Cecil celebrates 10th birthday
Lee Cecil celebrated his 10th birthday recently with a skating party. He is the son of Jared Cecil and Lamandy Burger, the grandson of Bill and Debbie Cecil of Kentucky, Noris Burger, Mitch and Tina Colquit, and Grady and Jessie Burger.
Christmas Songs and Stories with John Berry at the GEM Theatre in downtown Calhoun on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. The GEM is pleased to present Christmas Songs and Stories with John Berry. 2016 ushered in John Berry a new outlook and a new beginning. The singer-songwriter rose to stardom on the country charts of the 1990s with such mega hits as Your Love Amazes Me, Standing on the Edge of Goodbye, and She’s Taken a Shine. His annual Christmas tours brighten the holidays for thousands, as does his electirfying rendition of O’Holy Night. During his star making decade, John placed 20 singes on the country hit parade, 6 of which went Top 5 with Your Love Amazes Me, scoring a #1 on the Billboard Country chart. He has earned multiple Gold and Platinum recoreds over the years. VIP Experience--John will be doing a special acoustic show from 5:30 pm until 6:30 pm for just 100 fans for a $20 additional fee prior to the main concert. To purchase, just click on the tier level with Preshow option. Tickets can be purchased by phone 706.625.3132, at the Box or online.
Christmas Belles – Sunday, Nov. 12 at 3 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, Nov. 17-18 at 7 p.m. at the Harris Arts Center. A church Christmas program spins hilariously out of control in this Southern farce about squabbling sisters, family secrets, a surly Santa, a vengeful sheep and a reluctant Elvis impersonator. General admission tickets available online. Discounted tickets can be purchased at the HAC or by calling 706-629-2599.
We will discuss William Kent Krueger’s book Ordinary Grace. “I realized within pages this would be one of the best books I’ve read in recent years. The gathering threat and its consummation are satisfying and meaningful. This is an intelligent and compelling story told with great heart.... A perfect book club read, truly a book to love and read more than once. Absolutely recommended.” (Historical Novel Society). ALL ARE WELCOME! Arrive a little earlier to enjoy dinner! For more information contact Roberta Charbonneau at 678773-5655.
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation at the GEM Theatre on Saturday, Dec 9, 2017 7:30 p.m. Mauldin Trash Service and The GEM Theatre are pleased to present the 1989 holiday favourite “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation”. Wear your best tacky Christmas attire and join the Griswold family as their plans for a big family Christmas predictably turn into a disaster. The steller cast includes Chevy Chase, Beverly D’Angelo, Juliette Lewis, Johnny Galecki, Diane Ladd, E.G. Marshall and Doris Roberts. Rated PG-13. Tickets are $5.00 each and are available at the Box Office, by phone and online at www.calhoungemtheatre. org.
Week of Dec. 10
The Van Lears in concert at the GEM Theatre on Saturday, Dec 16, 2017 at 7 p.m. The Van Lears present the 5th Annual Dana Patterson Memorial Christmas Concert set for Saturday, Dec. 16 at 7 p.m. featuring Jule Medders, White Water Junction, and Faye Bentley, with special guests Thom Bresh and James Otto. This show honors the life of Dana Patterson with proceeds going to benefit the Cooper Brazell Foundation. Don’t miss this fantastic holiday concert at the GEM Theatre. Ticket prices are $15 and all seats are reserved.