For Immediate Release: The Wayne Theatre continues its Parade of Events with Waynesboros first St. Patricks Day Childrens Parade. The festivities will take place in the Willow Oak Plaza, with check in at noon. The parade will begin at 12:30pm, with prizes awarded for best costume and decorated tricycle, wagon, bicycle, walker and baby carriages. There will be a special dance performance by the Shenandoah Irish Dance Arts following the parade. Pony rides will be provided by Dixie Pony Rides for $4 each.
Entrance to the parade is $1, with all proceeds donated to the Wayne Theatre Alliance, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Other activities to include face painting and a craft table. The craft materials were generously donated by Ben Franklin Crafts.
Please call the Wayne Theatre Alliance office with any further questions, (540) 943-9999. Young children should not be left unattended at anytime. Childcare services will not be provided.
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
March River City Radio Hour To Feature The Big Read and the Boogie Kings
For Immediate Release:
The River City Radio Hour will join in Augusta Countys Big Read when it returns for its March 21srperformances. The author of To Kill a Mockingbird will appear in the guise of Boomie Pedersen, co-artistic director of Nelson Countys Earl Hamner Theatre. Harper Lee will talk about her experiences as a writer and read from the novel.
Richard Adams and the Boogie Kings will provide the music with guest vocalist, Llyn Walker.
Radio Hour will also include the fourth chapter of Elizabeth Massie's cliff-hanging serial "The Mystery of the Meandering Music Box." In the latest installment, the four time travelers find themselves in a dark forest, unable to hide from the on-coming terror. The River City Players include Llyn Walker, Duane Hahn, Elizabeth Massie, Savannah Lunger, and Clair Myers. Doug Walker, Waynesboro city manager will narrate this month installment.
The March 21st performances will take place at the Blue Ridge Christian Fellowship Cafa and Music Hall, with performances at 6:30 pm and 8 pm.
The River City Radio Hour is a production the Waynesboro Cultural Commission, The Waynesboro Downtown Development, Inc. and The Wayne Theatre Alliance.
The River City Radio Hour will join in Augusta Countys Big Read when it returns for its March 21srperformances. The author of To Kill a Mockingbird will appear in the guise of Boomie Pedersen, co-artistic director of Nelson Countys Earl Hamner Theatre. Harper Lee will talk about her experiences as a writer and read from the novel.
Richard Adams and the Boogie Kings will provide the music with guest vocalist, Llyn Walker.
Radio Hour will also include the fourth chapter of Elizabeth Massie's cliff-hanging serial "The Mystery of the Meandering Music Box." In the latest installment, the four time travelers find themselves in a dark forest, unable to hide from the on-coming terror. The River City Players include Llyn Walker, Duane Hahn, Elizabeth Massie, Savannah Lunger, and Clair Myers. Doug Walker, Waynesboro city manager will narrate this month installment.
The March 21st performances will take place at the Blue Ridge Christian Fellowship Cafa and Music Hall, with performances at 6:30 pm and 8 pm.
The River City Radio Hour is a production the Waynesboro Cultural Commission, The Waynesboro Downtown Development, Inc. and The Wayne Theatre Alliance.
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Wayne Theatre Alliance
Wayne Theatre Alliance Announces Parade of Events
For immediate release: The Wayne Theatre Alliance announced its first Parade of Events. Carole Hill, chair of the WTA Events Committee says, WTA is committed to bringing a variety of entertainment to the community and presenting it at affordable prices. The list of spring entertainment packs a variety of activities for all ages and tastes. The Parade of Events will happen once a month from February until June.
The first event in the Parade is the dessert theatre performances of Greater Tuna, starring the hilarious duo of Bob Wright and Duane Hahn. Ms. Hill said, The encore presentation of their memorable performances is sure to please anyone who loves comedy and delights at watching talent actors at the top of their game.Greater Tuna will take place at Fairfax Hall at 7pm, with an additional show March 1st. Tickets are $20 for the performance, dessert and silent auction.
Other events this spring will include Waynesboro first ever St. Patrick Day Children Parade, with a special Irish Dance performance by the Shenandoah Irish Dance Arts. Look forward to face painting, crafts, and a costume competition following the parade. Pay only $1 to enter the parade, which will take place at Willow Oak Plaza.
April brings the return of the ever-popular Mystery, Murder at Fairfax Hall III.The Italian Job murder mystery and dinner will take place on April 5th at 7pm . A prominent art director is the victim in the latest mystery. Work in teams to uncover hidden evidence and bring the murderer to justice. A traditional Italian dinner will be included.
Other upcoming events include: Horses and Hats, a Kentucky Derby Party; Walk Down Memory Lane , Home Tour;Blue grass, Blue Jeans, and Barbeque, blue grass concert. For more information on these events, please call the WTA office, 943-9999, or visit the website, www.waynetheatre.org.
