Volume 8, Issue 4 Winter 2018-19 Porter Union Performances Rescheduled Inside this Issue: Porter Union Rescheduled Events Theatre Updates Debit & Credit Card Now Accepted Upcoming Performances Board Member Spotlight Community Play Raffle The January performances have been rescheduled for Saturday February 16th at 7:00 PM and Sunday February 17th at 6:00 PM. Season ticket holders can use their tickets to attend one of the performances, Sunday s performance is open seating. Please be sure to let Sara know which performance you plan to attend. Theatre Updates Here are just a few things that your board has been doing. New deck on west side of concession, sod & curbing was installed Show Committee finalized the 2019-20 season Concessions area was repainted Debit & Credit Cards At the last board meeting the board of directors discussed and approved the use of a mobile debit/credit card system. A surcharge of $1.00 per ticket will be added when a debit or credit card is used.
Upcoming Performance January 26, 2019 The Homestead Pickers are a Finke Theatre crowd favorite. From Silver Dollar City in Branson, MO are a very special collection of four seasoned performers, musicians, comedians, actors, storytellers, and composers with many years of experience entertaining audiences both in Branson, Missouri and around the United States as well as tours of Ireland. Their performing home is the McHaffie Homestead cabin built in 1843 and located on the main street of Silver Dollar City. Their eclectic blend of fiddle, banjo, guitar, hammered dulcimer, and unique vocals depict the early days of American music, bluegrass, gospel, and even some Irish tunes with humor unmatched by any other combination. They have a dozen or more CD releases as well as a 2-CD, 36-song Homeschooler's Folksong Collection which includes a 68 page lyric booklet of a study of the origins of American music and two volumes of DVD performances, all offered on their website. They've performed for governors, senators, preachers, and presidents. The Homestead Pickers have thrilled millions over the years with their antics and top-notch musicianship and they continue to be the highest rated attraction at Silver Dollar City. This performance is not part of the season schedule, be sure to call Sara at (573) 691-9939 for tickets. Sponsors: Robert & Mary Keil
Upcoming Performance February 9, 2019 Missouri brothers form a band saluting the music traditional to their homeland: The Ozarks where Old-Time Fiddle music received a quick flash fry of foot stompin Country Blues as it made its way across the Mississippi River. The songs are a collection of stories, often ancient in verse but timeless in meaning, and delivered with sunny reverence for this forgotten music bred to uplift from the tangle of struggles in a bygone era. It s music that prefers to draw you out, rather than draw you in. In 2018, the band released their Self-Titled Debut Album and a companion video for their song, Find Your Love, recorded in an abandoned auto garage somewhere in Callaway County. Joined by Molly Healey and Roger Netherton on fiddles as well as "Shakin' Jake" Allen on percussion, the Kay Brothers boast sibling harmonies, upright bass, guitar, tenor banjo, fiddle, harmonica, cello, washboard, congas, shakers, and an array of foot percussion. The mission: to preserve the rural music of our forefathers and mothers that used to fill the wooden barns that once dotted countryside on Saturday night and the small family churches on Sunday morning. That party is still going on... it s in your blood. Show Sponsors: Edwina Kay John & Patricia Kay VP Plumbing Dustin & Valerie Volkart
Upcoming Performance - March 2, 2019 Dueling Pianos Nothing is more fun, engaging and memorable than DUELING PIANOS! Two pianos face to face, and two experienced entertainers taking your requests, playing everything from 1940's to Top 40, boy bands to girl bands, country to rock and roll, sock hop to hip hop, Rat Pack to Tupac, and everything in between. Our show" is never the same because it's driven by requests from you and your guests. Just write down your favorite song or artist on our request slips and the piano players will rock them out! For tickets, call Sara at (573) 691-9939 Show Sponsors: Morris & Dolores Burger Duane & Patricia Sterling Don & Margo Schlup.
Upcoming Performance - March 23, 2019 Bringing high octane a cappella music to a theatre near you! The group started with a dream of taking a cappella music to the next level. Their goal is to share their music with as many people as possible. They say they have been so lucky for the opportunities they ve been given and so blessed to have met so many great fans and appreciators of vocal harmonies. From Branson to Cruise Ships, Atlantic City to Virginia Beach, from high schools and colleges across the country to Performing Arts Centers near and far, it has been a blast to say the least. They are always fine tuning their sound, improving their arrangements, and expanding and advancing their show with new songs, choreography and comedy. This performance is not part of the season schedule, for tickets call Sara at (573) 691-9939. Show Sponsors: RG Green Petroleum Consulting Bud & Nancy Bolinger
Pam has served for the Finke Theatre in many capacities, currently she is the Board President, she has been the Treasurer, President, Treasurer then President again. In addition to her positions on the board she has also chaired the fundraising committee, organized ticket sales, participated in several of the annual plays along with many other things. Pam has 18 months remaining on the Friends of Finke Board before she will be term limited. Board Member Spotlight 1. What is your Favorite Movie It's A Wonderful Life! 2. What is your Favorite Travel Spot Any place with Beach, Ocean, Sun and Sand 3. If you were stuck on an island, what three items would you bring A boat, a loaded gun and a water desalination kit 4. What is on your bucket list To take a 3 or 4 month cross-country road trip Annual Community Play The play has been selected; this year s play will be Arsenic and Old Lace written by playwright Joseph Kesselring. There will be a preliminary meeting Tuesday January 22nd at the Theatre from 5:30-7:30 PM. This play has 11 male roles so if you have ever considered being in a play or know someone that would be interested, please send them our way!
Raffle 315 North High Street Post Office Box 435 California, Missouri 65018 This year the Finke will have a raffle that will run the entire season with winners drawn at the last performance. Tickets will be available for purchase from any board member and at all theatre performances. One ticket for $1.00 or Six tickets for $5.00 Prizes include Phone: 573.691.9939 holtsclaws@embarqmail.com Farm Girl Vintage Sampler Quilt Pattern By: Lori Holt Finished Size: Approximately 62 x 76 using Scrappy 1930s Reproduction Fabrics. The quilt is pieced by Pam Green and machine quilted by Judy Burger. About the Designer: Lori can most often be found in her studio drawing for her next fabric line or creating designs for her pattern company established in 1994 called "Bee in my Bonnet" she is a small town girl who loves everything vintage. www.finketheatre.com Follow us on Facebook Finke Theatre 4 Prints by Jon Van Zyle Donated by Buck and Gloria Moody Trail Into The Mystic Bobo Bashful Leaving Ruby About the Artist: Art is his life and Alaska is his inspiration. Artist Jon Van Zyle has seen Alaska in a more unique way than most can ever hope to experience. Jon has twice completed the more than 1,049 mile of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race between Anchorage and Nome. From these adventures he creates the annual Iditarod print series commemorating the race and his involvement. His acrylic painting go beyond the race, however, and encompass all of the Alaska beauty. Dog teams, landscapes, wildlife, and Alaskan faces from native to newcomer, portray an intimacy with the land and its people.