SMS JAZZ CHOIR

SMS JAZZ BANDS

in concert LIVE at the Strand!   The performance is Thursday May 17, 2012 and starts at 7:00pm.   This is a FREE performance.

Scott Long, direct from Las Vegas, came to the heart of comedy in Central Indiana, the world renowned Strand Theatre in beautiful downtown Shelbyville.   The eponymous show started with laughter filling the theatre.

Everyone had a great time!

The Shelby County Drug Free Coalition Youth Council hosted a Teen Talent Contest on May 11, 2012.  The show was fun for all.   An esteemed group of judges camped out in the balcony and prepared their edict.

It was a fun and safe night at the Strand for all.

Sweet – Sour; Fast – Slow; Kirk – Piccard; Coke – Pepsi…. This past week at the Strand we had a wonderful problem, we ran out of cups. The Shelby County Players plus the SHS Jazz Band brought in so many patrons that our supply of soda cups ran out. Not only did we run out, but it happened on Friday night just before intermission when there were over 300 at the Strand for the play. What could we do?

Fortunately for the Strand concessions staff we had a stash of 16 oz. Coke cups in the basement. These cups were donated by the Skyline Drive-in to the Strand when they transitioned from Coke to Pepsi. The Strand, as most of you know, is a Coke establishment. Coca-Cola has graciously given us the use of our fountain machine with the only provision that we use all Coke products.

When Joey G. changed to Pepsi at the Skyline, he gave us all his Coke items. This included the cups and a drink cooler we now use in our concession area. We used the red and white wax coated cardboard cups on Friday and Saturday. Much to our surprise the Cokes, at least to us, tasted better! It is a little weird. Maybe we are just thinking back to simpler, pre-polystyrene times, but all our volunteers agreed. Next time you are at the Strand try it for yourself…request a Coke cup.

Thank you to the Skyline for generously donating the items and so much more. We are partnering with the Skyline in several events throughout the summer. It will be a fun time for all.

The Shelby County Players finished there very successful run of “Diary of Anne Frank” last Friday. That day they had a special matinee performance for all Shelbyville Middle School 8th grade students. It was interesting seeing the happy go lucky students going into the theatre and seeing the somber and introspective students leave. The play was very powerful and we were thrilled for the SCP success.

The play ended Friday and the cast and crew did a great job striking (that is a theater term for removing) the set. When we had our next event on Saturday morning at 10:00am, the Strand was ready to go! Thank you to all the SCP company members bringing their talent to the Strand and making the transition smooth.

Shelby Idol held auditions on Saturday and Monday. We have been told the talent is outstanding again this year. We look forward to the competition in June. Good luck to the contestants.

Sometimes the Strand is an expensive place to keep going. This week we had yet another unexpected failure. This time it was our marquee. We have talked about the new lights, the old sequencer and the new relays that turn things on and off. (warning, tech talk ahead). This past week we noticed one of the sequence of 4 lights didn’t fully light. We opened up the panel and found that our brand new (and expensive) relays were dying! They lasted exactly 5 weeks and 19 performances. They just couldn’t handle the rapid on-off that our 1930′s sequencer was sending their way. One is now completely dead.

Steve Dennis, the guru of such things, is going to look at the issue this coming week and upgrade the relays to another style. We hope these will be a bit more rugged. We’ll get it right, but things like this take time. We are fortunate that everyone connected with the Strand understands the realities of a 96 year old building. We don’t get bent out of shape every time something breaks. We are very conservative with our funds and never hesitate to fix what is needed. Sometimes we run a little short, then before you know it we have a couple of shows that put us back in the black.

This week we have two fun events. On Friday night the Shelby County Drug Free Coalition Youth Council will be hosting their annual Talent Contest. The show starts at 7:00pm. It will be a fun time and a great opportunity to see our young performers on stage and supporting a drug free life.

Saturday night comedy returns to the Strand. Scott Long and Todd McComas will take the stage for some laughter and fun. This is an adult show. Both these comedians are very funny. Todd has been a great supporter of the Strand and we look forward to welcoming him back.

Thank you for your support. The Strand exists to be a fluid and flexible performing space for our community. We believe strongly that our community is full of talent and deserves great live entertainment. Thank you for help making this a reality for Shelbyville and Shelby County. Happy Mother’s Day and we will see you at the Strand!

Shelby County Drug Free
Coalition Youth Council
TALENT SHOW
Friday May 11th 7:00pm

Comedy
SCOTT LONG & TODD McCOMAS
Saturday May 12th 8:00pm

Shelbville Middle School
SMS JAZZ CHOIR & JAZZ BAND
Thursday May 17th 7:00pm

Rock Concert
COSMOS – MUSIC FROM THE
OTHER SIDE
Saturday May 19th, 8:00pm

Shelby County Builders Association
MR. BLANDINGS BUILDS HIS DREAM HOUSE
Sunday May 20th, 6:30pm

Shelby County Players
DAMN YANKEES AUDITIONS
May 21 & 22, 6:30pm

Horror Movies
FRIDAY NIGHT FRIGHTS
Friday May 25th, 8:00pm

Scott Long is a nationally touring standup comedian who has appeared on ESPN Radio and The Bob & Tom Show.  He is entering his 10th season writing Frank Caliendo’s comedy sketches for the NFL on the FOX Pregame Show.

He tackles the challenges of parenting and marriage with the same aggressive style of comedy he brings to the NFL.  This Iowa native’s transformation from urban hipster to urban dipster is one hilarious, introspective journey that takes you from childhood to fatherhood.

Todd McComas is a local favorite who performs for the troops

as a member of Operation Comedy.

Tickets $15 and are are available at Mickey’s-T-Mart, Strand Box Office or online.

Doors and bar open at 7, Show begins at 8.