The Strand Theatre will host the opening event for the 2009 Shelby County GenFest.   This event is the state wide meeting of people interested in genealogical research.    More information is available by contacting:

Susan Armstrong - President

Shelby County IN Genealogical Society, P.O. 434, Shelbyville, Indiana 46176   317-398-8773

http://www.sscpl.lib.in.us/library2005/genfest_2009.htm

Saturday December 27th 2008 at 8pm.  Smashed Productions presents Rockphoria- a rock n roll journey.  Featuring 20 of the greatest rock n roll songs ever.  A cast of 9 performers backed by a fantastic rock band (put together especially for this show) will take the audience through the years of rock n roll.  This is the rock n roll show to see this year. Tickets are $10.00 in advance or $12.00 day show.  Children 6 and under are free.  Tickets will be available at Smashed Productions, Karma, Mac’s Music, Mickey’s T-Mart and The Strand box office.
 

David T. Clydesdale and Steve Moore have written a Christmas musical that is certain to tug at your heart. That’s the Good News! takes a sentimental, honest look at how Christ can bring hope and peace to a hurting world.
That’s the Good News! tells the story of Will, a radio news announcer in the small town of Pinckney , Nebraska as he faces his first Christmas without his wife of 40 years. Because of her death, Will looks at the world in a different light, especially the news he reads everyday of murder and theft and struggles with bad things happening to good and innocent people. Through a series of events and interaction with key people in his life, Will finds true peace on earth.

Friday, December 5, and Saturday, December 6, at 7:30 PM.
Free Admission with ticket..

All donations go to The Strand . Concessions will also be sold.
Tickets can be picked up at Hope’s Point.

David T. Clydesdale and Steve Moore have written a Christmas musical that is certain to tug at your heart. That’s the Good News! takes a sentimental, honest look at how Christ can bring hope and peace to a hurting world.
That’s the Good News! tells the story of Will, a radio news announcer in the small town of Pinckney , Nebraska as he faces his first Christmas without his wife of 40 years. Because of her death, Will looks at the world in a different light, especially the news he reads everyday of murder and theft and struggles with bad things happening to good and innocent people. Through a series of events and interaction with key people in his life, Will finds true peace on earth.

Friday, December 5, and Saturday, December 6, at 7:30 PM.
Free Admission with ticket..

All donations go to The Strand . Concessions will also be sold.
Tickets can be picked up at Hope’s Point.

Smashed Productions will once again host an evening of Rock & Roll at the Strand. Returning to the Strand are Drop Claw and Faded Daze.  Performance time is 8:00pm and tickets are $5 in advance and $7 at the door.

The local band the Dixie Kats will be joined by the Shelby Community Choir on Saturday November 22, 2008.   

Admission is $5.   Tickets are available from all Shelby Community Choir Members plus the following locations:

Mickey’s T-Mart

Smashed Productions

Mac’s Music

Karma

Blue River Printing

In celebration of Veteran’s Day, the New Life United Methodist Church will present it’s patriot pagent:  Spirit of America.   The performance will be on Saturday November 8, 2008.

This event is free

Three Sisters Books and Gifts will be hosting their fall Poetry Reading at the Strand.   This free event will begin at 6:30, with the poetry reading starting at 7:00pm.   

Come early to enjoy  what is sure to be a memorable evening at the Strand!

Visit Downtown Shelbyville for the annual Shelby County Arts Fest.   This year you can see the juried art show at Grover Museum 54 W. Broaday Street.   The event will be from 10:00 - 2:00pm and is free!

Come to the Strand Halloween Bash produced by Smashed Productions.   The party will be on Saturday October 25, 2008 at 8:00    The evening will feature TRAVIS OF THE COSMOS and EDE.

Tickets are $5 in advance and $7 at the door.