Entertainment

Vocalist began career at age four

Not many people can boast of a singing career that began at age four or that he or she became a music teacher at age 14. Eldon Wright was brave enough to stand and sing at conventions when he was just a toddler.
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Gospel Fest planned at Rector

Times-Democrat News Staff What’s a Gospel Fest? Singing from the old hymnals used to be a Sunday night standard for the casual evening service. Tent revivals drew people to the aisles when the choruses were raised with praise and hallelujah.
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Delta Symphony Orchestra to hold annual gala

The Delta Symphony Orchestra will hold its annual gala on September 10 at the Gardens at Harmony in Jonesboro. This year’s theme is Autumn in New York and the entertainment will feature a jazz combo band and performers from The Link Theatre Company. The 2022 Gala honoree will be Dr. J.D. Kelly (posthumous). Doors open at 6 pm. This is the primary fundraiser for the DSO’s 2022-2023 season and the event will also include a raffle and both live and silent auctions. Tickets will be on sale beginning Aug. 1. Ticket prices are $125 for an individual ticket and $900 for a table. Tickets can be purchased through Eventbrite, the DSO’s website, or by calling 870.761.8254. For sponsorship or donation questions please contact Catherine Norvell at executivedirector@deltasymphonyorchestra.org.
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KENTUCKY HEADHUNTERS TO PERFORM AT CLAY COUNTY FAIR

The Clay County Fair Association will present The Kentucky Headhunters at 7 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 10, at the Clay County Fairgrounds Arena. Special guests will be The Comancheros and Joe Bateman and the Dream Killers will be the opening act. Tickets are $25 and may be purchased by calling 870-598-4524 or 870-598-4376. The fairgrounds are located at 658 East North Street in Piggott at the corner of East North Street and Garfield Avenue.
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Sylamore Special to perform at Rector

The award-winning Young Artists of the Year in Arkansas’ Country Music Award program will perform live at 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 30, at the Ford Room, Rector Community Museum. Tickets for reserved, rows one through four, are priced at $20 with general admission at $10 and $5.
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