Voter registration drive at local Rockwall churches

ROCKWALL COUNTY (January 14, 2014) After learning that 24 million Christians of voting age are not registered to vote, several concerned citizens of Rockwall decided to do something about it. Michelle Smith, Texas State Director of Concerned Women of America, Mike Kennedy with Gideon’s International and Tina Millican, a local tea party activist, decided to […]

The Foreigner opens Feb 7 at Rockwall Community Playhouse

ROCKWALL (January 13, 2014) The Rockwall Community Playhouse will present The Foreigner by Larry Shue, directed by Felicia Sykes, on February 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, and 23. Performances are at 8 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday; and 2 p.m. on Sunday. A fishing lodge in rural Georgia is the location for […]

Ballet Royale presents Tales of Beatrix Potter Jan 18

Ballet Royale presents Tales of Beatrix Potter Jan 18

ROCKWALL / HEATH (January 7, 2014) The dancers of Ballet Royale, the official dance company of Royalty Dance Academy, will present The Tales of Beatrix Potter at 6 p.m. Saturday, January 18th at the Rockwall-Heath High School Auditorium, 801 Laurence Drive. Enjoy an evening of classic children’s stories with beautiful dancers, amazing costumes and stunning scenery. […]

Grease opens Jan 9 at Rockwall-Heath High School

Grease opens Jan 9 at Rockwall-Heath High School

ROCKWALL/HEATH (January 7, 2014) Rockwall-Heath High School’s Drama Club is in full swing rehearsing for their upcoming musical, Grease, opening January 9th.  With 60 students making up the cast, 20 operating as technical staff, three faculty members overseeing the production, a different local celebrity performing the role of DJ Vince Fontaine each night of the […]

Forney Arts Gallery presents Gillespie, Stephens paintings

What’s new at the Forney Gallery of the Arts? FORNEY (January 6, 2014) Forney Arts Council presents the paintings of Michael Gillespie and Ron Stephens through February 14 at the Crumbzz Tasting Pavilion/Forney Gallery of the Arts, 212 South Bois D’ Arc Street in Historic Downtown Forney. An artist reception will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, January […]

Intro to Musical Theatre starting at Rockwall School of Music

Complimentary session for grades 3-6 this Friday ROCKWALL (January 4, 2013) Rockwall School of Music is hosting a new class students in grades 3 through 6, entitled Introduction to Musical Theatre.  A complimentary session of this Musical Theatre class will be from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Friday, January 10th at the Rockwall School Music, 749 […]

Rockwall Community Playhouse to host auditions for Steel Magnolias

ROCKWALL (January 4, 2013) Auditions for the Rockwall Community Playhouse production of Steel Magnolias will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, February 15th at RCP, located at 609 E. Rusk St., just off of the square in downtown Rockwall. The show has six female roles – “two older, two younger, and two in between.” Auditioners will […]

Bowl to strike out domestic violence, benefit New Beginning Center

DECEMBER 30, 2013 – Come bowl with New Beginning Center friends and supporters to help end family violence in our local community. Every year the friends of New Beginning Center gather for a day of fun to make a change in our community. Teen dating violence and family violence needs to end you can help […]

New Year’s Eve casino party to benefit Garland Summer Musicals

GARLAND (December 30, 2013)  Join the New Year’s Eve fundraising party from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tuesday, December 31st at the Branding Iron at Firewheel Golf Park, 1535 Brand Road in Garland. There will be casino gaming, an Italian dinner, desserts, complimentary beer, a silent auction, full cash bar, and a champagne toast at […]

Entry deadline Dec 30 for Rockwall’s Got Talent 2014

Entry deadline Dec 30 for Rockwall’s Got Talent 2014

ROCKWALL (December 27, 2013) It’s time for the fifth annual Rockwall’s Got Talent, a local talent show that puts the fun in fundraising. The showcase for gifted entertainers is the brainchild of Rockwall Community Playhouse’s Board of Directors. Entry deadline is December 30, 2013. __________________________________ Auditions Jan 11 or 12, 2014 by appointment only. Call […]