Save the Date
7th
Annual, Huckleberry Hustle 5k Trail Run and Walk
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Enjoy a rustic run through Crossroads Village's
maintained backwoods trails. The trail run ends at the
historic 1912 Parker Carousel where you can hear the
"happiest music on earth" as you take your free spin on
the carousel, enjoy a cup of delicious berry lemonade
and munch on a tasty berry muffin. (more
info)
Save the Date
Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad
Country Tea November 27, December
4, 11, and
18, 2010.
A Country Tea is something of a cross between a formal sit-down
function and a buffet because you are offering hors d’oeuvres-type
finger foods in an elegant, seated environment. Crossroads Village’s
Country Tea experience is filled with old village charm and is a true,
historic Country Tea. Time: 1:30 pm. Reservations must be made by the Wednesday prior to the tea date. (click
here to order online)
Radio Show
“Live Radio Comes to Crossroads Village”
Live, From the Colwell Opera House at Genesee County Park’s Crossroads
Village, Michigan…It’s “The Huckleberry Radio Hour”, the first live
radio show produced in mid-Michigan in a generation.
“The Huckleberry Radio Hour” is a throwback to those old radio days with
a lot of today. Each show features Michigan’s Troubadour, Neil Woodward,
a man who has entertained thousands over the years with his fiddle and
stories. The host and producer of the “Huckleberry Radio Hour” is well
known, local broadcaster Michael J. Thorp.
The “Huckleberry Radio Hour” will have a special guest artist on each
show.
These live radio events will air throughout the summer, Every
“Huckleberry Radio Hour” will begin at 7PM and will be heard worldwide on the internet.
Michael J. Thorp, who is producing as well as hosting the show said,
“when you think of the “Huckleberry Radio Hour”, think of a combination
of those classic radio shows, “The Grand Ole Opry” and “A Prairie Home
Companion.” “If you don’t have memories of those old radio days, “The
Huckleberry Radio Hour” will give you some.”
The music, the commercials, even the sound effects will all be performed
live as part of the production. Veteran local actor and director Jon
Coggins joins the cast as the Foley Artist. That means he will create,
live, all of the sound effects used on the show.
The “Huckleberry Radio Hour will also feature its own soap opera, “As
the Village Turns.” It will look at the trials and tribulations of the
residents of historic Crossroads Village, Michigan. There will be story
telling and lots of music and fun in a jam packed hour of live
entertainment all on your radio and all live start to finish.
Since the “Huckleberry Radio Hour is a “Live” radio show, the studio
audience will play an important role. As Michael J. Thorp says, “The
audience is an essential part of the show”. “Without their response,
it’s not “Live” radio.”
Tickets are limited. You must call 810.736.7100, ext. 6,
800.648.7275, ext. 6 or email your request to
Genesee County Parks’ reservation office, hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Monday through Friday. Tickets
are $5.00 and available for purchase online or call 810.736.7100, ext. 6. Click here for more info.
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Daily Programs
May 29 – September 6 ~ Step Back into Time at
Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad,
Step back into time and participate in an active village where you can
help with chores, learn traditional crafting skills and trades, and play
the old fashioned way! There is so much for the entire family to
do!
Registration is not required. Time: 10 am to 5 pm.
Cost: Village admission. Contact Kathi Whitcomb with
inquiries: 810-736-7100 ext. 856.
May 29 – September 6 ~ Daily Chores,Lend a hand with the following chores: butter churning, sewing,
gardening, clothes washing, and more! Registration is not
required. Time: 10 am to 5 pm. Cost: Village
admission. Contact Kathi Whitcomb with inquiries:
810-736-7100 ext. 856.
May 29 – September 6 ~ Stanley School Program,
Join us for some old
fashioned classroom learning! Take part in letterwriting for
the pony express, participate in one of two classes throughout the day,
or join in for some recess fun!
Registration is not required. Time: various times throughout
the day. Cost: Village admission. Contact Kathi
Whitcomb with inquiries: 810-736-7100 ext. 856.
May 29 – September 6 ~ Farm Life,
See how the farm life was in the 1800’s
by visiting Crossroads Village farm house. Watch the farmers milk
the cow, feed the chickens, wash clothes, help with the gardening, and
learn about butterflies and hummingbirds. Registration is not
required. Time: 10 am to 5 pm. Cost: Village
admission. Contact Kathi Whitcomb with inquiries:
810-736-7100 ext. 856.
