Archive for April, 2008

Apr 28 2008

Shelby County Players to do a benefit for the STRAND!

Published by David under Events

May 14, 2008
7:30 pm

The Shelby County Players May 14, 2008 performance of "Musical Comedy Murders 1940" will benefit the Strand Theatre.     This performance will take place at the Shelby Community Theatre at 16 W. Tompkins Street.

 Tiffany Wilson is directing a production of "Musical Comedy Murders 1940".   The proceeds from the May 14, 2008 performance will benefit the Strand Theatre.   Tiffany was a company member of "Nunsense" and has been a volunteer at the Strand from the start of our project.     Your attendance at this performance will give you an evening of wonderful LIVE entertainment.   In addition, you will be supporting our friends at the Shelby County Players, and also financially supporting the Strand.   What a deal!  Let’s pack their theatre on Wednesday May 14th! 

Remember, this event is NOT AT THE STRAND, but at the Shelby Community Theatre, home of the Shelby County Players.

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Apr 28 2008

Jazz Piano – June 6th 7:00pm

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June 6, 2008
7:00 pm

Friday, June 6 from 7:00-8:30 pm
at the Strand Theatre
215 South Harrison Street Shelbyville, Indiana 46176

Free of charge and free birthday cake!
Open to the public. No reservations necessary.
Appropriate for all ages.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library

We are celebrating the library’s 105th birthday with a concert at the Strand! Indianapolis based musician, Dave Hepler, will be joining us in Shelbyville’s beloved theatre to perform.

Hepler has been playing music since the age of 8. He first played professionally with his dad as an 11-year-old trumpeteer and reacquainted himself with the piano while a trumpet major at Indiana University. He began working on simple melodies and eventually received jobs playing solo piano. Now, he has 6 released cds including ‘Secret Light’ recorded in November 2007.

As one listener comments, I have been an enthusiastic listener of jazz and other forms of adult alternative music for the last twenty-five years and I must say that I am extremely impressed with Dave Hepler’s talent and style. His music, including his original compositions as well as remakes of the compositions of others, possesses the combined qualities of being easy on the ear as well as being technically interesting and innovative.

Kids will love the show as much as adults. He is a Young Audience’s artist and has performed for thousands of young people, so bring the whole family.

Check out his full biography and music here… www.davehepler.com

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Apr 28 2008

Benefit for the Strand – Shelby County Players

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The Shelby County Players May 14, 2008 performance of "Musical Comedy Murders 1940" will benefit the Strand Theatre.     This performance will take place at the Shelby Community Theatre at 16 W. Tompkins Street.

Shelby County Players will present "The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940", by John Bishop and directed by Tiffany D. Wilson, at Shelby Community Theatre, 16 S. Tompkins St., Shelbyville, on May 9, 10, 14, 16 and 17 at 7:30 p.m. and May 18 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $12 in advance and $14 at the door. The May 14 performance is a benefit for the Strand Theatre. To make reservations, call (317) 392-6844.
 
This comedy is filled with exaggerated characters and exciting special effects. The creative team for a recent Broadway flop assembles at the spooky estate of a wealthy "angel" for a backer’s audition. The stage door slasher then appears, and bodies start to drop.
 
Tickets are also available at the Shelbyville Antique Mall at 117 S. Harrison St., Shelbyville.

 

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Apr 25 2008

SHS Recital – April 26th 1:00pm

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The Instrumental Ensemble Music Class of Shelbyville High School presented a recital at the Strand on April 26, 2008.    The audience heard a variety of music.      Below is the Saxophone Trio performing Saint Saens.

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Apr 24 2008

Strand Theatre Weekly Email: April 24, 2008

Published by David under Weekly Emails

 

Hello All,

This week we have some exciting things at the Strand.   Tonight there will be Poetry Reading in celebration for National Poetry Month.   This event is FREE and starts at 7:00pm.   It is sponsored by Three Sisters Books.    I don’t know about you, but I am interested in seeing (and hearing) what this is all about.   The extent of my limited poetry exposure was going to hear the guy who played King Tut on Batman read poetry at Clowes Hall years ago.    As I recall it was fun. At the time I was in college, so any trip outside of Bloomington was by its very nature fun…..but that is another story.
 
On Saturday we will here a recital given by students at ShelbyvilleHigh School.   The recital starts at 1:00 and is FREE.    These are talented students that are bringing their musical talent to our stage for the community.    Please support these students as they help us provide live entertainment for our community.    Several of the students are Strand Volunteers, so they helped us get to where we are today.
 
Steve F. is working on various projects around the building.   He has our middle office cleared and ready for plaster work.   The intent is to renovate those offices so that when the window coverings come off, you will see into a great looking space.    We have to be very careful not to kick up too much dust as we do these projects.   When the theatre was a mess, we didn’t need to worry about dust.   Now it is a different story.   It is a good problem to have.
 
I think it is now safe to say that our popcorn machine is fixed (I hope I don’t jinx it).   Steve D. and Darin M. made several additional repairs.   Steve F. has run many batches of popcorn, all with success.   Let’s hope that problem is behind us.
 
This week we are all curious to see if Bob S. is able to cool the theatre as effectively as he heated the place.    The weather is turning warmer, and for the first time we will be running our newly maintained and fixed A/C systems.     We have 20 tons of cooling capacity.    When we tested it last August, it did a great job.   Let’s hope that is still the case today.    Bob will get it purring like a kitten.
 
