Events Coming to Sulphur Springs this Summer
In an interview with Sarah Dicus, the Community Development Specialist, KSST got the scoop on upcoming events, and where to find them. Events include: Friday Night Movies on the Square, every Friday during the summer at 7:00 pm-Movies showing this summer include: Back to the Future, Angry Birds, Little Giants, Coraline,Who Framed Roger Rabbit?, Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl, Labyrinth, Secret Life of Pets, Big...
Place Your Bids at Annual Symphony Auction
Sulphur Springs Symphony League officers Maleta Reynolds, Kayla Mitchell and Linda Galligher Get ready to place your bids on dozens of useful items and services in the 25th annual Radio and TV Symphony Auction! The much-awaited event is Saturday November 19, 2016 starting at 6pm inside the KSST Radio/TV studios. You can keep track of what’s coming to the auction block by listening to KSST 1230AM, or by listening streaming on...
Incorrect Information on Social Media Spurs Symphony League Response: No Tax Money Used in Concert/Fireworks Event
On the 25th Anniversary of the Independence Day Concert, misconceptions have filled Facebook with an inaccurate report that has stirred the ire of many. Questions regarding tax dollars used for the concert have been raised. Linda Galligher, President of the Sulphur Springs Symphony League, stated that the cost of the concert, approximately $30,000, is funded by sponsors, Alliance Bank and Grocery Supply, and an annual live auction...
Symphony League Receives GSC Enterprises, Inc. Support for Independence Day Concert
Sulphur Springs Symphony League received a $10,500 donation from GSC Enterprises Inc. Tuesday morning. The donation will assist in funding the Independence Day Concert and Fireworks at Celebration Plaza, July 2. Mickey McKenzie, Chairman of Board , said, “We like to be a part of the community and a real positive part of it.” He said that many of the employees of GSC and its various entities are always present for the concert and...
Doug Bakenhaus, Symphony Conductor
For 14 years, you’ve seen this familiar face emceeing and conducting from the podium during the annual Independence Symphony Concerts in Sulphur Springs, coaxing and wringing the utmost energy and passion from every player on the stage. Who is this artist and where does he come from? Let’s find out a bit more about the man. Meet Dr. Douglas Bakenhaus, Music Director and Conductor of the Natchitoches-Northwestern Symphony...
Symphony League Marks 25th Anniversary of Independence Day Celebration; Street Closures Announced
Marking their 25th year celebrating Independence Day, the Sulphur Springs Symphony League will host the Annual Independence Day Celebration Concert and Fireworks display on Saturday, July 2 at 7:45 p.m. on Celebration Square. Guests will be able to show up at anytime as prior events will be taking place throughout the day. This will be the largest free concert in Hopkins County, averaging 1,500 locals and travelers each year. Be on...
Symphony League Elects New Officers and Appoints Two to Board
Sharla Campbell and Adam Whitson were appointed to the Sulphur Springs Symphony League Board of Directors during the first meeting of the League in 2016. Both Campbell and Whitson volunteered with the Symphony League during the annual auction. New officers for 2016 are President Linda Galligher, Vice President Maleta Reynolds, Treasurer Carol Bridges, and Secretary Kayla Price. The Symphony League is a non-profit organization that...
Symphony League Auction Raised $12,500
The Sulphur Springs Symphony League had a successful auction Saturday night on KSST radio, Channel 18 TV on Suddenlink Cable and streaming live on ksstradio.com. Carol Bridges, the Treasurer for the Symphony League, said unofficially the auction raised $12,500. That was a little below the amount raised last year but many years have seen the event generate about $10,000. An official total will be coming later.
Symphony League Auction Supported by Community Leaders
Alliance Bank President Tom Sellers is a fan of the Sulphur Springs Symphony League and especially their annual Independence Day Concert on the Square. He hopes people will consider that event and support the Symphony League’s Radio and TV Auction Saturday beginning at 6 p.m. It’s a major Symphony League fundraiser. Sellers told KSST listeners Wednesday morning that over the years community leaders have been involved in...
