The Strand tried a new concept for our theatre.   The concept of Strand Board Member Joey G, we hosted a Dinner and a Movie.   Our first offering was on Friday February 13, 2010.   We showed the 1942 classic Casablanca.

The dinner was catered by Grandma’s Pancake House.   The Moroccan inspired menu was fantastic.   The Strand had over 75 people attend this first dinner!

Everyone had a great time.   Thanks to all who spent their Valentine’s Day Eve with us!

22 Musicians

1 Poet

Music and poetry of Bob Dylan

Hoosier Dylan at the Strand.   The performers included:

GORDON BONHAM
THE COMPLETE UNKNOWNS
JENNIE DEVOE
TIM GRIMM
JOYOUS GARDE
BOBBIE LANCASTER
WHITE LIGHTNING BOYS
JASON WILBER
Norbert Krapf- Indiana Poet Laureate

The 4-1/2 hour marathon covered over 50 songs of Bob Dylan!

Below are the Shelbyville’s own The Complete Unknowns:

the performance was on their bass player Adam’s birthday!   Happy Birthday Adam:

The cast for the final number assembled on the Strand Stage:

Hoosier Dylan is one of the few shows that has played the Strand that has not relied on the Strand Staff for sound or equipment.   Below is Karl, the sound engineer for Hoosier Dylan.  Our 94 year old theatre was able to easily accommodate his equipment:

The Dinner for the Strand presentation of Casablanca has SOLD OUT!   This is a Strand first.   Not only did we sell out, but we sold a little more than sold out.  It will be an interesting evening.   Plans are in place to make sure everyone has a great time!   There are still tickets available for the movie.  Showtime will be at 8:00pm.

(editor’s note:  We know!  Our volunteer that does the marquee needs a little spelling help.   Somehow, our 1930’s vintage marquee doesn’t have spell check.   The assistant volunteer that helped, which would be the editor of this article, didn’t catch it either)

(marquee volunteer’s note: I did get pretty close……. Photoshop Anyone?)

Every week, the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce sends and email of upcoming events.  The Strand is a member of the Chamber and they graciously put our events in the list.    This week, the Strand is thrilled to one of MANY Valentine’s Day related events.   This is a great thing for Shelbyville an Shelby County!!   Below is the email broadcast from the Chamber:

February 11, 2010

Upcoming Valentine’s Day Events

Please be sure to check out these great Valentine’s Day events happening this weekend around Shelbyville. They are perfect for your Valentine or just a fun night out!

Have a Happy Valentine’s Day!

Indiana Downs

Valentine’s Day Gala Dinner/Dance

February 13

At Indiana Downs

6:00 p.m. to 11:00pm

Doors open at 5:30pm

$50.00 per couple ($25/person)

Five star Prime Rib dinner buffet w/ cash bar and music.

Wine Tasting Provided by Buck Creek Winery  6:00pm—8:00pm

Dinner served   6:00pm—8:00pm

Mobile Jams DJ   5:30– 8:00pm

Live Band “Exit 113”   8:00pm—11:00pm

Pictures by Jennifer Stout Available for purchase!

Boogie Heads Green Screen Fun -Make Your Own Music Video 7:00pm-11:00pm!

$5 Free Play!

Proceeds to benefit Habitat for Humanity!

Romance throughout the evening!!

Advance tickets must be purchased by February 10^th

Call for reservations: (317)-421-0000

Sheepish Grin

FEBRUARY IS FULL OF FUN AND ROMANCE!!!!!!!!   GET READY NOW!!!!!!!

Don’t forget to see Shelby County players present Divas at the Strand the Feb. 5th-7th.  Always a great show!

Feb. 14th   VALENTINES DAY!       We’re open till 8:00pm on the 12th and 13th.  We have lots of goodies to heat up your Valentines night.

FEB. 21st and 28th  PIRATE NIGHTS!         The Parks Department Father/Daughter, Mother/Son Banquets.  We have great pirate gear for you and yours, ye Scallywags!

Who says there’s nothing to do in Shelbyville?  Get out and enjoy what our community has to offer!!!!! (And of course, dress the part!)

Applebee’s

Valentine’s Special for 2

February 14, 2010 only

Choice of:

9 oz. House Sirloin or Bourbon Street Steak Dinners

And 2 glasses of Sutter Home Cabernet Sauvignon or

Sutter Home White Zinfandel

All for $30

*Upgrade to a bottle for just $5 more!!

