Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: MONDAY, May 22, 1995 TAG: 9505220030
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Applications for craft vendors for the Saltville Labor Day Festival must be submitted by July 1.
For information, call 496-4509 of write P.O. Box 1065, Saltville Va. 24370.
'Bye Bye, Birdie''
The Cherry Tree Players will hold auditions for ``Bye Bye, Birdie'' on Monday and Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Cherry Tree Playhouse, Boonsboro Shopping Center, Lyncbhburg.
A large cast of various ages is required, including a 10-year-old boy.
Auditioners should bring a prepared song. Readings will be from the script.
The play opens Aug. 4 and runs through Sept. 16. Some performers will be compensated.
For more information, call (804) 384-4577.
Discount tickets
Discount ticket packages for shows in the Lynchburg Fine Arts Center's 1995-96 Performing Arts Season are now available.
The season will include ``Annie Warbucks,'' ``Kiss Me, Kate,'' ``Foxfire,'' ``A Raisin In the Sun,'' ``The Lion In Winter,'' ``The Tales of Beatrix Potter'' and ``West Side Story.''
To receieve a season calendar and subscription information, call (804) 846-8451.
'Annie Warbucks'
Auditions for the Lynchburg Fine Arts Center's production of ``Annie Warbucks'' will be held May 30 at 7 p.m. for children, and May 31 and June 1 at 7 p.m. for adults.
Roles are available for 16 children aged seven to 14, and 25 adults aged 14 and up.
Those auditioning should bring one verse of a prepared song with sheet music. There will be a movement audition and reading from the script.
For more information, call (804) 846-8451.
Hospice program
The Good Samaritan Hospice will hold a five-week session for children, pre-teens and teen-agers to help them work through a present or previous loss of a loved one using art. The art activities will encourage them to share their experiences with others and help them come to to terms with thier losses.
Children aged five-10 will meet at the hospice on Mondays from June 12-July 3. Pre-teens and teenagers, 11-15, will meet on Thursdays from June 15-July 6. Sessions will be held from 10 a.m.-noon.
The facility is located at 3825 Electric Road S.W., Roanoke. There is no charge for participation.
For more information, call 776-0198.
State Fair of W.Va.
The 71st State Fair of West Virginia will be held Aug. 11-19. Grandstand performances will include "MTV Real World" star John Brennan plus 4 Runner, Aug. 11; George Jones and Lari White, Aug. 12; Statler Brothers, Aug. 13; Confederate Railroad and David Ball, Aug. 14; Martina McBride and Marty Stuart, Aug. 15; Clay Walker and Lisa Brokops, Aug. 16; Firehouse, Aug. 17; Aaron Tippin and Little Texas, Aug. 18, 6:30 and 9:30 p.m.; Merle Haggard and Alison Krauss, Aug. 19.
Performances are at 8 p.m., unless noted otherwise.
Ticket sales will begin June 12 for telephone and mail orders only. Mail orders postmarked prior to June 9 will be returned unopened. Telephone orders will be accepted Mondays through Fridays, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
The ticket office number is (304) 647-FAIR. Walk-in orders begin July 3.
Special $5 single grounds admission tickets and $10 carnival ride strips will be available at any One Valley Bank from July 3 through Aug. 9.
For more information, call (304) 645-1090.
by CNB