Entertainment
Awful Purdies Are Coming to Garrison!
The Awful Purdies play some of the best Folk-Americana you will ever hear! A nod to traditional American music, folk, old country, bluegrass, honkytonk, and soul. Rachel Dedrick & John Berinobis will start things off with a little swing blues. Come join us on November 13th at 2:00 p.m. for a Sunday afternoon of music from the heart! You will enjoy this show!Farmers Mercantile Hall is located at 100 West Main St. Lori King and Junction 63
Come hear one of the best bluegrass bands in the Midwest! Lori King and Junction 63 bring a wealth of hard-driving originals, heartwarming gospels, sing-along country grass and, of course, bluegrass! Rachel Dedrick and John Berinobis will start things off with a round of swing blues numbers. Come join the fun!On October 23 there will be a concert from 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm at the Farmers Mercantile Hall in Garrison. Four Short Films Looking for Actors
The Iowa Motion Picture Association is in search of actors for projects that will be in the works. If you are interested, check out their Facebook page. Information is below.Film Title: Captured Memories - directed by Will Nachazel, Brena Ollinger, and Diamond RoundtreeA photography student deals with her mother's illness.Sarah - 19-23: a hard-working photography student, struggling to balance her life.
Act I is seeking actors for Annual Children's Christmas Producaiton
ACT1 of Benton County will be holding tryouts for our Annual Children’s Theater Christmas Productions.Spots are available for all children between the grades of 1st-6th. Tryouts are to help with assigning roles.Join us on Sunday, October 16th from 2-5:00 p.m. or on Monday, October 17th from 5-7:00 p.m. Tryouts will be held at the ACT1 Centre, 905 E Ave, Vinton, Iowa. Lori King & Junction 63 are Coming to Garrison!
Come hear one of the best bluegrass bands in the Midwest! Lori King and Junction 63 bring a wealth of hard-driving originals, heartwarming gospels, sing-along country grass and, of course, bluegrass! Rachel Dedrick and John Berinobis will start things off with a round of swing blues numbers. Come join the fun!On October 23 there will be a concert from 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm at the Farmers Mercantile Hall in Garrison. Gates to perform in Theater Cedar Rapids
Just a little over a year ago, local resident David Gates performed in a play at the Palace Theater called "Meet Me in St, Louis." He played the part of Grandpa Prophater at that time. He will reprise the role in a performance at the Theater Cedar Rapids. "Again, I have been "type-cast," said Gates, "They needed someone 'older' to be Grandpa and I certainly meet that definition. Red Cedar Chamber Music to Entertain in Center Point October 13
Red Cedar Chamber Music will be back in Center Point for a free concert at the Andersen Center Point Public Library on Thursday, Oct. 13, at 7 p.m.Violinist Miera Kim and cellist Carey Bostian will play new pieces inspired by folk music from around the world. The concert is called “Fresh Folk.” One composition, “A Culture of Courage,” honors the Ukrainians. WOLF CREEK PLAYERS ARE READY TO ENTERTAIN
The Wolf Creek Players are holding auditions for “Monster In The Closet”.This play is written by Angela D. Stewart and will be directed by Deb Kloster.If you always wanted to perform on stage but were to shy, come be a monster! This play centers around a young girl her brother and Their many friends. We are looking for 18 or more kids for this performance.
Idiot Jam returns September 10th 7:00 p.m.at Farmers Mercantile Hall
Saturday, September 10th at 7:00 pm the Idiot Jam returns!Hosted by Todd Frank, this group of acoustic musicians gets together annually, coming from across the country for a week of making & sharing their music! Please join us for some great music, tall tales, and an all-around good time. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/.../down-at-the-i Bucktown Revue & Friends in concert Sunday, August 21
Join us for a Sunday afternoon of music with the Bucktown Revue, featuring Old Time, Bluegrass and Americana, from the cast of Bucktown Revue & Friends. Rachel Dedrick & John Berinobis will open the show with a few songs.This will be a good show, click here for a sample of their music!The concert will be held on August 21st, from 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm.