http://www.strand-theatre-shelbyville.org Information, showtimes, updates, history and more. Fri, 05 Sep 2008 20:34:28 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en On Friday September 5, 2008 the Shelbyville High School Class of 1938 paid a visit the the Strand Theatre.    This class was the first senior class to sit in the newly installed American Seating seats!   Back in 1938 those seats were brand new (we still have them).     After a brief history ... http://www.strand-theatre-shelbyville.org/shs-class-of-1938/ Many things have been learned since we started operations at the Strand.   On thing that the theatre didn't have to contend with in 1916 was a bright white front on the building across the street.   While it may seem that it shouldn't matter, we have found the opposite to be ... http://www.strand-theatre-shelbyville.org/block-that-glare/ The Shelby County Historical Society Uniphone Theatre Pipe Organ destine for the Strand had to make a move this week. Since the organ was acquired in October of 2004 it has been in climate controlled storage. Its previous 25 years were in unheated and dirty storage, the organ really needed ... http://www.strand-theatre-shelbyville.org/strand-theatre-weekly-email-august-29-2008/ Since October 2004 our theatre pipe organ has been stored in a climate controlled warehouse.   Originally installed in the Uptown Theatre in Louisville Kentucky, Opus 531 spent 40 years at a church in Tell City Indiana after being removed from the theatre.   After spending the next 25 years in dirty unheated storage, ... http://www.strand-theatre-shelbyville.org/music-on-the-move/ The Pete Jarvis Organization produced "Rock the Strand" on August 24, 2008.    The PJO is best known locally for their annual "Cornstalk" music festival.     They brought three great bands to the Strand stage.    Faded Daze, Wrecked and the energetic Spanky's Clubhouse.   The show got started after the conclusion of the Bears ... http://www.strand-theatre-shelbyville.org/rock-the-strand-august-24-2008-2/ The wildly popular local band Faded Daze has been added as the Special Guest for the "Rock the Strand" concert.   This concert will start at 6:00 pm.   Tickets are $7 at the door. Unlike previous shows, the Pete Jarvis Organization, producers of tonight's concert, have opted not to use our house ... http://www.strand-theatre-shelbyville.org/faded-daze-last-minute-addition-tonight-8242008/ The Shelbyville High School Marching Band performed at the brand new Lucas Oil Stadium on Saturday August 23, 2008.    The band is under the direction of Strand Volunteer Russell Smith.    Many of the members of the band are Strand volunteers.   They came to our assistance by completing the arduous task ... http://www.strand-theatre-shelbyville.org/shelbyville-at-lucas-oil-stadium/ The Shelby Idol competition once again visited the Strand on Friday August 22, 2008.    The winner of the contest will be singing on Saturday August 23rd at the Bears of Blue River Festival.    An audience of over 250 was on hand to cheer the contestants.  The group of six young ladies ... http://www.strand-theatre-shelbyville.org/shelby-idol-finals-august-22-2008/ Hello Strand Fans, This week sees the return of Shelby Idol.  On Friday night August 22nd, the final six contestants will vie for top honors.   The winner of this contest will perform at the Bears of Blue River Festival on Saturday night.    Speaking of the BBRF, the Strand will be ... http://www.strand-theatre-shelbyville.org/strand-theatre-weekly-email-august-21-2008/ On August 16, 2008 the Shelby County Players performed their final night of "Divas & Duets at the Strand".   This event, the major fundraiser for the Shelby County Players was well attended.    The audience again enjoyed local talent performing some of the best of Broadway.    Broadway Beth, the opening act said ... http://www.strand-theatre-shelbyville.org/divas-at-the-strand-final-performance/