Busy schedule for Third Fridays
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The River City Radio Hour, Kid’s Avenue and the Wayne Theatre Alliance Children’s Hour mark a busy schedule of events for Third Fridays in Downtown Waynesboro. Continue reading “Busy schedule for Third Fridays” »
Packed Third Fridays schedule in Downtown Waynesboro
‘Radio Hour’, Children’s Hour, It’s All About the Kids (And Parents, Of Course)
Edited by Chris Graham
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The ‘River City Radio Hour’ combats the winter blues: The “River City Radio Hour” is bringing up the temperature with its Friday, Feb. 19 performances.
The ever-popular Boogie Kings headed by Richard Adams with William Hayes on keyboard and J. T. Fauber on percussion will warm the hearts with a new set of tunes. Joining them will be Andrea Saunders. Saunders has been singing since she was 13 and has won numerous talent contests and performed for many Valley benefit events. Active in area theatres, she was heralded for her exception performance of Always Patsy Kline at ShenanArts. Saunders serves in the National Guard as a combat medic and will be leaving soon for Texas to continue her military training as physical therapist.
February also marks the second installment of Bob Crawford’s new Night Hawk Mystery. In Chapter One of Night Hawk and Murder at Stan’s TV and Appliances, Chester Burch, aka the Night Hawk, agreed to locate Sally Swisher’s brother, whom she feared may have broken into Stan’s murdered the manager. Before they can locate the brother, they were lured into a basement room at Arnold’s Book Emporium and locked in with the rats and bats. In the new installment, Night Hawk must free them and find the lost brother before there is another murder. Featured in the role of Night Hawk is Bob Lunger. Continue reading “Packed Third Fridays schedule in Downtown Waynesboro” »
Special Christmas in River City ‘Children’s Hour’
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The December “Children’s Hour” will expand to a two-day program as part of Christmas in River City Celebration on Friday, Dec. 18, and Saturday, Dec. 19, in Downtown Waynesboro.
The Friday program features Sophia Cliffe in a series of tales about hope, peace and goodwill. Ian Henry will present the Saturday program. His tales include seasonal stories as well as stories of his native Australia. Both presentations are suitable for school-age children and adults. The program is free, but donations to the Waynesboro Heritage Museum are encouraged. Continue reading “Special Christmas in River City ‘Children’s Hour’” »
November ‘Children’s Hour’ a double feature
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The November “Children’s Hour” features the storytelling of Sophia Cliffe and Bonnie Weber at the Waynesboro Heritage Museum on Friday, Nov. 20 at 6:30 p.m.
Sophia Cliffe’s stories for November revolve around food. An Appalachian adventure with a hungry bear and other colorful characters is sure to make you smile as will the funny tale from Germany about a clever cook who loves eating as much as she loves cooking.
Bonnie Weber’s is a relatively newcomer to the Storytellers Guild but she has loved telling stories for years, to anyone that would listen. Her stories are about the people she loved during her childhood. She brings a sense of humor that delights audiences of both children and adults. Continue reading “November ‘Children’s Hour’ a double feature” »
Steve the Magic Guy in the Children’s Hour
The Wayne Theatre Alliance presents magician Steve the Magic Guy at this month’s Children’s Hour. The 6 p.m. show will be held at Blue Ridge Christian Fellowship at 329 W. Main St. in Downtown Waynesboro.
Steve Pittella (aka Steve The Magic Guy) is a jolly vision of moving color as he performs non-stop, every moment filled with whimsical antics that produce excitement and laughter in his audience, both little and not so little. His special performance combines comedy, magic effects, trained birds and balloons in joyous merry-making. Continue reading “Steve the Magic Guy in the Children’s Hour” »
