“Music by the Stars” performs for full house in Vidor

This article was originally published in The Examiner on Feb. 23, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer  “Music by the Stars” featured several country artists who performed for a full house Friday, Feb. 17, at the Woods Plaza Event Center in Vidor. The songwriting contest, sponsored by Bow Tie Entertainment and Fox CBS affiliate TV station Channel 6ContinueContinue reading ““Music by the Stars” performs for full house in Vidor”

Toby Mac’s Hits Deep Tour performs at Beaumont’s Ford Park

This article was originally published in The Examiner on Feb. 16, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer  Photos: Eleanor Skelton TobyMac’s Hits Deep Tour performed at Ford Park on Feb. 11, their third stop after kicking off the tour at Southaven, Mississippi and Lafayette, Louisiana. Artists performing included Mandisa, Mac Powell from Third Day, and Matt Maher inContinueContinue reading “Toby Mac’s Hits Deep Tour performs at Beaumont’s Ford Park”

Kora harp performance and Sahaja Yoga at the Willard Library

This article was originally published in The Examiner on Jan. 5, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer   A special performance on the West African Kora by Sean Gaskell will take place Wednesday, Jan. 11, at 6 p.m. at the Elmo Willard Branch Library. The West African Kora is a 21-string harp that is native to theContinueContinue reading “Kora harp performance and Sahaja Yoga at the Willard Library”

Donations help Lumberton band booster club start 2017 off right

(Top) Carlton Butler, Wells Fargo financial advisor, presents Randy Eason with a $5,000 grant from the company. (Bottom) Bill This article was originally published in The Examiner on Jan. 5, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer  The first meeting of the new year for the Lumberton Band began with a “little change in the agenda,” clubContinueContinue reading “Donations help Lumberton band booster club start 2017 off right”

Silent Night, Jazzy Night features band and silent auction

This article was originally published in The Examiner on Dec. 15, 2016. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer The Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School Jazz Band is hosting a silent auction and dinner Tuesday night. “Silent Night, Jazzy Night” will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m, Tuesday, Dec. 20 at the First Baptist Church of Mauriceville,ContinueContinue reading “Silent Night, Jazzy Night features band and silent auction”