(Jim Wooten as Rev. Oglethorpe and Suzanne Edwards as June Sanders star in Smoke on the Mountain Homecoming which closes Sunday.)
Last Weekend to See Homecoming
Don't miss out! "Smoke on the Mountain Homecoming" closes this weekend so you have three more chances to see this heartwarming musical comedy. Directed by Ann Galland, the show has been playing to sold-out crowds. The final three performances are Friday-Saturday, Dec. 10-11 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 12 at 2 p.m.
It's 1945 and The Sanders family once again visits Rev. Oglethorpe's small Baptist church in North Carolina. The reverend is preaching his last sermon as he and his pregnant wife, June, prepare to take over a congregation in Texas. Young Dennis Sanders will become the new pastor. As in the earlier plays, family members share their hilarious stories between bluegrass and gospel songs.
Guests are invited to bring non-perishable foods and toiletries to be donated to the Christian Assistance Ministry to help those in need. Collection bins are located in the theatre lobby.
The Gallery exhibit, "Destinations," featuring the work of Texas college students, will be open for viewing one hour prior to every show.
For reservations or more information, call 830-367-5121 or visit www.hcaf.com. Adult tickets are $15 and those for youths 17 and younger are $10. The Point Theatre is located at 120 Point Theatre Road South in Ingram.
Destinations Winners Announced
Currently on display in the gallery at The Point is Destinations, a juried exhibit for college students. This year's exhibition was juried by Jerry Seagle of Austin. Seagle graduated with honors from the University of Texas at Austin with a BFA in Painting. He received a graduate fellowship to further his studies at the University of the Americas in Mexico City. Seagle relies on the strength of design and rich color to create his bold compositions.
Seagle said that this exhibition is "a strong and positive body of work that appears to speak about current issues. There is a definite edge to these pieces and also a quality of rawness. Selecting the ones for awards was difficult as all contained those elements that 'make work work.' Art should encourage the viewer to explore. This exhibit does that."
The first place Lucille Hollecher Scholarship award went to Isaiah Chavez of Texas State University for his charcoal and graphite drawing entitled Transformation. Second place was awarded to Seth Miller of Houston Baptist University for his mixed media collage entitled Anonymous Pity. Boost in Productivity / Lack of Individuality by Chris Long of Austin Community College merited third place. Recognitions selected as juror's choice were awarded to Stephen Bolin of Texas State University, Kristy Scales of Texas Tech and Lauren Miggins of Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Other exhibition artists include Andrea Novoa of the University of Houston, Avery Zieben of the University of Texas at Austin, Jenny DeLaughter of Texas Woman's University, Lauren Miller of Schreiner University and Jessica Battes of the University of Texas at San Antonio.
Their Tuesday agenda started off with the delicious Gruene Mansion Inn breakfast at 7:30 a.m.. They worked in the Gruene Mansion Inn meeting space, set up for 15 people in U shape with audio visual equipment and wifi. A light lunch of salads and sandwiches was served from the top- rated, 
nationally recognized River House Tea Room. Snacks and drinks were provided throughout the day to help the group maintain the necessary focus on work. By the sounds of the laughter, the McAfee group sure knew how to incorporate fun into their agenda. 
of Gruene, there are several antique stores, unique shops, and 5 famous restaurants within walking distance. And with the Guadalupe River in our backyard, there is always something fun to do. 