Nationally renowned singer, guitarist, pianist, and songwriter, Iris DeMent, will perform at the historic Astra Theatre in Jasper on Friday, March 22 as part of the 2019 season of Next Act, Inc. Doors for this performance will open at 6:30 p.m., opening performer Pieta Brown will go on at 7:30 p.m., and DeMent will take… Continue Reading
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30th Anniversary Screening of When Harry Met Sally at Astra Theatre February 23rd
Just in time for the season of love, the Next Act is pleased to announce the screening of When Harry Met Sally, one of the most beloved romantic comedies of all time. The screening will take place at the historic Astra Theatre in Jasper on Saturday, February 23 as part of the 2019 season… Continue Reading
Christmas Comedy Classic Elf Coming to the Astra Theatre in December
As a complimentary piece to Jasper’s O’Tannenbaum Days, Next Act, Inc., will present the Christmas comedy classic Elf at the historic Astra Theatre on Saturday, December 1, 2018. Tickets are $8 and can be purchased online in advance by CLICKING HERE or, if available, the night of the show at the doors. Show time is… Continue Reading
Details for the Second Annual ‘GIVE WHERE YOU LIVE!’ Day Announced
The second annual ‘GIVE WHERE YOU LIVE!’ day of giving campaign aimed at supporting arts’ and literacy initiatives will be held on Friday, October 26, 2018, with activities planned for the entire day. This year’s campaign will specifically benefit programming at the Jasper Public Library, stage equipment at the Jasper Arts Center, and ongoing facility… Continue Reading
90s Rockers The Why Store to Perform at the Astra Theatre in December
Nineties rockers and former MCA records recording artists The Why Store will perform at the historic Astra Theatre in Jasper, Indiana, on Saturday, December 8. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., local and regional act Breathing Rm will perform at 7:30 p.m., and The Why Store will take the Jim & Pat Thyen Performance Stage at… Continue Reading
Bob & Tom Veteran and “The Pat McAfee Show” Host Todd McComas to Headline Night of Comedy at the Astra
Todd McComas will headline a night of comedy at the Astra on Saturday, November 10, 2018. Doors for the performance will open at 6:30 p.m. with the show beginning at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $14.95 and can be purchased in advance at www.astratheatre.eventbrite.com or by phoning 812-566-1935. Questions or requests for ticketing assistance can also be… Continue Reading
Next Act Seeking New Board Members to Take the Organization/Astra into Next Era
Next Act, Inc., the not-for-profit that formed in 2014 to create an endowment for, completely renovate, and, ultimately, in 2018, reopen the historic Astra Theatre in downtown Jasper, is seeking applicants for new members for its board of directors. The request for applicants follows the plan for three of its longer-tenured members to resign at… Continue Reading
“E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” Coming to the Astra on August 4
E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial is coming to the Astra Theatre on Saturday, August 4, 2018, at 2:30 p.m. The screening is being presented by and through a unique partnership and collaboration with Jasper Community Arts. This special community-minded event during Strassenfest is open and free to the public, but seating is limited by capacity. Free will… Continue Reading
“Rock Lotto” Takes Shape After Lottery-Style Draw Forms Bands
Bands for the area and region’s first “Rock Lotto” event at the Astra Theatre on July 21 have been formed. Musicians from local and regional bands The High Road, Fun Guns, Sparrow and Crandall, and more have been divided up through a unique lottery-style draft held on Friday, June 29, 2018, at the Astra Theatre. The 12 total… Continue Reading
First “Rock Lotto” Fundraising Event to be held at the Astra in July
The area’s first “Rock Lotto” will hit the Jim and Pat Thyen Performance Stage at the Astra on July 21, 2018, at 7 p.m. The unique event will take 12 local musicians, divide them into three bands, and have the newly-formed “bands” perform five songs each. Audience members will receive a voucher worth ten points to vote… Continue Reading
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