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Tamut Drama presents Molly Sweeny

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Three characters, three stories, and three ideas lead to the fall of a woman: Molly Sweeny. Sweeny, blind since birth, is convinced by her husband to undergo an operation to restore her sight but is ultimately used by the doctor for his own benefits and betrayed by her husband.

This is the TAMUT Drama Department’s latest undertaking. Molly Sweeny is being played by Nathalie Gounaud, her husband, Frank, by Hollis Thompson and the doctor, Mr. Rice, by David Zwirn. The chorus consists of Chandler Moree, Daniel Jones, Hanna McClain, and Allyson Couture.

The show will run April 26th, 27th, and 28th in Talon Theatre, located in the University Center, room 326. All shows will start at 7:30 pm. General admission will be $8; all students and A&M employees will be charged $5. For more information, contact Brian Billings at bbillings@tamut.edu.

Iota Beta Nacho!

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The ladies of the Iota Beta chapter of Alpha Sigma Alpha are exited to sponsor a Nacho Typical Sorority Party here at A&M-Texarkana. This party is open to all women on campus who would be interested in rushing next semester, would like to get to know us, or those who would want some free nachos! This event will be held on April 26th at 7pm in the TEXAR Room of the University Center. 

The sisters of Alpha Sigma Alpha are looking forward to meeting any women who would like to join the organization, or just hang out and eat free nachos.

Alpha Sigma Alpha sorority is dedicated to developing women of poise and purpose. Since its founding in 1901 at Longwood University in Farmville, VA, the sorority has grown into a strong organization consisting of more than 160 collegiate and alumnae chapters nationwide.  For more information on Alpha Sigma Alpha, please visit www.AlphaSigmaAlpha.org.

Tex*Rep Rolls with Ogres and Giant Peaches

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A lovable ogre and a giant peach launch Tex*Rep’s 28th season.

Shrek The Musical opens on Friday, May 4th at 7:30, with performances on Saturday evening at 7:30, and on Sunday at 2:00 at the Stilwell Theatre in the Texarkana College Humanities Building.

Shrek will run on the same schedule the following weekend (11th-13th). The director has informed the cast that at least one Saturday matinee might be added if needed to keep up with demand. The theater will open thirty minutes before show time, so audeince members should arrive early to get the best seats.

Shrek The Musical is based on the 2001 Dreamworks film. First opening in 2008, the show ran on Broadway for two years, and has been on multiple tours domestically and abroad ever since. It has been nominated for twelve Drama Desk and Tony Awards.

Following Shrek, Tex*Rep’s annual Drama Camp will take place June 11th-23rd. This summer’s show is James and the Giant Peach, Jr., a musical based on the book by Roald Dahl.

Over two weeks, young actors from kindergarten to college freshmen learn and perform an entire show. This is a valuable opportunity to make new friends, get to know the local theatre organization, and learn lessons that will last for years to come. It is truly a fun and educational experience for all involved. No prior experience necessary.

There are only spaces available for the first 100 registrants, so it is best to act quickly.

Tex*Rep will be offering Drama Camp scholarships, but they must be applied for and approved in advance.

They also offer the option either to register and pay online, or fill out a paper application to mail in.

Public performances (Showcases) will be Friday, June 22 at 7:30pm and Saturday, June 23 at 7:30pm.

For any questions or concerns on Tex*Rep’s Drama Camp, email artistic director Michael Cooper.

For more information, news about upcoming shows, archives of past shows, volunteer opportunities, memberships, and much more, be sure to visit Tex Rep online. You can also find the Texarkana Repertory Company on Facebook and on Instagram (@texreplife). Make ticket reservations online or by phone at (903) 831-7827.

RRILH Event: SPSS Tutorial!

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As one of the last official events of the semester, Dr. Sikorski will be holding an event tutorial of the data analysis program SPSS. Stop by and learn something new!

When: April 17th at 12PM

Where: UC 217

The event itself should only last about 30 minutes!

RRILH Event: RRILH Festival of Creative Work!

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The main event is almost here! Join us in the Humanities Lab for the RRILH’s first Festival of Creative Work! It is a celebration of the creative talent we have on campus here at Texas A&M – Texarkana, so don’t miss it!

When: April 23rd at 12PM

Where: The Humanities Lab in SCIT 120

On the flier above you can see the individuals that are participating in this inaugural event – if you see them, tell them congratulations!

