The National Symphony Orchestra will return to the Kennedy Center Concert Hall on Jan. 14 for what the arts center hopes will be the first regular-capacity performances of a revised 2021 season.
Virtual ‘Christmas in July’ concert set
The Greater Marshall Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual carnival owned by Triple T Amusements starting today at 6 p.m. and running through August 2, at 10 p.m.
If you happen to be out and about in Longview from Aug. 7 to 9, there’s no telling what superhero you might run into.
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LONGVIEW AREA
The LeTourneau University Belcher Center is moving forward with plans for its 14th performance series, “Heart & Soul,” after the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in the rescheduling of one of its performances.
ST. PAUL, Minn. — What do you do when you’re a married theater couple quarantined in your house for months with your stage work shut down?
Theatre Longview has rescheduled its production of Neil Simon’s “Barefoot in the Park” after July performances were postponed because of social distancing and COVID-19 concerns.
What American Shakespeare Center in Staunton, Va., is doing would have been considered unremarkable a few short months ago. Now, to some people, it will seem unthinkable.
WASHINGTON — The National Gallery of Art will open the ground floor of its West Building on Monday, becoming the District of Columbia’s first major art institution to welcome visitors back after an 18-week shutdown to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
Although performance dates are yet to be set, ArtsView Children’s Theatre organizers want the community to know productions for the upcoming 17th season are still happening.
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Conductor Jerry Steichen will perform Sunday during the Longview Symphony Orchestra’s Sounds of Summer concert series.
Joffrey Ballet dancer Victoria Jaiani hadn’t performed for three months as a result of pandemic shutdowns, and she was doubtful she’d dance this fall.
Lecture series goes on at museum
JEFFERSON — This fall’s annual Texas Sounds International Country Music Awards in Jefferson, sponsored by the East Texas Performing Arts Inc., is set to feature singers and performers from across the globe, incaluding The Voice star Peter Donegan.
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JEFFERSON — About 150 classic, vintage and unique cars will again cruise into downtown Jefferson July 10-11 for the 20th annual Outlaw Nationals Car Show, which benefits the Percy R. Johnson Burn Foundation and Camp I’m Still Me.
UNCERTAIN — While some local events are being postponed or outright canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, one annual tradition on one of Texas’ few natural lakes remains on the calendar.
Woodland Hills to host entertainers
If this summer had a jingle, it might go something like: Let’s all go to the drive-in ...
The city of Longview’s annual Fireworks and Freedom Celebration on July 4 will be a little different this year, thanks to COVID-19 restrictions.
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Throughout history, especially during tumultuous times, cinema has provided a way to escape reality and served as entertainment. After the movie portion of the Marshall Cinema, located at 1901 East Travis Street, has been closed for several months due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it is now reopened, providing a sense of escapism to local and area residents.
’50s sock hop show set for Saturday
With uncanny timing, MarqueeTV, a performing-arts streaming service, debuted in this country in February. None of its leaders could have predicted the global crisis to come, but the bittersweet irony is that it created ideal conditions for Marquee’s high-definition dance, theater and opera o…
NEW YORK (AP) — The title of Norah Jones’ new album, “Pick Me Up Off the Floor,” has two chief meanings.
NEW YORK (AP) — Padma Lakshmi has watched in anger as some politicians denigrate immigrants. She’s been left seething as newcomers are discriminated against or targeted.
Forty-one new homes will be open during the annual Tyler Area Parade of Homes, which begins Saturday and runs through June 28.
The University of Texas at Tyler is offering a free online version of its annual Jazz Summer Camp set June 22-26.
Longview World of Wonders to reopen
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Discovery Science Place, the children’s museum in Tyler, will begin a two-phase reopening this week.
The Longview Symphony Orchestra will kick off its Sounds of Summer concert series with a virtual performance at 3 p.m. Sunday.
Purple Hulls to play at arboretum
Kilgore Main Street is working to get back to normal as Texas continues to open up, with the planning of its new Truck and Tractor show for June 6.
An exhibit at the Gregg County Historical Museum is offering visitors a look back at Longview’s centennial celebration.
The 16th Annual High School Art Exhibition comes to a close Sunday at Tyler Museum of Art.
WASHINGTON — When speaking about the Smithsonian’s plan to reopen its museums, Secretary Lonnie Bunch III has told staff that they have to stop thinking of an on-off switch and instead consider the modulated approach of a dimmer switch.
NEW YORK (AP) — Imagine being a young songwriter and getting tips from a creative team who really know how to construct a tune. After all, they wrote “Let It Go.”
JEFFERSON — Originally scheduled to debut in April, then canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Jefferson’s East Texas Performing Arts has now announced new June show dates for its production of “The Diary of Anne Frank.”
Kilgore Main Street sets tractor show
For Tyler Civic Theatre, it’s on with the show.
When the Splash Kingdom water parks in Canton and Nacogdoches open for the summer season on Friday, guests will quickly notice changes.
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