LEO SAYER WOULD BE PROUD (Ok – so the author is dating himself) More than 1,200 dance fans were thoroughly entertained over two nights by the dancers from BAHS. The joy and excitement of the “littles” and the poise and grace of the older performers were all on display as they “danced the night away.” American choreographer and modern dance…
The weekend of Saturday and Sunday April 25 & 26 was one of the most memorable we’ve had at HIT in a while. On Saturday we hosted 85-year-old rock legend, Grammy winner, and Rock’n’Roll Hall-of-Famer, Jorma Kaukonen, along with John Hurlbut. More than 500 people turned out to witness what might very well be Jorma’s last touring concert. Old hippies…
If you were not at HIT on Wednesday 11 March, you missed a truly great evening, when Britain’s “Majesty” delighted 500+ rabid Queen fans with a tour de force performance of Queen’s greatest hits. And we heard a lot more than just Radio Ga-Ga! From the opening number to the final encore, the band had the crowd clapping, singing, stomping their feet,…
On a recent Friday night at the theatre, we witnessed something special – an auditorium full of pre-teen and young teen girls all glittered up and armed with friendship bracelets – plus the Moms, Grandmas and Grandpas who brought them along. It was so cool to see (and hear!) the joy of all the ‘littles.’ Those of us lucky enough…
Uff-dah! Can you believe our entire balcony ceiling and walls were once painted dark blue. At the time of the “blue makeover” in th late 60s, the theatre was operating as a first-release cinema. In their infinite wisdom, the owners decided they should darken the auditorium interior. So good-bye mural, gold leaf, and all manner of decorative elements. After closing…
Do you have a cool story of your first contact with the Ironwood Theatre? Or a funny tale of something wacky that happened during a performance? Maybe you’ve heard your parents or grandparents talk about a date they had at the theatre way back in the day. Did you or a family member or friend have a life-changing experience as…
The world and Ironwood Theatre lost one of the great characters with the recent passing of Norma De Rubeis Rusch at 100 years of age. Born in Hurley in 1925, Norma was an enthusiastic and highly skilled participant in the Leatha Hillis dance studio and in particular, their annual recitals at the Ironwood Theatre, where she first danced in 1932.…
It started with the Warren Miller ski movie on Thanksgiving weekend, followed by the Wizards of Winter on Wednesday 5th (what a show!) Next came the movie The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, and of course, the traditional annual favorite Range Band concert after the Jack Frost Parade, complete with complimentary cookies, hot cocoa and cider – a great way to…
Our annual screening of the latest Warren Miller ski movie took place on the Saturday of Thanksgiving weekend. 400 ski enthusiasts, perhaps fired up by the 30″+ snowfall in the days prior, came along ready to party – and party they did. And raised a lot of money for our youth ski team. With the fast-approaching Jack Frost parade, the excitement…
The viola burns longer! Or so says Victor Borge. (Apologies to viola players who’ve no doubt heard the joke before.) We just want to let you know that in October, the heat is on here at HIT as our stage will feel the heat of violin, viola and cello, not from burning instruments, but from exciting performances by remarkable musicians.…