‘42nd Street’ premieres

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Blood drive a success

     April 20 dawned on students with a big RV parked in front of the Student Activities Center from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. White with red stripes and the words Blood Bank of San Bernardino County, the blood-drive was hard to miss.

     “I just saw the big van and thought, hey, why not?” said Jeremy Duke, a VVC student. “I’ve been overseas and seen the tragedy, I know how much they need blood.”

        The blood drive was organized by Pam Colwell of the nursing program as part of her senior project.

     “The design has been slightly modified for structural integrity, but the concept is largely the same as the designer originally intended and submitted,” wrote Retes.

     Sowinski says that she didn’t know anyone personally who died during the 9/11 attacks, but said, “It seemed to change the way everyone lived.” Not only will Sowinski’s memorial design be displayed in front of the library, but she also has artwork being displayed at the library now.

     Sowinski is passionate about her art, and her career goal is to open her own art studio. Besides making art, she enjoys cooking for her family. Sowinski is also the President of the Fine Art Booster Club. Last fall the club held The Mask Benefit, at which $850  were raised for Katrina victims and the money went to Habitat for Humanity for New Orleans.

 

 

     Standing Room Only Productions, who brought last season’s smash hit, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, brings another favorite to the VVC stage. 42nd Street is the story of the rebirth of Broadway theater scene and is set in the post depression era of the 1930s. It revolves around the dreams of a young woman named Peggy Sawyer, who is determined to make it into a Broadway show. When the reigning star Dorothy Brock breaks her ankle, the young starlet gets her chance to make her mark on the Great White Way!

     This toe-tapping classic is full of memorable hits like Lullaby of Broadway, Shuffle

off to Buffalo, and We’re in the Money, Quarter to Nine, and of course 42nd Street. Complete with a live orchestra and a tap dancing chorus that’s guaranteed to put a smile on your face, 42nd Street is directed/choreographed by VVC dance instructor and theater veteran Karla J. Franco

     Show times are Friday, May 5, Saturday May 6, and Sunday May 7, at 7:30 p.m., with Saturday and Sunday Matinees at 2:30. Tickets are priced at $10 for adults and $8 for seniors and students. We will dedicate our Sunday May 7 matinee to our senior citizen community. Join us as we acknowledge the hard working Americans and military veterans who helped this country rebuild after World War I and the Great

Depression, and who continue to be the fabric of our great nation. We will honor them with a free slice of All-American apple pie at intermission!

     The VVC Box office number is 245-4271 ext. 849 and tickets are selling out fast! “Come and meet those dancin’ feet” and don’t miss out on this High Desert Premiere!