“A CENTURY OF SIMON” CELEBRATION BEGINS THIS WEEKEND

  

The Barnhill Center will be honoring the 100^th birthday of the Simon Theater this weekend with “A Celebration of Simon.”

The start of the year-long event is being held tomorrow (Saturday) night at 7pm in the Hasskarl Auditorium at 111 West Main Street in Brenham.

Included among the activities is a viewing of the first movie ever shown at the Simon Theater, the 1925 silent film “The Merry Widow” starring Mae Murray and John Gilbert.

They are also going to have an authentic Vaudeville show featuring a variety of acts.

The acts include:

the Savoy Rose Jazz Band performing hits from the 1920’s through the 1940’s eras,

the award-winning Flight Risk juggling team,

Dance Force Productions performing the Lindy Hop, the Charleston, and other popular dance routines from that time period,

And the Hall and Brass Comedy Team evoking memories of acts like Laurel & Hardy and Abbott & Costello.

There will also be a Model A Car Display by the Brazos Valley Model A Club, and a vintage photo booth with costume accessories provided by Unity Theatre.

Visitors are encouraged to wearing “Roaring 20’s” attire. Birthday cake will be served to all guests.

A limited number of seats are still available for the event. Tickets can be purchased on-line at www.thebarnhillcenter.com.