Murdock Newsletter - January 23, 2013

Manley, NE [January 14, 2013] - Returning to the Lofte Community Theatre for the third consecutive year, ladies and gentlemen, "It's Elvis!" 

That's right, back by popular demand, Nebraska native, Joseph Hall will amaze you with his live performance as Elvis Presley.  On Saturday, February 23 you can see Elvis at 2pm, 7pm or both.  All seats are assigned and tickets are $20.  Be advised that this event is very popular and sells rather quickly.

Those interested in tickets should call the Lofte at 402.234.2553.  The Lofte is located near the intersection of Hwy 1 and Hwy 50 near the town of Manley in Cass County.

Lofte Board of Directors with Joseph Hall.  From left:  Jamion Biseterfeld, Lynn Plucknett, Joseph Hall, Anne Pope and Jean Colbert.

 

 

 

The Eleventh Annual Nebraska American String
Teachers Association Fiddle Tune Composition Contest
This event inspires fiddlers everywhere to compose their own tunes, and supports the cause of string education throughout the great state of Nebraska.
1st PLACE: $100.00  2nd PLACE: $50.00  3rd PLACE:  $25.00
Entries must be postmarked by March 31, 2013.  The winners will be announced on May 25, 2013, during the Monumental Fiddling Championship held at the Homestead National Monument in Beatrice, Nebraska. The winning compositions will be performed at the Monumental Fiddling Championship, and printed in Stringing Along, the journal of the Nebraska Chapter of the American String Teachers Association.
For the 2013 contest rules and guidelines, e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
For more information about the Nebraska American String Teachers Association, log on to the web site at www.neasta.org.
Greenblatt & Seay Publications, in Avoca, Nebraska is a proud Sponsor  of the Nebraska ASTA Fiddle Tune Composition Contest
The 2013 Contest Rules and Guidelines:
1. Each submission should be an original composition which must be unpublished and composed after March 31, 2012.
2. Composers may submit more than one tune, but only one prize will be awarded to any one composer.
3. Four copies of the music must be submitted via computer generated sheet music, or hand-written sheet music.
4. The composer should include their name, address, phone number, e-mail address, and the title of the piece.
5. The entry fee of $20.00 should be sent in at the time of submission. Checks should be payable to Nebraska ASTA.
6. If you wish to receive written evaluation of your tune by the judges, include a stamped, self-addressed envelope with your entry.
7. Nebraska ASTA assumes no responsibility for loss or damage to works submitted.
8. Entries must be postmarked by March 31, 2013.
9. Send your entry to Deborah Greenblatt, The Old Schoolhouse, PO Box 671, Avoca, Nebraska,68307-0671. The composer is responsible for keeping a copy of  their work, as well as for copyrighting their tune.
10. The composer understands that if their tune is one of the winners, Nebraska ASTA has permission to have the piece performed on May 25, 2013, in Beatrice, Nebraska, as well as permission to reprint the tune in Stringing Along, the newsletter of Nebraska ASTA.
Greenblatt & Seay Publications, in Avoca, Nebraska is a proud Sponsor  of the Nebraska ASTA Fiddle Tune Composition Contest For more information about the Nebraska American String Teachers Association, log on to the web site at www.neasta.org.