If you are looking for a fun weekend, the Palestine Civic Center is the place to be. The Palestine Dogwood Jamboree will present “Essential Country” on Saturday evening June 17th. The show in June will feature “The Cooke Brothers” from Waxahachie, Texas.
They have performed all over the country and we are fortunate to have them here in Palestine for this one night performance,” said Dan Manuel producer of the Jamboree.
They are well known throughout the state of Texas having performed on many venues. Make a special effort to be a part of those in attendance for this wonderful performance. Come to the show, have a seat, relax, and lose yourself in an unforgettable evening of great music and comedy.
It’s timeless entertainment for the whole family. Also making his debut that night will be comedian, “Jus C. Leroy” “Leroy” has performed all over the country and is well known for his antics. “Leroy will leave you laughing and wondering what he’s up to next” Manuel said. Don’t miss this great comedian.
Others who will be performing that night are: “The Fuller Sisters” Joe Hancock, Sissy Perry, Neil Hall, Mike Kellogg, Rodney Ray, Tammy Bostick, George Lester and Manuel. Three young artists (who will be selected in preliminary competition) will compete for the Dogwood Jamboree Talent Search for June and the winner will advance to the finals on Dec. 2nd of this year.
“These young people along with others are talented and we are happy to have them on the show,” said Manuel. A number of young people auditioned for the show last year and the judges selected those with the highest score to perform on the 2016 venues. Other young people who have performed on the stage of the Jamboree have advanced to bigger venues.
Auditions for the August show will be held in July and auditions for the October Jamboree will be held in mid-September. Those wishing to audition can call 903-729-5611 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 P.M. and doors open at 6 P.M. Tickets can be purchased in advance at Cavender’s, Mail and More (downtown) Hometown Pharmacy, Dogwood Diner, Bishops Bar-B-Q or by calling 903- 729-7080.
The advanced ticket price is $12.50 per adult and $6.00 per child 6 years through 10 years. Tickets at the door are $15.00 per adult. Advanced tickets can be purchased through Friday, June 16th at 5 P.M. After that hour, they must be purchased at the door.
During the intermission door prizes donated by local merchants and businesses will be given away to lucky ticket holders.
