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| January 6 thru March 6, 2012 -- Norma Hinkle from Pampa in the Art Gallery |
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The Armstrong County Museum of Claude is proud to share the art of Norma Hinkle from Pampa during January and February in their Art Gallery. Norma held the distinction of being Pampa’s Fine Arts Artist of the Year for 2010. She creates with both oils and water colors. Her work is often called “nostalgic” because much of it is rustic and heart-warming. Much of her work is available for purchase. A reception will be hosted to introduce Norma Hinkle and her fine art work on Saturday, February 4, at 6:30 p.m., in the Armstrong County Museum Art Gallery in Claude. The reception will be followed by a lively performance in the Gem Theatre at 7:30 p.m.
Norma’s refreshing art work can be viewed in the Art Gallery anytime during Museum business hours, 12 – 4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday weekly. The Museum is located at 110 N. Trice St. just off the Square in Claude. The phone is 806/226-2187. Don’t miss the opportunity to visit the Museum, drink in the nostalgic art of Norma Hinkle through February, and attend the reception on February 4. |
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| March 3, 2012 -- Ivan Cates and the Ranch Boys |
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Ivan has a new CD and will probably play many of the same numbers in the show that are on the CD.He was raised up in a farm and ranch environment with music on both sides of the family. He enjoys all types of music, especially Bob Wills and Buck Ramsey Western swing and cowboy songs. He writes poetry, songs and stories about the cowboy and American Indian cultures.
Show time is 7:30 Adults $10.00 K-12 $3.00. |
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| April 14, 2012 -- Annual Museum Bamquet |
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Program To Be Announced. Information to come as soons as the program is set. |
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| May 5, 2012 -- To Be Announced Community Players Performance |
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This is a work in progress. Terresa Collins will present another great performance as soon as she gets a caste lined up. Will let you know more later. |
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| June 2, 2012 -- Texas Gypsies |
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The Texas Gypsies are an award-winning band with a unique and eclectic style and sound all their own! Able to mix violin, horns, and guitars, the band can perform a variety of styles such as: classic big band music (Sinatra, Bennett), European Parisian swing(Django Reinhardt), New Orleans jazz, Texas swing (Bob Wills), or Texas blues, plus many original compositions and their own take on pop classics! They can perform from 4 to 8 members, dress in 30s-40s attire, and their show features both instrumental and vocal songs both artistic and also fun!! Band members lecture and demonstrate the styles that spun off from this classic American jazz, like Texas swing and Gypsy jazz.
Show time is 7:30 Adults $10.00 K-12 $3.00. |
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| July 7, 2012 -- The E-Flat Porch Band |
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is named for the porch in McKinney, Texas, where the members practiced—- it resonates to the key of E-flat. Audiences are entertained with a unique blend of acoustic “porch music,” including folk, blues, jazz, early country, and original tunes. This “porch” band is visually exciting too, with multiple instruments played at one time, including one made out of a wooden soda pop box. Known for their fun delivery and quick wit, this band takes their music seriously without taking themselves too seriously. You will enjoy learning about our rich Texas musical heritage. ''Typical'' programs include Texas blues including Freddie King’s ''Tore Down,'' Leadbelly’s ''Midnight Special,'' swing jazz like ''Route 66,'' Woody Guthrie’s Dust Bowl tunes, and songs by Texas songwriters including Townes Van Zandt. Traditional tunes by legendary Texas blues artists highlight playing styles like the “dead thumb” technique of Mance Lipscomb and the slide mastery of Blind Willie Johnson. Band members are songwriters too; performances include their original songs such as ''Havana Blues.''
Show time is 7:30 Adults $10.00 K-12 $3.00. |
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| August 4, 2012 -- Elison Saxophone Quartet |
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The Elision Saxophone Quartet is celebrating their 20th season. Their repertoire includes music from around the world that is expertly played on four horns (soprano, alto, tenor and baritone saxophones), by highly educated, virtuosic, and traveled musicians. ESQ is available for concerts, residencies, symphony collaborations, and lectures in composition and arranging, ensemble coaching, and jazz history and improvisation. In addition, ESQ is dedicated to cultivating the next generation of chamber musicians as evidenced by their work in arts in education workshops, seminars, and masterclass. Their repertoire includes a diversity of styles that include baroque, classical, romantic, contemporary, jazz, swing, blues, Celtic, Latin, klezmer, dixieland, and bebop. In addition, they offer musical programs for all holiday seasons. ESQ programs repertoire according to the needs and wants of presenters and audiences. They are a versatile ensemble that fits comfortably into any setting. Share the joy of an Elision Saxophone Quartet concert with your audience!
