COUNTY LIFE
Bowie bands ready to jazz it up for two final concerts
The school year may be winding down, but the Bowie Independent School District bands are busy rehearsing for two big events.
On May 19 at 5:30 p.m. the sixth through twelfth grade concert bands and choirs will perform “A Night at the Movies.”
Director Aaron Martin said the music will all be movie-themed and includes some video presentations. The concert will be in the junior high auditorium.
The bands get jazzy on May 21 with a Jazz Band concert featuring not only the two high school jazz bands, but The Langdon Center Big Band out of Granbury.
Martin, who has played in the Langdon band the last 10 years, said it is primarily composed of band director or retired directors who volunteer their time. Any money raised goes to a foundation that provides music scholarships.
This jazz concert will take place at 6 p.m. in the Bowie Community Center. Admission will be $5 for adults and $2 for students and children.
Martin said the program will be something like “old school big band music similar to a USO show.” Funds raised will be shared between the two bands.
Pictured the Langdon Center Big Band performing Granburgy. (courtesy photo)
Local libraries wrap up their children’s summer reading programs this week.
The Bowie Public Library brings the popular Creature Teacher with all their spectacular animals for the final event on July 23 at the Bowie Community Center.
The program begins at 10 am. The children also will receive their prize books for their summer logs.
The Nocona Public Library ends its program at 10 a.m. on July 24 at the H.J. Justin Building at 100 Clay Street. The program will be “Our Own Action Heroes -” Nocona fire, police and EMTs.
Top photo – Smokey Bear visiting Bowie last week at summer reading.
Rachel and Roger Whitaker gave this metal storage container a fresh look with this colorful mural at the Bowie Animal Shelter. (Photo by Barbara Green)
Swim lessons for youngsters of all ages were conducted the past two weeks at the city pool. It was a good place to be during this summer heat. See more photos in the weekend News. (Photos by Barbara Green)
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