First formed in October 2014, the Next Act has operated with six volunteer board members while having nine available seats—and we’re looking to expand. Details below. “We have long been working toward a fully-renovated Astra Theatre,” said Leslie Hamby, Next Act’s chairperson. “Now that we are starting to see where that road ends, we felt… Continue Reading
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Funding Secured for Major Interior Renovation of the Astra Theatre
With a recent series of major funding sources aligning in support of Next Act’s effort to renovate the interior of the historic Astra Theatre, a full and complete renovation—inclusive of the interior renovation—appears to be on the horizon. In August of 2016, Next Act received a historic preservation grant from the Indiana Office of… Continue Reading
May 19th—GIVE WHERE YOU LIVE! to support the Astra and the local arts!
TO DONATE TO THE ‘GIVE WHERE YOU LIVE!’ CAMPAIGN, CLICK HERE! 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. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD A… Continue Reading
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
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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