. From 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, a number of them will be on display in the Lowe’s parking lot. The Curtis Grimes Band will also be playing Saturday at Banita Creek Hall. Doors open at 6 p.m.
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Center graduate to showcase solo exhibition
I went to high school with some truly talented artists. The one who immediately comes to my mind is a girl named Rachel Stine, who had a gothic appearance, and likewise, a beautiful darkness to her art. I can only imagine how great a solo show of hers would have been. Which is why, when I heard about this one-day show at the Lakes Area Art League Art Center, I figured it would be something people might enjoy going to. The exhibit will feature the work of recent Center High School graduate LeAnne Rheaume, who worked on the mural creation of high school fine arts department. The exhibit will be from 2 to 4 p.m., Sunday Aug. 16 at the art center, 305 Nacogdoches St. in Center. To find out more information, call Donna Neuville at 598-3278.
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Giant garage sale
First United Methodist Church on Hospital Street will be hosting a two-day garage sale this weekend, complete with furniture, kitchen items, sheets, jewelry and much more. The sale opens Friday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., and continues Saturday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. The money raised from the sale will go to fund the nursery and scout facilities.
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Write an essay, win a skydiving trip
If you’re a student or professional member of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers or the Advancing Hispanic Excellence in Technology or Engineering Math and Science you can enter the first U.S. Army essay competition for a chance to sky dive with a team of the Army’s elite Golden Knights. The contest deadline is Sept. 10. Ten finalists, consisting of five students and five professionals will be interviewed during the 2009 SHPE conference on Oct. 29 in Washington D.C., and two winners will be announced at banquet on Oct. 31. For information on essay specifications, go here.
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Eating out and staying healthy
Kathie Robinson, a registered dietician and certified diabetes educator will give a lecture on how to make healthy choices when dining out at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11 at the Cole Art Center in downtown Nacogdoches. “We know what we are supposed to do: ‘eat less fat’ or ‘eat more vegetables’ or ‘watch salt intake,’” says Robinson. “But in order to actually make changes towards a more healthy life, we must honestly evaluate what we eat and educate ourselves as consumers.”
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Chamber in the Pines
I had the opportunity to hear a small sampling of this performance series on Monday, just prior to my interview with the festival’s artistic director Jennifer Dalmas, and I found it quite engaging. The series features four chamber music concerts on different musical movements, the first of which is at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow, Aug. 8 at the Cole Concert Hall of the SFA music building. It will feature three pieces from the romantic period, one of which includes a piano performance by the new School of Music Director John Robert. Subsequent concerts will be at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 11 and Aug. 14 and 2:30 p.m. Aug. 16. The first and last concert will feature a reception immediately following the performances in the performance hall lobby. Tickets are $10 for individual concerts and $30 for all four. For more info, go here.
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Fun in the mud
The Texas Mud Race kicks off at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow, Friday, Aug. 7 at the Nacogdoches County Expo Center. The two-night event includes mud drag racing on the fast and mud bog tracks, mud slinging and wild tractor tire giants. There is a $10 charge for coolers, and tickets will be available at the door for $15 for adults and $8 for children under 12. The fun continues at the same time Saturday, and organizers encourage those who attend to bring lawn chairs.
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First Friday fun
First Friday “fun in the sun” will be from 5 to 8 p.m., Friday, Aug. 7 on the downtown square. The event will include boat displays, vintage and classic cars and children’s activities. Free appetizers and drinks will be available in the visitor’s center, and local shops will remain open for late night shopping.
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Film screening at Cole Art Center
A free screening of “King Corn: You Are What You Eat” will be shown at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7 at the Cole Art Center in downtown Nacogdoches. The film depicts two recent college grads who move to Iowa and plant an acre of corn in an effort to discover the food system. What they find raises troubling questions about how Americans eat and how they farm.
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Texas Old Time Fiddlers
The Texas Old Time Fiddlers Association kicks off its week-long camp this Sunday, Aug. 2, and as part of the camp, there will be free, nightly entertainment for local residents eager to get an earful. Performances begin at 7:30 p.m. in the music recital hall of the Tom and Peggy Wright Music Building.
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Literary reading and bake sale
There will be a literary reading and vegan bake sale at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 1 at Morning Glory Yoga Studios in downtown Nacogdoches. The evening will include both original and famous works of fiction, non-fiction and poetry that will be read aloud by local writers and poets.
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Barbecue
The Melrose Fire Department will host its annual barbecue from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1 at the fire department. The lunch will include chicken, beef and sausage with all the trimmings. Dine in or take out for $8.