The Strand

Hoosier Dylan

February 12^th

7:30pm

If you love Bob Dylan then the Strand is the place for you!  More than just music!

Joined by well liked The Complete Unknowns for a return engagement.

Tickets are $15 adults/$10 students, available at Mickey’s, Blue River Printing, The Strand or will call by emailing michelle.nolley@comcast.net   (limit 10 will call held per person)

This looks to be a great show, don’t miss it!

Dinner and a Movie

February 13^th

6:30pm

Looking for something romantic, low-key to do for Valentine’s Day?  Then join us at The Strand!  We are kicking off our Dinner and a Movie series this romantic holiday showing the classic Casablanca .

On the menu, salad, chicken, 2 sides, tea or coffee PLUS one complimentary tub of popcorn and soda per ticket holder (a $4 value) all for only $20 per person.

6:30 cocktails open; 7pm buffet dinner served; 8pm movie begins.

Movie only tickets are available as well and include the complimentary tub of popcorn and soda per ticket for $10. (Movie only attendees will be allowed in 15 minutes prior to show start)

Dinner tickets must be purchased in advance by Wednesday, February 10th and are available at The Strand, Mickey’s or Grandma’s Pancake House (credit cards accepted here), movie only tickets are also available in these locations and may be purchased at the door.

Don’t miss your chance to see this romantic movie on the big screen!

(Dinner and a movie brought to you by The Strand and Grandma’s Pancake House)

Charles Major Manor

February 14
What could be more romantic and historical than a Valentine’s Day Wedding?
The 3rd Annual Valentine’s Day Wedding is brought to you by Charles Major Manor.
You can either marry or re-new your love in “Old Shelbyville” located at the Grover Museum .

If you’re looking for a romantic but simple ceremony, we can provide a lovely candlelit wedding ceremony. Our intimate little chapel setting is a perfect setting for you and the love of your life to Marry – or surprise your spouse of many years with a renewal ceremony in historical Grover Museum .

The package includes:
Ceremony performed by Mayor Scott Ferguson
Wedding pictures
Gift basket
Wedding flowers
Cake
Seating for 10 friends and family for $125.00

Proceeds will benefit the Charles Major Manor Resident funds and the American Red Cross.
Limited space available.
To order the perfect Anniversary or Valentine’s Day gift for your beloved,
contact Scott Spahr at (317) 398-3316 or at (317) 512-5033.

Rendezvous

Valentine Dinner/Dance

February 13

Doors open at 5:00pm

Cocktails at 5:00pm

Dinner 6:00pm-8:00pm

Dancing 6:00pm-10:00pm???

Cash Bar Available

Special Valentine gifts are available for additional costs
Have your special someone surprised with one of our gift assortments

Call (317) 398-9836 for more information

$30 per person, seating is limited

Call for reservations

(317) 398-9836 or (317) 440-7447

ptrefun@rendezvoushall.com

Starbucks

Sweetheart Coffee Seminar

February 13

5:00pm – 6:00pm

Enjoy coffee tastings, Valentine treats, cookie decorating, it’s fun for family, and it’s FREE!

INF Business & Professional Women

Annual Spaghetti Dinner

February 13^th, 4-7pm

$7 adult and $4.50 child under 10

629 S West Street (West Street United Methodist Church )

Proceeds benefit Reality Store™ for Shelby County 7^th Grade students and local scholarships.

Dr. Ewing Announcement
Local Doctors will provide free care to help the less fortunate in honor of Valentine’s Day.

As part of a nationwide charitable project, Drs. Roger and Tim Ewing, chiropractic physicians, will treat people at no charge on Saturday, February 13, 2010.
Drs. Roger and Tim Ewing are members of Doctors With A Heart (DWAH), a non-profit organization that asks doctors to extend free health care to members or their communities for Valentine’s Day. The 15,000 member program includes chiropractors, orthopedists, and physicians. During regular working hours every Valentine’s Day, member doctors provide services at no charge. Drs. Ewing do ask for a donation of canned good or hygiene products that they will donate to a Shelby County food pantry.

“I strongly believe in returning something to the community that’s been so good to me and my family,” commented Dr. Roger Ewing. “Using my skills to help the less fortunate on this day that symbolizes love will help me pay part of my debt to Shelbyville.”

