SINGER GLENDA REDD FEATURED GUEST NEXT JAVA JAM

Singer Glenda Redd accompanied by LeRoy Jackson, both of Bay City, will be featured at the next Java Jam, this Friday, July 26, 6-9 pm, Milam Street Coffee, Wharton. Bring a covered dish with a little extra to share and $15 per person cover charge (kids free) for Wharton’s most unique live music-dining venue. OK to bring your own wine.

Glenda Redd, like most musicians, had an “ah hah” moment for her entrance into the world of music. At age 21 she encountered a life threatening illness and taught herself how to play the guitar as a part of her rehab program. She was raised in a musical family and was familiar with the piano so that was not a daunting task. She also began singing and developed a fan base wherever she has performed over the last 30 years.

A good number of the venues were restaurants, coffee houses and bars. At The Cotton Patch Bar in Orange Grove, Texas, she also was offered a job as manager, working for the famed Baldemar Huerta for several months. You might more readily recognize Baldemar by his stage name, Freddy Fender.  

She married fellow musician “Cowboy” Redd, moved to Bay City, and started touring as The Cowboy Redd and Glenda Band. After Cowboy’s untimely passing she occasionally sang with harmonica player LeRoy Jackson’s “Old Timers Band” in Bay City. They have been coming to Java Jam frequently for several years just for the sheer joy of jamming with others in the second set. This will be their first appearance as featured guest performers, fulfilling local fan requests to hear them in a full set of their own. See milamstcoffee.com for Java Jam info and directions.

The Plaza Theatre is featured sponsor this month and will provide special door prizes for lucky winners, including 2 free tickets to Mama Mia, the current play for August, 2 t-shirts, 2 koozies and 2 concession coupons. Everybody has a chance to win since everybody gets a free ticket for the drawing. www.whartonplazatheatre.org has additional info.

PRESS NIGHT & CHAMBER NIGHT ANNOUNCEMENT:

Press Night for MAMMA MIA! will also be a Louise/Hillje, El Campo, and Wharton Chamber Blender and will be held on Thursday, August 1, 2019 and we would like to invite each of you to come, visit with your fellow Wharton County Chamber members and see the show.  Doors open at 6:30pm and the show begins at 7:30pm.  This will also be an excellent time to meet our new Executive Director, Mr. Darve Smith and our new  Administrative Assistant, Madison Beyer.

 Christopher Robin Movie

Popcorn and Red Balloons 

 Support Wharton County's homeless dogs and cats and enjoy a Bow Wow Benefit Dinner. Tickets are $10 each and include chicken fried chicken with gravy, buttered potatoes, green beans and bread, catered by Ben's Chuckwagon. For El Campo tickets, contact Kayla at (979) 332-5250 or they're available at Coastal Plains Animal Hospital or Country Pets; for Wharton tickets, contact Kathy at (979) 533-1082 or they're available at Alamont and Wharton Vet Clinics. 

To donate school supplies or other items contact our office: 979-532-5613

In an effort to grow the arts with our community, the Plaza Theatre is introducing Youth Theatre Development Classes for the Fall 2019 semester.  Based on the level of success with this first semester, we hope for this to become an ongoing program at the Plaza.

Classes would take place every other Saturday morning from 10:00am to 12:00pm (Noon), beginning on August 17th, 2019 and would be available to students currently enrolled in 6th through 12th grades. 

The Fall 2019 semester will be a total of 10 classes and limited to 20 students, on a first come, first serve basis.  A waiting list will be available for future class offerings.  The cost will be $250.00 per participant, per semester.Registration for individual classes or refunds missed classes will not be available.Each semester would end with a Student Showcase at the Plaza to allow participants to demonstrate the skills learned during the semester for family and friends.