May 29 – September 6 ~ Children’s Crafts,
Children of all ages are invited to join us at the Stanley School to participate and enjoy crafts. Stop in and see what we are up to this week. All yours to take home! Registration is not
required. Time: 10 am to 5 pm. Cost: Village
admission. Contact Kathi Whitcomb with inquiries:
810-736-7100 ext. 856.
May 29 – September 6 ~ Pony Express,
”The mail must go through” is the
motto of the original pony express. Come to Crossroads Village and
see our pony express travel through the village. Write letters at the school house to any one in the village; drop it off at the General store, and everyday at 3:30 pm, watch for River or Rain, our miniature horses deliver mail, the Crossroads Village Pony Express way. Delivery of Village mail is subject to change. Registration is not required. Time: 10 am to 5 pm. Cost:
Village admission. Contact Kathi Whitcomb with inquiries:
810-736-7100 ext. 856.
Mustard's Retreat: David Tamulevich and Michael
Hough and the Huckleberry Pickers, Michigan's
Troubadour, Neil Woodward and Gary Weisenburg.
2010 Huckleberry
Radio Hour Dates Saturday, May 29th
Saturday, June 19th Saturday, July 17th
A one hour live radio show broadcast from the Colwell Opera House at
Crossroads Village featuring live musical performances
byguest artist and Village entertainers.
First episode of the "Huckleberry Radio Hour".
Host and Producer of the
Huckleberry Radio Hour, Michael J. Thorp
The inaugural Huckleberry Radio Hour at the Colwell
Opera House at Crossroads Village & Huckleberry
Railroad, Saturday, May 24, 2007.
Our host forthe Huckleberry Radio Hour,
Michael J. Thorp, will educate us all on the history of live radio
and give direction on how to participate in this live radio show. So
please arrive promptly by 6:00 pm to enjoy every aspect of the
Huckleberry Radio Hour! (Click
here to order tickets)
“My husband
and I have gone to the shows each time since we first heard
about them last year. What a great way to spend an evening
out. It is definitely cost effective, very entertaining, and
just plain fun. We plan to invite more friends to go with us
this year in our effort to spread the word. Keep up the good
work.” ~ Ray and Karen,
Davison, Michigan
Live, From the Colwell Opera House at Genesee County Park’s Crossroads
Village, Michigan…It’s “The Huckleberry Radio Hour”, the first live
radio show produced in mid-Michigan in a generation.
Mustard's Retreat, David Tamulevich and
Michael Hough.
July 18, 2009 with Kitty
Donohoe.
Michigan's Troubadour, Neil Woodward.
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“The Huckleberry Radio Hour” is a throwback to those old radio days with
a lot of today. Each show features Michigan’s Troubadour, Neil Woodward,
a man who has entertained thousands over the years with his fiddle and
stories. The host and producer of the “Huckleberry Radio Hour” is well
known, local broadcaster Michael J. Thorp along with The Flint Jubilee
Chorale, Gary Weisenberg, and The Huckleberry Players.
The “Huckleberry Radio Hour” will have a special guest artist on each
show.
These live radio events will air once a month throughout
the summer, Every “Huckleberry Radio Hour” will begin at
7PM and will be heard worldwide on the internet.
"The Huckleberry Players" Chuck Smith, Mary Drown,
Margaret Smith and Chief Village Weather Guesser, Mike
Jobin.
Michael J. Thorp, who is producing as well as hosting the show said,
“when you think of the “Huckleberry Radio Hour”, think of a combination
of those classic radio shows, “The Grand Ole Opry” and “A Prairie Home
Companion.” “If you don’t have memories of those old radio days, “The
Huckleberry Radio Hour” will give you some.”
“We have been
to several radio hour broadcasts and have loved each of them
for the variety and just plain old-fashioned fun
entertainment!
We treated our mother with tickets the past 2 years for her
birthday and now that is all she wants this year! We invited
friends to the Holiday performance, they enjoyed it so much,
they're bringing their families this year. What a treat at a
time when we all need to sit down, relax, and enjoy an hour
of life as it was back then! Please keep these coming!” ~ Carl and Joanie Snyder,
Otisville, Michigan
Jan Krist & Jim Bizer ~ May 29, 2010
Jan Krist and Jim Bizer will make their
Huckleberry Radio Hour debut on May 29th at Crossroads Village’s Colwell
Opera House. These Detroit natives first made music together while still
teenagers, and have individually garnered acclaim as songwriters and
performers.