DWAH was started in 1986 by Dr. Duane Schmidt, a Cedar Rapids , Iowa dentist. The organization had been commended by former President Ronald Reagan, who call it, “an outstanding example of volunteerism at its best, “and by Dr. Leo Buscaglia, who said, “What an exciting and caring way to show people how much they matter!”

Drs. Roger and Tim Ewing’s office is located at 103 S. Tompkins Street , “one block north of the Shelbyville library.” Their regular office hours on Saturday, February 13 will be from 9:00am to 12 Noon. Please call (317) 398-4404 for more information.

Duran Chiropractic

Happy Valentine’s Day from Duran Chiropractic!

Make your Spine your Valentine!

For the entire month of February, all new patients will receive:

-A Health History and Consultation

-Initial X-Rays (up to 2 if necessary)

-A 1-on-1 Report of Findings

-A $250 Value for only $40!

Duran Chiropractic

Dr. Duran and Dr. McIntyre

1728 E. State Road 44

Shelbyville , IN   46176

Kiwanis Club of Shelbyville

Pancake Fest

February 13

7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

First Baptist Church

27 W. Broadway Street

Donation: $5.00 per person

For ticket info contact

Dan Wanstrath

317-402-8695

Indiana Live! Casino

Valentine’s Day Special

February 13th & February 14th at Maker’s Mark® Bourbon House and Lounge™.

Please call (317)-421-8282 for reservations.

The Fiddlers Three

Greetings from The Fiddlers Three,

The specials for Friday and Saturday:

6 oz. Black Angus Sirloin & 4 1/2 oz. Lobster Tail with Baked Potato and Soup or Salad $23.95 OR Twin 4 1/2 oz. Lobster Tails with Baked Potato and Soup or Salad $28.95    Appetizer Special: Shrimp Cocktail $4.95

Tues - Thurs:

6oz Black Angus Sirloin & Shrimp with Baked Potato and Soup or Salad $14.95

Sunday Feb. 14th  -

Fried Chicken, Hand Carved Leg of Pork, Parmesan Cod, and Taco Bar

** The Sunday Buffet is available for private parties; perfect for anniversaries, birthdays or company events.

Our Gift Certificates make great gifts. They can be redeemed at The Fiddlers Three and the Sunday buffet at Maxim Events.

The Fiddlers Three delivers Corporate box lunches to your site Tuesdays – Fridays from 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM. Minimum order required.

Did you know that Maxim Events is set up for corporate meetings and seminars with drop down screens and projectors, Wi-Fi connection, floor plugs, and sound-proof dividing walls? With Maxim Events’ beautiful lit glass dance floor and hand-crafted bar, it is perfect for class reunions and wedding receptions.

Shelbyville Arts Council

**Please note the change in date

The Shelby Art Guild Association (SAGA) will host:

Art Fair and Grand Reopening of The Gallery

February 13^th from 9:00am – 3:00pm

At its new location, 5 Public Square .

The Gallery was formerly located at 18 S. Harrison Street .

The art fair promises to be an interesting venture with several artists demonstrating and selling their works, according to Kathy Neeb, SAGA membership chairman. Those attending will have the experience of interacting with the artists, observing them as they work, and doing hands-on activities. Various medias will be represented including oil and acrylic painting, jewelry making, pottery, pointillism, fabric art, and rope weaving.

SAGA, a non profit organization, was founded in September 2008 with a mission to promote and develop the visual arts in Shelbyville and Shelby County .

In its first year, SAGA:

• Opened The Gallery at 18 S. Harrison Street , giving area artists an opportunity to exhibit and sell their work.
• Offered classes taught by area artists at the Grover Museum
• Sponsored art fairs at The Grover Museum
• Promoted downtown Shelbyville events which showcase artists at work in their various media
• Hosted “Paint Out” for central Indiana artists

SAGA is also having a membership drive. Costs is $18 a year which allows members to establish contacts with others interested in the local art community; provides a venue to both teach and learn new techniques, and helps members design, promote and participate in art-related events such as the Paint-Out and local art fairs.

Membership forms are available at The Gallery.

Were you at the Strand last weekend?  If not, you missed a great show.

