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21st Annual Student Juried Exhibition Winners Announced
The winners for TRAHC's 21st Annual Student Juried Exhibition were announced on Saturday, May 18th at the Opening Reception at the Regional Arts Center. The winners are as follows: Middle School Level: Best of Show Anna Bolen of Idabel Middle School for “Carnival Favorite” First Place Joshlynn Long of Haworth Jr. High for “A Bird’s Eye View” Second Place Lea Hayes and Cutter Webb of...
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1964: The Tribute - Perot Theatre's Most Requested Show is Returning!
Since the early '80s, 1964: The Tribute has been thrilling audiences around the globe by taking them on a journey through a quintessential moment in music history that will live forever. Over twenty years of researching and performing have made "1964" the masters of their craft. They are hailed by critics and fans alike as THE most authentic and endearing Beatles tribute... which has...
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TAAC Reader's Theater 2013 Retrospective
TRAHC's African American Committee would like to thank all the attendee's and performers for being a part of the 6th Annual Reader's Theater, Voices of Freedom: Overcoming Barriers on May 2nd and 4th. This year, Chairwoman Gena Bullock announced that the Reader's Theater will be renamed in honor of Dr. Teretha Harper, who has the been the driving force behind the program since its inception.
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AOM Summer Classes 2013 Eblast
Arts on Main Summer Kids Camp and Art Class Registration Begins!
You can register for Arts on Main Summer Kids Camp and Adult Art Classes now. Visit http://www.trahc.org/arts-classes and download the Summer Class Roster & Registration form today!
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Perot Theatre named "Best of Texarkana"
The Perot Theatre was just named "Best Place for Live Entertainment" in Texarkana by the readers of Four States Living Magazine... Congratulations to Perot Theatre Management Staff! Pictured: Randal Conry, Operations Director for the Perot Theatre
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TAAC Book Club Meeting March
TAAC's very first Book Club Meeting took place on March 3, 2013... Members gathered for food and drink at the Pecan Ridge! Message from Rhonda Dolberry: "What a way to spend a Sunday afternoon!  Our 1st TAAC Book Club Meeting was a wonderful success-thanks to all of you.  The primary goal of successfully completing our first book, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks , was accomplished."...
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Photos from TAAC's 12th Annual African American Voice featuring Suade
Photos from January 17, 2013 African American Voice presentation featuring the musical group Suade.
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Write on Art! Winners 2012-2013
Write on Art! Winners for 2012-2013
Write on Art Winners 2012-2013 pictured here... Thanks to Red River Federal Credit Union for sponsoring this great writing competition! Thanks to all the students and adults who submitted their work to TRAHC for judging. Front row: J.E. Morris, Nathan Brinkley, Abby Noel Sneed, Christian Pippins, Madeline Haak Back row: Chase Denson, Colin Forbes, Josh Pond, Lauren Allison, Armenia Hawkins,...
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TRAHC African American Committee presents 12th Annual African American Voice
TAAC presents the 12th Annual African American Voice: An Evening of Performance with Special Moments for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The event is on Thursday, January 17 at 6:00PM at the Regional Arts Center (corner of 4th and Texas Blvd). This year's featured performer is the musical group Suade. The event includes a Candle Lighting Service in honor of Dr. King, then a rousing concert by...
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TRAHC presents A Chorus Line at the Perot Theatre
In an empty theatre, on a bare stage, casting for a new Broadway musical is almost complete. For 17 dancers, this audition is the chance of a lifetime. It's what they've worked for - with every drop of sweat, every hour of training, every day of their lives. It's the one opportunity to do what they've always dreamed -- to have the chance to dance.  This is A Chorus Line, the musical for...
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Spot "El Spotro" Daniel Exhibit at the Regional Arts Center
‘Outsider’ art at RAC By: Aaron Brand - Texarkana Gazette Razorbacks, roosters, cats, golfers and fish—they are not your everyday subjects for a main gallery art exhibit. But for “El Spotro,” otherwise known as Prescott, Ark., artist Spot Daniel, they are the stuff of inspiration and an art that’s fun, playful and truly unique all in the same instant, full of character and colorful...
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TRAHC and Girl Scouts Diamonds Celebrate 100 Years of Girl Scouts
Texarkana Regional Arts and Humanities Council presents the Girl Scouts Centennial Anniversary Exhibit and Art Wall in partnership with Girl Scouts – Diamonds of Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas. The Opening Reception on November 15 is free and open to the general public. “TRAHC is very happy to showcase Girls Scouts and all the work they do helping to teach and empower girls everywhere,” Brian...
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Young, local talent ready to ‘Rox’ with Broadway pros
By: Aaron Brand - Texarkana Gazette Tuesday’s “Broadway Rox” show at the Perot Theatre gives four Texarkana high school students a chance to shine on stage as never before. Ellen Andrews, Cara Fowler, Conner Palmore and Phoebe Rose will all perform with a handful of Broadway’s top young talents during six “Broadway Rox” numbers. Saying they’re excited might be the...