PLACE/RRILH Event: Henry Jenkins Skype-in Discussion

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Join us in welcoming Henry Jenkins (Provost Professor of Communication, Journalism and Cinematic Arts and Author of Convergence Culture) for an online discussion of his work in Media.

When: April 25th at 1PM

Where: Texar Room

This will be a PLACE event held in association with the Red River Innovation Lab for the Humanities.

RRILH Event: Alumni in Media Roundtable

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Whether you’re just starting your time at TAMUT or finishing it up like me, if you have an interest in Media then you won’t want to miss this. Dr. Drew Morton will be hosting an Alumni in Media Roundtable event!

Where: UC 217

When: April 11th, 3PM – 4:15PM

TAMUT Alumni with various jobs and experience in Media will be joining us on campus to talk about career paths in media and how to navigate your job search. For details on these individuals, please consult the flier above.

Dr. Morton is also seeking to gauge students interested in attending for what specifically they want to know. If you’ve got any questions you’d like to see answered, please leave your questions with the Red River Innovation Lab for the humanities in SCIT 120 or with me, the intern in the RRILH at aaron.caraway@ace.tamut.edu.

As usual, this event is held in association with the RRILH!

Call for Submissions: RRILH Festival of Creative Work!

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From a internal email by Teri Stover:

The Red River Innovation Lab for the Humanities is proud to announce our first annual Festival of Creative Work on April 23rd at Noon in SCIT 210.

We are seeking creative submissions from students, faculty and staff that showcase the abundance of talent and vision we have on our campus. Submissions might include: short films, graphic design work, documentary projects, photography, data visualizations, applications, podcasts, online lectures and learning supplements.

Drafts and works in progress are completely acceptable!

Please note that submissions do not need to have been made in the lab with lab resources.

We’ve only had our doors open for about a month now and we want to celebrate the creative spirit in an effort to inspire our community.

Submissions can be sent via Vimeo, YouTube, Dropbox or Google Drive sharing, or email attachment (depending on size) and should be submitted to Dr. Drew Morton by 5 p.m. on March 30th via email (dmorton@tamut.edu). Decisions will be made by April 9th.

Downtown Adds 1894 City Gallery to its Collection

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On February 16th, Main Street Texarkana Hosted a Grand Opening for the 1894 City Gallery. The event was a success as over 200 people came to celebrate and support another downtown business. People from all around the area got to enjoy the live music. The style of the music fit in perfectly with the mood of the event while everyone browsed around the art gallery. Only main section was open, but the guests would wander up the stairs to see the future apartments. People enjoyed seeing the floor plans and getting that “before” look, and the construction was a major topic of discussion and excitement.

The event allowed for Main Street to do their membership kick off where the community could buy a membership that helps Main Street Texarkana revitalize downtown. The organization works closely with downtown, which has eight different restaurants, many museums and several shops that have a steady following.  Downtown is home to Photographers Island (state line sign), The Arrow Bar (oldest bar in Texarkana), and the Texarkana Gazette. Of course there are many other downtown attractions, and the Main Street website has them all listed.

Main Street Texarkana is a non-profit organization that focuses on rejuvenating downtown by encouraging traffic as well as offering grants and loans to potential business owners. The organization also offers free design assistance to those who help build up that area of town. Some common events associated with Main Street Texarkana include the Christmas parade as well as the more well-known Dine on the Line. The Texarkana City Guide is also published by Main Street. This non-profit organization relies on the support and donation of the community. A base membership is $25, with a student membership coming soon to encourage students to take part in downtown. Members get early access to event information as well as a variety of other things depending on the type of membership purchased.

If you missed this event, another downtown event, hosted by Texarkana Twin City Sports will happen in early March. They are throwing a downtown festival that will take place with the Big Bass Clash Fishing Tournament on March 9th-11th. Main Street Texarkana as well as the Texarkana Twin City Sports website have more information about this event. To keep up to date with upcoming events, subscribe to the Main Street Newsletter.

RRILH News: Language of New Media Lecture

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As the month of February comes to a close, Dr. Drew Morton will be hosting the second campus event held in association with the Red River Innovation Lab for the Humanities – a Book Lecture on Lev Manovich’s “Language of New Media”.

Where: UC217

When: February 27th, 12:15PM – 1PM

No reading necessary prior to this lecture – just come eager to learn and ask questions about the new opened RRILH!