We drive north 20 miles to Franklin KY for excellent massages. Nancy, our massage therapist is a very active member of the community of 9,000 people. She is first rate promoter of their community events. One of our early dates was to see a production of Steel Magnolias – the musical in a small dinner theater. The Arts Council of Franklin KY puts on at least 3 productions per year. Their downtown square is vibrant.
Nancy founded the R.E.A.C.H organization Racial Equality through Action & Community Help several years ago. The first project chosen was to build a multi-use park and walking trail on undeveloped park land – something the entire community could get behind. They are finally through the underground ‘infrastructure” part of the process and will be breaking ground very soon.
One of their main fundraisers has been a lip sync contest. We decided to attend last night for our 22 month anniversary. Nancy told each of us about the event during our last massage and texted us the flyer immediately after. We arrived about 10 minutes before start time and ended up in the second row – the community showed up.
There were 3 judges in a “roped off” area right below the stage. This was a serious production that was well-executed. The youngest contestants were 10 y/o and the oldest were many decades older. The performers “acted” their roles. The Guns’ and Roses group “sang” Sweet Child ‘O Mine. They were in the 12 and under category. Craig assured me he was that tall when he was 12.
The Master of Ceremony was the school superintendent and during the show he announced that the Girls Bass Fishing Team had qualified for the state competition. Who knew?
A very fun night.
Tamara Unleashed 