Thanks for all the birthday wishes.My day was wonderful ending with dinner at Sambuca with 20 close friends.
Want to also inform you all that Okemah Sockwell Wiggins,husband fell and hurt himself,paralyzed from neck down.I went to Houston to see him and was told he would be moved into a spine rehab.He attended reunion with Okemah very nice man.Please keep Hank and Okemah Wiggins in your prayers.
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1 – July 8 + The Mesquite Arts Council presents an exhibit by Carl Sidle in the Main Gallery. Hours are M-F 8a-5p and during performances. Call the Arts Council for information at 972/216-6444.
4 Carl Sidle reception in the Main Gallery from 4:30 to 6:30p.
7 + The Mesquite Arts Council presents JazzBreaks on the Plaza with the MJRE (Mesquite Jazz Repertory Ensemble) Big Band and Curt Bradshaw. The show begins at 7:30p and it’s FREE! Picnic dinners sold on-site from Go-Diva Catering [reservations required]. For more information visit our website atwww.mesquiteartscenter.org or call 972-216-6444.
5 +Texas Area Artists will host their monthly meeting and artist demonstration at 2p. The public is invited. Call 214-566-8269 for information.
10 -25 Mesquite Community Theatre presents Proof by David Auburn. Catherine, a troubled young woman, has spent years caring for her brilliant but unstable father, a famous mathematician. Now, following his death, she must deal with her own volatile emotions. Call 972/216-8126 or visitwww.mctweb.org for more information. Performances are held at the Mesquite Arts Center: Black Box theatre Friday and Saturday, June 4 and 5 at 8p, Sunday, June 6 at 230, Friday, June 11 and 12 at 8p, Sunday, June 13 at 230, Thursday, June 17 through Saturday, June 19 at 8p.
6 +The Mesquite Symphonic Band, under the direction of Dale Coates, has scheduled their outdoor summer concert series entitled “Music in the Park”. The band invites everyone to bring their families and friends, lawn chairs, and blankets and relax to the sounds of marches, show tunes, classical numbers and contemporary music. Door prizes will be awarded by drawings to both adults and children of items donated by area merchants and businesses. Concessions will also be available for purchase with proceeds benefiting the band’s sheet music fund. For more information on “Music in the Park”, call 972-216-8125, or visit www.MesquiteSymphonicBand.com. 311 Gross Road Mesquite, TX 75149-3201
14 The Mesquite Arts Council presents JazzBreaks on the Plaza, the Mike Morrison Trio at 7:30p FREE! Picnic dinners are sold on-site from Go-Diva Catering [reservations required] or bring your own! For more information visit our website atwww.mesquiteartscenter.org or call 972-216-6444.
13-15+Mesquite Community Theatre will hold auditions for THE OCTETTE BRIDGE CLUB by P.J. Barry at 7p-9p in the Black Box Theatre. Call 972-216-8126 or visit www.mctweb.orgfor more information.
13 + The Mesquite Symphonic Band presents Music in the Park at Westlake Park at 7:15p. Admission is FREE. For more information call 972/216-8125.
13 The “Monthly Paint-In” begins at 10a. All artists are invited to bring their projects and share successes with others. Free! Call 214-566-8269.
13 Mesquite Creative Arts Club monthly meeting begins at 7p and features an artist demonstration. Call 972/463-6004 for more information.
21 + The Mesquite Arts Council presents JazzBreaks on the Plaza with the Mike Drake Trio at 7:30p FREE! Picnic dinners are sold on-site from Go-Diva Catering [reservations required] or bring your own! For more information visit our website atwww.mesquiteartscenter.org or call 972-216-6444.
20 +The Mesquite Symphonic Band presents Music in the Park at Westlake Park at 7:15p. Admission is FREE. For more information call 972/216-8125.
27 + The Mesquite Symphonic Band presents Music in the Park at Westlake Park at 7:15p. Admission is FREE. For more information call 972/216-8125.
27-2 Missoula Theatre Camp – Cinderella will be presented by the Mesquite Arts Center: Grades 1-12 (must be at least 6 years old). Led by two professional tour actor/directors from MCT, this intensive week-long camp culminates in a full-scale musical theatre production, featuring campers as actors or assistant directors. The production is designed with suitable parts for every age, skill and experience level. IMPORTANT: If your child is selected, he/she will be expected to be available EVERYDAY (unless otherwise notified) beginning right after the audition through the two (2) Saturday performances. A ticketed performance will take place on Saturday, July 2 at 3:30 and 5:30 Camp is Monday through Friday from Noon – 4:30 p.m. Maximum camp enrollment 25 kids - $70.00 payable immediately following auditions for those who are cast.
Who may audition? All children kindergarten through grade 12. Previous experience not required, just a lot of enthusiasm, a great smile, the ability to sing on key and most importantly, good listening skills. No prepared material is required. The audition takes about two (2) hours during which time the participants MUST be prepared to stay quietly in their seats without their parent(s). The names of those selected to participate will be announced at the close of the audition, and the first rehearsal will begin after a short lunch break and announcements. Parents must provide their children with lunch on audition day if they are chosen and there after.
28 + The Mesquite Arts Council presents JazzBreaks on the Plaza with the MJRE (Mesquite Jazz Repertory Ensemble) Big Band and Curt Bradshaw. The show begins at 7:30p and it’s FREE! Picnic dinners sold on-site from Go-Diva Catering [reservations required]. For more information visit our website atwww.mesquiteartscenter.org or call 972-216-6444.
Local Cultural Grants Deadline is August 1st
