Dear Friends of the Horseshoe Theatre-Monett, This is a last minute reminder for your   chance to see our last two GREAT shows for the year 2010.    Saturday June 19th at 2 pm yes that's 2 (two)  pm, ALAN YOUNG & Friends will be performing a Fund Raiser  for the Horseshoe Theatre and me to pay some outstanding bills and I will be closing the Horseshoe for the rest of the year with plans to reopen next year in May of 2011.    Joining Alan for this special Fundraiser will be Corky Dow Tom Willis Berry Wynn and 9 time Award Winning Dobro Player Joe Smith.    the public is invited and This Special Show will be FREE (but Donations are gratefully accepted)             In any case we want everyone to attend that has the time to enjoy this talented young man and his friends, especially families... 06/18/2010

I received the nicest e-mail from a local gal.  Jeannine is gearing up for another 'show' featuring local artists.  Of course I am invited and am extending my personal invite to you. This show will include a variety of works ranging from traditional to the un-traditional (you will have to see for yourself).  Paintings, Print Work, and Photography will be displayed.  The show begins at 7pm on Friday the 7th of August and goes into 9pm. The Grafitti wall will be up for those that want to add to it- I love it- a CHERYL has been here moment. Come out and see your favorites.  Jared Ratley, Layra Alvaraz, Lindsey Anderson, Dianne Baum, Allen J. Miller, Steve Brock, Bob Logan, John Bremer, and Mandy Botlick. The Gallery is located at 207 3rd street, downtown Monett.  See ya this Friday at 7:00... 08/04/2009

Last night was the Grand Opening of a new Studio in Monett, MO.  Jeannine Blankinship Photography and Gallery on 3rd street is now open to the public. I was unable to attend last nights event but enjoyed my private tour earlier today. This is a must "see" to add to your 'TO-DO' list when visiting the area. The work is amazing, I already have several favorites! Featured Artists include Bob Logan, John Bremer, Jeremy Walker and works of Jeannine Blankinship. www.jeannineblankinship.com       This piece deserves to be on display for a large audience-it is just fantastic- cw 05/02/2009

Joe was kind enough to share the schedule a bit early, I want to get it posted so everyone can make plans to attend this month-  see ya at the show!-  cw Upcoming Events at The Horseshoe Theatre - Monett, Missouri ===================================================================================== MAY 2ND NO HORSESHOE SHOW THIS DATE. THE OZARK FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA IS REHEARSING SATURDAY FOR THEIR PERFORMANCE ON SUNDAY MAY 3RD. CHECK FOR TIME AND DONATION. IT’S USUALLY AT 3 PM AND $5 DONATION. ====================================================================================== SATURDAY -----MAY 9TH FROM 7 TO 9 PM. --- Donation $5 ALAN YOUNG AND FRIENDS PERFORMING BOTH SETS ===================================================================================== SATURDAY -- MAY 16TH 7 pm ---... 05/01/2009

Got the notice from good friend Joe Levanti on this weekend entertainment- enjoy Attention Friends of:The Arts & Live Theatre Center of Southwest Missouri Inc.(d.b.a.) Horseshoe Theatre - Monett This week we have another exciting show for you with two very different bands.   Starting the evening we have the Stonebrook Band with a Four Course Platter of Bluegrass / Traditional Folk / Gospel & Country Music.   The second set we have  Kelly & Amy and a Few Friends with their Harmonizing and you'll be dancing in your seats to  Kelly's lively Honky Tonk Keyboard.   It's all this Saturday Night at the Monett City Hall Auditorium Fifth & Bond 7 pm -- Donation $5. (Age 10 & Under $2.50)   For Directions go to www.mvmohorseshoe.com       See you there. 03/20/2009

Spring is here and the entertainment is looking good- check out what Joe sent me from his latest newsletter: Dear Friends of the Arts & Live Theatre Center of Southwest Missouri Inc. {a not for profit corporation} (d.b.a.) Horseshoe Theatre - Monett FROM WASILLA, ALASKA --Saturday March 7th: 7 PM --- Donation $5. (Age 10 & Under $2.50) Click on to the Horseshoe Website for details.  www.mvmohorseshoe.com and read about Dusty Sourdough and his show. He will simply delight you with all his talents. You may also check his website at: http://www.dustysourdough.com/cart/  and be sure to catch Dusty's interview with Jeanie Evans on her Show "Bluegrass on the Hill"on the Internet from Rogers University - Oklahoma Sunday evening - March 1st - 8 to 11pm.  http://www.rsu.edu/rsuradio/live.asp Dus... 03/06/2009

Dear Friends of the Arts and Live Theatre Center of SW MO. (dba) Horseshoe Theatre.   Joe Levanti's Road Show of Monett welcomes The Award Winning Brightwater Junction Bluegrass Band   Saturday November 22nd - 7 pm. If you're not familiar with them, you are in for a treat.   BRIGHTWATER JUNCTION,  PLAYS TRADITIONAL BLUEGRASS MUSIC  AND STAYS ESPECIALLY BUSY  PARTICIPATING IN BLUEGRASS  FESTIVALS  THROUGHOUT THE MIDWEST.   BRIGHTWATER JUNCTION HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO OPEN FOR MERLE HAGGARD IN APRIL OF 2003.    MEMBERS OF THE BAND INCLUDE: LYN AND TONYA COONES AND THEIR SON ERIC, AS WELL AS STEVE JORDAN AND JASON JORDAN.    LYN SINGS LEAD AND HARMONY AND PLAYS THE BANJO WITH A THREE-FINGER SCRUGGS STYLE.  TONYA SINGS LEAD AND HARMONY AND PLAYS BASS WITH A RHYTHM THAT IS RIGHT ON TOP OF THE... 11/21/2008