Category Archives: Entertainment

OCP announces auditions for 39 Steps

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Orange Community Players, Inc. will host auditions for “The 39 Steps” 5-9 p.m., May 28 and 29 at the playhouse located at 708 Division Ave. in Orange. “The 39 Steps,” by John Buchan is a two time Tony Award winning play, winner

Kree Harrison ready to launch singing career

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Kree Harrison, may have come in second place on the popular tv show American Idol, but she is certainly not second to anyone. During the finale show, when the winner’s name, Candace Glover, was called, Harrison graciously smiled and hugged

Lutcher Theater presents three shows as summer special events

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Amidst the planning of summer vacations, camps, and recreational activities, the Lutcher Theater is slated to present three shows as special events to be added to the mix of summer dates not to miss. The Addams Family – 7:30 p.m.

Let Kreedom sing

Kree Harrison, 22, greets her fans Saturday in Woodville. The streets were lined with people showing their support for the American Idol contestant. RECORD PHOTO: Nicole Gibbs.

Kree Harrison makes appearance in SETX Fans of Kree Harrison from all over Southeast Texas arrived Saturday morning at the Wesley United Methodist Church in Woodville to greet her as she exited the limousine. The fans donned Kree T-Shirts and

A lifetime of Twain

Each year I look forward to receiving the flier from the Lutcher Theater announcing the upcoming season’s lineup of shows. When I saw the listing for Hal Holbrook performing Mark Twain Tonight, I knew this was going to be on

Jivin’ Gene, Ken Marvel to perform at local benefit

Jiven Gene, a local favorite will be performing from 8 p.m. to midnight on April 27 at the VFW on Highway 87. He will be joined by Ken Marvel.

Jivin’ Gene and Ken Marvel will be rocking Orange on April 27 for the The Fraternal Order of Eagles State Project, Battered Women Foundation which will be held at the VFW located on Highway 87. The entry fee is $10.

Lutcher Theater, Stark Museum of Art present BLESS ME ULTIMA in conjunction with “The Big Read”

The film, BLESS ME, ULTIMA, will be presented on the Lutcher Theater stage at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 18, 2013. Free general admission tickets are now available at the Lutcher Theater box office and may be obtained in advance or

Kree Harrison inches closer weekly to winning American Idol

Kree Harrison is inching closer to becoming the next American Idol. Harrison is said to have “nailed” the Beatles song, “With a Little Help From My Friends.” But, the night was extra special since her aunt, Penny Harrison, was able

Emmy and Tony Award Winning HAL HOLBROOK To Perform at the Lutcher Theater

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Screen and stage superstar, Hal Holbrook is scheduled to perform at the Lutcher Theater, in HAL HOLBROOK IN MARK TWAIN TONIGHT! at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 9. Tickets range from $35-$65 and are available at www.lutcher.org or at 409-886-5535. Hal

Stark programs offer spring activities, participate in Art in the Park

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The Stark Museum of Art, Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center and The W.H. Stark House, programs of the STARK Cultural Venues in Orange, Texas, will participate in the 12th Annual Art in the Park Festival to be held

Local woman on track to become next American Idol

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Kree Harrison will need votes from Southeast Texans in addition to across America if she is going to remain a  contestant on the popular FOX network series, American Idol. Harrison, 22, who is a Southeast Texas native, but currently resides

Lutcher Theater Presents Neil Simon’s Biloxi Blues

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With a tour dedicated to the men and women in our military ranks who help to protect and defend the American Dream, Montana Rep is scheduled to perform Biloxi Blues by Neil Simon, Friday, March 1, 2013 at 7:30 PM

“Rhythm of the Dance” had toes tapping

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“I’ve seen every Irish dancing program since 2003 and this is my favorite,” said Helen Clark at the Lutcher Theater’s presentation of “Rhythm of the Dance.” It was a nice balance between all three aspects of the program: the step

Lutcher Theater to offer “Rhythm of the Dance”

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Not originally on the 2012-2012 season of the Lutcher Theater, “Rhythm of the Dance” comes to the Lutcher stage at 7:30 p.m., Saturday. The show is also very affordable with orchestra seats only $35 and balcony seats running $20-30. Student

Samantha, in the study, with the revolver

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The mystery has been solved. Samantha did it. It was a fun night at the Bridge City Chamber of Commerce’s Mystery Dinner Theater, “Reading Aunt Louise’s Will.” Most of the audience participated dressing for the early 70s as Hippies or

Laughter fills OCP with “Mama Won’t Fly”

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There are lots of laughs in Orange Community Players production of “Mama Won’t Fly,” directed by Codie Vasquez. The dialogue was so funny you couldn’t help but laugh. Some of the jokes were classic southern clichés and a few of

The Lutcher Theater Presents ‘The Pipes and Drums of the Black Watch 3rd Battalion’

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“The legendary Pipes, Drums and Highland Dancers of Scotland’s Black Watch join forces with the Band of the Scots Guards for a concert celebrating the music of England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales, at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 20, at

BC Chamber offers mystery dinner fun

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You can see the wheels turning in the heads of those left out of Aunt Louise’s will. How can they turn their misfortune around? What happens next is for you to figure out. The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce hosts

“Mama Won’t Fly” takes off Thursday

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Orange Community Players present the South East Texas premiere of “Mama Won’t Fly,” at 7:37 p.m., Feb. 14-16, and Feb. 21-23, and at 2:37 p.m., Feb. 24. Directed by Codie Vásquez, it’s an outrageously hilarious race against the clock begins

The Lutcher Theater presents ‘Rhythm of the Dance’

Rhythm of Dance comes to the Lutcher web

The Lutcher Theater has added a touch of the Irish to its 2013 “5-Star Sensational Season” with one show only of “Rhythm of the Dance,” performed by the critically acclaimed National Dance Company of Ireland. This two-hour dance and music

Free Day at Stark Museum for Family Day

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The Stark Museum of Art, located at 712 Green Avenue in Orange, Texas, invites families and visitors of all ages to I HEART Family Day on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Admission to this event