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May 19th—GIVE WHERE YOU LIVE! to support the Astra and the local arts!
Details of the May 19th ‘GIVE WHERE YOU LIVE!’ day of giving campaign aimed at supporting arts’ initiatives (the new Cultural Center and the renovations of the historic Astra Theatre and the Jasper Arts Center) have been announced.
“Since we announced the concept of the GIVE WHERE YOU LIVE! day and this idea of giving to these important arts projects in Jasper, we have been very pleased with the support we have received from the community. We have an ambitious goal of $50,000 for the day and we are off to a great start!”said ‘GIVE WHERE YOU LIVE!’ committee chair Linda Kahle. “Whether you choose to participate in any one or more of the day’s activities, attend the ‘Very Big Show (of Support)’ at the Jasper Arts Center that evening, or simply make a donation on our GoFundMe page, we are very much appreciative of your support—big or small.”
Tax deductible donations may be given at any time prior to or on May 19 at www.gofundme.com/givewherey
The community-wide ‘GIVE WHERE YOU LIVE!’ day will feature a wide variety of activities such as morning workouts, kids’ craft opportunities, downtown shopping specials, area restaurant and drink specials, and a 7 p.m. variety show at the Jasper Arts Center.
The day’s full schedule of activities are (all times eastern):
- An email campaign beginning at 12:01 a.m. encouraging online gifts, as well as sharing the #GiveWhereYouLiveJasper message across personal social media channels.
- 5:15 a.m., Fit Together Fitness, RIPPED class
- 5:15 a.m., Downtown Fitness, P90X, $3 fee per person – 10% of any shoes sold between 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. will be donated
- 5:50 a.m., B&B Fitness – Spin Class, $5 fee for non-members
- 8:30 a.m., Community Yoga, outdoors at German American Plaza, sponsored by Firehorse Yoga (Jasper Train Depot in the event of inclement weather)
- ALL DAY, Azura Cafe, enjoy a specialty drink created for #GiveWhereYouLiveJasper
- ALL DAY, Brew, enjoy a speciality cocktail created for #GiveWhereYouLiveJasper
- ALL DAY, Mad Batter, $1 of every glazed cookie will be donated to the campaign
- ALL DAY, Denny’s Wendy’s, Grandy’s, Long John Silvers, 10% of sales will be donated
- ALL DAY, Shoney’s will have a donation bucket
- 10 a.m., Creative Time, Jasper Public Library Annex, babies and pre-school-aged children. Enjoy a creative activity with Duplos, toys, and arts and crafts.
- ALL DAY, Finishing Touches, Chocolate Bliss, Just Whimsy, Olinger Diamond Center, Made with Grace, Aqua One Day Spa, percentages of sales will be donated
- ALL DAY, Green Thumb, 10% of plants and giftware sales at the Jasper store will be donated
- ALL DAY, Elements, create a ‘make & take’ mixed media art project (suitable for all ages and abilities), $10 fee donated toward the campaign
- ALL DAY, Ivy Manor, 10 tickets will be given away for the “Very Big Show (of Support)” at the Jasper Arts Center
- ALL DAY, Disinger Jewelers, percentage of sales donates, as well as $5 with each Jasper bracelet sold
- ALL DAY, Anna Von Salon & Boutique, 10% donation of any service
- 12 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., Snaps, $1 of every Moscow Mule and Mojito donated to campaign
- 3:30 p.m., Jasper Library/Art Center, Creative Time held at the Train Depot. Enjoy a free art activity based on the popular book The Day the Crayons Came Home“, open to all ages (donations accepted)
- 4 p.m.- 10 p.m., Schnitz Brewery & Pub, percentage of sales donated
- 6 p.m.- 12 p.m., Snaps, $1 donated for every dessert sold
- 7 p.m., “The Very Big Show (of Support)”, a variety show featuring local talent, Jasper Arts Center, $10 ticket with full proceeds benefiting #GiveWhereYouLiveJasper
All proceeds from the day’s events, including the variety show, will benefit the Jasper LEADs (Library, Enrichment, Arts, Downtown) campaign in support of the Cultural Center construction, the renovation and preservation efforts at the historic Astra Theatre, and the renovation of the Jasper Arts Center.
