Moving Waynesboro Forward: Two years later

Chris Graham

Written by Chris Graham [email protected]   “Chris Graham is the choice.” I don’t remember the exact wording. I do remember reading the headline that said this or something pretty close out loud and thinking, This is it! “What?” My wife, Crystal, was incredulous. She could sense it, too. Skimming through the endorsement editorial in the…

Packed Third Fridays schedule in Downtown Waynesboro

Chris Graham

‘Radio Hour’, Children’s Hour, It’s All About the Kids (And Parents, Of Course) Edited by Chris Graham [email protected] 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…

Waynesboro Players hold auditions for Willy Wonka

Chris Graham

   Staff Report News tips: [email protected] Do you love singing, candy, and getting wrapped up in a great story? Then Roald Dahl’s “Willy Wonka” musical auditions are for you! The Waynesboro Players in partnership with Imagine That! Theatre is producing this much-loved tale of the world-famous candy man on a quest to find a young…

Opening Night at the Wayne

Chris Graham

Well, not quite, but Friday night marked the unveiling of the new Wayne Theatre marquee. A crowd of more than 500 people filled West Main Street in front of the Wayne for an unveiling ceremony and a special edition of the monthly “River City Radio Hour.” You can watch the unveiling ceremony – broken up…

New children’s program debuts this week in Waynesboro

Chris Graham

The Waynesboro Heritage Foundation and the Wayne Theatre Alliance have joined together to present a monthly children’s program at the Heritage Museum featuring members of the Shenandoah Storytellers Guild. The Friday, Aug. 21, program will feature Ian Henry. A native Australian, Henry has lived in Virginia for 22 years. His stories focus on growing up…

‘Radio Hour’ to mark completion of first phase of Wayne restoration

Chris Graham

“The River City Radio Hour” will give a special, extended performance on Aug. 21 to mark the completion of the first phase of the Wayne Theatre restoration. The Wayne Theatre Alliance has arranged to close the 500 block of West Main Street and will move the “Radio Hour” from its usual space to a stage…

Waynesboro seeks citizen volunteers to guide public policy

Chris Graham

Seats are open on the following Waynesboro boards and commissions in Waynesboro. If you are a city resident and are interested in being considered for one of these openings, please request an application from the Clerk of Council or submit a letter of interest and resume to the Clerk at the address provided. If you…

Bluegrass festival in Waynesboro Saturday

Chris Graham

The Wayne Theatre Alliance will host its second annual Bluegrass, Blue Jeans & BBQ Festival on Saturday, June 13, from 4-9 p.m. in Waynesboro’s downtown Constitution Park on Main Street. Headlining the festival are The Hackensaw Boys, recognized by many as one of the most exciting new groups on the American music scene. This Charlottesville-based…