| Annual Arts Council Auction and Sale (July 14th, 2008)
Reminder! As you clean out and clear out, remember our annual auction and garage sale. The Fundraising committee is currently accepting donations large and small.
One man's trash is another man's treasure!
The event will take place September 12 and 13 at the Truman Kimbro Center, on the square in Madisonville.
Contact Dan Townsend (936) 348-2453 or Billy Hendrix (936) 348-9693 to pick up items you wish to donate. | |
| Mystery Dinner Theater was a huge success! (June 26th, 2008)
The Madisonville Community Theatre would like to extend our sincere thanks to all the Madison County Arts Council members who came to our Mystery Dinner Theater production, 'I'm Getting Murdered in the Morning.' You made this production a success.
We hope you enjoy these pictures from the show. | |
| Debra Clopton Talk / Book Signing TONIGHT! (May 20th, 2008)
Tonight, the Madison County Writers Guild meeting will be a bit different. Local author, Debra Clopton, www.debraclopton.com, will be joining us to give a workshop writers guild members, followed by a booksigning for the general public.
The Writers Guild meets at 6:30 in the annex building behind the Madison County Public Library.
Non-guild members are invited to join us at 7:30. Debra Clopton will be signing books. She will have some books available for those who do not already have copies. | |
| Writers Guild Hosts Author Bob Bowman (May 11th, 2008)
Photos from the the Lecture and booksigning by East Texas author Bob Bowman. www.bob-bowman.com/. The Madison County Writers Guild hosted the event at the Kimbro Center on the square in Madisonville on Saturday, May 10. Mr. Bowman gave a very interesting talk about 'The Forgotten Towns of East Texas', and he and his wife Doris proved very popular with the writers guild members and their guests. Don't be surprised if he comes back to give a workshop in the not too distant future!
The Writers Guild wish to express sincere thanks to all who attended. | |
| Writer's Guild Event Tomorrow - PARKING MAP (May 9th, 2008)
A reminder to all arts council members, the Madison County Writers Guild is hosting Bob Bowman at 11:00 AM, tomorrow, Saturday May 10 at the Kimbro Center.
We have learned of a conflict a little late to avoid it... The Sidewalk Cattlemen's Parade will be passing through Madisonville at, (*you guessed it*), 11:00 AM.
Those who are residents of Madisonville will know how to get to the parking areas behind the Kimbro Center, but people coming from out of town may not. So I've done a little map. Hope it helps!
Click Here for Map to Kimbro Center Parking.
We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience this conflict of events may cause. | |
| Mystery Dinner Theatre comes to Madisonville! (May 8th, 2008)
Join us this summer for something completely new in Madisonville. Mystery Dinner Theatre! We're having a great time getting this new production ready for you, and we know you're going to love it.
A number of things are different about the show this year. First of all, it's DINNER THEATRE, as opposed to the musical shows we've done to date. This means we'll be serving dinner during the show. And what a dinner it promises to be! Audience members will be treated to a four course meal, including an appetizer, a salad, a main course, and a dessert.
In addition, for the first time this year, our summer production is not a musical. It's a mystery. Someone different gets murdered each night, and the audience helps to solve the case.
Our fabulous director, Stephanie Schmidt is at the helm once again, and you'll recognize many of the cast members from our previous shows. Our venue is new. 'I'm Getting Murdered in the Morning' will take place in Seton Hall, the new community center of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church. It's easy to find. Click Here to see a map.
Seating by Reservation Only,
so book early!
Showtimes:
June 13 & 14 - 7:00 p.m.
June 15 - 2:00 p.m.
June 20 & 21 - 7:00 p.m.
Tickets cost $15 - & include a four-Course Meal with appetizer, salad, main course & dessert. Please, No Children Under 10.
Tickets available from:
The Madison County Chamber of Commerce
113 W. Trinity
Madisonville, TX 77864
936-348-3591
and from
Cast Members
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| Writers Guild Hosts Bob Bowman THIS Saturday (May 8th, 2008)
The Madison County Writers Guild
invites you to a lecture and book signing by
Bob Bowman
'The Forgotten Towns of East Texas'
Saturday, May 10, 2008, 11:00 AM
at the Truman Kimbro Center
on the square in Madisonville, Texas
For information, contact:
Writers Guild President, M. Elizabeth Gage (936) 855-2040
or Vice President Kim Davis (936) 348-5397
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Bob and his wife Doris, authors of 37 books and owners of the Best of East Texas Publishers, are among the most popular speakers in East Texas.
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| Community Theatre Auditions Announced (March 31st, 2008)
This year, the Madisonville Community Theatre will offer it's fans something different - Mystery Dinner Theatre!
Auditions will be held April 24th and 25th from 5PM - 7PM at the Truman Kimbro Center.
No advance preparation is needed. We will be reading a scene from the show. There will be no singing.
Please join us. This promises to be a really fun show for the whole family. | |
| More news from Madison County Arts Council (March 20th, 2008)
Recently you received a letter from the Madison County Arts Council regarding our annual membership dinner and meeting to be held on April 11, 2008 at the St. Elizabeth Ann Seaton Catholic Church’s social facility. Each entity of the Arts Council will display some of their achievements and area of interest.
The Visual Arts Committee is inviting Art Council member artists to display one piece of their work at the annual meeting. Here is a list of some types of art you may be creating:
Stained Glass
Paintings
Sculptures (Wood, Bronze,Clay, Stone, Metal)
Photography
Drawings
Pottery
Wood
We would like to have your work by April 7th and you will be able to take it home with you after the dinner on April 11th. If you have a biography and business cards or contact information, please bring them with your work.
Please contact any of the committee to drop off your work:
Janet Mock (936) 348-7695
Pat Sowell (936) 348-5280
Gwen Hendrix (936) 348-9693
Dolly Davis (936) 349-1814
Vivienne Chambless (936) 348-6703
Sincerely yours,
Janet Mock
Madison County Arts Council
Visual Arts Committee
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| Texas Independence Day Art Contest (March 13th, 2008)
The Madison County Arts Council Board of Directors was honored to be asked to judge students art to be displayed at the Texas Independence Day celebration on March 2, 2008. | |
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