‘Blast’ your senses with instrumental, visual pageantry

‘Blast’ your senses with instrumental, visual pageantry

(Richardson) Following triumphant successes in London, on Broadway and across North America, BLAST!, winner of the 2001 Tony Award for “Best Special Theatrical Event,” and the 2001 Emmy Award for “Best Choreography,” will return to the Eisemann Center in Richardson for two performances, Saturday, Nov. 12 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 13 at 2 […]

Lectures feature student actors, county connections at JFK assassination

(Rockwall) Members of Rockwall-Heath High School Center Stage group, under the direction of theatre arts teacher, Kristen Dodgen,  presented a re-enactment of the rock wall discovery by pioneers, Terry Utley Wade, B. F. Boydstun and William Stevenson, at the Brown Bag lecture on Friday, Oct. 14.  Seniors, Jackson Currie, Christian Sanders, and Jason Payne portrayed […]

‘Great American Trailer Park’ opens GLCT season

(Lewisville) The Greater Lewisville Community Theatre opens its 2011-12 season with “Great American Trailer Park Musical.” The show runs through Oct. 30, with performances Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. Due to the popularity of this show, an additional performance has been scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 27, at 8 p.m. […]

Leo’s Club hosts Pumpkin Patch fundraiser

Leo’s Club hosts Pumpkin Patch fundraiser

(Rowlett) The Rowlett Leo’s club, a youth service group run by kids ages 12-17, is hosting a  Pumpkin Patch fundraiser at the corner of Highway 66 and Main St. across from Wal-Mart in Rowlett. The Patch will be open from noon to 5 p.m. Fridays; and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. The […]

Mayor, councilman, visit YMCA Angel Camp

  Rockwall City Councilman Cliff Sevier talks with Angel Campers during a special visit Aug. 10. Rockwall YMCA Angel Camp welcomed several special visitors Wednesday, Aug. 10. Rockwall Mayor David Sweet, City Councilman Cliff Sevier, and Rockwall PreSchool Association members Melanie Orchard and Diedre Tomasino paid a visit to the campers. Angel Camp is a four week […]

Big prizes in store at Lions Club Texas Hold’em tournament

(Royse City) The Royse City Lions Club hosts its biggest fundraiser of the year as they present the charity Texas Hold’em Tournament from 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25 at Luigi’s Italian Cafe, 220 E. Main St. in Royse City. Players can reserve a seat for $35, which includes dinner (salad, choice of one of two italian dinners, and drink), […]

Frisco Jazz Band to perform at senior dance

(Frisco) Whether you boogie down on the dance floor or prefer to watch others cut the rug, the Senior Center at Frisco Square is the place to be on the second Saturday of every month. The newly expanded 17,000 square foot facility brings in live entertainment for a dance event designed especially for Frisco’s senior […]

Hispanic Expo at Dallas Market Hall

(Dallas) More than 30,000 Latino/Hispanic consumers and 250 exhibitors are expected to take part in Viva Dallas! Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 6 and 7, at Dallas Market Hall. Presented by the Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Viva Dallas!is a business, entertainment and health expo designed for the whole family. There will be a Health and Wellness Pavilion […]

Just when you thought it couldn’t get any hotter, Hot Rocks rolls in

(Rockwall) Make plans to ride in the Rockwall Rotary Club’s 25th annual Hot Rocks Bicycle Race and Ride on Saturday, Aug. 13. Children, families, beginners and avid cyclists are expected to participate in the event that includes 13.5, 43 and 57 mile courses. The race will start and finish at 1201 TL Townsend Drive in Rockwall, at […]

Free haircuts, supplies at Wylie ISD Back-to-School Fair

Free haircuts, supplies at Wylie ISD Back-to-School Fair

(Wylie) Free school supplies, hair cuts and vision screening are available for Wylie ISD students during the Back-to-School Fair from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 6 at the First Baptist Event Center in downtown Wylie. Students must attend the fair in order to receive supplies, and pre-registration is recommended. Because supplies are limited, Wylie […]