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| September 11 thru November 14, 2010 -- 20th ANNIVERSARY MUSEUM MEMBERSHIP DRIVE AND CELBRATIONS! |
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Become a Member of the Armstrong County Museum and help maintain the heritage of the Texas Panhandle. The Armstrong County Museum will be celebrating it's 20th anniversary beginning September 11th with the Gimble Family and ending on October 16th with the Rolling Roadshow screening of HUD. On October the 2nd, we throw in the 95th anniversary of the opening of the Gem Theatre with the return of The Almost Patsy Cline Band from Bandera, Texas. All who attend will get some birthday cake and lots of fun. At 6:00 PM there will be a showing of “Alias Jimmy Valentine,” the first movie shown in the Gem Theatre. Put each of these dates on your calendar, September 11, The Gimble Family from Waco, Texas. October 2nd “Alias Jimmy Valentine at 6:00 PM Followed by the Almost Patsy Cline Band at 7:30. For information and reservations call 806-226-2187.
October 16th you are invited to visit the Art Gallery and the museum there wil another showing of Alias Jimmy Valentine along with the Charles Goodnight Movie ''Old Texas,'' in the Gem at 6:00PM. The Rolling Road Show (street showing) of HUD will bgin at dusk but there will be a lot to see and do before that time. Admission is free. Bring your lawn chairs. The American Legion will be selling Barbeque and soft drinks to benefit the Charles Roan Memorial Fund and to help you enjoy the evening. Kenneth Wyatt is the artist whose works will be on display in the Art Gallery during September and October. There will be a reception for the artist beginning at 6:30 on October 2nd. Some of his most outstanding works are now on display in the Art Gallery which is open to the public from 12:00 to 4:00 PM Monday-Saturday. Call 806-226-2187 for more information.
The Armstrong County Museum seeks to collect and preserve the sights and sounds of yester-years and today, that have had an impact on the culture of Armstrong County and the Panhandle of Texas. This is accomplished in the museum with displays that tell the story of the area, in the Art Gallery with works of area artists and in the Gem Theatre with dramatic and musical productions. In short, the goal is to provide a major cultural and tourist attraction that makes a difference for the county, the Panhandle Area and the State
Individual and Family
Membership $50.00
Nester $100.00
Settler $250.00
Pioneer Cattleman $500.00
Founder $1,000.00 |
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| September 11, 2010 -- The Gimbles |
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The Gimbles are three generations of musicians rolled up in one Texas-style symphony of swing and country music. Emily, Dick, and Johnny Gimble are each powerhouse musicians in their own right but together as a family package they resonate with the very roots of Western swing, while looking forward to the future by adding a fresh and vibrant new vocal sound. Still, while the lineage of this tuneful threesome is beyond impressive, it is their music that carries the day. The Gimbles' program is a mix of Texas (western) swing, their version of some standards from the 30s & 40s that swing, a little bit of Texas roots country, and a healthy dose of humor. |
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| October 2, 2010 -- ''Alias Jimmy Valentine,''The First Movie shown in the Claudia Theatre in 1915--Now the Gem Theatre,See Matinee showing at 6:00 PM |
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For years we have been telling audiences at the Gem Theatre that the first performance at the Gem was a movie, ''Alias Jimmy Valentine.'' We now have a copy of the ''world class'' silent movie that appeared in the historic Gem Theatre in 1915. '' Based on a story by O. Henry here is what is known about this early film:......................
A crime doesn’t pay urban melodrama, Alias Jimmy Valentine may seem a contrarian selection to spotlight among the films of a director acclaimed for pictures of rural Americana, but it is fully the artistic equal of his better known works. Alias Jimmy Valentine is about a reformed safecracker, his confederates, the woman he falls in love with and the detective who wants to bring him to justice. Although the plot is as melodramatic as that character line-up suggests, it is told with such verve and unfolds at such a lively pace that it feels almost modern. Tourneur’s direction is masterful, particularly in the editing rhythm and the composition of figures and objects within each scene.
