Who done it? BAC kicks off 2023 with murder mystery dinner

By Deb Phinney

There’s been a murder at the Bosque Arts Center –or at least there will be on Saturday, February 4, 2023! And you’re invited to attend, help solve the crime, and catch the culprit!

Chef Oz and his culinary team from University High School in Waco, along with their master detective Matt Menefee, will be here to help solve this dastardly deed over one of their deliciously prepared dinners.

You’ll be greeted at the door with a festive cocktail (a French 75) and then treated to a dinner of a citrusy salad with Blood Orange vinaigrette with an entrée of braised beef short ribs with port, dried cherry, Pasilla pepper sauce, saffron risotto, honey-glazed carrots with dill and haricots verts with bacon and shallots. Dessert will be a flourless chocolate cake with raspberry sauce and white chocolate drizzle.

Tickets are $100 each. Seating is limited to 30 reservations for this entertaining evening of dinner and adult-sized sleuthing. Feel free to adopt one of the favorite characters in the popular board game “Clue,” such as Colonel Mustard, Miss Scarlett, Professor Plum, Mrs. Peacock, Dr. Orchid, or Reverend Green. Dress the part as one of these suspects or just come for the fun and great food. But beware! There is a murderer loose in the Tin Building Theatre, and we’ll have to solve the crime before the evening is over.

Later in the month of February will be an ice-skating extravaganza! “A real ice rink on stage? Do they really wear ice skates? Are they actual skaters?” you ask. The answer is YES to all of these questions as you will see when you buy a ticket to “Fairytales on Ice” set for Saturday, February 25. This family-friendly entertainment features two shows, a matinee starting at 2 p.m. and an evening performance at 7 p.m. Watch as your favorite fairytales come to life on the ice in the Tin Building Theatre.

For sponsor tickets on the first two rows, both adults and children are $35 each. Remaining seating is only $15 for adults and $10 for kids 16 and under. This is all auditorium seating. No tables are available. Tickets to the public go on sale beginning Monday, January 23. See our website bosqueartscenter.org. Light concessions will be available for sale.

P.S. The ice is artificial, but the ice skaters and the skates are real!

Certified calligraphy instructor Donna Jarman will once again be offering calligraphy instruction at the Bosque Arts Center on Tuesdays from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Classes will be held for four weeks beginning February 7. This class is open to both beginners and intermediate learners and will provide two different styles: Italian and Gothic. The cost is $85 with supplies included: paper, ink, and calligraphy pens. Please contact the BAC and reserve your spot, as limited seating is available.

See the up-and-coming high school artists in Bosque County during the annual Bosque Arts Center Student Art Competition. The art will be displayed on the walls of the second floor hallway gallery and student art room. The awards reception will be held on Saturday, March 4, at 2 p.m. and is open to the public March 6-17.

The BAC will welcome back the Lutheran Sunset Ministries resident art show on Friday, March 10. After a hiatus due to the pandemic, the residents are back, and their artworks will be featured on the walls in the Atrium Café. An opening reception will kick things off, spotlighting the winners of the People’s Choice Award as well as participation winners. Refreshments will be served.

The Bosque Chorale is scheduled for their spring concert on Thursday, April 13. Watch for details coming in March.

Elvis will be in the house during Big Event weekend, March 31-April 1.

The BAC will bring Viva Las Vegas casino night Friday, March 31, and Elvis will make a quick guest appearance during this fun evening of casino games. Tribute artist Al Joslin will also join us because no Las Vegas night is complete without “The King.” Play to win chances on prizes, and make time for a photo op. At $50 per person, you will receive “funny money” for gambling to win chances for the prize drawings. The fun begins at 7 p.m., and gambling ends at 10 p.m. with prize drawings to follow. This is a BYOB event.

On Saturday, April 1, the Big Event –the annual Bosque Arts Center fundraiser– combines raffle items, a silent auction, and a delicious dinner along with the Big Event fanfare. Doors open at 5 p.m. Dinner starts at 6 p.m. Premier concert seating is at 8 p.m. Tickets are $250 per person with the evening topped off by a concert with ELVIS.

Tribute artist Al Joslin and his band will be performing a concert open to the public that same evening on April 1 in Frazier Performance Hall. Reserved seating available at $50 and $75 per seat. Doors will open to the public for this reserved seating at 7 p.m. No concessions will be available, but cash bar will be open for beer and wine sales.

Prior to Big Event weekend, watch for the e-BAC online auction, with a variety of items available for sales, jewelry, trips, dinners, and art.

Tribute artist Al Joslin will also join the Bosque Arts Center for this year’s Big Event because no Las Vegas night is complete without “The King.” -- Courtesy Photo

Murd er at the Bosque Arts Center

For All Ages

215 S College Hill Dr. Clifton, Texas

254-675-3724

Bosqueartscenter.org

During the first quarter of 2023, the Atrium Gallery will feature the following artists: George Boutwell in January; Elizabeth Montgomery in February; and the artwork for sale during the Big Event Online Auction in March.

Bingo dates are still waiting to be determined, so watch for these dates on our website or call the Bosque Arts Center for details.

The Tin Building Theatre is planning their spring play coming up in May. They will be searching for individuals to try out for parts and participate in the upcoming play. Watch for more information online and in local media.

Radney Foster

An Acoustic Evening

NOV. 11 • 7:30PM

Reservations for most Bosque Arts Center events are available online at bosqueartscenter.org or by calling (254) 675-3724.

Over dinner prepared by Chef Oz and the culinary team from University High School., Help solve this “Clue” styled who-dunit! Master detective Matt Menefee will be our lead detective for this fun and hilarious mystery murder, dinner adventure. $100 per person - Includes a three course meal plus an opening festive libation!

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4

6:30PM

Are you a Colonel Ketchap, Professor Plumes, Mrs. Peakock, or one of many other suspicious characters. Dress up to fit your part, or just come as yourself and join in the fun.

SEATING IS LIMITED, SO CALL FOR RESERVATIONS!

Calligraphy Workshop

FEBRUARY 7, 14, 21 & 28

$85 Per Person - includes all supplies • Available for both beginners and intermediate learners • Classes include instruction for both Italian and Gothic hands. CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED, CALL FOR RESERVATION.

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Ticket: $75, $50, $40, $20

Conference for Writers & Readers

Fairytales on Ice

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25

Featuring an ice rink, skaters and some of your favorite skating fairytale characters.

2 SHOWTIMES:

2PM MATINEE

7PM EVENING PERFORMANCE

Elvis is in the house...

Featuring Al Joslin Tribute Artist

TICKETS:

Sponsor Seating - $35 per ticket - Front 2 rows of seats adults or child seating Adults $15.00 Kids $10.00 (Children under 16 years of age)

RESERVATIONS REQUESTED

Viva Las Vegas

Feel like you’re in the casinos in Vegas with Roulette, Craps, Slots, Black Jack and Texas Hold ‘Em tables.

FRIDAY, MARCH 31 • 7PM

Elvis Tribute Concert Only

7PM Frazier Performance Hall

Come play for fun and prizes. Buy raffle tickets with your casino winnings at the end of the evening for some great prize drawings.

SPECIAL APPEARANCE BY ELVIS TRIBUTE ARTIST $50 per person

Includes $1,000 of funny money and you’re ready to play • BYOB

RESERVATIONS ARE REQUESTED, BUT NOT REQUIRED