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The 2026 Spring Spectacular “Turn Up the Music” at the Mesquite Community Theatre on April 10 and 11 raised the bar with its musical diversity, choreography and dance. The Friday afternoon audience seemed to love the new format. Each team stepped up its game and livened up the stage with energy. Mesquite resident Sherri Smith and her friend from Utah, Lori … [Read more...] about Mesquite Toes step up the music and the dance
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Mesquite Toes Dance Troupe: “Turn Up the Music and Dance”
Western Roundup Poets tell tales of the plains
Cowboy poets have been entertaining audiences in Mesquite via the Western Roundup for 19 years. This past weekend, the Mesquite Community Theatre once again came alive with cowboy poetry and country music. Friday night, Feb. 21, the theater was full. The preshow entertainment charmed the audience right down to their spurs with two newbies to the western stage. The first … [Read more...] about Western Roundup Poets tell tales of the plains
Cowboy poetry returns to Mesquite Community Theatre
The 29th annual Western Roundup, featuring cowboy poetry and western music, will return to the Mesquite Community Theatre on Feb. 20 and 21. Friday’s event will be at 7 p.m. Saturday will have two events at 2 and 7 p.m. The $20 tickets can be purchased at www.mesquitewesternpoets.com or one hour before each performance. These are highly entertaining and shows sell out … [Read more...] about Cowboy poetry returns to Mesquite Community Theatre
Ms. Senior Mesquite Pageants contestants prepare
This is the 20th year for the Annual Ms. Senior Mesquite Pageant. The five contestants spend every Wednesday evening preparing for the competition, which will be held May 2 in the Mesquite Community Theatre at 4 p.m. Becky Boyed, Ms. Senior Mesquite administrator, along with past queens and yearly volunteer helpers, meets with contestants and gives them tips on what to … [Read more...] about Ms. Senior Mesquite Pageants contestants prepare
Mesquite Toes Dance Troupe: “There’s No Place Like Home for the Holidays”
‘Steel Magnolias’ female cast wows crowd
If you know the story of “Steel Magnolias,” you may be a little reluctant to go see it because of the ending. Don’t fret: go and enjoy. This comedy/drama will be playing May 9 at 7 p.m. and May 10 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. The play opens with a great beauty salon set design by Brandon Yale. The play features two actresses who are rather new to the local audience. Kaylee … [Read more...] about ‘Steel Magnolias’ female cast wows crowd
MCT to present ‘Steel Magnolias’
The Mesquite Community Theater (MCT) will present Robert Harlin’s comedy-drama “Steel Magnolias,” opening Friday, May 2. The play is set in a beauty salon where women gather to share their joys, sorrows and personal struggles, which are sometimes funny and sometimes sad. This play highlight’s themes of love, loss, friendship and strength, demonstrating characters who are … [Read more...] about MCT to present ‘Steel Magnolias’