The Palestine Dogwood Jamboree, produced by Dan Manuel, will take place Saturday night, March 23rd at Palestine High School Auditorium at 7:00 p.m.
“The March show is one of my favorite each year,” said show producer Manuel.
The Jamboree begins its fifteenth year of production on March 23rd and the show will feature, Michael Jimenez Texas recording artist. He has been featured on numerous Opry’s and country music shows throughout Texas and other places.
Also featured that night will be Jimmy Sims of Tyler. Jimmy is the former producer of the Palestine Opry.
Jessie Calloway will also make a guest appearance on the show and the return of George Lester.
If you like classic country music, you will love this show. “Performances by the artists will really bring back memories of a few years ago when some these songs were leading the country charts with number one hits,” said Manuel.
Joe Hancock, “Flo”, Sissy Perry, Mike Kellogg, Jodi Brown, “Jus C. Leroy and Goober,” and Manuel will be performing on the show as well.
Three young people will be competing in the Jamboree Talent search contest. The contestants are all eighteen years of age or under.
“These kids are super talented and will help make the evening an enjoyable experience,” said Manuel.
The winner will move to the finals on Dec. 7th to compete for “Artist of the Year” and will receive a large cash award and a plaque.
Last year’s winner, Bailey Rae Hull has gone on to bigger venues in country music, as well as previous winners in the contest.
All young people who would like to be on the show are encouraged to schedule an audition. Those wishing to audition for the March show can call 903-724-2556 or 903-729-7080. Those auditioning for the talent search contest must be eighteen years or younger. There is no entry fee for auditioning.
The show starts at 7:00 p.m. and doors open at 6:00 p.m. At the intermission door prizes donated by local merchants and businesses will be given away.
The Palestine High School auditorium is located 2 blocks east of Hwy 19 south and Loop 256 in Palestine.
For those out of town wanting additional information about the show or for those wishing to purchase advanced tickets at a discounted rate of $12.50 can call 903-729-7080 or 903-724-2556. Tickets at the door are $15.00 per adult and $6.00 for children six through ten years of age. Children under five years get in free.
