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          The long awaited 100 Anniversary Year has arrived. Most of the plans to have the theatre restored to its original look have been accomplished plus a few things that were added in. The seats are upholstered and the refreshment counter is complete, the painting was done and along the way new lighting and new curtains, etc. Now, we get to celebrate.
          We have a great lineup for this year already. Some old favorites will be appearing throughout the year both during the Opry nights and other special musical programs. We are working on a re-dedication program for late May or early June with special music and a slide show to show progress over the years. Be watching for more information on this. Many thanks to all who have helped with each of the projects - your support is appreciated - much of what we have accomplished couldn't have happened without your financial support and encouragement along the way. We'll continue to See You At the Theatre!!!

          From Opry Bluegrass to Folk to Jazz- from Broadway Plays and Poetry Readings to our Annual Fine Arts Show were sure youll agree - Town Hall Theatre is the place to be for wonderful creative family entertainment. Our entertainment team has worked hard to present both talented performers and actors who live in this area as well as internationally recognized performing artists.
           We have another great Season on the books for you bluegrass fans. Bill Laing has lined up new groups to join with an old favorite.

January 8, 8:00pm The Susquehanna String Band
          Founded in Bainbridge, NY on the banks of the Susquehanna River in 1979. Their first gig was at the Backstage Coffeehouse in the Town Hall Theater, Bainbridge, NY.Come and help welcome the Susquehanna String Band Come down to the Theatre and relax with a familiar group. A wonderful way to start out the New Year with Rick Bunting, Dan Duggan and John Kirk.

Saturday January 23 8:00pm The Atkinson Family
          Honed in the iron-laden foothills of the Adirondack’s western reaches, the Atkinson Family Bluegrass Band has a sound reverberating with the traditions of Bill Monroe’s music, while at the same time incorporating new grooves and new tones. This band swings and drives through Stanley Brothers-style mountain songs about life in the rural country, bitter bluegrass hollers about lost love and betrayal, gospel songs lamenting lost souls and spooky minor key murder ballads.

January 19th Jericho Jam

Friday February 12 8:00 pm THE FABULOUS MOONLIGHTERS
          Old favorites from the Big Band Era will ring out again as the Fabulous Moonlighters take the stage. Don't forget to bring your dancing shoes and come and enjoy.

February 16th Jericho Jam

Saturday February 27 8:00pm Bristol Mountain Bluegrass
          Bristol Mountain Bluegrass featuring The Bristol Brothers has been warmly received by audiences and festival promoters for it’s ability to "round out" a program by presenting an informed, lively, and musically exciting introduction to "the roots of acoustic music." Their shows feature a variety of vintage instruments played in several old time styles, filled in with stories about the music, its development, the historical and anecdotal backgrounds to the songs and styles. .

March 16th Jericho Jam

March 19, 20 & 21 Friday, Saturday and Sunday "The Music Man"
           The Out of the Woodwork Players will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the first presentation in the Town Hall Theatre with a musical set in that era. Meredith Willson's "The Music Man" will herald in spring as well as the theatre's birthday, Friday and Saturday, March 19 and 20, at 7:30 p.m. and in a 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday, March 21, 2010. We may not have all "76 Trombones" but OWP will definitely be there with a cast, crew and "band" numbering upwards of 30. Tickets are $8 for adults, $6 for students and senior citizens. For information, call 563-2582, 563-1311 or e-mail: owptheatre@yahoo.com

Saturday March 27 8:00 pm Annapolis Bluegrass Coalition
          Annapolis Bluegrass Coalition is a top notch bluegrass band from Annapolis, Maryland and they are one of the hardest working bluegrass bands in the mid-Atlantic area. With musical roots that are deeply planted in the traditional, the Annapolis Bluegrass Coalition thrills audiences with their unique blend of traditional and contemporary bluegrass music.

Saturday Thursday March 27-April 1 Student Art Show

Friday Sunday, April 9-18 Special Art Show Jian Cui

April 20th Jericho Jam

Saturday April 24 8:00pm Creek Bend
          Creek Bend has been an active Bluegrass Band in Buffalo NY since 1978. In these 30 years they have played all over the eastern US and southern Ontario. The music is eclectic. Humor is at the heart of every show. If you like to laugh a lot when you go out for an evening.....If you like an acapella four part vocal gospel song that leaves you inspired.............If you want to hear more than banjo and mandolin, you want variety in fiddle, dobro, harmonica and even a tasteful accordian...........This is your band!

Saturday May 15 8:00pm Cabin Fever
          Brian Jiguere’s melodic mandolin and the lightning fast licks of Harry Ralph’s fiddle join forces with Mike Tirella’s jackhammer rhythm guitar and Bill Lewis’ hard driving bass to produce the unique sound and energy that is Cabin Fever Bluegrass. Both Brian and Dr. Mike provide lead and harmony vocals and with Harry adding the third part, they produce some of the finest vocal blends around. With their wealth of original material and their unique version of time-tested traditionals, Cabin Fever Bluegrass delivers crowd pleasing performances with music that stirs emotions and songs that touch the heart.

May 18th Jericho Jam

Commemorative Mugs available
          To mark this historic event - the Council will have available souvenir mugs beginning January 8. The design is an artistic rendering of the front of the Town Hall donated by Afton Artist, Linda Cook DeVona. We thank her for her generous gift. They may be purchased for $5.00.

Rememeber to try out the Homebaked Goodies at Intermission!
Enjoy our famous homemade baked goods served at every event.
Brewed coffee, tea, soda, bottled water and of course our outrageously delicious Town Hall Theatre style POPCORN (with real butter) popped in our vintage 1940s machine.