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TRAHC Hero Award Winners Honored before "The Midtown Men" Perfomance at the Perot Theatre
TRAHC Hero Awards 2012-2013 . The purpose of the TRAHC Hero awards is to recognize and make models of those individuals or groups who share TRAHC’s commitment to building our community and individuals through the arts and who demonstrate that commitment through their actions. The TRAHC Hero Awards were originally judged by three TRAHC Board members, plus the Executive Director and the...
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TRAHC African American Committee wins NAACP Award
TRAHC African American Committee was presented with the Special Achievement Award by the Miller County NAACP during their Freedom Fund Banquet on Sept. 15, 2012 at Arkansas High's Student Union. This special award is given on rare occasions to recognize an individual or group that has demonstrated leadership, extreme courage and/or talents that have benefited the greater community. This year,...
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Winners Announced for the TRAHC Student Juried Exhibition
Judging by the creativity on display at the 20th annual Juried Student Exhibit at the Regional Arts Center, Texarkana should be proud of the artistic talents developed by area students.   More than 100 pieces are included in the show, mostly from high school artists. Participating high schools include both Arkansas and Texas, Hooks, Liberty-Eylau and Pleasant Grove. Middle school...
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TRAHC Receives Largest Donation Ever from Women for the Arts
Texarkana Regional Arts & Humanities Council has just accepted the single largest individual donation from the Women for the Arts. The donation of $102,000 was largely generated from their Party with Picassos fundraiser. Women for the Arts (WFA) supports all of TRAHC’s programs, including sponsoring the Perot Theatre Series, supporting Arts.Smart programs, Theatre...
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TRAHC Presents The Temptations with Otis Williams Live at The Perot Theatre
Texarkana Regional Arts & Humanities Council is presenting The Temptations, featuring original member and Texarkana native Otis Williams, at the Perot Theatre on Thursday, June 28 th . For more than forty years, The Temptations have prospered, propelling popular music with a series of smash hits and sold-out performances throughout the world.   “The crowds are bigger and...
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TRAHC’s African-American Committee, Board Member Honored with Wilbur Awards
The African-American Committee of Texarkana Regional Arts & Humanities Council’s was awarded the prestigious Wilbur Award on April 10 th . More than 120 people attended the ceremony at Texarkana Country Club.   The award, named in memory of historian and Texarkana native Wilbur Smith and his dedication to community service, is given to individuals, organizations and...
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TRAHC wins Henry Award from Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism
Officials with the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism presented Texakana Regional Arts and Humanities Council with the Henry Award during the closing banquet of the 38th annual Arkansas Governor’s Conference on Tourism. The conference was held March 4-6 in West Memphis.   “This is great honor for TRAHC and for the Texarkana region,” said Brian Goesl,...
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TRAHC Presents The All New Original Tribute to the Blues Brothers Live at the Perot Theatre – One Night Only in Concert
WHEN: Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at 7:30pm. Doors open at 7pm.   WHERE: Historic Perot Theatre, Downtown Texarkana 219 Main Street (Corner of Third & Main Streets)   Ticket Information: Tickets are $50, $44, $32 with half-priced student tickets in the balcony. To order tickets, call (903) 792-4992 or visit trahc.org.   Texarkana Regional Arts and...
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TRAHC presents Ed Asner as FDR Live at the Perot Theatre
WHEN: Saturday, April 14th at 7:30PM. Doors open at 7PM   WHERE: Historic Perot Theatre, Downtown Texarkana 219 Main Street (Corner of Third & Main Streets)   Ticket Information: Tickets are $44, $36, $28 with half-priced student tickets in the balcony. To order tickets, call (903) 792-4992 or visit trahc.org.     Ed Asner, recipient of...
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Women for the Arts Hosts High Tea with Picassos
WHEN: Tuesday, March 27st at 4PM – 5:30PM   WHERE: The home of Robin and Danny Proctor For directions, contact Rhonda at (903) 276-3559 or email sueellen819@yahoo.com   Ticket Information: Tickets are $30 per person. Please mail or fax your RSVP along with your check or credit card information to: Leslie Winton 1700 East 42 nd Street...
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Women for the Arts Presents Party with Picassos
WHEN: Saturday, March 31st at 7PM with a Champagne Preview Party for Patrons at 6PM.   WHERE: Texarkana Country Club 1 Country Club Lane Texarkana, AR 71854 (870) 772-8221 For directions and photos, visit http://www.texarkanacc.com/ Celebrate the Thirteenth Annual Women for the Arts Party with Picassos, Texarkana’s premier celebrity art auction! It is an...
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