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Willie Hadnot of Athens belts out a spiritual tune as he’s backed up by the Cardinal Singers and Chamber Singers during Sunday’s performance of “A Choral Palate” at Dogwood Church in Athens. This first performance of the fall semester for the singing groups highlighted the many colors of a variety of musical selections – which included a special performance of a piece commissioned in the name of the late Athens philanthropist, Ginger Murchison.

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By Jayson Larson/TVCC Public Information

Even if you’re familiar with the story of Pinocchio, you’ve likely never seen it quite like this before.

The Trinity Valley Community College Department of Theatre will take on Johnny Simon’s “Pinocchio Commedia” – a cleverly updated version of the cherished, original tale – beginning this week. The outdoor performance will debut to the general public on Friday, Oct. 11, at 6:30 p.m. in the McDonald Plaza (located in the center of the Athens campus). A suggested $5 donation is being requested.

The commedia dell’arte – a popular form of improvisational theatre that began in Renaissance Italy during the 15th century – will also be performed twice – at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. – on Saturday, Oct. 12, at the East Texas Arboretum’s Fall Fest. The arboretum is located at 1601 Patterson Road. Admission to the festival ($5 per carload) will cover the price of admission for the show.

The commedia is unique in that most of the performers wear a mask that covers half the face. Audience members will watch as Pinocchio springs to life from a block of wood and encounters mischief and mayhem on his journey to becoming a real boy. Each scene bursts with physical humor and witty banter that breathe new life and energy into this classic fairy tale.

TVCC Director of Theatre Craig Lee said he has worked with Simons, the author of the play. The performance, Lee said, will be marked with plenty of slapstick humor and physical comedy.

“It’s a rich tradition that everyone will recognize,” Lee said. “It’s a real different kind of crazy, silly version of Pinocchio.”

“Pinocchio Commedia” stars Ashley King as Pinocchio; Jameson Lange as Arlecchino/Cricket; Brandi McKinney as Pulcinella/Wicked Puppet Master; and Krysti Fowler as Pedrolina/Fool. The play also features Devon Martin as Pantalone/Geppetto; Shelby Martin as Razullo; Sammy Clark as Beltramo/Cat; and Rochelle Shaw as Columbina/Spirit.

In addition to the public shows, area schoolchildren will also be treated to the performance from Oct. 9-11.

Phi Theta Kappa and the Student Government Association at TVCC in Athens are hosting a diaper drive for mother and fathers in need.

With the cost of college rising, parents are having a hard time staying in school and still being able to provide for their families. The goal at the end of this community service project is to be able to help at least 20 families in the community. 

The diaper drive runs through Nov. 11.

Drop off locations are:

– Math/journalism building at TVCC
– SGA office in sub at TVCC
– Mary Nicholson’s office in administration building at TVCC

If you are a parent in need, who has one or more children under the age of 6, please come to the math/journalism building at TVCC and fill out a questionnaire.

Press release

The Trinity Valley Community College Alumni Association 2017 class of the Hall of Distinguished Alumni will include a former HCJC/TVCC instructor, a lifelong educator, a chiropractic doctor and a beloved dorm director.

Cindy Moseley attended HCJC in the early nineteen seventies and eventually returned to serve as a counselor and psychology instructor until her retirement in 2016. Chuck Powers graduated from HCJC and East Texas State University before becoming the volleyball coach in Eustace, where he has served for almost 5 decades. Dr. Billy Carter is a Cross Roads and HCJC alumnus who practices chiropractic medicine in Athens with different professionals as Sioux Falls chiropractors that are experts on this. Ms. Barbara Parr served TVCC as a long-time dorm director in South and Cardinal Halls until her retirement last year.

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Corrective care is done over time with multiple visits to see your chiropractor. Most areas that are suffering from pain, such as muscles and joints, can’t be corrected in just one visit. The more frequently you go in to receive treatment, the higher your chances are of getting rid of the pain that once controlled your life. Another great reason to take this route of pain management is it may allow you to avoid surgery.

“For more than 70 years, Trinity Valley Community College has developed extraordinary alumni who have contributed substantially to their chosen fields, their communities and society,” said TVCC Vice President of Institutional Advancement Kristen Bennett. “This award is the highest honor the college will bestow. We are so proud to be able to honor and share their great achievements with the entire community.”

The 2017 Hall of Distinguished Alumni Class will be inducted at a luncheon on Homecoming Saturday, October 28 at 11:30 a.m. in the ballroom of the Student Union Building on the Athens campus. Tickets for the luncheon will be $10, available at the door.