Wayne Theatre Alliance Presents Greater Tuna Dessert Theatre and Silent Auction
For immediate release: The Wayne Theatre Alliance kicks of its Parade of Events with the hilarious comedic duo of Bob Wright and Duane Hahn starring in A Greater Tuna. WTA Carole Hill promises an evening to remember.Bob and Duane are in their element in this delightful comedy. They are truly outstanding, said Ms. Hill
WTA two performances will take place at Fairfax Hall at 7pm on February 29th and March 1st. Tickets are $20 each, and seating is first come first serve. There will be a silent auction and dessert following the performance with an opportunity to meet the performers.
Bob Wright has appeared on stage for many local theatre productions, such as the Blue Ridge Theatre Festival, Waynesboro Players, Oak Grove Theatre, ShenanArts, and Mary Baldwin College Theatre. He is a graduate of James Madison University and UVA, and was an educator for 33 years before retiring. Along with Barbara Spilman Lawson, Bob is co-founder of Bob & Barb Productions, providing motivational/entertaining speeches for schools, public, and private organizations.
Duane Hahn, teacher, director, actor, playwright, writer, ceramic artist, has been involved in all area theater groups as an actor or director. He received a B.A. in English, Speech and Theatre from Morehead State University in Kentucky, and after retirement, he was hired as an extra casting director on the major film, Gods and Generals. For the past several years he has been developing, writing and directing childrens theater for the area elementary schools. He is the co-author of 8 childrens plays (SOL related) and authored a script for a historical musical that will eventually be used by a Virginia arts organization to bolster tourism, and soon to be published novel, Shenandoah Moon.
For more information about the WTA Parade of Events, please call (540) 943-9999, or email, assistant@waynetheatre.org. Also visit our website, www.waynetheatre.org, for up-to-date information.
For immediate release: The Wayne Theatre Alliance announced its first Parade of Events. Carole Hill, chair of the WTA Events Committee says, WTA is committed to bringing a variety of entertainment to the community and presenting it at affordable prices. The list of spring entertainment packs a variety of activities for all ages and tastes. The Parade of Events will happen once a month from February until June.
The first event in the Parade is the dessert theatre performances of Greater Tuna, starring the hilarious duo of Bob Wright and Duane Hahn. Ms. Hill said, The encore presentation of their memorable performances is sure to please anyone who loves comedy and delights at watching talent actors at the top of their game.Greater Tuna will take place at Fairfax Hall at 7pm, with an additional show March 1st. Tickets are $20 for the performance, dessert and silent auction.
Other events this spring will include Waynesboro first ever St. Patrick Day Children Parade, with a special Irish Dance performance by the Shenandoah Irish Dance Arts. Look forward to face painting, crafts, and a costume competition following the parade. Pay only $1 to enter the parade, which will take place at Willow Oak Plaza.
April brings the return of the ever-popular Mystery, Murder at Fairfax Hall III.The Italian Job murder mystery and dinner will take place on April 5th at 7pm . A prominent art director is the victim in the latest mystery. Work in teams to uncover hidden evidence and bring the murderer to justice. A traditional Italian dinner will be included.
Other upcoming events include: Horses and Hats, a Kentucky Derby Party; Walk Down Memory Lane , Home Tour;Blue grass, Blue Jeans, and Barbeque, blue grass concert. For more information on these events, please call the WTA office, 943-9999, or visit the website, www.waynetheatre.org.
Wayne Theatre Alliance Presents Greater Tuna Dessert Theatre and Silent Auction
For immediate release: The Wayne Theatre Alliance kicks of its Parade of Events with the hilarious comedic duo of Bob Wright and Duane Hahn starring in A Greater Tuna. WTA Carole Hill promises an evening to remember.Bob and Duane are in their element in this delightful comedy. They are truly outstanding, said Ms. Hill
WTA two performances will take place at Fairfax Hall at 7pm on February 29th and March 1st. Tickets are $20 each, and seating is first come first serve. There will be a silent auction and dessert following the performance with an opportunity to meet the performers.
Bob Wright has appeared on stage for many local theatre productions, such as the Blue Ridge Theatre Festival, Waynesboro Players, Oak Grove Theatre, ShenanArts, and Mary Baldwin College Theatre. He is a graduate of James Madison University and UVA, and was an educator for 33 years before retiring. Along with Barbara Spilman Lawson, Bob is co-founder of Bob & Barb Productions, providing motivational/entertaining speeches for schools, public, and private organizations.
Duane Hahn, teacher, director, actor, playwright, writer, ceramic artist, has been involved in all area theater groups as an actor or director. He received a B.A. in English, Speech and Theatre from Morehead State University in Kentucky, and after retirement, he was hired as an extra casting director on the major film, Gods and Generals. For the past several years he has been developing, writing and directing childrens theater for the area elementary schools. He is the co-author of 8 childrens plays (SOL related) and authored a script for a historical musical that will eventually be used by a Virginia arts organization to bolster tourism, and soon to be published novel, Shenandoah Moon.