Show time is 7:30 Adults $10.00 K-12 $3.00. |
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| September 8, 2012 -- Texas Traditions |
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Texas Musical Traditions is an artist-driven organization dedicated to presenting and preserving authentic Texas folklife music to event planners, civic organizations, and anyone interested in exploring the rich cultural heritage represented by the musicians of the dancehalls of Texas. Texas Musical Traditions is able to tailor presentations to fit the presenter's needs and budget, with the flexibility of any size or combination of groups, without compromising either authenticity or quality.
Show time is 7:30 Adults $10.00 K-12 $3.00. |
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| October 6, 2012 -- Brave Combo 97th Anniversary of the Gem Opening |
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Based in Denton for more than three decades, Brave Combo has perfected a world music mix that includes salsa, meringue, rock, cumbia, conjunto, polka, zydeco, classical, cha cha, the blues, and more. They are America’s premier dance band and a rollicking, rocking, rhythmic global journey-- offering, as one critic recently wrote, “Even if you come for the party, you'll leave with something of a musical education.” Brave Combo plays a broad range of dance rhythms from all over the world. They frequently take familiar classical and popular tunes and bend them into a whole new genre. Their music is truly cross-generational with their dance floors filled with all ages, from twirling toddlers to swing-dancing seniors.
Show time is 7:30 Adults $10.00 K-12 $3.00. |
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| December 1, 2012 -- The Best Christmas Pageant Ever |
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The Community Players Return with an all time favorite.
Show time is 7:30 Adults $10.00 K-12 $3.00. |
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| December 9 thru March 9, 2013 -- A GREAT EXHIBIT IN THE MUSEUM: THE PALO DURO RANCH |
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The JA Ranch was the first ranch established in the Palo Duro Canyon. Originally created by the Panhandle Plains Museum, this display is now a permanent display in the Armstrong County Museum. While visiting the museum, you can also see the works of photographer George Williams. Visiting hours are Tuesday through Saturday 12:00 to 4:00 PM. Admission is Free, Donations Welcomed. |
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| December 11 thru March 11, 2013 -- THE CHARLES GOODNIGHT HISTORICAL CENTER |
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While it is all taking longer than we expected. The restoration of the Charles Goodnight House and the building of the new Reception Center are moving forward. Together the total campus will be the CHARLES GOODNIGHT HISTORICAL CENTER. Across the road will be a genune buffalo ranch. Keep your eye on our web site for further developments. Also visit www.armstrongcountymuseum.com |
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| December 14, 2012 -- Opening Nite for the Second Annual Christmas at the Museum |
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The Almost Patsy Cline Band is known for preserving country music’s past with stirring, heartfelt renditions and stories about the best of yesteryear like Patsy Cline, Bob Wills, Johnny Cash, Ray Price, Mel Tillis, Merle Haggard, Connie Smith, and other superstars of the Opry. This talented five-piece group could just as easily have been named for ''almost'' any country and western star of the '40s, '50s, 6'0s, or '70s because they showcase hits from all of them. Bandera's award winning Official Goodwill Ambassadors have been filling theaters and dance floors throughout Texas since 2001. ''Timeless Tunes: The Stories and the Songs'' is a collection of classic country music brought to life through a narration of fun, educational facts. This interactive show begins with the story of how four country songs came to have the same tune and moves through the birth of Western Swing, the Bakersfield sound, and reflects Patsy Cline’s music as it mirrored her life. Features tributes to veterans and longest married couples in attendance.
Show time is 7:30 Adults $10.00 K-12 $3.00. |
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| January 8 thru April 8, 2013 -- The Historic Gem Theatre |
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The historic Gem Theatre opened as a movie theater October 8, 1915. Initially named the Claudia Theatre, it was renamed as the Rialto in the 1920's and it became the Gem Theatre in the 1930's.
Since 1997 the Gem Theatre has been a ''Presenting Theatre'' for the Texas Commission on the Arts. This means that Texas Touring Artists from the Commission on the Arts Touring Artists Roster can have fee support when performing at the Gem Theatre in Claude, Texas. The Gem Theatre is a very family friendly theater and we look forward to having you celebrat the 95th year of the Gem Theatre. |
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