April 15th is traditionally the last day to file federal income tax returns.
For many Americans, it is a day for breathing a sigh of relief and then
figuring out what to do with their enormous income tax refunds. It’s the
perfect time of year to visit the Thrasher-Horne Center for an evening out or
for an afternoon show the whole family can enjoy.
Florence K in Thrasher-Horne Center Cabaret Theater
Friday, April 15 at 7:30 PM
Friday, April 15 at 7:30 PM
Florence K’s first album, Live at Lion D’Or, was launched
in 2005. Since then, she has created a unique place for herself in her hometown
in Quebec and also on the international music scene. Her two studio albums Bossa
Blue (2006) and La Historia De Lola (2008) both won Félix Awards for
World Music Album of the Year. In 2010, she released Havana Angels and it was a
smash hit. Florence K always delivers music that’s fresh and original.
“Her strength is her ability to just be inspired by the past to get us something new and current, which in addition fits perfectly with her personality. Florence K definitely has a real raw talent.” Musicmania.com, November 2013
Florence K will be performing in the intimate setting of the
Cabaret Theater at Thrasher-Horne Center. This performance by a rising star
promises to be very memorable.
Comedy Adventure Dog Show, Johnny Peers and the Muttville Comix in
Association with DCA Productions, Saturday, April 16, 3:00 p.m.
Johnny Peers and his personality-plus canines are coming to tickle
your funny bone! A Ringling Brothers Clown College graduate, Johnny Peers has
been working with dogs since he got his first puppy, Freckles, a Beagle mix,
from the Humane Society. Since their 1980 debut, the Muttville Comix have
appeared on David Letterman, Primetime Live and Circus of the Stars. They’ve
also performed at Disneyland, Busch Gardens, the Big Apple Circus, the Royal
Hanneford Circus, and even The White House!
“A truly funny, slapstick dog act.”
Providence Journal-Bulletin
This show is an amusing extravaganza for the whole family and for
the dog lover in each of us. Most of the stars in this show were rescued from
shelters. These mutts prove that breeding isn’t everything! The performers
include Daphne, the world’s only skateboarding Basset Hound; Squeaky, the
ladder climbing Fox Terrier; Mr. Pepe, who only responds to commands in
Spanish; and Sir Winston, the Pointer mix who only answers to “Sir.” The
talented dogs in this hilarious show were winners The Animal Planet Pet Star
Contest.
The Clay County Community Band,
Sunday, April 17 at 3:00 p.m.
The Clay County Community Band returns to
Thrasher-Horne Center to perform the popular hits, classic composers, traditional
marches and big swing band favorites that have earned them the honor of being
called Clay County's official "band." Vocalist Bonalyn Boyd will be
joining the band for this performance. This is one event you will not want to
miss!
Since its founding in 1989, the Clay County Community Band
continues to develop and expand upon its mission of providing an arena for
local musicians to come together to share in the joy of making music and to
develop their talents in both rehearsal and performance.
Hal Holbrook in Mark Twain Tonight! Friday, April 22nd at 7:30 p.m.
Hal Holbrook served in the U.S. Army in Newfoundland during World
War II. When the war was over, he attended Denison University and graduated in
1948. Over the next several years, he developed a one-man show in which he
impersonated Mark Twain, one of the greatest writers in American Literature. Holbrook
has been performing as Mark Twain ever since.
“Uncanny. A dazzling display of virtuosity.”
The New Yorker
Holbrook appeared as Twain on The Ed Sullivan Show in 1956. In
1959, he performed as Twain in an off Broadway venue. After that, the U.S.
Department of State sponsored an international tour. In 1966, the show
premiered on Broadway. Holbrook won a Tony Award for Best Performance by a
Leading Actor in a Play. That was followed by an Emmy Award nomination for the
1967 television broadcast of the production.
“One of the treasures of the American Theatre.” Life Magazine
Just as Mark Twain brought his wit and humor to far-flung places,
Holbrook-as-Twain has also performed around the world, from Saudi Arabia to
Warsaw, from Edinburgh to New Delhi. Holbrook is not simply an impersonator of
Mark Twain. He is also one of the world’s leading authorities on Twain.
“A genuine piece of theatrical history! Mark Twain Tonight! remains the standard bearer in terms of biographical solo drama.” New York Post
Hal Halbrook began his incomparable career in show business over
half a century ago. He has appeared in dozens of movies on both the big screen
and on TV. He has been nominated for a dozen Emmy Awards and has won five
times. He has also been nominated twice for prestigious awards from the Screen
Actors’ Guild and for an Academy Award for his supporting role in Into the
Wild. In 1999, Holbrook was inducted into the New York Theatre Hall
of Fame. In 2003 he was presented with the National Medal of the Humanities by
President Bush at the White House.
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In this article, I’ve written about performances coming up at the
Thrasher-Horne Center in April. These include Florence K on Friday, April 15;
Comedy Adventure Dog Show on Saturday, April 16; The Clay
County Community Band on Sunday, April 17; and Hal Holbrook in Mark
Twain Tonight! on Friday, April 22.
Tickets for these events and others are on sale now on the Thrasher-Horne Center’s
website.
The Thrasher-Horne Center is one of the nicest venues of its type
in Northeast Florida. From concerts by renowned artists, to live theater, to
dance, to magic and other fantastic shows, you can see it all at the Thrasher
Horne-Center!
Spread the word about one of Northeast Florida’s best kept
secrets! Tell your family and friends about the Thrasher-Horne Center. People
will appreciate learning about what they have been missing.
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There are so many wonderful shows to choose from. If you're into live entertainment, it's like being a kid in a candy store. If you've never been to Thrasher Horne, you don't know what you're missing.
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