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Irish Music Concert

 

Greenblatt & Seay's Schoolhouse Performance Series features a concert of Irish music on Sunday, March 10, at 2:30 PM. Greenblatt & Seay & Friends will be singing and playing a variety of instruments, including fiddle, pennywhistle, guitar, hammered dulcimer, and banjo. Traditional Irish tunes will be featured, along with some Greenblatt & Seay originals inspired by the great Irish traditions. 

Greenblatt & Seay have been playing and singing together since the night they met, decades ago. Their performance on March 10 will include the championship fiddling styles of Deborah Greenblatt, and the fancy whistle-playing of David Seay. 

The concert will be downstairs, and followed by light refreshments, and a chance to chat and even jam with the performers. Avoca is in southern Cass County, Nebraska, on the 13 C Spur, one mile south of Highway 34. 

Admission is $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for students and senior citizens, and $1.00 for children. Seating is limited.For more information, write to Greenblatt & Seay, The Old Schoolhouse, P.O. Box 671, Avoca, Nebraska, 68307, or call 402-275-3221, or e-mail them at debby@greenblattandseay.com. 

The historic Old Avoca Schoolhouse was built in 1925, and has been the home of the Schoolhouse Performance Series since 1990. Music lessons, workshops, fiddle camps, and field trips are offered by Schoolhouse residents, Greenblatt & Seay, and are available by appointment.

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'The Hallelujah Girls' Make a Joyful Noise at Mahoney State Park  

 

KBC Productions is playing  "The Hallelujah Girls" at the Kountze Theater inside Mahoney State Park.  The female comedy runs weekends through February 17. 

 

After losing a close friend, the women of Eden Falls, Georgia realize that time is precious and they've got to work fast to achieve their dreams.  Sugar Lee Thompkins opens the 'Spa-Dee-Dah' day spa in an abandoned church.  See the women launch new lives in this joyful comedy that will make you shout, "Hallelujah!" 

  

Starring in the ensemble cast are Shari Hoelker, Ann Huxtable-Scates and Allison Tiller of Omaha; Brandy Palatas of Papillion, Melinda Mead and David Willingham of Plattsmouth, Brenda Jones of Louisville and Randy Young of Murdock. 

 

Production dates are February 1-3, 8, 10, and 14-17.   

 Showtimes on Fridays and Saturdays are 7:30pm and Sunday afternoon matinees at 2pm.   

 On Sunday, February 10, there is a second performance at 7:30pm.   

  

 Adult tickets are $10 and children under 12 are $8.   

 

 For reservations, please call Mahoney State Park at 402.944.2523 ext. 7122.   

 

Pictured:  The cast of "The Hallelujah Girls" from left:  Ann Hutable-Scates, David Willingham, Melinda Mead, Shari Hoelker, Brandy Palatas, Allison Tiller, Randy Young and Brenda Jones. 

 

 

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Lofte Volunteer Celebration on February 9 

 

The Lofte Community Theatre Board of Directors announces that its annual Volunteer Celebration will be held at 6pm on Saturday, February 9. A light meal will be followed by a brief business meeting. Artistic Director Kevin Colbert will highlight the successes of 2012 an announce 2013 and 2014 show selections. Elections for openings on the Board of Directors will also be held. 

 Attendees do not need to have been in a show during the past calendar year. This is an open invitation to friends, family, volunteers, patrons and sponsors....

 

AND

Joseph Hall as Elvis at the Lofte Community Theatre

Returning to the Lofte Community Theatre for the third consecutive year, ladies and gentlemen,

"It's Elvis!"

That's right, back by popular demand, Nebraska native, Joseph Hall will amaze you with his live performance as Elvis Presley. On Saturday, February 23 you can see Elvis at 2pm, 7pm or both. All seats are assigned and tickets are $20. Be advised that this event is very popular and sells out rather quickly.

  

Pictured: Lofte Board of Directors with Joseph Hall. From left: Jamion Biseterfeld, Lynn Plucknett, Joseph ('Elvis')Hall, Anne Pope and Jean Colbert.

 

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 PLATTSMOUTH PUBLIC LIBRARY EVENTS...  

The Old Avoca Schoolhouse in Avoca, Nebraska will be hosting a special "Schoolhouse Irish Fiddling Camp", for fiddlers, violists, guitarists, and ukulele players. The sessions will be led by championship fiddler and author, Deborah Greenblatt.

The camp will be on Wednesday, March 13 - Friday, March 15, from 9 AM to 1 PM. You can sign up for 1 day, or 2 days, or all 3 days.

On Wednesday, participants will be mostly reading tunes, using sheet music in standard notation. We'll be learning melodies, harmonies, and chords. You will be improving your sight reading, and experiencing fiddling fun.

On Thursday, we will be mostly playing tunes by ear, so feel free to bring your recording gadgets. Sheet music versions of the tunes will be provided for you by the end of camp, just in case your ears need the help.

On Friday, we will be mostly jamming, modulating, singing, dancing, experimenting, sharing, and playing fiddle related instruments.

One day: $60.00

Two days: $110.00 ($55 per day)

Three days: $150.00 fee for 3 days. ($50 per day)

Enrollment for the "Schoolhouse Irish Fiddling Camp" is limited, so e-mail Deborah,  debby@greenblattanseay.com if you are interested in participating, or if you have any questions.

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