For more information about the WTA Parade of Events, please call (540) 943-9999, or email, assistant@waynetheatre.org. Also visit our website, www.waynetheatre.org, for up-to-date information.
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
River City Radio Hour
River City Radio Hour To Feature The Boogie Kings with Special Guests Tim Williams and John Coleman
For Immediate Release:
The River City Radio Hour returns this month with the third installment of Beth Massie's cliff-hanging serial "The Mystery of the Meandering Music Box." The performance will take place on February 15th at the Blue Ridge Christian Fellowship Café and Music Hall, with performances at 6:30 pm and 8 pm.
Richard Adams and the Boogie Kings will provide the music for the February River City Radio Hour. Grammy-nominated vocalist Tim Williams, magician John Coleman, and comedian Marsha Howard are the featured performers.
The third chapter of the Meandering Music Box continues the saga of the four time travelers. In the latest installment, we find them just as they watch in horror the impeding destruction of the music box and their only route back to 2008. The River City Players include Marsha Howard, Crystal Graham, Duane Hahn, Bob Lunger, Savannah Lunger, and Clair Myers. Tim Williams will narrate
Tim Williams has a long career as a gospel singer with various groups. He has toured across the United States and Europe and recorded on the Sunsound Record label. Currently, Williams is a member of the Crestman Quartet. He is also a member of the Waynesboro City Council.
John Coleman has a long fascination with magic and comedy. He has performed throughout the region.
The River City Radio Hour is a production the Waynesboro Cultural Commission, The Waynesboro Downtown Development, Inc. and The Wayne Theatre Alliance.
For more information on River City Radio Hour, please call (540) 943-9999 or email assistant@waynetheatre.org.
For Immediate Release:
The River City Radio Hour returns this month with the third installment of Beth Massie's cliff-hanging serial "The Mystery of the Meandering Music Box." The performance will take place on February 15th at the Blue Ridge Christian Fellowship Café and Music Hall, with performances at 6:30 pm and 8 pm.
Richard Adams and the Boogie Kings will provide the music for the February River City Radio Hour. Grammy-nominated vocalist Tim Williams, magician John Coleman, and comedian Marsha Howard are the featured performers.
The third chapter of the Meandering Music Box continues the saga of the four time travelers. In the latest installment, we find them just as they watch in horror the impeding destruction of the music box and their only route back to 2008. The River City Players include Marsha Howard, Crystal Graham, Duane Hahn, Bob Lunger, Savannah Lunger, and Clair Myers. Tim Williams will narrate
Tim Williams has a long career as a gospel singer with various groups. He has toured across the United States and Europe and recorded on the Sunsound Record label. Currently, Williams is a member of the Crestman Quartet. He is also a member of the Waynesboro City Council.
John Coleman has a long fascination with magic and comedy. He has performed throughout the region.
The River City Radio Hour is a production the Waynesboro Cultural Commission, The Waynesboro Downtown Development, Inc. and The Wayne Theatre Alliance.
For more information on River City Radio Hour, please call (540) 943-9999 or email assistant@waynetheatre.org.
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Conversations With ...
For immediate release
Conversations With ... returns this month with a shift from artist to author.
Cynthia Long Lasher will be the subject of the second installment of Conversations With ... a live interview presentation offered by Augusta Free Press Publishing and The New Dominion magazine.
The series will take part at the AFP office at 539 W. Main St. in downtown Waynesboro on Jan. 18. The presentation will begin at 6:30 p.m. - with free admission and light refreshments.
Cynthia Long Lasher is a grief support specialist and program coordinator for Shenandoah Valley Grief Services, part of Lutheran Family Services of Virginia. She has recently written a book titled "Death is no Stranger: Helping Children Grieve." Long Lasher and Augusta Free Press editor Chris Graham will talk about the book and discuss resources available to help children deal with the loss of a loved one.
For more information on Augusta Free Press, visit www.augustafreepress.com. For more information on The New Dominion magazine, visit www.thenewdominion.com. For more infomation on Lutheran Family Services of Virginia, visit www.lfsva.org.
Conversations With ... returns this month with a shift from artist to author.
Cynthia Long Lasher will be the subject of the second installment of Conversations With ... a live interview presentation offered by Augusta Free Press Publishing and The New Dominion magazine.
The series will take part at the AFP office at 539 W. Main St. in downtown Waynesboro on Jan. 18. The presentation will begin at 6:30 p.m. - with free admission and light refreshments.
