PRINCESS THEATRE - Raising the Curtain: March 2016

Friday, March 18, 2016

Pat And Jim Henry Honored Thursday Evening

Both Pat (Patti, as I knew her through high school) and Jim Henry were totally surprised at the huge turnout Thursday evening, at the Princess "gala" thrown to honor their services to our community and the State of Tennessee.  It was a well deserved tribute after a career of public service spanning 45 years.  He and Pat have served Kingston, Roane County, and Tennessee in some capacity since they married shortly after Jim got home from Vietnam in 1971.
 
 
All the proceeds from ticket sales for the "gala" went to the Princess Theatre Foundation.  Jim was also very instrumental in getting the Princess Theatre restoration off the ground.  He is a member of the Foundation board and has worked behind the scenes since 2009, to ensure the Foundation had the resources and influence where needed to continue the project.

The party began around 5PM across the street from the Princess; in what most of us older folks remember as the "pool hall".  That building has also been nicely renovated and it turned out to be the ideal spot for the gala's "meet and greet".  It was once again filled with people from all over the county, all of whom owe a debt of gratitude, in one way or other, to the Henry's.
Music provided my Crawdaddy Crawley and Tall Paul!
 
 
 
The evening primarily honored the couple's community service, but also recognized all Veterans, all community servants, and especially their son John Henry; who was the catalysis for Jim and Pat's advocacy for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Under Governor Haslam, Jim Henry became the first commissioner of the newly created Tennessee Department of Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities.

Jim saw it for the first time as a chance for someone to be an advocate for children with disabilities, adults with disabilities, and children who were raised under terrible circumstances to have a place at the table at the top where they needed to be forever.

Here is the evening in photographs:
Dr. Chris Whaley
CUB SCOUT TROOP FROM ROANE AND MORGAN COUNTIES
Emery Francis Sings The National Anthem
Bill Landry (Emcee)
Muse Watson Honors Jim Henry And Reads "The Dream"

BILL SHANNON SINGS HIS OWN COMPOSITION TITILED “FORGOTTEN SOLDIER.”

OAKDALE CHOIR SINGS “AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL”
Midtown Elementary Choir
MIKE MCELHINNEY, PRES AND CEO OF THE MICHAEL DUNN CENTER
John Henry - An Inspiration To Us All
OAKDALE BLUE GRASS BAND SINGS “THERE IS A TIME"
MUSE WATSON READS “INCLUSION” ABOUT SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN
KATHY MARTIN FROM COLDWELL BANKER
LEE KRIBBS, CEO OF OMNI VISION
DR. ERIC LITTLETON PLAYS "TENNESSEE WALTZ", "LAST DANCE", AND "JESUS LOVES ME"
   
Muse Watson, kneels and surprises Pat Henry with boutique of flowers!
All on stage to sing "We Are The World" while holding hands!
  
 

We are blessed to have such people in our community to ensure the "right things" get done.  Thanks to Pat and Jim Henry, and to all that "do the right thing!"

Wednesday, March 16, 2016

Come Help Us Celebrate!

The young folks practiced hard last evening to make Thursday evening's celebration of Jim and Pat Henry's life of service to our community entertaining.  
 

Please join us tomorrow evening, March 17th, at 7PM, at the Princess Theatre.  CLICK HERE for details.

Monday, March 14, 2016

Saturday Night Is Movie Night - FAT BOYS

Movie Night — Fat Boys

March 19, 2016 - 07:00 PM

Come join us for a family-friendly evening of entertainment with “Fat Boys,” a movie created by East Tennessee’s faith-based MissionWorx, featuring local talents. This award winning film from 2013 was well received and sure to warm the heart.

Watch the trailer and spread the word!

Admission: $10.00* for adults - Reduced prices for children

*Tickets sold at the event, cash or check only

Saturday, March 12, 2016

Say Farewell To Downton Abbey Today At 2PM

Farewell to Downton

Mar 12 2016 - 02:00 PM
Proceeds will benefit scholarships for Roane County Middle College students

TODAY! Saturday, March 12, 2016 - 2:00 pm at the Princess Theatre.

Tickets: Available in advance via the RSCC Foundation, Rocky Top General Store. Also available at the door.
Regular Seating: $15 per person or $25 per couple
VIP Seating:      $25 per person or $50 per couple

  • Irresistible refreshments
  • Entertainment by RSCC Celebration
  • Singers and Jazz Band
  • Viewing of the final episode of Downton Abbey

Live Auction midway through the final episode
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