Monthly Archives: July 2001

Chaplin “Gold Rush” on Friday the 13th

Posted on July 22, 2001 by The People's Critic

It may have been Friday the thirteenth, but only good fortune awaited the crowd that had gathered at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion to see the legendary Charlie Chaplin in his classic 1925 silent film, “The Gold Rush.” Chaplin not only … Continue reading →

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Montgomery College Theater Serves Excellent Food, “Side by Side” Entertainment

Posted on July 21, 2001 by The People's Critic

This year’s show is the revue, “Side By Side By Sondheim,” featuring a wide variety of music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. (Dinner and show – $20.00. Reservation Information: 936-273-7021) Presented in the Commons Building of the college, the show … Continue reading →

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Garfunkel Casts Musical Spell with the Houston Symphony

Posted on July 15, 2001 by The People's Critic

Fans of Art Garfunkel (of “Simon and Garfunkel” fame) were in no way disappointed when he took to the stage of the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion for his recent concert. Accompanied by the Houston Symphony (Mariusz Smolij, conductor), and by … Continue reading →

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Houston Symphony with Linda Eder Was Not the Best It Could Have Been

Posted on July 15, 2001 by The People's Critic

Regular readers of this column know that I tend toward finding the positive aspects of the entertainments I review, but do not hesitate to declare the problems as well. Last Saturday night’s Linda Eder / Houston Symphony concert at the … Continue reading →

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“Star Spangled Salute” Showcases Holiday Spirit and Festivities

Posted on July 8, 2001 by The People's Critic

Montgomery County residents were already mobbing the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion entrance gates when they were finally opened just after 6:30 p.m. on Fourth of July Eve.  The Houston Symphony’s annual “Star Spangled Salute” would not get underway until just after 8 o’clock, … Continue reading →

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The Woodlands Pavilion to Hold a Not-So-Silent Film Festival

Posted on July 8, 2001 by The People's Critic

Regular readers of this column may recall that last year I suggested they should plan ahead to attend this year’s Silent Film Classic presentation. This year’s film, Charlie Chaplin’s 1925 classic, “The Gold Rush,” will be screened at 8:30 p.m. on … Continue reading →

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