Category: Entertainment

Beauty Queen to Attend Veterans’ Ranch Open House

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Ms. Texas Belleza Latina 2015, Gia Castillo

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A recently crowned beauty queen will celebrate Independence Day raising awareness for a ranch with a vision to help heal veterans suffering from post traumatic stress syndrome. Ms. Texas Belleza Latina 2015, Gia Castillo, is an ambassador for the Texas Veteran’s Ranch and Family Resort. She is a disabled veteran and retired staff sergeant from Killeen recovering from a brain tumor.

The Texas Veterans’ Ranch And Family Resort is located at TVRAFR Inc. 4810 Co Rd. 3921 in Athens. The open house will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 4. Continue reading “Beauty Queen to Attend Veterans’ Ranch Open House”

HCPAC to Stage ‘Ghost of a Chance’

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The HCPAC will be staging “Ghost of a Chance” soon. Our friend Gordon at Eye on the County interviews director J. Niswonger and has the story. Gordon posted the following ….

Don’t miss out on the next play to hit the main stage at Henderson County Performing Arts Center. A comedy in two acts called, “Ghost of a Chance”, by Flip Kobler & Cindy Marcus.

Play dates are:
July 2nd, 3rd, 9th, 10th &11th @ 730 pm
July 5th & 12th @ 2 pm.

Making his directorial debut, J Niswonger leads a fantastic cast, through this comedic journey about a husband that won’t let even death get in the way of his marriage. This play is filled with rumpus laugh out loud moments that are sure to keep your sides aching with laughter.

The All-Star cast includes: Cassandra Schwantes, Robert Scott Sullivan, Heath Huffstetter, Mary McCreary, George Guillot, Sr. & Kara Endsley Catagul.

Don’t forget to make your reservations now, for Ghost of a Chance, playing the main stage, opening July 2nd-12th. For more information visit: hcpac.org and call for reservations (903) 675-3908.

T. Gordon Mayhall With Aiden Grace

Aiden Grace will be playing at Mariscos El Rincon in Athens this Friday and T. Gordon Mayhall of Eye on the County has the story and a little sneak preview.

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Gordon posted the following on Facebook:

Don’t miss Aidan Grace of The Relatables, this Friday Night at Mariscos El Rincon in Athens TX (300 N Pinkerton St; Athens, TX)

Thursday Night at Mariscos don’t miss the Mariachi Band.

“Your Lovin’ Son”
by The Relatables

Performed by
Aidan Grace

written by
Solomon Skiles
& Aidan Grace

I got a real awesome chance, a few weeks ago, to catch up with Solomon Skiles, before a show…but tonight I got the chance to hang with Aidan Grace, one other side of the new arrival, the Relatables.

Tonight we talked about all the wicked awesome things he’s been up to. From the new band, to his next gig, and what the future holds.

Mad shout out to Kim & Michael over at Funky Frog studios, and Tyler Bachor being an awesome tech, and percussion of The Relatables.

Music Magic: Students Learn Through Forming A Band

7etc.By Michael V. Hannigan

School is in session in Athens and the subject is rock and roll. The class is 7 Etc., the new band formed just two months ago.

“I’m not sports inclined and I’m not real artsy,” said band vocalist Faith Singleton after a recent practice. “This is the thing I can pour my heart into, really put all my effort into and actually be happy with the outcome.”

Faith is one of seven students at Guitars Etc. in Athens who joined the band through the music store. The band lineup includes:

  • Ben Smiley – Guitar
  • Derian Hadley – Guitar
  • Faith Singleton – Vocals
  • Gracie Ivie – Vocals
  • Jimmie Skeeters – Guitar
  • Skylar Crabtree – Vocals
  • Spencer Williamson – Drums

The students are from Canton, Mabank, LaPoynor, Athens, and Gun Barrel City.

“I’ve always thought about being in a band and I never thought I would be able to be in a band and now I am and it’s a lot of fun,” said Gracie. Continue reading “Music Magic: Students Learn Through Forming A Band”