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School surveys draw response

02/02/12 - 7:49 am

The Halifax County School Board will hold a special meeting on Thursday, Feb. 16 beginning at 3:30 p.m. in the school board conference room to review the results of a…

Homeschoolers gain yardage on school sports

02/02/12 - 7:48 am

Homeschoolers who want their children to be able to play public-school sports are cheering a historic vote this week in Richmond that advances a bill to a floor vote in…

Kitchen closed

02/01/12 - 11:51 am

Shoney’s out of business in South Boston, Farmville

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Lions close regular season with win

02/01/12 - 1:58 pm

The Halifax County Middle School boys’ basketball team defeated Westwood, 41-28, Monday, completing the regular season.

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HCLT | The Prizery

The fate of Shere Khan (Allan Keech) rests with members of his community in Halifax County Little Theatre’s winter production of “The Jungle Book”, opening on Feb. 17 for a two-week run. On Saturday, Feb. 25, HCLT offers a lunch with the cast of “The Jungle Book” after the 10 a.m. performance. Lunch tickets are an additional $4 per attendee and include Jungle Punch in addition to Jungle People. This show is for adults as well as children, much like the Rudyard Kipling book on which it is based. Performances are Feb. 17, 18, and 24 at 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 19 and 26 at 3 p.m.; and Feb. 25 at 10 a.m. Tickets may be purchased at HCLT.org or at The Prizery box office, 572-8339.

02/03/12 - 8:58 am

Fear and loathing. Threats and intimidation. Betrayal and revenge. Trickery and kidnapping. Danger and intrigue. It is indeed a jungle out there. And I should know. I’m from New York.

Crossing of the Dan commemoration Feb. 16, 18

02/03/12 - 8:58 am

Berryman Green Chapter, Virginia DAR, Dan River Chapter, Virginia Society, SAR, Halifax County Historical Society, and Halifax County Middle School are co-hosting the 231st Anniversary Commemoration of the Crossing of the Dan and invite you to attend and participate. Free public events are planned for Thursday night, Feb. 16 and Saturday, Feb. 18, at The Prizery, the community and arts center.

Prizery hosts Valentines cabaret show

02/01/12 - 8:08 am

Brandon and Ray back

Jungle Book rehearsals under way

HCLT director Kristen Berry blocks the fight scene with the Bandar King, played by Sandy Slayton. Rehearsals,set construction and choreography are under way for the February debut of The Jungle Book. Tickets are on sale now at HCLT.org and at The Prizery box office, 572-8339.

01/30/12 - 10:08 am

The cast and crew of Halifax County Little Theatre’s production of The Jungle Book have been in rehearsal since early January to bring the timeless story of family, community, and self-worth to theatre patrons.

The Men of Mountain Heart

Bluegrass band Mountain Heart plays The Prizery arts center at 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Mountain Heart or its individual members have either won or been nominated for Grammy, Country Music Association and other awards. They have appeared on the Grand Ole Opry stage more than 125 times and have shared the stage with Lynyrd Skynyrd, Merle Haggard, George Jones, Brad Paisley, Alison Krauss and Tony Rice. Ticket information: (434) 572-8339 or http://www.prizery.com.

01/25/12 - 12:15 pm

HCHS One Act Play team to present ‘Deliver Us Not’ Wednesday

01/22/12 - 11:38 am

The Halifax County High School One Act Play Team is preparing to defend their Western Valley District Championship.

Dance company comes to Prizery Saturday; Master class for dancers offered as well

The Prizery arts center features the Virginia Repertory Dance Company on Saturday night, sponsored by the Isadora Duncan Cultural Exchange Inc. A master class is available for local dance students Saturday morning. For tickets: (434) 572-8339 or http://www.prizery.com.

01/09/12 - 8:08 am

The Virginia Repertory Dance Company comes to The Prizery arts center on Saturday at 7:30 p.m.

HCLT sets auditions for Brighton Beach Memoirs

01/03/12 - 9:58 am

Halifax County Little Theatre will be holding auditions for Neil Simon’s Brighton Beach Memoirs, Jan. 10 and 11, with callbacks on Jan. 12 if needed. Auditions will be held at The Prizery, in South Boston.

Q&A with Andy Rice

Holiday Memories cast - Jamie Donovant, Lydia Snead, Evan Snead, Gladdy Hampton and Andy Rice.

12/12/11 - 8:02 am

An interview with Andy Rice, who is portraying all the supporting male characters in the upcoming production of Truman Capote’s “Holiday Memories” at The Prizery.

A different kind of Christmas Past

Jamie Donovant, who wowed crowds as both Marley’s Ghost and Mr. Fezziwig in the blockbuster musical “A Christmas Carol,” returns as Truman Capote in The Prizery’s production of the heartwarming “Holiday Memories,” which opens Dec. 14. Tickets: 572-8339 or http://www.prizery.com

12/07/11 - 8:05 am

Prizery’s sweet play recalls 1930s Deep South

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