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Tuesday, April 3, 2012

OA Show Choir Grand Champions at Waltham Festival

The group will perform again on April 10.

  Submitted to Easton Patch: The Oliver Ames High School Show Choir and Pit Band, Panache’, earned a Gold Medal and were named Grand Champions after an outstanding performance at the 27th Eastern Show Choir Festival on Saturday, March 31, at Waltham High School. Panache’ was one of 18 groups from Massachusetts, Connecticut and Toronto, Ontario competing for top show honors in the prestigious Champion Division Saturday evening.  Panaches’ performance opened with the swinging “Jet Set” from the musical “Catch Me If You Can”, with a solo by Samantha Cormier, followed by Van Morrison’s classic hit, “Moondance”. The group then captivated an emotional audience with Martina McBride’s hit single ballad, “Anyway”, with soloist Addy Marcus. The mood…

Friday, March 2, 2012

“Thoroughly Modern Millie” Will Be At Oliver Ames March 16-18

The event will be at Oliver Ames High School

Submitted to Easton Patch: The Oliver Ames High School Music Department is presenting their spring musical production of “Thoroughly Modern Millie” March 16th -18th at the Oliver Ames High School Performing Arts Center.  The talented cast includes includes Livvy Marcus as Millie Dillmount, Denali Bennett as Miss Dorothy, Jared Wise as Jimmy, Harrision Phelps as Trevor Graydon, Morgan Capodilupo as Mrs. Meers, Amanda Urquhart as Muzzy Van Hossmere, Max Cerci as Ching Ho and Brandan Griffin as Bun Foo.  Backed by a sensational group of over 60 singers and dancers along with a picturesque set, this production will entertain all ages with energetic song and dance numbers. Don’t miss the opportunity to see Easton’s wonderful student cast in …

Friday, February 17, 2012

Internationally Renowned Singer and Songwriter, Krisanthi Pappas, Headlines Cabaret Event This Weekend At Ames Free Library

"Love and All That Jazz, Cabaret Night" Will Feature Krisanthi Pappas Singing Swinging, Sultry Songs from Cole Porter, Rodgers and Hart, Gershwin, and More!!

  Looking for an exciting and entertaining event held in Easton this weekend? The Ames Free Library is delivering it with "Love, and All That Jazz, a Cabaret Night," featuring internationally renowned singer and songwriter, Krisanthi Pappas. It’s Happening Saturday Night, February 18, at the Ames Free Library, from 7:30 to 10:30. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at the door the night of the event, or a the library front desk during the day on Saturday, or online at www.amesfreelibrary.org Free appetizers will be offered during the show.   There will also be a cash bar.  Here is more information, released by the Ames Free Library, on this wonderful and exciting evening and Krisanthi Pappas:  "Beat the winter blues and join us at the …

Monday, February 13, 2012

OA Music Presents “Thoroughly Modern Millie”

The event will be March 16 - March 18

  Submitted to Easton Patch: The Oliver Ames High School Music Department is excited to announce their spring musical production of “Thoroughly Modern Millie”, to be presented March 16 -18 at the Oliver Ames High School Performing Arts Center.  The talented cast includes includes Livvy Marcus as Millie Dillmount, Denali Bennett as Miss Dorothy, Jared Wise as Jimmy, Harrision Phelps as Trevor Graydon, Morgan Capodilupo as Mrs. Meers, Amanda Urquhart as Muzzy Van Hossmere, Max Cerci as Ching Ho and Brandan Griffin as Bun Foo.  Backed by a sensational group of over 60 singers and dancers along with a picturesque set, this production will entertain all ages with energetic song and dance numbers. Don’t miss the opportunity to see Easton’s …

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

TEMPO To Hold Annual Dessert Show

The event will take place this Friday.

  Submitted to Easton Patch: On Friday, February 3rd at 7:00 pm, the Easton Music Parents Organization (TEMPO) will host their Annual Dessert Show at the Oliver Ames High Performing Arts Center featuring performances from the award winning OAHS Show Choir and Pit Band Panache’; the award winning Jazz Band; Jazz Ensemble; and the Chamber Orchestra.  The show will also highlight performances from the Junior Show Choir Image as well as the Easton Middle School Jazz Band.  The Dessert Show is aptly named for its famous post-show dessert festivities, where all members of the audience are invited to the Oliver Ames Dining Hall to enjoy a wide assortment of delicious desserts, coffee and cold beverages. Admission is $15 for adults, $10 for …

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Oliver Ames Show Choir Grand Champion at Lowell Festival

OA took home the gold to make up for the disappointing silver metal from last year

