Christmas Carols and School Memories From San Jacinto
Former Sun editor Wanda Orton recalls music shaped by Lillian Spear at San Jacinto Elementary. She led fourth grade choirs, shared classical pieces, and inspired lifelong memories through radio programs, parades, and church pageants featuring gems like O Come All Ye Faithful and Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer.
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Shakespearean New Year Romp at Baytown Theatre Gala
Baytown Little Theater stages The Complete Works of William Shakespeare abridged in 97 minutes for a New Year’s Eve gala at 8 p.m. with champagne, buffet, casino party, and 135 seats priced 45. Additional performances run Jan 6-8. tickets 12 adults 8 students with senior discount 8. Reservations 281-424-7613 or baytownlittle theater.org.
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Peregrine visitors highlight Baytown Nature Center event
Baytown Sun notes a rare Peregrine falcon sighting at the Baytown Nature Center Duck Pond perched in a dead tree. Thirty two red-breasted mergansers were seen in Scott Bay while a Christmas Bird Count covered the center and Baytown on Saturday. John Mason joined this week’s tour as ruby crowned kinglets spurred by a cold front lingered among abundant birds.
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The Family Stone film review and holiday trope critique
A guarded take on The Family Stone praising Diane Keaton and Rachel McAdams performances while labeling the film a conventional feel good holiday movie. The snowbound New England setting and large clan provide typical cinematic flavor with clashes and a food mishap.
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Rachel McAdams
Luke Wilson
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