Greater New Braunfels Arts Council

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 April - May - June   2012

32nd Dinner With The Arts features dinner, awards, show

     Yesenia McNett said it very well when she sang “You’ve Gotta Have Art”, a parody of the better known “You’ve Gotta Have Heart” written by Candace Southmayd, to open the Annual Awards Show of the Greater New Braunfels Arts Council.
     Art, as always, was the focus of the event. Prior to the show, attendees were treated to a reception showcasing visual arts by members of the New Braunfels Art League. A sit-down dinner with members of the New Braunfels High School Key Club and the Mid-Texas Symphony Debutantes acting as waiters and waitresses was enjoyed by all.
     During the Annual Awards Show, presentations were made to those being recognized with the various Arts Awards. Individual Arts Awards are given in recognition of leadership and service by currently active members of an arts organization in the Greater New Braunfels Area or to a person who has made a significant monetary or in-kind contribution in support of the arts in the Greater New Braunfels area. Those receiving Individual Arts Awards were: Yesenia McNett, Circle Arts Theatre; Linda McPeak, New Braunfels Community Chorale; and Ron Evans, German American Society.
     The Business Arts Award is an award given to a business for exceptional support of the Arts in the Greater New Braunfels area through monetary or in-kind contributions in the past year. The Business Award was presented to the Greater New Braunfels Chamber of Commerce.
The Lifetime Achievement Award is given to a person who has dedicated his or her life to the arts and has made a significant impact on the lives of others in the Greater New Braunfels Area. This year a Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Julia Doolittle of the New Braunfels Art League.
     A special award was presented to Joel Guajardo of the Comal County Fair Association.

     The show consisted of performances by Marc Daratt, S.T.A.G.E., Inc.; 2011 Poetry Contest Winners: Breanna Watje and Emery Jahnsen; the cast of Nunsense: Joy Lindsey, Sara Brooks, Robin Williams, and Yesenia McNett; The Honey Creek Cloggers: Dave Cinotto, Austin Wiley, Chuck Cinotto, Christina Cinotto, Martha Stahl, Candace Southmayd, Hildy Slocum, and Sherry Schneider; and members of the cast of New Braunfels Theatre Company’s production of Disney’s The Aristocats.

Poetry Contest culminates April 24

     By the time you receive this Newsletter it will be too late to submit an entry for our 30th Annual Poetry Contest. But it will not be too late to attend the awards presentation on Tuesday, April 24 at Circle Arts Theatre. The event will begin at 7 p.m., and the winners will read their winning poems and receive their awards. Awards will be presented to students in fifth and sixth grades, seventh and eighth grades, and high school. There is also a category for adults. After the awards, the Greater New Braunfels Arts Council will hold a reception for the winners, their families, and others attending. Following the Poetry Contest events, the Greater New Braunfels Arts Council will hold its Annual Meeting, and all members of the Council are welcome to participate.

Pictured, from left, are the Poetry Contest Committee members: Ann DePierro, Susan Brewer, Candace Southmayd, and Sheila Jeffery.

In Brief

 Brauntex to celebrate 70 years with talent competition
The Brauntex Theater will celebrate its 70th birthday this year, and one of its big events will be the “Brauntex Has Talent” competition. Auditions have already been held for solo vocal and/or instrumental performers. At 7 p.m. on April 14, the final elimination will be held. Then on May 31, “Brauntex Has Talent LIVE!” will take the stage. Call The Brauntex Performing Arts Theater at 830-627-0808 for tickets or information.

Arsenic And Old Lace at Circle Arts Theatre
Circle Arts Theatre in Landa Park will present the old favorite, Arsenic And Old Lace, from April 12 to 29. The play tells the story of the charming and innocent ladies who populate their cellar with the remains of socially and religiously acceptable roomers, the antics of their brother who thinks he is Teddy Roosevelt, and the activities of their evil brother, Jonathan, and his plastic surgeon, Dr. Einstein. The play opens on April 12 at 8 p.m. and continues on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, through April 29. Performances on Friday and Saturday are at 8 p.m., and Sunday performances are at 2 p.m. Call 830-837-6172 for reservations or buy tickets online at circleartstheatre.org.

Prince Carl’s 200th birthday to include statue unveiling
He’s back! Have you seen him? He has been spotted at many events since Wurstfest. He, being Prince Carl. If you catch a glimpse of him, take a picture of him, because you might be able to use it for some exciting things later. This time Prince Carl is back permanently. His 200th birthday is July 27, 2012, and the Historic Outdoor Art Museum and the New Braunfels Historic Museums Association are planning a party, dinner, music, entertainment, and more. Of course, the BIG, BIG event is the unveiling of the bronze statue of Prince Carl on Seguin Avenue at the New Braunfels Civic-Convention Center.

S.T.A.G.E. to present Red Velvet Cake War
On May 3, S.T.A.G.E., Inc. in Bulverde will open its production of The Red Velvet Cake War. The story revolves around the three Verdeen cousins – Gaynelle, Peaches and Jimmie Wynette – as they plan a family reunion in the small town of Sweetgum, Texas. As this fast-paced romp races towards its uproarious climax, you’ll wish your own family reunions were this much fun. Performances are on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. through May 20. Call 830-438-2339 for reservations.

Bye, Bye Birdie summer show for NB Theatre Company
Bye, Bye Birdie is the summer musical production of The New Braunfels Theatre Company. Rock ’n’ roll superstar Conrad Birdie is about to be inducted into the Army just as his career is taking off. The story revolves around a publicity stunt to further Birdie’s career as he enters the Army. One lucky girl will be given the opportunity to give him One Last Kiss on the Ed Sullivan Show. All kinds of complications ensue until Conrad Birdie is inducted into the Army. The show opens on June 14 and continues on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays through June 24. Call 210-710-8672 for information and location, or visit newbraunfelstheatrecompany.com.

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