Arts
GCT celebrates 50 years of excellence
Garland Civic Theatre is proud to celebrate its 50th anniversary during the 2017-18 season. Since 1967, GCT has provided quality shows, including musicals, mysteries, comedies and dramas, by joining gifted directors with talented actors and crew, along with great...
‘A Murder is Announced’ at Granville Arts Center
The opening production of Garland Civic Theatre’s 50th anniversary season is a delightful production of Agatha Christi’s “A Murder is Announced.” The book was adapted for the stage by Leslie Darbon. The story, with its many twists and turns, takes place in the...
GCT hosts auditions for ‘And Miss Reardon Drinks a Little’
Garland Civic Theatre will soon be holding auditions for its production of “And Miss Reardon Drinks a Little" by Paul Zindel. This full-length dramatic comedy will be directed by Kyle McClaran. Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. Please...
Alexander Miracle completes basic training
U.S. Air Force Airman Alexander T. Miracle graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core...
GSM’s ‘Hello Dolly!’ is a must-see
Garland Summer Musicals has another huge success with its production of “Hello Dolly!” Directed by Buff Shurr, the production is stunning from beginning to end. The actors are extraordinarily talented and the music is superb. Some of the most memorable songs from the...
Don’t miss ‘The Godfather’ film series at Plaza Theatre
Mark your calendars for the free screening of “The Godfather” film series at the Plaza Theatre in downtown Garland Aug. 18 at 7 p.m., Aug. 19 at 7 p.m. and Aug. 20 at 2 p.m. Often referred to as an ‘epic masterpiece’ this three-film series is on the don’t miss lists...
GSM’s Hello, Dolly! opens July 21
Garland Summer Musicals presents the final production of their 2017 season, the Tony Award-Winning, Broadway and film classic Hello, Dolly! starring Patty Granville as Dolly Levi and James Williams as Horace Vendergelder. Hello, Dolly!, the blockbuster Broadway...
Pianists perform at music convention
On June17 students of the Garland Music Teachers Association members performed in three ensembles at The TMTA convention held at Hyatt Dallas. Throughout the weekend, students from around the state played on as many as 15 grand pianos. The GMTA elementary...
Airman Matthew Jones completes basic training
U.S. Air Force Airman Matthew D. Jones recently graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force...
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