Palestine, Texas- In less than two weeks Palestine Community Theatre’s (PCT) Mary Poppins is set to fly over the rooftops of Palestine and land at the Historic Texas Theatre! Mary Poppins, sponsored by Ellen Weber D.D.S., is one of the most popular Disney movies of all time, and winner of 44 major theatre awards from […]
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UT Tyler Cowan Center Presents “West Side Story”
UT Tyler Cowan Center Presents “West Side Story” TYLER- More than fifty years ago, one musical changed theatre forever. Now it’s back and mesmerizing audiences once again. From the first note to the final breath, WEST SIDE STORY soars as the greatest love story of all time. January 22, UT Tyler Cowan Center will present […]
Texas Theatre Gears Up for Fall Performance
Texas Theatre Gears Up for Fall Performance Palestine- It’s almost time for the big red curtain to open again at the Historic Texas Theatre! Palestine Community Theatre members have been working diligently to bring another top notch performance to the stage. “The Robin Hood Caper,” a comedy full of familiar faces, will open on October […]
The Dixie Swim Club Live At the Texas Theatre
By Kathrine Newton Palestine, Texas- “Let’s go do something fun to celebrate this hellish heat!” Even though the calendar says autumn has arrived, the thermometer still registers in the nineties. Enjoy the last vestiges of summer and join the girls of the “Dixie Swim Club” in a “group swim.” Laugh with them as they stroke through […]
Upcoming Auditions for the Annual Houston County Youth Talent Showcase
Upcoming Auditions for the Annual Houston County Youth Talent Showcase CROCKETT- The Piney Woods Fine Arts Association is presenting its annual Houston County Youth Talent Showcase on Saturday May 18 at 7:30pm at the Crockett Civic Center. The Showcase has been a long standing tradition at PWFAA and is open to all students in Houston […]
Peace, Love & Dogwoods- Three Weekends of Fun & Events
Peace, Love & Dogwoods- Three Weekends of Fun & Events 2012 Dogwood Trails Celebration PALESTINE- The annual Dogwood Trails Celebration began in 1938. This year marks the 74th year of festivities centered around Palestine’s beautiful dogwoods. This year’s theme is “Peace, Love & Dogwoods,” which will be celebrated for three weekends- March 23-25, March 30-April1, […]
32nd Annual Tomato Festival
Jacksonville, Texas- It’s about to be “tomato time” in Jacksonville! This year the City of Jacksonville will celebrate the 32nd Annual Tomato Festival this June. Jacksonville has been producing tomatoes for the commercial market in the State of Texas for over a century, since 1897. Tomatoes became the primary crop until the 1950s. During this time, Jacksonville […]
Palestine Community Theatre Presents Comedy During Dogwood Trails Celebration
Palestine, Texas– It’s almost time to open the big red curtain at the Historic Texas Theatre for Palestine Community Theatre’s annual spring show. This year, PCT will perform Love, Sex and the IRS under the direction of Jim Vincill. Love, Sex and the IRS is a light comedy about guys-guy roommates, Jon and Leslie, declaring themselves married on […]