Join us for our second Dinner and a Movie event.  This time around Grandma’s Pancake House will be preparing some great “diner food” for your dining pleasure.  Everyone attending is encouraged to come dressed in their 50’s attire. Pull out those leather jackets and poodle skirts. Don’t forget to “Grease” your hair back.  Singing along with all of these great songs during the movie is encouraged.

Our first event sold out quickly. The success of the first event and the many inquiries about this movie have prompted us to add additonal table seating. There will be 80 seats available. There are 6 tables of 8 on the Cabaret and 4 more tables of 8 on the stage. Unique seating to say the least.  If these seats sell out you can still dine before the movie but it will be in the theatre seats.   You are encouraged to buy your tickets early. Get your friends together and plan on coming out for a great evening of fun. If you wish to reserve a table of 8 you need to leave your name with the ticket vendor when you purchase your tickets. All 8 tickets for a table must be purchased at the same time.
Menu
Hamburgers with all the fixin’s
Hot Dogs
Chips
Cole Slaw
Sundae Bar

Cocktails 6:30
Dinner 7:00
Movie 8:15
Dinner and Movie ticket-$20   Movie only ticket-$10

All tickets include a FREE box of popcorn and soda.

High Speed Rail

March 16, 2010  7:00pm  FREE

The first Strand Lecture Series program for the 2010 season will be presented by Dennis Hodges from the Indiana High Speed Rail Association.   Rail fans are everywhere.    This topic is very important to Shelby County since our the rail line from Indianapolis to Cincinnati that dissects Shelby County is a federally designated High Speed Rail Line.

Our Lecturer:  Dennis Hodges

Born and raised in Gary, Indiana, W. Dennis Hodges lived in Chicago, Illinois for 20 years, and Paris, France for five years. He received a degree in English and history from Valparaiso University in 1975, and combined together, his education and residency set the stage for his professional life. From a myriad of experiences, Dennis has practiced the profession of organizing corporate events for, in particular, foreign diplomats visiting the Midwest.

His assignments have come from among the various foreign consulates, the International Press Association and the United States Information Agency. Some of the more notable assignments have been being a host to the president of Macedonia and the Transportation Ministry from the People’s Republic of China, business news editors from 16 international news organizations and leaders of the French Senate and the British Parliament.

For his commitment to improve Sino – American relations, the People’s Republic of China recognized Dennis, in 1994, with a first-ever citation given to a United States citizen.

During his travels, Dennis has ridden the high-speed passenger rail systems of Europe and found them to be an enormous convenience to the traveler. For this reason, he organized, in 1992, the Indiana High Speed Rail Association, which has since served as a formidable advocacy to bring Indiana and the Midwest into a national discussion over high-speed rail and other ground transportation issues. Dennis has since coined the term “synergistic transportation” and advocates for the funding and implementation of the Midwest Regional Passenger Rail System, a nine-state, 3,000-mile 21st century passenger rail system criss-crossing Indiana and the Midwest.

Being a consultant to the former Washington-based High Speed Ground Transportation Association, Dennis has organized an expansive and formidable network of equipment manufacturers, consulting firms, foreign trade offices, and labor and business groups; e.g., chambers of commerce, all committed to bringing about high speed rail to Indiana and the Midwestern United States.  He is now a member of the High Speed Rail & Commuter Train Committee of the American Passenger Transportation Association.

With an early interest in foreign relations, Dennis enjoyed, in 1980, discussions with then Paris mayor Jacques Chirac, who later became the president of France, and with the United States Ambassador to France, Arthur Hartman. In the late 1990’s, Dennis formed a friendship with China’s Ambassador Li Zhaoxing, and who went on to become China’s influential Foreign Affairs Minister. As a result of these associations, Dennis is routinely invited to meet with foreign diplomats and trade counselors.

For recreation, Dennis enjoys architectural and landscape photography, travel, and reading historical accounts. Working with the Bakery House in Gary, Indiana, he teaches basic skills to “street people.” He also a community activist, chairs the Board of Communication Services at his Trinity Lutheran Church & School, mentors students and guest lecturers in communication skills at Valparaiso University. Dennis lives in Merrillville, Indiana.

Quick Glance(from his website):

Dave is performing in Indianapolis and throughout the Midwest continuing his small concert series, restaurant and reception work, as well as young audiences work.
His tours of Ohio, Kentucky, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Kansas are continuing with additional destinations following.

“Secret Light” recorded in Nov. of 2007 includes songs mostly written in the last few years as well as three cover songs.

Dave Hepler’s Homepage

See a sample of April’s act. WARNING ADULT Language at the link below. May be offensive. Check it out at your own risk.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KyngsELrio

OPERATION COMEDY is a comedy and music extravaganza benefitting the Wounded Warrior Project. The tour’s founder, Jon Stites is a writer, stand-up comic and veteran of the United States Army Infantry. Frustrated by corporate dog and pony shows that parade a few soldiers around in a transparent attempt to hawk more of whatever the hell they are selling, Stites, true to form, decided to take matters into his own hands. He approached National Lampoon, the Indiana National Guard and Crackers Comedy Club about sponsoring a comedy tour that was actually for the troops themselves, first and foremost. And so was born OPERATION COMEDY.

The mission of OPERATION COMEDY is bringing together through laughter and music the men and women of our armed forces and the communities in which they live while raising money for the WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT.

From the opening shot to the falling credits, this film demands full control of ones body and emotion. So visually spectacular and physically gripping, this film had me literally convulsing as I attempted to watch what was onscreen. Mel Gibson’s The Passion of the Christ, starring Jim Caviezel, is a retelling of the last hours of Jesus Christ. Believe me when I say that this production is more than a story, more than a movie; this film can only be described as an experience.
By Adam Schellenberg

Dinner and movie Friday.

 Movie only Saturday.