Greater New Braunfels Arts Council

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 July - August - September 2010

2010 Poetry Contest winners honored

The Greater New Braunfels Arts Council held its Awards Ceremony for the winners of the 2010 Poetry Contest on April 27. The poetry contest was conceived by Elizabeth Elliott, a founder of the Greater New Braunfels Arts Council, who was herself a poet. The first contest was held in 1982. The activities were a fitting finale to National Poetry Month. Each poet read his or her winning entry and was presented with a certificate, medal, and cash award. The awards presentation was held at Circle Arts Theatre, and a reception for family and friends was held in the lobby of the theatre at the conclusion of the awards ceremony.There are four divisions in the contest: Fifth & Sixth Grade; Seventh & Eighth Grade; High School; and Adult.The winners in the Fifth & Sixth Grade Division were: Emma Lytle, First Place; Olivia Esqueda, Second Place; and Zoë Lovelady, Third Place. The winners in the 7th & 8th Grade Division were: Aaron Meyer, First Place; Kristyn Kiesling, Second Place; Dawn Fredericksen, Third Place; Abby Congdon, Third Place.Winners in the High School Division were: Breanna Watje, First Place; Audra Bahr, Second Place; and Callie Walker, Third Place.The winners in the Adult Division were: Dennis Patrick Slattery, First Place; Glynn Tiller, Second Place; and Diana Sullivan, Third Place.Winner of the Lynne M. Elliott Award, which was presented by Roberta Elliott of Circle Arts Theatre, was Maggie Schmeltekopf. Receiving Honorable Mention were Alan J. Watt, Cole Strenge, and Kaela Caballero.

Officers for 2010-2011 Program Year elected

Members of the Greater New Braunfels Arts Council Board of Directors met on May 25 at a dinner meeting at Mamacita’s Restaurant. The meeting was the last meeting of the 2009-2010 Program Year. Two new At-Large Directors, Spencer Gremmer and Sheila Jeffery, were introduced to Board members. A third new At-Large Director, Joel Saegert, was not able to attend. Officers for Program Year 2010-2011 were elected. The officers for 2010-2011 will be Sara Sanderson, President; Dennis Hermes, Vice President; Sheila Jeffrey, Secretary; and Melody Walls, Treasurer. The Board will convene again on Aug. 28 to plan the new year.

In Brief

Annie musical set forCircle Arts Theatre

Based on the comic strip “Little Orphan Annie”, the musical Annie follows a 10-year-old orphan girl (and her dog, Sandy) as she attempts to find her parents. She wants to leave the orphanage, which is presided over by the horrible Miss Hannigan.Set in the 1930s during the Depression, the musical follows Annie as she is taken in by “Daddy” Warbucks and has a chance to visit Franklin D. Roosevelt and his Cabinet. Circle Arts Theatre presents this well-loved show beginning July 8 and continuing through Aug. 1. Shows are at 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sundays.For reservations, please call 830-837-6172.

S.T.A.G.E. to presentMark Twain comedy

S.T.A.G.E., Inc. in Bulverde will present a full-length comedy by Mark Twain, titled Is He Dead?, beginning July 15 and running through July 31.This farce by America’s master satirist concerns a desperate young painter’s attempts to increase the value of his work by faking his own death and then returning as his long-lost sister to claim his legacy.Shows are at 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 4 p.m. Sunday, except July 18. Call 830 438-2339 for reservations.

Circle Arts plans to give U.S. history a funny twist

Another farce takes the boards at Circle Arts Theatre on Sept. 9. The Complete History of America (Abridged) covers 600 years of our nation’s history in under two hours.This irreverent comedy is a witty, silly, and very funny mélange of malapropisms, dark humor, and slapstick. Written by Adam Long, Reed Martin, and Austin Tichenor, history has never been this much fun, or as delightfully, ridiculously mutilated. Today’s political climate makes this a good time to step back, relax, and enjoy this look at American history. The show opens on Sept. 9, and continues through Oct. 3. Shows are at 8 p.m. opening night Sept. 9, and continue on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Call 830-837-6172.

Brauntex starts season with Vox Audio performance

The Brauntex Performing Arts Theatre will open its 10th Anniversary Season with a performance on Sept. 11, by Vox Audio, winner of the Off-Broadway Drama Desk Award for “Most Unique Theatrical Experience”.Visit www.brauntex.org for information on all the shows in the new season. Call (830) 627-0808 for tickets.

Mid-Texas Symphony opens season Sept. 12

The Mid-Texas Symphony opens its 33rd season on Sept. 12, with Van Cliburn Silver Medalist Yeol Euri Son. The program includes Berlioz’s “Roman Carnival Overture”, Mozart’s “Piano Concerto No. 21 in C major”, and Mendelssohn’s “Symphony No. 4 in A Major, Italian”. Call (830) 629-0336 for additional information.

S.T.A.G.E. announces tour to Branson, other stops

The Board of Directors of S.T.A.G.E., Inc. announces its first motor coach tour to Branson, Missouri, and sites in between. The trip is planned for Sept. 15-21, and includes stops in Fort Smith and Eureka Springs, Arkansas, where the group will see shows. In Branson, they will take in six shows, before starting back on the sixth day, stopping in Shreveport, Louisiana, to do a little gambling if desired. Please contact the theatre at (830) 436-2339 for details before July 9.

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