Lake Texoma Association Bash for Cash

Lake Texoma Association Bash for Cash

Lake Texoma Association Bash for CashLake Texoma Association is holding their biggest fundraiser of the year at Tanglewood Resort and Conference Center on October 30, 2015. It will be a fun day starting with a golf tournament at the Tanglewood Golf club. This is your chance to win a free truck if you make a hole in one sponsored by Hoyte Dodge RAM Chrysler Jeep. The tournament will be a 4 man scramble with at 10 am shotgun start.

The “Bash” begins at 6:30 with free wine and beer followed by a dinner of Prime rib, mashed potato bar and other tasty treats prepared by the Tanglewood Chefs. DJ Jessica Pruett will keep the entertainment and dancing going during the evening. There will be an awesome live and silent auction.

Since this year the “Bash” has a Halloween theme, be sure to wear a costume and enter the best costume contest. Fun Halloween activities are also scheduled for children with child care provided for $20. The Halloween March and Trick or Treating will start off the evenings activities for the kids followed by Pizza, lemonade and apple slices. Games will begin at 7:30 pm followed by a Movie and popcorn to finish off the evening.

Proceeds from the evening will benefit the Lake Texoma Association. LTA was incorporated in the Stae of Oklahoma on December 13, 1954 with the mission to promote and protect Lake Texoma. The Lake Texoma Association is very much like a chamber of commerce, but with one major difference… the very diverse membership. Not just an organization of businesses and business people, LTA is made up of all types of concerned individuals who want to keep Lake Texoma the superb recreational and business area it is today.

Call the Lake Texoma Association office for tickets & information at 580-564-2334

 

Alice in Wonderland: Rise of the Cards

Alice in Wonderland: Rise of the Cards

Alice in Wonderland: Rise of the CardsKidz Krew Performing Arts next production will be Alice in Wonderland: Rise of the Cards.  Presented in conjunction with the Bonham Theater, there will be three performances, October 2, 3 and 4, 2015 at the Bonham Auditorium on Main Street.

Written by Creative Arts Center director Lisa Avila, the play was first performed five years ago.  Directing this production will be Sandy Barber.  Some of the original actors will be returning with bigger roles.  Kidz Krew veteran Kati Fortune will play the leading role of Alice.   Other Kidz Krew veterans include Cassidy Barber as the Red Queen, Caleb Cundy is the Mad Hatter, Sebastian Murden as White Rabbit and Rebecca South as the Dodo.

Other Kidz Krew veterans have been cast in the play as well, including, Noah Bell as the Mock Turtle and the Wizard, Meagan Murden as the Dormouse, Claire Fortune as Tweedle Dee and Sabrina LaRue as Tweedle Dum. Rebecca Wilson returns to the stage to play the March Hare.

Several Kidsz Krew newcomers join these veterans in the play.  Charity Little has been cast as Butterfly, the daughter of Caterpillar. Luke Gibbs will be the Executioner.  Savannah Woodard is the Gryphon and Peyton Brownfield is the Cheshire Cat and the King.  Logan Griffith is the Rock and Kenzie McKinney is the Page.  Jessica South, Hayden Neel, Lilly Neel, Tiana Jenkins, Emma Jenkins and Breezy Jenkins will play the parts of cards.  Kyle Proctor, Carly Guadiano, Aidan Fortune and Olivia Fortune are playing the trees.

Performances will be at 7 pm on Oct 2 and 3 and at 2 pm on Oct 4 at the auditorium on Main Street.   Tickets are $10 each for adults, $8 for seniors and students and $5 for children 12 and under.  Tickets will be available in advance at the Creative Arts Center and at the door.  For more information or tickets, contact the Creative Arts Center at (903) 640-2196 or www.creativeartscenter.us or 200 W. 5th in Bonham.

Photograph by Sandy Barber

Karl Shiflett and Big Country Show

Karl Shiflett and Big Country Show

Karl Shiflett and Big Country ShowChrystal Opry House at Melody Ranch brings Karl Shiflett and Big Country Show to their stage on October 3rd.  The doors open at 6 pm and the high energy show begins at 7 pm.  Admission for Karl’s show is $12 at the door. Pre-show tickets for $10 may be purchased by sending a check to Bill Hayes at   1989 White Mound Road, Sherman, TX 75090.  Your tickets will be waiting for you at the door.

The Karl Shiflett and Big Country Show have been bringing classic “country” music to audiences for over 20 years.  Their traditional sound based on the bluegrass music of the 40’s and 50’s, comes from the use of single ribbon microphone.  This antiquated technology fuses the sounds of the bluesy mandolin, the fleet banjo and the graceful fiddle into one remarkable instrument.

This Texas based group is probably best known for their highly entertaining Retro stage show The Karl Shiflett and Big Country Show.  They call it “Real Country Music” that is deeply rooted in original Bluegrass and aims to capture the spirit and style of live bluegrass music of the classic era.
Officially starting in 1993, the band eventually gained national recognition in 1999 when the group signed with bluegrass record label Rebel Records.  The Karl Shiflett and Big Country Show became a household name literally overnight when their debut release went to the top of the charts.  Their latest release “Take Me Back” takes listeners back to a time when classic country ruled the airwaves.  The album is a collection of tunes Shiflett grew up listening to, songs by Don Gibson, Bill Monroe, Flatt & Scruggs, Bob Wills, Faron Young, Willie Nelson and Floyd Tillman.

In addition to wide spread radio airplay the group continues to receive worldwide exposure on RFD-TV as guest on the popular Cumberland Highlanders as well as the program Crossing the Cumberlands on Rural-TV network.  The Karl Shiflett & Big Country Show has been recognized many times throughout their careers by organizations like IBMA (International Bluegrass Music Association) and SPBGMA (Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music in America) for their musical contributions to the industry as well as their efforts to preserve a classic musical art form.

The Chrystal Opry House is located 1.5 miles west of Tom Bean or 6 miles east of Howe on FM 902 and a half mile south on White Mound Road. No alcohol is permitted and there is no smoking inside the climate controlled building. Seating is provided. Persons interested in performing at the Chrystal Opry House should contact Bill Hayes at 903-546-6893 or http://www.chrystalopryhouse.com.