Oct
30
2008
Yet another week has passed us by. It was an interesting week at the theatre. Within the span of 6 days we had a Rock Concert, Lt. Gov. Becky Skillman and Poetry Reading. That is diversity! The Lt. Governor said some very nice things about our efforts and theatre. She was speaking to each and every one of you who has had an interest in the Strand. You should be proud of what you have been able to accomplish.
Remember last weeks email? (I can see some of you scrambling to find the unopened message in your inbox!). I spoke of some statistics for the theatre’s first nine months. I printed those on a 24" x 48" poster size chart. Steve F. mounted it on some foam core, and magically it was on the stage easily seen by the Lt. Governor. Sometimes you just have to get the word out. (now you are opening that message to see the statistics).
The Strand passed a major milestone this week. We are all amateurs trying to do the best we can do. One of the things that we discovered we needed was a license for the music performed at the Strand. This isn’t an easy thing to figure out, as I quickly learned. With the help of our friends at the library of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, we were pointed in the right direction. The Strand needed to acquire a facility license from two groups. BMI, which stands for Broadcast Music, Inc. and ASCAP which is the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. With much work and research, we were finally able to apply and receive our licenses for all Strand performances. The composers of the music we play will get their rightful royalties from our venue. The Strand will submit a report quarterly to each organization that tells them of all our performances. This will include our Gross Ticket Revenue. Even if the event is free, we are still obligated to pay the royalties. While the amount will not be cheap, it is certainly gladly paid by our organization. We strive to do things correctly. This is one more thing that puts us on the path to success. Thank you to Tom at BMI and Jason at ASCAP for their assistance in the application process. Soon you will see the logos of both organizations mounted in our lobby. Next time you visit, you will know that the Strand is paying our fair share, and that we have a legal performance. With luck we will write them a really big check each quarter. The bigger their check, the more attendance we have! Good for us.
We have some fun events booked for the coming week. On Friday Smashed Productions will host Rules of Seven at the Strand at 8:00pm. On Saturday November 8th the New Life United Methodist Church will perform their Spirit of America program at the Strand. The concert starts at 7:00pm.
Thanks for all the support!
Oct
30
2008
As the cold weather approaches, Strand volunteer Mike Cutrufelli has added a new product for our concessions. Mike roasts his own coffee. His company, Cutrufelli’s Coffees, has several custom blends. The Strand is proud to serve the "Strand Mocha Blend". This smooth coffee is a blend of Indonesian and Yemen beans. It features low acidity and earthy qualities with a clean and bright flavor.
Other Cutrufelli blends include: Cutrufelli’s Rage, Dawn’s Multi-Bean Espresso, Booba’s Italian Espresso, Riley’s Decaf Espresso, Rose’s Cadillac Blend, Candy’s Museum Blend, Bone Crackers / French Roasts, Ayer’s Decaf Blend, SJC Daily Blend, Val’s Kona Fancy Bean, Vicci’s Yemen Mocha, Jake’s Sumatra Manheling and Kinsey’s Tanzanian Pea Berry.
Thank you Mike for helping us weather the cold! You can contact Mike at:
mmjc6152@sbcglobal.net
317-642-7661 or 317-398-5625
Oct
30
2008
Smashed Productions welcomes The Time Bandits to the Strand on Friday November 28, 2008. The concert starts at 8:00pm with all proceed for the benefit of the Strand Theatre. Come listen to the 60’s British Invasion. Come out and shake your mop top to the mersey beat. Tickets are $5 in advance and $7 at the door. For more information call 317-332-0998
Tickets are available at: Smashed Productions, Mickey’s T-Mart, Karma & Mac’s Music
Oct
30
2008
Smashed Productions welcomes Rule of Seven to the Strand on Friday November 7, 2008. The concert starts at 8:00pm and tickets are $5 in advance or $7 at the door. For more info call 317-398-6827. This concert is a benefit for the Strand Theatre.
Tickets are available at:
Smashed Productions
Mickey’s T-Mart
Karma
Oct
29
2008
The Strand is scheduled for a private event on January 8, 2008
Oct
29
2008
Thursday November 20, 2008 at 7:00pm.
Your friends at Freeman Family Funeral Homes recognize the loss you may be feeling this Holiday Season. Please join us for an evening of reflection and inspiration during this special holiday season as we remember those who were so special to each of us. It is important to share with others at this time of year.
We invite you to share this invitation with your family and friends. It is a lovely memorial program to help heal the heart. This program is open to the public at no cost.
Please confirm your attendance with us by calling: 317-392-2555 before November 14th.
Provide us with the name of your loved one and a photo (if you wish) to be included in the service. (We will be using the Memory Portrait photo for those of you who provided a photo to us at the time of service.)
– Refreshments will follow –
Sponsored by Freeman Family Funeral Homes
Oct
29
2008
On Thursday October 30, 2008 the Strand was host to a poetry reading sponsored by Three Sisters Bookstore. The theatre opened at 6:30 with the reading beginning at 7:00 pm. Several people attended. There was something for everyone. Thank you to Carolyn, Mary Kay and Barbara for hosting this event.
Oct
29
2008
The Lt. Governor of Indiana Becky Skillman, spoke at the Strand Theatre in Shelbyville as part of a campaign stop in Shelbyville. She spoke kindly of our project and the revitalization theatres like ours bring to their communities.
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