The movie screen is on order, so that is in process now.   We are also working diligently on our Use Agreements.   As groups book the theatre, it is necessary to have all our ducks in a row.   This agreement will help with that.   As soon as it is finished it will be posted on our web site.
 
Speaking of the web site, Shane is working on a method where we can catalog an post all our historical information about the theatre.   It is our hope that the web site will be a research tool for anyone interested in the history of the theatre.
 
Look forward to seeing you this week at the Strand.   Thanks for your support.

David

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Apr 19 2008

Poetry Reading at the Strand

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National Poetry Month

In celebration of National Poetry Month, poets came and read their own poetry.   The event, which took place on April 24, 2008 was a great success.   The Cabaret area of the Strand was overflowing with people.   Those in attendance got a quite a treat as we heard from poets ranging in age from 9 to 92.   The following poets read at this event:
 
Thomas Orr
Teresa Tungate
Gaye McKenney
Michael Stofehl
Jeremy Carroll
Elizabeth Finkel
J.L. Kato
Ruth Brown
Joseph Kerschbaum
Clare Wilson
Jeanne Losey
Mary Sexon
Brian T. Donnelly & Marie
Ginger
Julie
Sara Chappella
Tony Sipes
Dee Cord Hogg
Barry Harris
 
 

This was sponsored by Three Sisters Bookstore.   For more information, visit their website at www.threesistersbooks.com

bookstore
 
 

 

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Apr 16 2008

Strand Theatre Weekly Email – April 16, 2008

Published by David under Weekly Emails

Hello All…
 
This has been an interesting week at the Strand.   Gordon H. is the man of mystery, or should I say mysteries.    I can tell you this now, but early this week Gordon finished painting the west outside stage door.  This door has stuck ever since we have had the theatre.   Everyone who used it got accustomed to giving it a good shove to open.   Gordon scraped all the old built up paint off and gave it a fresh coat.    He pulled the door shut that night thinking nothing about it.   The next day, much to Gordon’s surprise, he checked on the door and notice it opened easily, as in no lock easily.    Seems as though the only thing keeping that door shut was the old paint!   We fabricated a makeshift lock and the following day fixed the existing lock.   Don’t tell anyone that we accidentally left the theatre unlocked for about 17 months….oops.
 
Exiled Few was well attended last Saturday night.    We had a great time and so did the audience.    The sound was a improved for rock bands with some additions from Joey G. and Ron B.    Those who attended can tell you it sounded great.     Fun was had by all.     After the concert we noticed downstage left what appeared to be flakes like snow.    I ask Gordon what they could be.     Another Gordon mystery.    We found out what is was.   The band was so good, the sound was so crisp it literally PEALED THE PAINT off the ceiling!    Let’s see, who painted that ceiling.   That would be Gordon.      After doing some investigation we found that two panels that were repaired must be moving.   As they flexed they shed their paint.    When we (i.e. Gordon) get energetic, we will erect scaffold and fix it.    The things we are learning!
 
A big thank you to Joey G. for producing the shows these past two weekends.   They brought in a diverse and generous crowd.    As we go forward, the revenue from events such as these means a tremendous amount the our community.   The Strand’s financial health is something that will cause all of us to remain vigilant.     Events such as the two weekends of bands help in attaining positive cash flow.
 
Work is proceeding on the basements, curtains and offices.   Steve F. is coordinating those projects.    We have applied for some grants to help the restoration of our front facade.   We will have to wait until about the middle of May before any work can commence.   That’s OK, we’re patient.
 
If you haven’t experienced live poetry reading, you are in luck.   April 24th at 7:00 Three Sisters Books will host a night of poetry reading at the Strand.   This event is free.  Come and support Carolyn, Mary Kay and Barbara for all the wonderful work they do in the community.   We are fortunate to have such a wonderful bookstore.
 
Have you notice our events on the large community reader board at the Porter Center?     Thank you to our partners at the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce for making that happen.  
 
Here are our upcoming events:
 
April 24    7:00    Poetry Reading        Free
April 26    1:00    Recital                    Free
May 3      7:00    SHS Jazz Band       Free
May 5      7:00    Karen Land Lecture  Free
May 9      7:00    Rock Concert          $5 / $7
May 10     7:00    Gospel Concert        Free
May 15    7:00    SMS Jazz Band        Free
May  17   7:30    B-town Bearcats      $15 / $12
 
Thanks for your support, 

David 

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Apr 12 2008

Bands at the Strand: May 9, 2008

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May 9, 2008
7:00 pm

Several area rock bands will present a concert at the Strand on Friday May 9th at 7:00 pm.   Tickets for the event will be $5 advance / $7 at the door.    This program is being led by Shelbyville native Scott Hanneman.

 At 7:00 Bicycle Shop Hostages takes the stage for a half hour set.  At 7:35 Future Nature takes the stage for thirty minutes.  At 8:10 A Rose for Scarlett takes the stage for a thirty minute set, then at 8:40 we take a ten minute intermission.  Then at 8:50 The Method to My Medium will take the stage and finish off the night strong with an hour long set.

These four bands will be an evening of great music at the Strand.  Come on out and see how our young musicians are progressing getting their performing chops.

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