Category: News and Events

  • Next Act and the Astra to Host Viewing of Caddyshack

    In honor of the recent 36th anniversary of the film’s release and in an ongoing effort to raise much needed funds, Next Act will host a one-time showing of the iconic and hilarious golf classic Caddyshack at the historic Astra Theatre on Thursday, August 25.  Doors will open at 6 p.m., with the movie beginning at 7…

  • 2016 Grammy Award Winner for Best Bluegrass Album to Perform at the Astra

    The 2016 Grammy Award winner in the “Best Bluegrass Album of the Year” category will be making a tour stop at the historic Astra Theatre in Jasper later this fall.  On Saturday, October 15, 2016, The SteelDrivers will headline a concert that will serve as a celebration of sorts, as Next Act, Inc., recently learned that…

  • Folk Festival Singer-Songwriter Competition at the Astra on Aug 13

    We’re really looking forward to hosting the Ferdinand Folk Festival’s singer-songwriter competition on Saturday, August 13.  Thirteen local and regional contestants will take the historic Astra Theatre’s Jim and Pat Thyen Performance Stage, all vying for a chance to perform on the Next Era Energy Main Stage at the seventh annual Ferdinand Folk Festival on…

  • Next Act Announces Six Astra Theatre Naming Rights Opportunities

    Next Act, Inc., the 501c3 working to rehabilitate and renovate the Astra in Jasper, has announced six opportunities for naming rights at the historic theatre.  The announcement comes nearly two months to the day after the group launched its first public fundraising campaign. “We’re excited to finally be at a point where we are able…

  • Next Act to Host Open House in Honor of the Astra’s 80th Birthday

    Next Act, Inc., the 501c3 not-for-profit working to rejuvenate and renovate the Astra Theatre, will host an open house at the historic venue on Sunday, April 17, in honor and recognition of its 80 years of service to the community. The Astra’s original opening was on April 17, 1936, with a showing of MGM’s The Unguarded…

  • Next Act Launches Public Fundraising Campaign to Continue Efforts to Save the Astra

    Next Act, Inc., launched a public fundraising campaign at its sold out concert this past weekend as part of its ongoing effort to revitalize and rejuvenate the historic Astra Theatre.  The first portion of this ongoing campaign and its incentives will be available from now until the end of the 2016 calendar year. Money generated…

  • The Cold Stares Coming to the Historic Astra Theatre

    Next Act, Inc., and Basket Case Partner to Bring The Cold Stares to the Historic Astra Theatre • Next Act’s Phase 2 Fundraising Campaign Details to be Announced at Event SOLD OUT! Nashville, Tennessee, rock duo The Cold Stares will be the first group to perform on the Astra’s newly-named Jim and Pat Thyen Performance…