An odd thing happened, we had a leak.   When we re-worked the theatre, we spent lots of time on our roof doing the best job we could.   We know that we need to do additional work.   The risk the Strand takes is damaging all the freshly repaired plaster.   A leak is not good.
Everyone at the Strand knew this day would come, we were not looking forward to it.   Saturday was that day.   The audience had just started to arrive when a patron pointed out a wet seat.   Wet?  How could that be?    Drip…Drip….Drip    Yep, it was leaking.   We put a reserved sign on the seat and hoped we didn’t have further problems.   The drip was about 10′ from the south wall in the middle of the auditorium.   Even though it was cold and snowy, Bob S. made a trip to the roof to check things out.   Verdict: we dodged a bullet.   He believes that the drip was caused by snow that blew into one of our 4 roof vents.   The very odd northeast wind is something we don’t experience often.   Bob said once the snow melted after the theatre was warm for the performance, it started to leak.   He predicted that it would go away.   Fortunately he was correct.   We really need to get some roof work done.   That is coming to the top of the to-do list this spring!

HOOSIER DYLAN this Friday.   This will be a fantastic show.  Please try to attend.  The Strand is proud to be able to not only bring this to our community, but also to have our local talent participate.   If you can’t make it to our theatre Friday night, you can hear them (along with the Shelbyville contingent) at the Royal Theatre in Danville Indiana on Saturday night.

CASABLANCA is Saturday.   Our very first Dinner and a Movie is this Saturday.   Joey G. came up with this concept for us.  We are almost sold out for the dinner.   John from Grandma’s is doing the catering.  His menu is very appropriate, Moroccan Chicken with Cous Cous, vegetable medley, Mediterranean Salad and Baklava for dessert.   Rick would be proud.   You can come to the movie only if you wish.  The ticket price includes popcorn and a drink!

(Warning, tech talk ahead)  Gary N., Michelle N., Joey G. and Bob S. spent time repositioning our projector.  The older movies, such as Casablanca have a 4:3 aspect ratio.   When we show a film in this format, the top of the film hits the ceiling.   This has been a problem since the theatre was built.   To combat this, we were able to lower the position of our projector.   New modern projectors like ours are the size of a small suitcase.  The old film projectors were huge and heavy and couldn’t be moved.   Casablanca will look great on the big screen.   Bring your sweetie and come out and enjoy one of the greatest films of all time.

Next week the Strand welcomes “Band Together for Haiti.”  This is a benefit concert for the Red Cross Haitian Relief Effort.  This is produced by Sara Chappella.  She has done a great job bringing together talented musicians for this worthwhile cause.

Thanks for all your support!   See you this weekend.

On February 7, 2010 Strand volunteer; “Divas” director; Show producer; and all around great person Cindy Houpt made her final performance on the Strand stage.  Cindy performed with the cast of Nunsense in the inaugural show when the Strand re-opened in January 2008.  Since then, she has performed multiple times and  produced some of the most memorable entertainment to play the Strand.

Her family is relocating back to Ohio, the place she calls home.  Shelby County was forunate to have Cindy for these past few years.   We wish her the best.  Every time you walk in the Strand, it exists because of Cindy.   When we first started, she was always their with a show to bring in much needed revenue.   She, along with hundreds of others, have set the tone for the Strand.   Enter the doors and you are family.

Cindy tried unsuccessfully to return her key to the theatre.   We want her to keep it in hopes that one day she will be back.

The Strand wished Cindy, Ron and Sarah the best of luck in the future!

Below is Cindy with the Strand Board members Ron, Cody, Steve, Gordon and David:

Below is Cindy on stage for her final performance on Sunday afternoon:

The Shelby County Players made a return visit to the Strand for the first time since August 2008.   The held their annual fundraiser “Divas” on the Strand stage on February 6 & 7, 2010.    It was a great show.

The morning of the show Shelby County received a winter storm.   West Broadway street looking east the morning of the show:

The snow was piled high in front of the theatre, but the Strand was ready:

Roving reporter Rhoda Rivers interviews the producer of Divas Cindy Leahy:

The audience came out and supported the SCP.   They weren’t dissappointed:

Kim Wallace and Cindy Leahy watch a dress rehearsal for the Shelby County Players “Divas Go to Hollywood” fundraiser.  They are getting their notes together for the cast.   The show will be performed February 6th & 7th at the Strand.