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Winsome Harvey Girls return to the stage!

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You won’t want to miss this dinner theater production of “Harvey Girls!” This three-act play written by Post resident Rosa Latimer accurately tells the story of the Harvey Girls who came west to work in the Harvey House restaurants established along the Santa Fe Railroad. Ms. Latimer is also the author of a series of books about the Harvey Houses of the southwest.

The humorous, nostalgic true story is performed by the combined talents of the Post & Slaton Theater Departments and directed by Tim & Leslie Tatum and James Villaneuva. Proceeds from this dinner theater presentation benefit the theater programs of Post and Slaton ISD>

Dinner and performance at the historic Heritage House, 109 N. Avenue N in Post, TX, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016 at 6 p.m. Tickets are $30/person and includes dinner and the play. Seating is limited. Reservations are required by calling 806-495-4148 or email ccarts@poka.com.

Harvey Girls – a three-act play

99193Those winsome Harvey Girls return to the stage! Auditions were held recently and “Harvey Girls,” written by Rosa Walston Latimer will be performed by the combined talents of the Post & Slaton Theater Departments. Directed by Tim & Leslie Tatum and James Villaneuva the three-act play accurately tells the story of the Harvey Girls who came west to work in the Harvey House restaurants established along the Santa Fe Railroad. Tickets are $30/person and include a dinner & play. Reservations are required by calling 806-495-4148 or email ccarts@poka.com.

Texas Author to be Special Guest in Post

The Caprock Cultural Association invites you to be our guest for lunch and a presentation by Texas author
Tim Lewis at 11:30 a.m. April 13, 2016 at the Heritage House in Post.

Texas Author Tim Lewis

Texas Author Tim Lewis

You will have the opportunity to meet the author and hear the fascinating true story that inspired the novel Forever Friday published by Random House/WaterBrook Multnomah. In the popular novel Lewis tells a heartwarming and captivating tale of an unlikely couple, a weekly gift of devotion, and a heartbroken man longing to discover the secret to lasting marriage. The book is currently under consideration for movie production.

Copies of Forever Friday will be on sale following the presentation ($15/each paperback including sales tax) and Lewis will be happy to sign your copy!

Lewis is an author and playwright having authored more than twenty plays/musicals. In addition, he teaches a beginning novel writing class at West Texas A&M University and co-directs a summer writing academy. Timothy is also a professional speaker, cowboy poet, actor, and songwriter. He lives with his wife near Amarillo, Texas.

There is no charge for this event; however, we must have your reservation by Monday, April 11. Please reserve your place by calling 806-495-4148 or emailing: ccarts@poka.com.FOREVER FRIDAY

Women Airforce Service Pilot Historical Presentation

WASPThe Caprock Cultural Association is very happy to have historian Lou Burleson return to the Heritage House on April 8, 2016 for a performance that tells the story of the “WASP” – women Airforce service pilots. The event begins at Noon with lunch.

Burleson is a retired history and theater teacher who lives in Floydada, Texas. Continuing her love of history, she developed seven “one-woman” shows to share the story of outstanding women in Texas history. “My ‘WASP’ program seems to be a favorite of audiences,” Lou said. “Perhaps because it is a little known part of our state’s history.”

The WASP program was formed during the early part of World War II to compensate for a critical shortage of male pilots. Women were trained as licensed pilots to help relieve the shortage. Approximately 25,000 women applied, 1,830 were accepted into the program. These women were never officially accepted as military until 1977 when President Jimmy Carter signed a law making it official. The Women Airforce Service Pilots were trained at Avenger Field in Sweetwater, Texas. A National WASP museum has been established at Avenger Field to honor this part of Texas history.

This event is sponsored by the Caprock Cultural Association. Cost for the event is $12/person and reservations are required by Wednesday, April 6. Call 806-495-4148 or email ccarts@poka.com for more information or to make your reservation.

Vintage Gun Presentation – July 14

Texas State Historian and Author Bill O’Neal will share stories from his latest book, Texas Gunslingers at the Heritage House in Post July 14, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. O’Neal will also tell the history of the guns in his vintage collection. The collection will also be on display.

O’Neal is the author of The Bloody Legacy of Pink Higgins and The Johnson-Sims Feud. Both of these popular books are set in Garza County. These books and Texas Gunslingers will be on sale after the presentation.

The free O'NEAL WITH GUNSevent is sponsored by the Caprock Cultural Association.

Texas State Historian in Post

Texas State Historian and Author Bill O’Neal shared some very entertaining stories from his latest book, “Texas Gunslingers” at the Heritage House in Post on July 14. A large crowd was on hand to enjoy O’Neal’s presentation as well as see an exhibit of the author’s vintage gun collection.

O’Neal is the author of more than 40 books and is best known in the Post area for two books set in this county: “The Bloody Legacy of Pink Higgins” and “The Johnson-Sims Feud.” He was appointed Texas state historian in 2012 by then Governor Rick Perry and after serving the required two years, O’Neal was appointed for a second term.

For more than 20 years Bill conducted the state’s first Traveling Texas History class, a three-hour credit course which featured a 2,100-mile itinerary. In 2000 he was awarded a Piper Professorship, and in 2012 he received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Wild West Historical Association. Bill has published over 40 books, almost half about Texas history subjects, and in 2007 he was named Best Living Non-Fiction Writer by True West Magazine. In 2013 he was awarded an honorary Doctor of Letters degree by his alma mater, Texas A&M University – Commerce.

The event was sponsored by the Caprock Cultural Association. For information about upcoming events at the Heritage House, call 806-495-4148 or email ccarts@poka.comBill_O'Neal,_TX_state_historian_(2014)_DSCN1310

Jerry Barlow in Concert

Jerry Barlow

Jerry Barlow

Enjoy a lighthearted concert April 21, 2015 at the Heritage House in Post presented by nationally recognized musician and storyteller, Jerry Barlow. Come early for an informal wine and cheese reception beginning at 6 p.m. and be ready for some fun as Jerry shares traditional Celtic pieces and lively jigs starting at 6:30 p.m. Often heard on National Public Radio – we are fortunate to have a musician of this caliber in Post! The reception and concert are free.

This event is co-sponsored by Post Public Library and the Caprock Cultural Association. Funded in part by Xcel Energy.

Louis Curtiss Exhibit at the Snyder Chamber of Commerce

Curtiss Exhibit

Curtiss Exhibit

Rosa Latimer, Caprock Cultural Association Executive Director and Paula Hatfield, Chair of the Scurry County Historical Commission were special guests at the opening of the Louis Curtiss Exhibit at the Snyder Chamber of Commerce office. The traveling exhibit sponsored by the Caprock Cultural Association and funded by the Texas Historical Foundation, featured photographs of the diverse work of internationally renowned architect, Louis Curtiss who designed the Santa Fe Depot in Snyder, Post, Lubbock and Sweetwater. Only the Snyder and Post structures have survived.

C. W. Post Birthday Celebration & Cereal Cook-Off

Community Birthday Photo

C.W. Post

The community is invited to the annual C. W. Post Birthday Celebration. October 26, 5:30 p.m. at the Heritage House. The event is free. This year the event will feature a cereal cook-off sponsored by the Post Area Chamber of Commerce. Refreshments and the judging of cook-off entries will be followed by a House Concert.

You are invited to prepare a dish made from Post cereal and bring to the party. Those attending will vote on their favorite and prizes will be given to the one voted best. We need your participation to make this a fun evening as we honor the Simpsons for their many years of involvement in the community and commemorate Mr. Post’s birthday. Call 806-495-4148 for more information or email ccarts@poka.com.