Margie Taylor
Locally we are fortunate to have both theaters within a block of fine dining, a selection of wineries and a brewery. Stop by and visit before attending the new performance at the Crighton Theatre. Friday, Feb. 11 through Sunday, Feb 27, “The Drowsy Chaperone” will pack the seats entertaining as a “musical within a comedy” set in the 1928 prohibition era. Visit the new expanded lobby at the Crighton while you are there. CrightonTheatre.org.
Photo courtesy Stage Right of Texas
Catch a lot of bargains at the Assistance League, Main Street Merchants, Sweet Texas Treasures and the Bargain Box on winter wear. Help them lower their inventory. Shop local.
Locally we are fortunate to have both theaters within a block of fine dining, a selection of wineries and a brewery. Stop by and visit before attending the new performance at the Crighton Theatre. Friday, Feb. 11 through Sunday, Feb 27, “The Drowsy Chaperone” will pack the seats entertaining as a “musical within a comedy” set in the 1928 prohibition era. Visit the new expanded lobby at the Crighton while you are there. CrightonTheatre.org.
Last performance weekend for “The Rainmaker” is Friday, Feb. 4, and Saturday, Feb. 5. See what everyone is talking about: OwenTheatre.com. Our community theaters are grateful for the community that supports their shows. None of the crew or actors are paid and love to entertain you!
Next up is Valentine’s Day. Join the Conroe Symphony Orchestra for a night of romantic music, featuring Guest Conductor Darla McBryde. Who doesn’t love a good love story? Get swept away by the music, the drama, the feel-good emotions that come from falling and staying in love. They do not have a permanent venue (yet) so the CSO will perform at Mims Baptist Church Friday, Feb. 12, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: www.conroesymphony.org/love-story
The Conroe Art League continues the 5th Annual Art Show and Auction benefiting high school seniors throughout Montgomery County this month and until the end of February. CAL members are given a 12 x 12 panel to create and donate an original piece to the online and in the gallery auction. View the offerings at the Gallery Tuesday through Saturday at 127 Simonton in Downtown Conroe.
Do you want to know more about the Greater Conroe Arts Festival coming to town? Saturday, March 19, from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. local performing artists from our member organizations (Conroe Symphony, Conroe Art League, CYT Houston, The Players Theatre Company, Jazz Connection, Indie Film Foundation) and guest interactive contributions including a Community Art Mural, a Kids Art Village, Plein Art Painting, a Farmer’s Market, food trucks, and a Lego Build Along will all be FREE at Founder’s Plaza Park in Downtown Conroe.
The Players Theatre Company will host “Tenderly, the Rosemary Clooney Story” with her simple Kentucky childhood and follows her rise to Hollywood stardom as a jazz singer. The show is one performance only at 2 p.m. as part of the festival. The ending performance for the festival will be legendary Texas-born, Louisiana-raised pianist, songwriter, and R&B vocalist Marcia Ball. The festival is a collaborative partnership by the members of the Greater Conroe Arts Alliance whose mission is to actively promote and support the arts and cultural organizations throughout the Greater Conroe Area. More information on events can be found on www.GreaterConroeArtsAlliance.com.
Early Voting begins Feb. 14 through Feb. 25 with the Primary Election Day on Tuesday, March 1.
Be safe. Shop Local. Visit Downtown Conroe.
– Margie Taylor
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