COUNTY LIFE
New Queen of Bluegrass to perform in Bowie
Famously crowned as “The New Queen of Bluegrass” by the Wall Street Journal, Rhonda Vincent and the Rage will perform in Bowie on April 1.
Tickets go on sale Feb. 8 for the concert at the Bowie Community Center. General tickets are $35 and $25. VIP tickets at $55 will include a meet and greet, a copy of her latest CD and seating in the first two rows, front and center.
“Tiny’s a BIG Taste” food truck will be available with award-winning barbecue. The event is BYOB with a cooler fee.
Doors open at 8 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. Purchase tickets at www.outhousetickets.com.
Vincent is an eight-time International Bluegrass Music Association female vocalist of the year and along with the Rage, their 80 awards make them the most awarded group in bluegrass history.
Vincent’s music incorporates savvy contemporary touches while drawing deeply from the authentic traditions of classic bluegrass, with a flawless band that can execute break-neck instrumentals to heart wrenching ballads.
Her latest project “Taken” features special guests ranging from Dolly Parton to Richard Marx.
For questions about the concert call 872-3785.
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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