Bluegrass Concert featuring Karl Shiflett & Friends
BENEFITING: MINERVA VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
Saturday, April 13 at 7pm
$10 at the door
Enjoy an evening of musical talent at The Kay Theater by Karl Shiflett & Friends — classic bluegrass at its finest!
Proceeds from this event benefits the Minerva Volunteer Fire Department.
Brought to you by Jason Jenkins – Edward Jones Advisor
Calendar of Events:
Fri, Jan 12 at 6pm: Maverick (1994)
Fri, Jan 26 at 6pm: Kung Fu Panda (2008)
Fri, Feb 9 at 6pm: Hidden Figures (2017) — Sponsored by: Jason Jenkins – Edward Jones Financial Advisor
Wed, Mar 27at 6pm: Prince of Egypt (1998) — FREE ADMISSION THANKS TO ST JOHN’S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Fri, Apr 5 at 6pm: Instant Family (2018) — FREE ADMISSION THANKS TO CASA OF MILAM COUNTY.
Sat, Apr 13: Bluegrass Fundraising Concert featuring Karl Shiflett & Friends benefiting Minerva Volunteer Fire Dept
Wed, Apr 17 at 7pm: The Philadelphia Eleven — FREE ADMISSION THANKS TO ST THOMAS’ EPISCOPAL CHURCH (ROCKDALE) AND ALL SAINTS’ EPISCOPAL CHURCH (CAMERON)
Fri, Apr 19 at 7pm: Aristocats (1970)
Fri, May 3: Batman: Mask of the Phantasm (1993)
Fri, May 10: Singing in the Rain (1952) — MORE INFO TO COME
Past Special Events:
Di-Hard Fitness Jazz Funk Youth Dance Recital
Thurs, Dec 28 at 5pm
Join us for the Di-Hard Fitness Jazz Funk Class Dance Recital at The Kay at 5pm on Thurs, Dec 28.
Free Admission. Open to the public.
Christmas at the Kay
Sun, Dec 3 at 3pm
The Communities in Concert Band is proud to present the annual Christmas at the Kay Holiday Musical Affair in partnership with the Kay Theater Foundation, featuring performances by Rising Star Baptist Church.
Refreshments provided by Matinee Musical Club.
Admission is free, but donations are appreciated.
Almost, Maine
Sat, Nov 4 at 7pm & Sun, Nov 5 at 2pm
The Kay Theater is proud to announce the launch of its Theater program in cooperation with Milam Community Theater.
Almost, Maine is a play by John Cariani, comprising nine short plays that explore love and loss in a remote, mythical almost-town called Almost, Maine.
Director Val Gameiro brings his artistic vision to the Kay Theater.
Get your tickets today: Adults $18 and Youth $12
Join us for a spine-tingling evening of Spooky Stories, Texas Edition, on October 31st at 7:00 p.m. at the Kay Theater in Rockdale, Texas! 
Get ready to be immersed in the eerie world of Infamous Texas Ghost Stories, brought to life by our talented local actors. As they read these chilling tales, you’ll have the chance to indulge in light appetizers and desserts, making it a night of thrills and treats.
Don’t forget to dress up in your spookiest Halloween costumes – there might even be a special surprise for the best-dressed attendee! 
This is an event you won’t want to miss, so mark your calendars and invite your fellow thrill-seekers for a hauntingly good time.
Tickets are $10 per person at the door or purchase in advance online.
Vision Rockdale’s Songwriters Showcase benefiting The 1895
Saturday, July 1 at 7pm
Enjoy an evening of musical talent as Vision Historic Preservation Foundation presents a Songwriters Showcase featuring Brooke Graham & Friends highlighting local talent and promoting the arts in Rockdale — all while raising funds for the restoration of The 1895!
Local songwriters and musicians Charlie Bishop, Stacie Crocker, Billy Gage, Eric Hamilton, and Charlie Weyler will join Brooke Graham on stage at the Kay Theater and share their talents in an engaging storytelling song swap format. Don’t miss this rare treat to experience an intimate musical affair which is sure to include humorous moments between friends and a few surprises.
100% of the proceeds from this one-of-a-kind fundraising benefit will contribute to the restoration & transformation of The 1895 into an arts & entertainment center.
The Tonkawa Tribe: Who are they, really?
Thursday, May 4th at 10am
Bob O’Dell, author and documentary producer, will speak on May 4, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at the Kay Theater in Rockdale, Texas. His presentation is entitled: “The Tonkawa Tribe: Who are they really?”
The Rancheria Grande Chapter of the El Camino Real de los Tejas National Trail Association, in recognition of National Trails Day 2023, will host the presentation.
Bob is the writer and lead producer of an upcoming feature-length documentary currently being filmed about the Tonkawa Tribe and will show the film’s trailer during the presentation. In the presentation, Bob will explain how he became interested in the Tonkawa Tribe, how they have broken his own misconceptions of what a native American tribe is like. He will then contrast the current tribe with the historical descriptions by explorers and settlers and will propose how we might reconcile these differences. During this talk, Bob will share a number of personal and historical stories in hopes of revealing a deeper understanding of the tribe.
Ancestors of the Tonkawa Tribe inhabited a large central Texas region that includes Milam county, and the tribe was identified by early Spanish explorers in their diaries as being part of the assemblage of the “Rancheria Grande.” A portion of the Rancheria Grande, located just north of Gause, Texas, in Milam County has recently been the subject of archaeological investigation.
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