Timeless Tunes, Tales and Tributes

An evening of Timeless Tunes, Tales and Tributes highlight The Irving Berlin Revue, opening September 5 & 6 at 7:30 pm and September 7 at 4:00 pm. That’s the weekend after Labor Day. Directed by Paul Sardinha, the musical revue features singers, musicians and local narrators plus the debut of the Truman Terrell grand piano. It is a benefit performance for the restoration of the historic clockworks in the tower of the First Congregational church. The fund-raising committee is grateful for much community support so far, but more is needed to reach the goal. The show highlights many of the Classic songs written by Russian immigrant, Irving Berlin, who truly lived the American Dream. His 101 years spanned 19 presidents, 2 World Wars, while creating the American Songbook including patriotic icons like “God Bless America,” humorous novelty numbers, upbeat Broadway Show tunes and numerous movie scores and ballads. Stories and songs interspersed with audience sing-alongs promise a joyous, uplifting end of summertime.

Ticket sales begin on July 1st. The show will be held in the Congregational Community Center in the village at 144 Front Street, Marion. Handicap accessible. Tickets are $35.00. Available at Marion General Store, Church office, Penny Pinchers, office@marionfirstchurch.