Cynthia Long Lasher is a grief support specialist and program coordinator for Shenandoah Valley Grief Services, part of Lutheran Family Services of Virginia. She has recently written a book titled "Death is no Stranger: Helping Children Grieve." Long Lasher and Augusta Free Press editor Chris Graham will talk about the book and discuss resources available to help children deal with the loss of a loved one.
For more information on Augusta Free Press, visit www.augustafreepress.com. For more information on The New Dominion magazine, visit www.thenewdominion.com. For more infomation on Lutheran Family Services of Virginia, visit www.lfsva.org.
River City Radio Hour Returns
River City Radio Hour Returns with Special Guests Llyn Walker and Tom Reynolds
For Immediate Release:
The River City Radio Hour returns this month with the second installment of Beth Massie's serial "The Mysterious Meandering Music Box." The performance will take place on January 18th at the Blue Ridge Christian Fellowship Café and Music Hall, with two shows at 6:30p and 8pm. "MC" for the evening will be Mason Hulen.
This month’s River City Radio Hour will welcome special guest vocalists Lynn Walker and Tom Reynolds, piano player extraordinaire William Hayes with Chris Wray on percussion, and comedian Marsha Howard.
The second chapter of the Meandering Music Box continues the saga of the four time travelers. In the second chapter, we find them just as they flee their pending doom at the mouth of the Crozet Tunnel. The River City Players include Marsha Howard, Bob Lunger, Savannah Lunger, Clair Myers, Deena Warner and Matthew Warner.
A man of many talents, Tom Reynolds is a well known vocalist in the area, performing with various musical groups. He is currently Senior Pastor at Jollivue United Methodist Church and was the band director for Fishburne Military School. He currently serves as the Mayor and member of the City Council of Waynesboro.
Llyn Walker is a professional singer/performer whose repertoire includes opera, jazz, dance and drama. Her recent performances include Stage Door Productions, Lake of the Woods Players, Richmond Symphony and the Fredericksburg Jazz Ensemble.
The River City Radio Hour is a production the Waynesboro Cultural Commission, The Waynesboro Downtown Development, Inc. and The Wayne Theatre Alliance.
For more information on River City Radio Hour, please call (540) 943-9999 or email assistant@waynetheatre.org.
For Immediate Release:
The River City Radio Hour returns this month with the second installment of Beth Massie's serial "The Mysterious Meandering Music Box." The performance will take place on January 18th at the Blue Ridge Christian Fellowship Café and Music Hall, with two shows at 6:30p and 8pm. "MC" for the evening will be Mason Hulen.
This month’s River City Radio Hour will welcome special guest vocalists Lynn Walker and Tom Reynolds, piano player extraordinaire William Hayes with Chris Wray on percussion, and comedian Marsha Howard.
The second chapter of the Meandering Music Box continues the saga of the four time travelers. In the second chapter, we find them just as they flee their pending doom at the mouth of the Crozet Tunnel. The River City Players include Marsha Howard, Bob Lunger, Savannah Lunger, Clair Myers, Deena Warner and Matthew Warner.
A man of many talents, Tom Reynolds is a well known vocalist in the area, performing with various musical groups. He is currently Senior Pastor at Jollivue United Methodist Church and was the band director for Fishburne Military School. He currently serves as the Mayor and member of the City Council of Waynesboro.
Llyn Walker is a professional singer/performer whose repertoire includes opera, jazz, dance and drama. Her recent performances include Stage Door Productions, Lake of the Woods Players, Richmond Symphony and the Fredericksburg Jazz Ensemble.
The River City Radio Hour is a production the Waynesboro Cultural Commission, The Waynesboro Downtown Development, Inc. and The Wayne Theatre Alliance.
For more information on River City Radio Hour, please call (540) 943-9999 or email assistant@waynetheatre.org.
Wayne Theatre Alliance Call for Volunteers
Contact:Dr. Clair MyersExecutive Director, Wayne Theatre Alliance (540) 943-9999 or cfm399@comcast.net Wayne Theatre Alliances Gives Call for Volunteers For Immediate Release: The Wayne Theatre Alliance is looking for community volunteers to assist in the preparation for the reconstruction of the historic structure. The volunteers will provide the”sweat equity” to help reduce the cost of the restoration. They will assist in the demolition of the few remaining partitions and will help clear away of the last of the debris in the Wayne Theatre . Volunteer work days will be on the second, third, and fourth Saturdays of January (January 12, 19, and 26). The Saturday work days will have two sessions: 8 am -Noon and 1pm-5pm. John Curry who is leading the effort said, “This is an opportunity to help make the Wayne Project become a reality. We need twenty willing volunteers for each session to help move our project forward and to put their mark on the restoration.” Men and women interested in volunteering should call the Wayne Theatre Alliance at 943-9999 between 9am and 5 pm, Monday through Friday, to schedule their sessions. For more information, please call the Wayne Theatre Alliance at 943-9999, or email assistant@waynetheatre.org.
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