Wayne Theatre News

River City Radio Hour: A Night at the Wayne

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August 23, 2010 | Leave a Comment


The August Radio Hour

The Friday, Aug. 20, Third Fridays in Downtown Waynesboro will feature our second annual River City Radio Hour & Street Dance 

The August Radio Hour will mark the beginning of the fourth season of Third Fridays in Downtown Waynesboro.

The event in front of the Wayne Theatre will feature a single performance of the Radio Hour beginning at 7 p.m. followed by a Street Dance featuring The Boogie Kings

Bring your own lawn chair.

July 5, 2010 | Leave a Comment


Theatre construction readies for final phase

With the restoration of the front façade and the completion of the infrastructure for the balcony and gallery behind it, WTA has turned its attention to the preparations for the final phases of reconstruction.

Under the guidance of its new owner, David Gauldin, and native son returned home, Steve Farmer, vice president, Mathers Construction has re-bid the final phase of the Wayne Project. The company anticipates savings of 5 percent of the total construction costs. [Read more...]

July 5, 2010 | Leave a Comment


What a spring this has been

By Bill Hausrath, Chairman

If you sense a new level of pride in the members of the WTA Board of Directors, it is the result of the successes they have had over the last few months. The Capital Campaign continues to amaze everyone who knows how difficult it is to raise funds in the current economy. The committee’s ability to reach $2,500,000 is clearly because of the tireless dedication of its members.

The optimism is also evidenced in the success of the most recent events sponsored by WTA. On March 26, John Curry brought together members of an earlier local band, The Weekenders, with Sons of the Beach, Unit 2, ‘The Duo” to recreate Spring Break 60s Style at Fairfax Hall. On the crowded dance floor, I heard comments like, “This is the way this music should be played!” and “This is the best dance in years.” [Read more...]

July 5, 2010 | Leave a Comment