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Comedy night
Stand-up comedian Gary Bell makes his way to the Hotel Fredonia this Wednesday, July 29 for a fun-filled night of high energy fun. With marriage and divorce behind him, Gary settled down and raised a blended family of five kids, all of whom are now in their 20s. His comedy routines often look back upon those “oh so painful years” of raising teenagers and brings out the humor from the everyday situations that emerge. Comedy night begins at 7 p.m., and tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door.
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This is the final week
The Texas Shakespeare Festival has been regarded by numerous theater critics as one of the best in the state. And, if you want to catch this season’s splendor — which includes “Romeo and Juliet,” “Tartuffe,” “Love’s Labour Lost,” “She Loves Me,” and Rumpelstiltskin” — you’re going to need to hustle. The last performance is on Sunday. Tickets are $25, or $20 for Saturday matinee and Sunday evening performances. Attendees can also take a backstage tour of the costume, scene and properties shops at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. The cost is $2. For more information on this week’s performance schedule, visit here.
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Some fun things this weekend
The Caddo Mounds state historic site will host a family fun day Saturday, July 25. The day will include games and competitions from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., with food for sale by the Alto chapter of the Lion’s Club. Beginning at 7:30 p.m., the site will have telescopes available for viewing the Texas night sky. Home to Caddoan mound builders, the site was inhabited for approximately 500 years, beginning about A.D. 800. The park is 6 miles southwest of Alto on State Highway 21 near Alto. For more information, call 858-3218.
That same night, the Kyle Kenney Band, will take the stage at Banita Creek Hall. Brewed in the oldest town in Texas, the Texas Country band is no stranger to all-night jams. Their first live performance took place at the Knights of Columbus in 2007, and they have since traveled across the state to perform in a variety of different venues, including the Texas State Fair. Doors open at 6 p.m. For ticket info, call 462-8000.
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Applications available for Mrs. Nacogdoches
The Mrs. Texas International Pageant is now accepting applications for Mrs. Nacogdoches County 2010. Applicants must be married and between the ages of 21 and 56. Mrs. Nacogdoches will have the honor of representing the area in the Mrs. Texas International Pageant on March 26-28 at the Scottish Rite Auditorium in San Antonio. The woman selected as Mrs. Nacogdoches will compete in fitness wear and evening gown categories, and give a personal interview. The woman crowned Mrs. Texas International will receive a prize package valued at more than $15,000 and the opportunity to represent Texas at the 2010 Mrs. International Pageant in Chicago.
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Outdoor music entertainment
I happened to stumble upon this place today, and I noticed that they’re having a performance this weekend. Located in Mount Enterprise, this entertainment venue hosts not only concerts at its outdoor amphitheater, but they also offer full RV hookups and have an onsite restaurant with a view of the stage. On Friday, 7th Floor Band will perform a two-hour set at 8 p.m. Durango’s Canyon is located at 1039 FM 1798. To find out more on their evening shows, call (903) 898-2772.
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Marionette show
The Dallas Puppet Theater travels to the Nacogdoches Public Library Tuesday, July 21 to perform String Variety, a fun-filled musical marionette show with lots of interaction, large colorful puppets and loads of fun. The show begins at 10 a.m. and is geared toward children ages 4 to 12.
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The curtain is closing
The prize-winning 60’s musical “Oliver” has been in full swing at the Lamp-Lite Theatre this month, and if you haven’t yet attended, you don’t want to miss the show’s final performances this weekend. “Oliver” will be performed at 7:30 p.m. tonight, July 17 and tomorrow, July 18, with a final matinee performance at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 19. Tickets can be purchased at Court Club, CVB and Glass Castles.
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Eats and treats
A photo and sculpture art reception will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, July 17 at the Cole Art Center in downtown. The two-hour reception will kick off the gallery’s Eats and Treats exhibit, which features Mark Menjivar’s photographs of refrigerator interiors from his series “You Are What You Eat” and Mindy Meyers soft sculptural objects that represent sweets and pastries and explore themes of indulgence, comfort and security. The exhibit will continue through Aug. 29. Summer gallery hours are 12:30 - 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. For more information, call 468- 1131.
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Hummingbirds
The Mast Arboretum 2009 garden seminar “Do hummingbirds migrate on the back of geese?” will be held at 7 p.m. in room 110 of the Agriculture Building on the SFA campus. Cliff Shackelford, an ornithologist for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will address the most commonly asked questions on the bird species. A free plant raffle will occur immediately following his address. For more information, call Elyce Rodewald at 468-1832.
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