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Hanover Idol and Hanover Idol Junior Finals Competition

February 26, 2012

Now that our finalists have been chosen, it’s time for the finals competition for Hanover Idols and Hanover Junior Idols. Both competitions will take place on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012 at the Hanover Arts & Activities Center. The high quality of talent for everyone who auditioned made the selection of finalists a difficult job for the judges. Finalists in each category will compete to win the title of Hanover Idol and Hanover Junior Idol. Our current reigning Idols – Ammie Mines-Derricott and Junior Idol (Abram Dean) will entertain us by performing at both shows.

The Junior Idol final competition will begin at 3:30 pm at the Hanover Arts & Activities Center (doors open at 3:00 pm). The Hanover Idol (ages 16 and up) finals begin at 7:00 pm (doors open at 6:30 pm). General admission tickets ($7.00 each) go on sale Monday, Feb. 6, 2012 at The Hanover Arts & Activities Center. We have a sell out crowd every year so be sure to purchase your tickets early. To purchase tickets, please call The Center at 804.798.2728 or email info@hanoverarts.org.

For a list of finalists for Hanover Idols and Hanover Junior Idols, please click here.

Raise the Roof FUNdraiser at The Center

March 3, 2012

Come join the fun ~ help us raise the FUNds for major painting and repair of the tin roof over our 153-year-old building ~ with a night of dancing, food and FUN!

Mark your calendars now for Saturday, March 3, 2012 from 7:30 – 11:00 PM at The Center!A limited number of tickets will be available, going on sale beginning Monday, February 6, 2012 at The Center, at Cross Brothers Grocery and online. To purchase tickets online, click here. Tickets purchased online will be held at the Will Call table the night of the event. Tickets are $25 per person or $45 per couple and include heavy hors d’oeuvres, dancing to your party favorites and a night of fun….. all to benefit a good cause Cash bar will be available. FYI – DJ Sunny Girl (aka Elizabeth Melson) will be “spinning” the tunes.

For more information, visit www.hanoverarts.org or call 804.798.2728 or email info@hanoverarts.org.

Pecos Bill’s Saturday Night in the Great American West

April 15, 2012

Join us for the second of our Hanover Arts & Activities Center Children’s Culture and Concert Series on Sunday, April 15, 2012 at 3:30 pm at the Hanover Arts & Activities Center.

Join the cowboys and cowgirls in a rootin’ tootin’ Storybook Series of the Concert Ballet of Virginia - Pecos Bill’s Saturday Night in the Great American West….on Sunday, April 15, 2012 at 3:30 p.m. at the Hanover Arts & Activities Center.

Based on the tall tales of Pecos Bill and the Saturday night shenanigans of the Ya-hoo barn dance! Dancin’ is energetic, costumes colorful – a perfect show for guys and gals alike!

Tickets $5.00 each or $8.00 at the door. Light refreshments will be on sale at the show or bring our own snacks. Click here for more details.

Race the Rail – Registration is Open for the Ashland Railroad Run’s 34th Running

April 21, 2012

The date for the 34th Ashland Railroad Run and Green Fair is Saturday, April 21, 2012. Don’t miss this wonderful run, called by the Richmond Road Runners “one of Central Virginia’s longest running road races! This certified 10k race is a perennial favorite among runners from around the state. The course is flat and fast through the picturesque railroad Town of Ashland.”

Other events include a 5k Fun Run/Walk, a 1 Mile Kid’s Run, and a “Green Fair” to celebrate our efforts to keep our race eco-friendly.

For race information, please click here.

There are two ways to Register:

Register online at RaceIt.com or click here to print a paper form and send it in with payment to the Hanover Arts and Activities Center.

Looking forward to another great race!

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