Arts
GCT to celebrate 47 years
Garland Civic Theatre will celebrate its 47th birthday with a production of “Carrie the Musical” which is based on the novel, “Carrie” by Stephen King. The book is by Lawrence D. Cohen, the music is by Michael Gore, the lyrics are by Dean Pitchford. Performances are...
GCAC announces Visual Arts Awards
The Garland Cultural Arts Commission announced the winners of the GISD High School Art Competition. Cash awards were presented during a reception March 23 at the Granville Arts Center honoring all the students who entered the competition and their instructors. This...
GCT announces 2015-16 season
Garland Civic Theatre Artistic Director, Kyle McClaran, invites you to a pleasure packed 2015-16 season. “I hope you will join us for a spectacular lineup of fun and entertainment,” McClaran said. “We strive to bring you the finest, high quality productions possible,...
Ester Valdez completes basic military training
Air Force Airman Ester Valdez graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic...
Michael T. Simpson completes basic training
Air Force Airman Michael T. Simpson has graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in San Antonio. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values,...
GMTA hosts recitals, festivals
During the school year, Garland Music Teachers Association has provided students with many performance opportunities. These include a monthly recital series and Christmas Play-a-thon at Macy’s. Students have also played for judges and have received awards and...
GCT continues season with ‘Watson: The Last Great Tale of the Legendary Sherlock Holmes’
Garland Civic Theatre continues its 47th season with a production of “Watson: The Last Great Tale of the Legendary Sherlock Holmes” by Jaime Robledo. The play is based on characters created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. It is a mystery, a legend, an enduring friendship....
Jeremy E. Muncy graduates basic combat training
Army Pvt. Jeremy E. Muncy has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, South Carolina. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and...
GSO to feature viola player Paul Silverthorne
The Garland Symphony Orchestra continues its 2014-2015 “la bella Italia!” February 20. For this performance, GSO will feature Paul Silverthorne, principal viola of the London Symphony performing Harold in Italy by Berlioz and Paganini’s Sonata for Viola and Orchestra...
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