Jan Krist is a four-time Detroit Music Award winner, Entertainment
Weekly praised her "breathtaking vocal leaps” and said that she "makes
soul-searching more enjoyable than it has any right to be." Billboard
Magazine called her “Unreservedly recommended”
Jim Bizer is an award-winning songwriter.
His song "We Are All Connected", a moving 9/11 testament, won the grand
prize in the Great American Song Contest and led to an appearance at the
Mountain Stage NewSong Festival West Virginia. Jim has been a finalist
(three times!) in the New Folk songwriting competition at the Kerrville
Folk Festival in Texas. His songs range from humorous to thoughtful.
Their latest CD
is a collaboration called “Influence”, and it is getting outstanding
reviews across the country.
Dan Hall ~ June 19, 2010
Dan Hall will
make his first appearance as the Special Guest Artist on the June 19th
Huckleberry Radio Hour, live at Crossroads Village’s Colwell Opera
House. Dan is a singer and songwriter who takes common themes and finds
unique ways to blend them into uncommonly good music.
The Michigan
native has been performing since the age of 10, and has been a Flint
area favorite for years.
Dan has
a stand-up comic’s sense of timing and an impersonator’s facial
flexibility. He turns up laughter when least expected, and can make you
feel the stories he tells about ordinary people caught up in
extraordinary events, such as the Sit-Down Strike of 1936-37, or the
sinking of the legendary Edmund Fitzgerald. He’s even co-created and
produced scores for award-winning PBS television documentaries and
recorded a commercial jingle or two
Matt Watroba ~ July 17, 2010
Singer songwriter Matt Watroba returns to
theColwell Opera House Stage on July 17th
as Special Guest Artist on the Huckleberry Radio Hour. As a performer
he holds an audience with his stories and humor. As a radio host he is
on a first name basis with almost all of the major folk musicians in
North America interviewing everyone from Arlo Guthrie, to Pete Seger,
and as a musician he has shared a stage with Tom Paxton, Shawn Colvin
and Peter Yarrow and many more.
Matt sings songs of
compassion, inner strength, humor, and every day living. He sings songs
that you will feel and remember for a long time. You will love his
music, you will love the journey that his music takes you on, and you
will love the place that his music takes you to.
Huckleberry Picker, Gary Weisenburg.
Village Player, Ella Thorp
The music, the commercials, even the sound effects will all be performed
live as part of the production. Veteran local actor and director Jon
Coggins joins the cast as the Foley Artist. That means he will create,
live, all of the sound effects used on the show..
Resident Foley
Artist, Jon "CHOO CHOO" Coggins and Stage Director,
Kathi Whitcomb
As the Village Turns", Chuck Smith, Ella Thorp and
Margaret Smith.
The “Huckleberry Radio Hour will also feature its own soap opera, “As
the Village Turns.” It will look at the trials and tribulations of the
residents of historic Crossroads Village, Michigan. There will be story
telling and lots of music and fun in a jam packed hour of live
entertainment all on your radio and all live start to finish.
Kitty Donohoe
Since the “Huckleberry Radio Hour is a “Live” radio show, the studio
audience will play an important role. As Michael J. Thorp says, “The
audience is an essential part of the show”. “Without their response,
it’s not “Live” radio.”
The hottest pianist
around...Smokin' George Winters.
Storyteller, Sharon Boone, reading the children's
classic "Caps for Sale" on behalf of the Genesee
District Library's Summer Reading program, Get the
Reading Bug!
Tickets to the broadcast of the “Huckleberry Radio Hour” are limited. You must call 810.736.7100, ext. 6,
800.648.7275, ext. 6 or email your request to
Genesee County Parks’ reservation office, hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Monday through Friday. Tickets are $5.00 and available for purchase online or call 810.736.7100, ext. 6.
Village gossip, Dave Smith.
Queue card supervisor, Amy
McMillan, Genesee County Parks Director.
Right click on the links above
and select "save"or
"save target as" to download an .mp3 file of
the recording that you can play on your computer
or any .mp3 media player.
Colwell Opera House
Audience at the Huckleberry Radio Hour!
Flint, Michigan 48506