The Ritz Review
The monthly newsletter of
The Arts Council of Mississippi County.
7th Edition – Volume 3 – September, 2009
The Ritz Civic Center
306 W. Main Street, Blytheville , AR 72315 (Phone) 870-762-1744 (Fax) 870-763-1950
Website: www.artsmissco.com E-mail: www.artsmissco@yahoo.com
Director's Corner
Our 2009-2010 Series is progressing as we countdown to the second event—“Show Of Wonders: Magic and Illusion” featuring Rocky Clements. That show will be at The Ritz on Saturday, October 10th at 7:00 pm . Tickets have been mailed to Patrons and Sponsors, but are also available at The Ritz for only $10.00 each. Remember that this year we are admitting children 12 and under free to our Series events with a ticketed adult.
But that’s in the future, and this is a “Review!” So, what happened in September around here?
We hosted our Artists Reception for our Summer Childrens’ Photo Workshop participants on Sept. 3rd. The students were obviously quite proud of what they accomplished under the leadership or our Board Member and professional photographer Richard Schlosser.
We had a couple of rentals early in the month. The weekend of the 18th, ACT2! offered their successful production of “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” directed by Candie Groves and JD Harris.
On the 26th Ken coordinated a presentation of our “Support Live Music” series. It has become increasingly difficult to locate bands for these events, having them every three months. It was announced at this production that it will be up to the garage bands themselves to determine if and when we host the next “Support Live Music.” When they can have enough bands to participate, we will get it scheduled and publicized. This event has been quite successful for five years, and we will continue it when the need arises.
On September 27th-29th I attended an invitational Choral Conference at The University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg , along with Dr. Andy Jensen and twelve choral students from Arkansas Northeastern College . It was a great opportunity and experience for these area students.
Become a 2009-2010 Patron
We currently have sixty-five 2009-2010 Series Patrons, which is an increase of three from a month ago. Candie Groves , Sally and Henry Brune, William and Betty Koval, David Lyttle, Donna Dunkin, J.D. and Tonya Harris, Jack and Nancy Goodman, LaGene and Harrell Hampton, Eileen O’Neal, Sallye Russell, Jerry and Betty Brown, Bob and Eleanor Royer, Bill and Clorita Hardy, Ann M. Moore, Frances Jackson, Kathryn and Donald Musholt, Tibor and Jill Mazar, Kenneth and Louise Gipson, Douglas and Shelly Bush, Mary A. Caldwell, Shirley Overman, Elizabeth Cato, Tommie Jackson, Jonathan and Margaret Abbott, Dr. Anes Abraham, Mary Ann Rose, Judge and Mrs. Steve McGuire, Katherine Wildy, Ruth Hale, Tate Williams, Charles Moody, Rae Glidewell, Doug and Lawana Jellison, Patsy and Witt Smith, Jr., Mary C. Stevenson, Faye Ford, Andrew and Cathy Jensen, Carole Ann Hinson, Mike and Robin Terry, Jack D. Simers, George Klee, Elizabeth Smith, Donna Mosley, Tracey Ritchey, Gregg Groves and Sharyn and Steve Stevenson are all on board. We are five over of our goal of 60 for the year, but please continue to encourage your friends to join us.
October Ritz Events--Arts Council—ACT2!–
October 3rd, Saturday at 7:00 pm—Act2! Production of “Frankenstein—The Radio Play” on the stage of The Ritz and broadcast live on AM Radio 910—KLCN. Admission is $5.00
October 4th thru 6th-Sunday-Tuesday—Ken and David will be in Hot Springs participating in the 2009 edition of ArtLinks, sponsored by The Arkansas Arts Council.
October 8th, Thursday at 11:00 am—Interview on KAIT, Channel 8, Midday Show to discuss the program “Show of Wonders” which will be at The Ritz on Saturday, Oct. 10th.