  Submitted to Easton Patch: The Oliver Ames High School Show Choir and Pit Band, Panache’, received a Gold Medal and were named Grand Champions at the 11th Annual Mill City Show Choir Festival at Lowell High School Saturday. With an eye on making amends for last year’s disappointing Silver Medal and third place showing, the group worked hard to deliver a fabulous performance, wowing the audience and winning accolades from the judges. The performance opened with the swinging “Jet Set” from the musical “Catch Me If You Can”, with a solo by Samantha Cormier, followed by Marina McBride’s hit single ballad, “Anyway”, with soloist Jen Bourne. With the teary-eyed audience reaching for tissues, the mood suddenly switched to upbeat as Nate Faust’s…

Saturday, January 14, 2012

Hardman: A Love Affair From the 1970s Renewed

Boston Bruins re-birth brings memories of a past sports love affair

  Now it's become one of those May-December relationships, but it wasn't always that way. Before, I was the young one and they were the old ones. We're back and we're in love again. I guess that's how winning a Stanley Cup changes a relationship. It will never be the same. Granted, we've never really left each other. There were moments now of what it was like back then.  But then again, first loves are very special. Besides, too many things have changed in the relationship over the years. It was a different time and, in a way, a much different game. Players didn't wear helmets, and there were only 10 TV stations and only little more hockey teams. We've become way too busy with other things these days, and there are teams in Phoenix, …

Maggie

1:07 pm on Tuesday, January 17, 2012

I enjoyed this so much! I remember seeing Sanderson's hair flying in the wind as he skated across the ice. Watching their faces as they played and the lines Cheevers had painted on his face mask every place he took a puck to the face. I know they are safer with the new equipment & rules...but it's just not as exciting or as personal. I will never forget that excitement. In '69/70 my boyfriend was…   more ›

Thursday, December 1, 2011

Image Gallery: OA Drama Club to Present "13 Past Midnight"

The Oliver Ames Drama Club will present 13 Past Midnight Friday and Saturday Nights.

  Pictures taken during Drama Club dress rehearsal. The Oliver Ames High School Drama Club will present "13 Past Midnight" Friday night at Saturday night, 7 p.m. at the Oliver Ames High School auditorium. "13 Past Midnight", written by Billy st. John, is about a murder mystery party gone terribly wrong when someone is actually murdered. When it is determined that only those in attendance could have been the culprits, Private Investigator Pete Griffin, along with the others, try to solve the crime. OA's version of the play stars Brandan Griffin as Pete Griffin, Gen Lamont as Brenda Moss, Jared Wise as Victor Winslow, Emily Herschlag as Lila Lamont, Keara Benton as Toni Crawford, Morgan Capodilupo as Eve Fulton, Joe Burke as Durwood, …

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

OA Marching Band Ends Perfect Competition Season with First Place at New England Championships

The OA team finished an extraordinary competition season with Division IIIA first place honors at the USSBA New England Championships

On the two and a half hour bus ride home from Bridgeport, Conn. Saturday, members of the Oliver Ames High School marching band could have kept driving for days if it meant they could continue to savor the moment. OA won first place for Division IIIA in the United States Scholastic Band Association New England Championships. "It was great," Oliver Ames Band Director Rob Wheeler said. "They were excited about their championship and all of the hard work. It’s great because not only did they win our division, but what’s really impressive is out of the 17 bands from Division I through Division VI, we actually got the highest score out of any band – some of them that were twice our size." OA's 64-member band competed against two other schools in…

BRIAN HOFFMAN

6:46 am on Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Hats off to Rob Wheeler and his staff, to Charlene Dalrymple and the OA Music Department, and to the awesome student musicians who make up this incredibly talented, dedicated and awarded Marching Band! Success and achievement come from discipline, hard work and mutual respect - lessons learned in Marching Band that will guide these young performers throughout their lives. What a great example for…   more ›

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Show Choir Festival Coming to Oliver Ames

OA's Panache' will perform

Submitted to Easton Patch: If you are a fan of the hit television show Glee, come to the Oliver Ames High School Performing Arts Center Saturday evening Nov. 12 for the 27th annual Baystate Show Choir Festival Showcase Performance beginning at 7:30 p.m.  Talented high school groups from Massachusetts and beyond, including Toronto, Ontario, are scheduled to perform song and dance numbers for your enjoyment. Show choir and choral groups will perform individually, followed by three numbers by all of the participating groups together on the OA stage. The festival is being hosted by the Oliver Ames Music Department and features OA’s national award winning show choir Panache’. The performance is the culmination of the Festival which kicks off …

John

1:57 pm on Sunday, November 13, 2011

The show was great last night except during the singing of the National Anthem their was no flag to be seen. I beleive it is offensive that the anthem was sung and no flag in sight. This only one day after veterans day how inappropriate!   more ›

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