Community calendar. See page A3.
Belgreen football. See page A4.
Hometown Newspaper of Mike Vaughn — Est. 1879 | Wednesday, August 28, 2024
FILE PHOTO The Bay Tree Council for the Performing Arts announces its new season.
Kids page. See page A5.
50¢ | Vol. 144, No. 35
Franklin County turns out for Watermelon Festival
BTCPA announces new season
By Staff Reports The Bay Tree Council for the Performing Arts in Red Bay has announced its 2024-2025 season. “The Crazy Quilt Club,” by Pat Cook, will be presented Nov. 7-10, 2024, and will be directed by Brittany Faris. The February production will be “Moon Over Buffalo,” by Ken Ludwig and directed by Mark Richardson, Feb. 13-16, 2025, and will include dinner with every performance. The final production of the season will be “Honky Tonk Hissy Fit,” by Jones, Hope and Wooten, April 24-27, 2025, and will be directed by Scotty Kennedy. The membership drive will begin soon for members, patrons and sponsors. If you are interested in bringing a group to any of the productions, dinner is available for Thursday night, with other nights as an option with enough attendance. For more information on groups, contact Beth Hammock at 256-668-0045. Tickets to all productions are $10 and the meal is $20.
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