ROCKWALL, TX (October 4, 2014) Auditions for The Best Christmas Pageant Ever will be held at 1 pm Saturday, October 11 at Rockwall Community Playhouse, 609 E. Rusk, just two blocks off the Square in downtown Rockwall. Many parts are available for a variety of ages–children through adult. The heartwarming play tells the story of […]
A ‘Fair-ly’ Unusual Occupation September 30, 2014 – From chicken fried baked potatoes to funnel cakes and corn dogs, there’s no doubt that food is a main attraction at the State Fair of Texas. But for those who prefer to steer clear of artery-clogging entrees, this year’s wild Mustang sculpture is a healthy way to enjoy […]
GARLAND ISD,TX. (September 29, 2014) Numerous studies have shown that art education provides the critical thinking, communication and creativity skills essential to academic success. To celebrate this vital scholastic field, schools across Garland ISD commemorated National Arts in Education Week with fun, imaginative assignments. Students fashioned mixed-media art pieces, paintings and illustrations. Some even shared […]
ROCKWALL, TX (September 29, 2014) To date, local businesses have donated more than $400 in door prizes for the Rockwall Art League’s 14th Annual Fine Art Show, which returns October 3-5 to the Rockwall Rotary Building, 408 S. Goliad. “The community has always been supportive, but this level of participation by our local businesses and […]
ROCKWALL,TX. (September 22, 2014) On Thursday, October 9th from 6-9 pm KE Cellars will host an Artists’ Reception for Joetta Currie and Doris Vasek in conjunction with Downtown Rockwall’s Monthly Night Owl Experience. The winery is located at 301 North San Jacinto in downtown Rockwall. Artists Joetta Currie and Doris Vasek are the featured artists […]
Contest presented by Peghead Guitars Winner opens for Deryl Dodd ROCKWALL/ROYSE CITY, TX (September 19, 2014) Peghead Guitars in Rockwall and Southern Junction Nightclub & Steakhouse in Royse City have teamed up for the SoJo Serenader Singer/Songwriter Competition, underway every Monday through October 27. The contest winner will play a 30 minute acoustic set opening […]
ROCKWALL, TX (September 18, 2014) Rockwall High School freshman Amy Rester was among several students who performed with the Rockwall Philharmonic Orchestra during the Rockwall MusicFest’s end-of-summer concert August 30 at The Harbor. Amy is in the RHS Orchestra under the direction of Charlsie Griffiths. Her first memory of music is when she was three […]
ROCKWALL,TX. (September 17, 2014) The Wind Ensemble from Rockwall High School was selected as a National Winner for the Mark Of Excellence/National Wind Band Honors project. The Wind Ensemble is the top performing concert band from Rockwall High School’s Orange Wave Band and is made up of sixty-one members. The Mark of Excellence recorded music […]
ROCKWALL, TX (September 8, 2014) Thirteen-year-old Erin Kinsey of Rockwall has a full schedule this fall, but it’s not just because she competes on Cain Middle School’s tennis and volleyball teams, and plays percussion in the band. Erin is a country music singer/songwriter with local gigs lined up now through October. Erin developed a passion […]
Historical Foundation welcomes new curator ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (September 6, 2014) Have you ever wanted to tour a museum after hours like in the movies? Here is your chance to see what happens after dark. As the sun goes down Thursday, September 18, the Rockwall County Historical Foundation will open the doors of The Museum […]