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‘Rock of Ages’ hits the Centennial Middle School stage BY MADELINE DOLBY EDITOR
The Centennial Middle School Theatre program will get ready to rock and turn the volume up at its spring musical, “Rock of Ages: Youth Edition.” The musical is scheduled to premiere on Thursday, March 26, and run through Sunday, March 29. In total, there are 93 students in the show, either on stage or behind it helping with costumes or managing the stage and sound booth.
“Rock of Ages: Youth Edition” has all the ’80s rock anthems you know and love, with a fun-filled story of romance and fame. Show Director Eric Webster said he choose the show as the spring musical because of the music. “The music spans age groups from those of us who remember these songs when they were played on the radio, to the students who have a love of the music from the ’80s,” he explained. Webster said the set and costuming will have a 1980s
rock aesthetic. He said Laurie Tangren, in charge of costumes, and Kris Schmidt, the production’s set and props designer, have done an amazing job of capturing the aesthetic. Brynn Partyka, an eighth grader, will play Lonny. Lonny is the narrator of the show. Partyka’s favorite song from the show is “Waiting for a Girl Like you.” She added she hopes an audience takeaway is that the
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The Centennial Middle School Theatre program will bring down the house in their Spring musical “Rock of Ages: Youth Edition.” Opening night is scheduled for Thursday, March 26.
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Double homicide occurs in Lexington, suspect in custody
Maple syrup season kicks off at Wargo Nature Center This time of year marks the start of the traditional maple sugaring and syruping season in the region. Anoka County Parks will honor this regional tradition at its annual Maple Syrup Festival at Wargo Nature Center. The festival will take place from noon-2 p.m. Saturday, March 28. Attendees will learn how to identify and tap maple trees; see how sap is turned into syrup and syrup to sugar; and enjoy trying Wargo’s award-winning maple syrup. There will also be self-guided activities and indoor displays.
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