PANOLA COLLEGE PREPARES FOR THE MURPHY-PAYNE EVENT 

Bogie is part of the decorations that will set the mood for the Murphy-Payne event set for Tuesday, March 9. 

That evening Dr. Shellie O’Neal, Chair of the Theatre Department at Navarro College, will present Popular Culture of the 1930s: Movies, Music, Radio and Theatre. She will use slides and film clips to illustrate movies, radio programs, plays, and the big bands of the era and their impact on America during one of the most challenging times in our nation’s history.  The presentation will be held at 7:00 p.m. in the Q.M. Martin Auditorium at the Panola College Carthage campus. 

Following Dr. O’Neal’s presentation, the Sounds of Swing will perform.  The Sounds of Swing 17-piece band has been spreading the gospel of big band music throughout the Ark-La-Tex for more than a decade. Their repertoire contains classic arrangements made famous by the legendary bands of Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Artie Shaw, Count Basie, Harry James and many others.  

The public is invited to come and relive this era of Texas History at Panola College on March 9, at 7:00 p.m. in the Q. M. Martin Auditorium. There will be no admission charge for this event. For additional information please call (903) 693-2000.