The costumes and props are the only things that date the movie to 1915. It is years ahead of the artistic standards of its day. That is nowhere more pronounced than in the remarkably naturalistic performances by the principals, especially the actors playing the safecracker and his friends. The engaging performances and the enduring appeal of the crime movie story (there’s even a bank heist!) make Alias Jimmy Valentine a great introduction to Tourneur and to the films of the early feature era. This was the opening film at the historic Gem Theatre, then known as the ''Claudia,'' in 1915. Performance 6:00 PM followed with a concert by the ''Almost Patsy Cline Band'' at 7:30. Artist reception in the Art Gallery at 6:30. |
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| October 2, 2010 -- The Almost Patsy Cline Band from Bandera, Texas at 7:30 PM |
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The Official Goodwill Ambassadors of Bandera, Texas, The Almost Patsy Cline Band presents a variety of traditional music with a focus on preserving the legacy of vocalists like Patsy Cline, Bob Wills, Elvis, and other artists of that era. Rockabilly, pop, country, western swing, folk, and classic rock are all part of the cultural traditions celebrated by this versatile five-piece group. Nobody’s music had more heart or created more memories than greats of the past like Patsy Cline, Bob Wills, Waylon Jennings, Chuck Berry, and Elvis. Remember a time when every note was moving, energetic, and sincere? Things were simple then. The Almost Patsy Cline Band will captivate and transport you to that simpler time when you could dance the night away without a care. Consummate musical professionals, handpicked for their incredible talents, members of The Almost Patsy Cline Band have received widespread critical acclaim, both locally and nationally... and when you hear them, you’ll know why.
Admission $8.00 for adults and $2.00 for child K-12. |
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| October 16, 2010 -- The Rolling Road Show Sceening of HUD on North Trice St. in Claude, Texas (After Dark???) |
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As a part of the anniversary celebrations for the museum and the Gem Theatre, there will be a (big screen in the street) showing of HUD, the movie that was filmed in Claude in 1962, shown in the Gem in 1963. This showing will start at dusk. In the show, Hud Bannon is a ruthless young man who tarnishes everything and everyone he touches. Hud represents the perfect embodiment of alienated youth, out for kicks with no regard for the consequences. There is bitter conflict between the callous Hud and his stern and highly principled father, Homer. Hud's nephew Lon admires Hud's cheating ways, though he soon becomes aware of Hud's reckless amorality to bear him anymore. In the world of the takers and the taken, Hud is a winner. He's a cheat, but, he explains ''I always say the law was meant to be interpreted in a lenient manner.''
Cast
* Paul Newman as Hud Bannon
* Melvyn Douglas as Homer Bannon
* Patricia Neal as Alma Brown
* Brandon de Wilde as Lon 'Lonnie' Bannon
* John Ashley as Hermy
* Whit Bissell as Burris
Admission is Free. Donations will be welcomed. Festivities will begin at 6:PM. People may visit the museum, the Art Gallery or see the shows ''Alias Jimmy Valentine'' and ''Old Texas.'' in the Gem. Vendors will be selling food on the street and HUD will begin at dusk. Bring your lawn chairs and have a great time fun, food and fellowship. Free Admission to all, but as always donations are welcomed. |
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| November 13, 2010 -- The Texas Gypsies |
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Imagine this: you're in a quaint Parisian cafe listening to a delightful acoustic combo. The air is filled with songs, some familiar, some exotic and intriguing. You're caught up in the music as lightning-fast guitar runs dart in and out of beautiful violin melodies. The rhythm guitarist is strumming his guitar with fiery abandon while the bassist slaps a rhythm that your feet can't resist. You have entered the world of The Texas Gypsies! The band's show combines the sounds of European swing (gypsy jazz) from the pre-World War II era along with the traditional Texas western swing sound. This includes the standard songs of the 1920-40s along with some of today's well-known songs done in this style, and also many original compositions. The show is exciting with lively music and great musicianship! |
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| December 8 thru March 8, 2011 -- 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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| December 9 thru March 9, 2011 -- 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 31, 2011 -- More Pictures from the Armstrong County Museum |
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Visit this website to see more of the museum. Return to our home page and click on this link www.armstrongcountymuseum.com We hope you enjoy your virtual visit to The Armstrong County Mueusm in Claude, Texas. |
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