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MARION PALACE THEATRE & MAY PAVILION 276 W. Center St., Marion, OH 43302 NON-PROFIT Phone: 740/383-2101 a e’re turning back the hands of time finally, high above the street on the girders of a U.S. POSTAGE Mark Your Calendar! Web: www.marionpalace.org at the Palace as we celebrate the construction site. Email: [email protected] -PAID- W marvels of the theatre’s Mighty Wurlitzer MARION, OH aug 18, 19, 20 Accompanying the film on the Palace’s 1924 Box Office Hours Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, 9a-5p Organ, and you are invited to join the fun! PERMIT NO 54 movie weekend Wurlitzer Organ will be renowned organist Dave A unique instrument, the Wurlitzer boasts Calendine. sun, aug 20 more than 700 pipes which are designed After the movie, Dave will play songs from auditions to create the sounds of a full “Music of the Mouse: The Walt Disney orchestra including percussion WILLY WONKA, JR. Song-Book,” which features famed instruments, bells, chimes, tunes from cartoons of the 20s whistles and horns. sAT, aug 26 through today’s blockbuster hits auditions On August 27th, make your such as “Frozen.” the drowsy chaperone way downtown to re-discover Don’t miss this concert that organ the wonders of the Wurlitzer aficionados, vintage movie buffs, sun, aug 27 and experience a film, just as and music enthusiasts of all ages will pedals, pipes & Pizza audience members did in our enjoy. Adding to the fun of this special theatre 89 years ago! event, patrons will enjoy pizza on the Palace sep 11 & sep 13 Playing on the big screen will be the 1929 stage and also have the opportunity to get an FALL i CLASSES BEGIN Silent Film LIBERTY. The short comedy stars up close and personal look at the wonderful and yoga the lovable duo - Stan Laurel and Oliver mysterious Mighty Wurlitzer organ! Hardy who play two escaped convicts. The thu, sep 21 pandemonium begins as the pair change Experience the Palace. Experience the Arts! Coming Soon... cup & canvas clothes in a getaway car; however, in the Tickets for chaos they wind up wearing each other’s admission Cup & Canvas WILLY WONKA, JR. October 6, 7 & 8 thu, sep 28 pants. As they avoid capture by the police, and pizza 30pm 30pm Thur, September 21 @ 6 -8 This captivating adaptation of Roald Dahl’s fantastical tale school matinee they desperately attempt to exchange pants are $16. Let your creative juices flow in this fun and features enchanting songs, dancing Oompa Loompas, chicken dance in unlikely places - in alleys, in cabs, and relaxing painting workshop in the May Pavilion and a talented cast of local youth. Directed by Kristi Wink. Sponsored by Jim & Barb Greetham. $18 adult, $12 child. led by art instructor Anne Quilter. Grab a paint fri, sep 29 brush, a delicious drink and enjoy an evening of pm open mic nite painting and socializing with friends. A Literature to Life® Stage Presentation of Sun, August 27 ▪ 3 No experience required– all supplies are THE KITE RUNNER by Khaled Hosseini A Program of Young Audiences New York provided. Participants will receive direction Thu, October 12 @ 730pm creating a vibrant fall landscape scene. In a stunning solo performance, the bestselling Individuals will be encouraged to add personal novel and international classic is brought to life flair to their paintings and will learn unique on stage. A book discussion will be facilitated texture techniques that use natural materials by the MARION PUBLIC LIBRARY staff on Oct 19. as brushes. Coffee drinks, $16 adult, $10 student. Recommended age 14+ wine, and soda will be available. Bring a group of TRACY LAWRENCE friends and co-workers, Sat, October 21 @ 8pm wear old clothes or throw This multi-platinum Country music artist Marion palace theatre on an apron, and leave performs his top hits including Sticks and 276 W. Center Street with a 12”x16” original Stones, Alibis, Texas Tornado, Time Marches Downtown Marion, OH work of art! Cost $35 On, Paint Me a Birmingham, and Find Out Box Office Hours: includes supplies and Who Your Friends Are. Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 9a-5p drinks. Get your tickets Opening act Ashley McBryde! $34-$55. Phone 740/383-2101 today - 740.383.2101 Web: marionpalace.org &