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July 2009
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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Who dunnit?
With the assistance of actors from the Lamp-Lite Theatre, the Commerical Bank of Texas Travel Club will host an interactive murder mystery dinner at 6 p.m. Friday, July 30 at the Piney Woods Country Club. Tickets are $28, and reservations can be made by calling 715-4135 or e-mailing sjacobs@cbtx.com. The deadline to register is July 27.
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Melons and history
A mouthful of fun awaits those who attend the What-a-Melon festival on the historic courthouse square in Center this weekend. Beginning at 10 a.m. Friday, July 10 the two-day festival will include rides, arts and crafts and live entertainment. Festival continues through Saturday, and admission is $2. For those looking for an educational start to the weekend, the Old University Building will hold a children’s day for kids ages 7 to 10 from 10 to 11:30 a.m Saturday, July 11. Children will be able to step back in time and witness what it was like to be a student at the school by sitting it antique desks and learning to write on slates. To reserve a space, call 564-7351.
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Poise those pens
Published novelist Martha Corson will lead a six-week writing workshop from 7 to 8:30 p.m. beginning tomorrow, Thursday, July 9 at Unity Church, 2400 South St. The classes are free, and geared toward aspiring fiction writers who are already producing copy or plan to do so soon. The workshop will feature techniques applicable to short story and book-length compositions.
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Larry Bagby from “Walk the Line” comes to Nac
Larry Bagby, far left in the photo, will perform at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 9 at the Hotel Fredonia. A longtime actor/musician, Bagby may be most well-known for his role as Marshall Grant, Johnny Cash’s best friend and stand up bass player in the 2005 film “Walk the Line.” In addition to his extensive work as an actor, which also includes stints on “CSI,” “JAG,” and “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” Bagby has been an active songwriter since his youth. He will be accompanied Thursday by local performer R.C. Lightning. Lightning has opened for such acts as Little Milton and played many of the hot spots on 6th Street in New Orleans during Mardi Gras. Tickets for the show are $8 pre sale and $10 the day of the show.
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Summer theater
This week is full of SFA summer repertory productions. “Master Harold … and the Boys” kicks off the fun at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 7 at the Downstage Theatre. An additional performance will be at 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 10. The production depicts two black servants who have practically raised a white teenager, Hally in 1950 South Africa, and become quite handy when a family crisis causes him to lash out. William Inge’s Pulitzer-Prize winner “Picnic” follows on Wednesday, July 8 with a 7:30 p.m. production in the W.M. Turner Auditorium. In the play, a Labor Day picnic becomes merely a backdrop for the flurry of emotions and dreams that surface when a handsome vagabond suddenly enters the lives of three generations of women living side-by-side in a small Kansas town. Tickets for both productions are $12 for adults and $6 for children. The week concludes with productions of “School House Rock, Too,” at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 9 and Saturday, July 11 in W.M. Turner Auditorium. The children’s musical focuses on several characters who use what they’ve learned from the ’70s cartoon “School House Rock” to save a rundown diner. Tickets are $6.
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Fourth of July fun
There are numerous places to find fun this July 4. Here is a small sampling of some area activities.
Teneha — Enjoy live music and fireworks beginning a 8 p.m. at Tiger Stadium.
Timpson — In celebration of not only the country’s birth, but Frontier Day, too, a downtown parade will kick off at 10 a.m., followed by day-long fun of children’s games, pet contests, a carnival and cake auction at SoSo Park. The celebration will conclude with a street dance at 8 p.m.
Nacogdoches — SFA Theatre presents William Inge’s Pulitzer-Prize winner “Picnic” at 2 p.m. in the W.M. Turner Auditorium. In the play, a Labor Day picnic becomes merely a backdrop for the flurry of emotions and dreams that surface when a handsome vagabond suddenly enters the lives of three generations of women living side-by-side in a small Kansas town. Tickets are $12 for adults and $6 for students and seniors. Parental guidance is suggested.
Nacogdoches — Freedom fest kicks off at 5 p.m. with food, children’s activities and live music. A fireworks show will begin 30 minutes before dark.
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Free screening
The Friends of the Visual Arts and the SFA School of Art will present a free screening of “Roadsworth: Crossing the Line” at 7 p.m. Friday, July 3 at the Cole Art Center on Main Street. The 72-minute documentary focuses on renowned street artist Roadsworth (aka Peter Gibson) who spent three years making his “mark” on Montreal streets, overlaying city markings with home-made stencils and spray paint. Through his creative expressions, a crosswalk became a giant boot print, traffic dividers transformed into zippers and electrical plugs filled parking spaces. Director Alan Kohl examines the artist and his work that spawned a debate over art and authority and who owns public space. Parental guidance is suggested. For more information, call 468-1131.