The Way Down Wanderers to Perform at the Astra
Click here to purchase tickets! In what could be one of the final events at the historic Astra Theatre before it shuts down for a major infrastructure and external face lift, nationally-touring artists The Way Down Wanderers will bring their unique harmony-laced brand of Americana, follk, and bluegrass to the Jim and Pat Thyen Performance… Continue Reading
Jason Wilber to perform at March 3 Will Read and Sing at the Astra
CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE ADVANCE SEATS TO THE MARCH 3 WILL READ AND SING FOR FOOD EVENT AT THE HISTORIC ASTRA THEATRE. Will Read and Sing For Food will hold its 106th public benefit show on Friday, March 3, 7 p.m., at the historic Astra Theater on Jasper’s town square. Doors open at 6 p.m. The… Continue Reading
Nobody Puts Baby in a Corner…”Dirty Dancing” Coming to the Astra, Sat., Feb. 11
CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS FOR DIRTY DANCING, Feb. 11, 7 p.m. eastern The public opinion results regarding which classic movie should be shown at the historic Astra Theatre on Saturday, February 11 are in. Given the choices of Dirty Dancing, When Harry Met Sally, and Ghost, the majority has chosen the Patrick Swayze and Jennifer… Continue Reading
YOU can help us choose our Valentine’s weekend feature…
The historic Astra Theatre will open its doors on Saturday, February 11, at 6 p.m. for a 7 p.m. screening of…a movie that YOU can help choose. Choices include Dirty Dancing, When Harry Met Sally, and Ghost. Vote for your favorite here http://bit.ly/2ki3Xmr by Sunday, January 29. “We have received a lot of great feedback since… Continue Reading
Opal Fly and KAPOW! to perform at the Astra in January
Bloomington-based jazz trio Opal Fly and KAPOW! will perform on the Jim and Pat Thyen Performance Stage at the historic Astra Theatre on Saturday, January 21, 2017. Doors for the performance will open at 6 p.m. with regional musician and host of WNIN’s “The Song Show” set to perform a brief acoustic set at 7… Continue Reading
Christmas Vacation to be Screened at the Astra on December 10
The holiday classic Christmas Vacation will be screened at the historic Astra Theatre on Saturday, December 10. Doors are at 5:45 p.m. with the show beginning at 7 p.m. Tickets are $6 and available in advance by clicking here. The evening is being presented by Jasper’s Tri Kappa. Concessions will be available, as well as… Continue Reading
December 4 Pork Chop Fundraiser to Benefit Astra Renovations
As an endcap to Jasper’s O’Tannenbaum Days, we’ll be holding a pork chop dinner fundraiser on Sunday, December 4. Each to-go meal will include a 10 ounce bacon wrapped pork chop, a baked potato, creamy cole slaw, and Amish bread, and will be available for pickup at the Matrix Integration parking lot between the hours… Continue Reading
November Screening of “Hoosiers” Added to the Astra’s Calendar
A special screening of the iconic film Hoosiers will be held at the historic Astra Theatre on Saturday, November 19, at 7 p.m. Doors will open at 5:45 p.m., tickets are $6 per, and can be purchased in advance by clicking here. The evening is being presented by All Star Sports in Ferdinand. 2016 marks… Continue Reading
Next Act to Screen “Pyscho” and “Rocky Horror Picture Show” in October
Next Act, Inc., will bring the 1960 horror-thriller movie Psycho back to the silver screen on Friday, October 21, and the cult-classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show on Saturday, October 29, at the historic Astra Theatre. The screening of Psycho is in partnership with and presented by the Jasper Downtown Merchant’s Association in conjunction with their seventh annual “Evening of Appetizers”. … Continue Reading
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