October 9th, Friday at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm—School performances of “Show of Wonders” on stage at The Ritz for area 3rd and 4th grade students from Blytheville , Gosnell and Armorel.
October 10th, Saturday at 7:00 pm—“Show of Wonders Magic and Illusion” featuring Rocky Clements on stage at The Ritz. Admission $10.00, with children 12 and under free with ticketed adult.
October 11th, Sunday at 3:00 pm —Monthly Meeting of ACT2! Community Theater Group. Visitors welcome.
October 13th, Tuesday at 6:00 pm—The Arts Council of Mississippi County Marketing Committee will meet in the Boardroom of The Ritz.
October 20th, Tuesday at 6:00 pm—Monthly meeting of The Arts Council of Mississippi County. Visitors welcome.
Haunted Theater—Thursday, Oct. 22 from 7 pm -10 pm. Friday, Oct. 23 from 7 pm -12 am. Saturday, Oct. 24 from 7 pm -12 am. Wednesday, Oct. 28 from 7 pm -10pm. Thursday, Oct. 29 from 7 pm -10 pm. Friday, Oct. 30 from 7 pm -12 am. Saturday, Oct. 31 from 6:30 pm -?.
Our Affiliate, ACT2! – After a successful run for “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”, ACT 2! is presenting their annual Radio Play as a fundraiser for The Arts Council of Mississippi County on Saturday, October 3, at 7:00 pm at The Ritz. It will also be broadcast live on AM 910 radio. The program this year is Frankenstein: The Radio Play by Philip Grecian, based on his stage play and the classic horror novel by Mary Wollstencraft Shelley.
ACT 2! isn’t stopping there! Auditions have already been held for their December production of “The Trial of Ebenezer Scrooge” which is under the direction of Gregg Groves and Carol Walls.
2008-2009 Sponsor Update
We currently have 47 Corporate Sponsors on board for our 2009-2010 Series Year. At the Gold Level we have First National Bank. At the Silver Level we have Farmers Bank and Trust, Nucor Steel Arkansas, Westminster Village , Palace Ayres Cakes, Nucor-Yamato Steel and American Legion Post #24. At the Bronze Level we have Dr. Michael Williams, DDS, Lee Wilson and Company, Cullom Clinic, Thomas, Speight and Noble, That Bookstore In Blytheville, Bistro Eleven21, Comfort Inn and Suites, Hampton Inn, Holiday Inn of Blytheville, Perkins Family Restaurant, Quality Inn, American Greetings and ACT2! Community Theater. At the Copper Level is Cobb Funeral Home, Klassi Kopies, Inc., State Representative Charlotte Wagner, Dr. James A. Hess, DDS, Hays Store, Omnium, Glenda’s Hallmark Shop, Liz N’ Company, Dr. Scott Johnson Vision Care, Russell’s Rents and Sales, LLC, Dave Simmons, DPA, PA, Allen and Ann Bush, Bugmobile of Arkansas, Inc., Kiwanis Club of Blytheville, Snyder Wholesale, Connealy Rentals, NIBCO, Blytheville Primary School Parent Teacher Organization, Dr. Van O. Parker, DDS, Sisters’ At The Crossing, C.A. Glidewell, Dr. T.E. Westbrook, Jr., PA, Langston Enterprises, East Ash Animal Hospital, Dr. C.E. Campbell, Jr., MD, United Agencies Insurance and Northeast Arkansas Area Federal Credit Union.
Our goal for the year is 60, so we still need 13. If you do not see your company listed here, let me know where to send information so they can become a Corporate Sponsor.
SEE YOU AT THE RITZ!
The Arts Council of Mississippi County
The Ritz Civic Center (Theater)
306 W. Main St.
Blytheville, Ar 72315
Phone: 870-762-1744 (Work)
870-763-1950 (Fax)
Named Blytheville "Small Business of the Year" 2009. Become a Patron for 2009-2010 for only $100.00 per person.
