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Women, Land and Legacy to present–– What’s the Buzz? Bees 101

I have been wondering how many young people have performed on the stage at the Wieting. I'm talking about before we closed for renovation. I'm including dances from their dance recitals or any STC School productions. I have listed anyone I can remember. If you think of someone I've missed, give ...

What’s Happening at the Wieting?

My entertainer of the month for appearing at the Wieting is Alice Campbell. Some of the characters Alice liked to impersonate were Dale Evans, Kate Smith, Sophie Tucker, and of course, Mae West. Alice was almost always accompanied by Gerry Campbell.Alice made her own costumes and lined up her ...

Just ramblin’ today

Remember Nat King Cole's song, Ramblin' Rose? Today, it's Ramblin' John. First off, a poignant question for you; do you know who Maewyn Succat is? Any idea whatsoever? I'll let you knowLater. Let's get started on the rambling:On Facebook, I asked my friends to close their eyes, click their ...

What’s Happening at the Wieting?

The Wieting Theatre Guild's annual meeting is on Thursday, March 16 at 5:30 p.m. at the Wieting. Everyone is welcome.After the annual meeting there will be a showing of "Dirty Dancing" at 8 p.m.The paranormal author Adrian Lee will appear at the Wieting on Sunday, March 19 at 1 p.m. He will ...

The Good Old Days!

Ah, those good ol' days. We sure miss them, don't we? But think about it-just how good were they, all things considered? I was thinking the other day of some modern conveniences that I've gotten kinda used to over the past several, (or more), years. Not actually counting the advent of the ...

What’s Happening at the Wieting?

It is that time of year for the Wieting Theatre Guild to have their annual meeting. It will take place at the Wieting on Thursday, March 16 at 5:30 p.m. As with all our meetings they are open to the public and you are encouraged to attend. We report on the years events, the treasurer gives her ...

Click Me! Tell-Tale Signs of Spring!

The weather a week ago or so was just gorgeous didn't you think? Highs in the upper sixties and even some seventies in the month of February.Almost unheard of. But we readily accepted it and now all of our attention is focused on spring, spring, and more spring. So, besides the spotting of ...

What’s Happening at the Wieting?

I just received a new list of things booked for the Wieting. They include what will happen ay the Wieting for the next few months.March 16 at 5:30 p.m. the annual meeting of the Wieting Theatre Guild at the theatre, everyone invited to attend; March 16 at 8 p.m. at the Wieting is the movie ...

“The Trumpster”

Last Monday, we celebrated President's Day. Did you do anything different or out of the ordinary? Me either. Mr. Donald J. Trump is our 45th President of the United States. So, seeing how this is the month for Presidents and Mr. Trump has been in office for one whole month so far-just how are ...

What’s Happening at the Wieting?

The Community Clothes Closet has donated money to the Wieting to show a free movie. The Guild has chosen March 24, 25 and 26 to show "The Lego Batman Movie"-free to all-and the first 50 people will receive a free popcorn. The movie is rated PG. Doors will open at 6:15 for this movie. So come to ...