'Trying' on stage FridayThe Temple Civic Theatre presents the season's second production, "Trying," at 8 p.m. Friday at the theater, 2413 S. 13th St. in Temple.

Arts collide at the CACI Musici de Montréal Chamber Orchestra presents painting for the ears and music for the eyes at 4 p.m. Sunday at the Cultural Activities Center.

Rock around the clock with Sweet AdelinesWhen Gail Eltgroth first heard the Chisholm Trail Chorus' four-part harmony, she knew she had to join.

Concert brings art, music to life on screenPainting for the ears and music for the eyes - that's how Yuli Turovsky describes his orchestra's performance of Modest Mussorgsky's "Pictures at an Exhibition," which incorporates a large screen to project animated, surrealist paintings set to 15 movements of music.

'Trying' communication at heart of playWhen Ben Green set out to guest direct the Temple Civic Theatre's second play of the season, he had a pretty valuable resource - the play's original director.

Collectible ornament features Killeen churchNewest in the Bell County Museum's historic church ornament series is Killeen's Bethel Primitive Baptist Church.

Kinky signs in SaladoSALADO - They're getting Kinky in Salado (and loving it)!

Art of the hunt: Woman's hobby is a book in progressShe's got a whole world inside her head.

Homeward bound: Faith-based group helps kids find stabilityMagic slippers sent Dorothy home to Kansas. Her misadventures were only a dream.

Operation Christmas Child gets under footChristmas is arriving early all over Temple, as local churches and businesses prepare to serve as collection points for Operation Christmas Child. Soon, with the help of Temple area volunteers, the sites will be brimming with festively wrapped shoe boxes full of gifts.

Temple Jazz Orchestra pays tribute to big band legendsMichael Morris didn't choose the drums. The drums chose him.

Actors honor Lee Marvin at Salado lectureSALADO - Robert Carradine remembers preparing for his role in the 1980 World War II film, "The Big Red One."

Stargazers to unveil new program at partyThe Central Texas Astronomical Society's monthly Bell County Star Party is from 6 to 11 p.m. Saturday at Overlook Park by Stillhouse Hollow Lake. The club will introduce its 2010 program for amateur astronomers looking to earn the Astronomical League's Messier Award.

THS to present 'beast' of a playThe Temple High School theater department presents Disney's "Beauty and the Beast" at 8 tonight in the THS auditorium. The cast includes 183 students and children, playing every character from the Beast to the dancing dishes.

Sportsman's Club hosts live music show SaturdayThe Central Texas Sportsman's Club at Lake Belton will have its Jamboree at 6 p.m. Saturday at the club off FM 2305 on Cen-Tex Sportsman's Club Road.

'See' what's for Christmas at Silver SpurSALADO - At a typical Silver Spur variety show, the funniest moments happen by accident.

Planetarium receives million dollar digital upgradeA fiery explosion of brilliant orange flames seems to engulf the 180 seats inside the Mayborn Planetarium and Space Theater. Navigating through space and soaring among the debris, you've just witnessed the dramatic death of a star.

Expo hosts award-winning Christian bandBELTON - Being a Christian is about more than just going to church and listening to sermons. That's what Casting Crowns wants to show people on their coast-to-coast tour "Until the Whole World Hears."

Chaplain, wife work to fortify marriagesCONTINGENCY OPERATING LOCATION Q-WEST, Iraq - The Special Troops Battalion, 15th Sustainment Brigade kicked off a weekly marriage enrichment class here last week.

Homeward bound: Faith-based group helps kids find stabilityMagic slippers sent Dorothy home to Kansas. Her misadventures were only a dream.

Operation Christmas Child gets under footChristmas is arriving early all over Temple, as local churches and businesses prepare to serve as collection points for Operation Christmas Child. Soon, with the help of Temple area volunteers, the sites will be brimming with festively wrapped shoe boxes full of gifts.