Controversy over Christmas norms sparks Ben Stein praise
Wanda Orton reflects on Christmas tolerance and the Ben Stein commentary about Merry Christmas versus Happy Holidays. The piece notes Jewish-Christian friendship, celebrity worship, and debates over public displays like creches and menorahs. It quotes Stein defending Christmas trees and public faith.
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Sun
Amit Baruch
Israel
Ben Stein
Tam
Malibu
America
Stein
Nick
Jessica
Nick Lachey
Jessica Simpson
Lindsay Lohan
Tom Cruise
Ben
God
Auditions Set for Blythe Spirit at Baytown Little Theater
Auditions for Noel Coward comedy Blythe Spirit will be held December 10 and 11 at Baytown Little Theater. The February production seeks actors for Charles Condomine Ruth Condomine Dr Bradman Mrs Bradman Madame Arcati Elvira and Edith plus a three person crew. Production runs February 16 17 23 24 25 March 2 3 at 1500 Lakewood Village Baytown. Call 281-424-7617.
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Blythe Spirit
Noel Coward
Baytown Little Theater
Charles Condomine
Madame Arcati
Maggie Eubanks
Ruth
Elvira
Ruth Condomine
Charles
DR. Bradman
Condomines
Mrs. Bradman
Edith
Condamine
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Little Theater
Lakewood Village
Bayway Drive
Baker Road
Theater's Lifetime Member Awards to Matt and Frannie Pool
Baytown Little Theater awarded Lifetime Member honors to longtime volunteers Matt and Frannie Pool. The couple have served as actor and director, makeup artist, set design, lighting, and more, spanning generations. Recipients receive engraved champagne glasses and a lobby plaque.
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Baytown Little Theater
Matt and
Frannie Pool
Theater
Matt
BLT
Frannie
Saundra Smith
Murder Me Always Gala at BLT Baytown
New Year’s Eve gala at BLT Baytown Little Theatre features an interactive murder mystery directed by Anne Dickens starting at 9 p.m. with audience participation, a buffet, champagne, and dancing. Tickets are $25 single or $40 per couple, limited to 135 seats, with credit reservations Dec 11–31. Additional shows Jan 5–7 have varied pricing and box-office hours.
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Baytown Little Theater
Anne Dickens
Rotary Club funds liquid science program at Gray Wetlands
The Rotary Club of Baytown donated 5000 dollars to Tracey Prothro, director of the Eddie V. Gray Wetlands, to support the Liquid Science Program. The effort will serve about 1480 eighth graders from Goose Creek ISD with hands on ecology lessons at the Wetlands Center and Baytown Nature Center aligning with TEKS and TAKS science goals.
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Wetlands Center
Goose Creek
Baytown Nature Center
Rotary Club of
Baytown
Tracey Prothro
Baytown Sun
David Bloom
Eddie V. Gray
Rotary
Charles Preiwe
Janet Wahrlich
Susan Milner
Eddie Gray
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Wanda Orton
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Rotary Club
Gray Wetlands Center
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