Winner Announced for September's Open Mic Monday

Press Release

For Immediate Release

Contact: Tami Mayhugh

Date: 09/28/20

RE: Open Mic Monday First Round Winner

The Historic Ritz Theatre kicks off its Fourth Open Mic Monday Season

Toccoa, GA, September 28, 2020 –Michael McCollough of Toccoa, rocked his way to a first place finish for Season Four of Open Mic Monday on Monday, September 21^st.

 

McCollough wowed the judges by performing “Blue on Black” by Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band and “Wanted Dead or Alive” by Bon Jovi, while playing acoustic guitar. Runner-up Hannah Nail, a student at Toccoa Falls College performed acapella versions of “Put a Little Love on Me” by Niall Horan and “Before You Go” by Lewis Capaldi.

 

The three-judge panel consisted of Shantelle Grant from Toccoa-Stephens Library, Phil Hobbs, WNEG radio, and Clay Young, Minister of Music First Baptist Church of Toccoa.

 

The next competition is set for Monday, October 19^th with the category of Singer/Songwriter. All competitors must perform original material. Each month’s winner receives a $50 prize and a paid gig at the 2021 Ida Cox Summer Music Series. Open Mic Monday is held every third Monday of the month through December and is a free event. Interested performers can sign up by email at ritztheatretoccoa@gmail.com or at the Historic Ritz Theatre the evening of the show on a first-come, first-up basis until 6:30 pm.

 

For more information about Open Mic Monday, contact Tami Mayhugh, General Manager, Historic Ritz Theatre at 706. 244.0039.

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Vintage Vixens Postponed to October 30th

 

Press Release

Release: Immediate

Contact: Tami Mayhugh
Date: September 21, 2020

RE: Vintage Vixens Postponed

 

Toccoa, GA – September 21 – Toccoa and surrounding cities are going to have to wait just a few more weeks to take that “magic carpet ride” back to the 60’s and 70’s for our much anticipated  Night at the Ritz show from the ladies of the Vintage Vixens.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Vintage Vixens show scheduled for Friday, September 25^th has been postponed until Friday, October 30^th at 7:00pm.

Tickets purchased for the original date will be honored at the October 30^th concert.  We truly appreciate everyone’s support of the theatre and for their patience and understanding during these uncertain times.

Night at the Ritz, a regular event series at the Historic Ritz Theatre, is funded  in part by generous grants received from the Georgia Council for the Arts and the Georgia Endowment for the Arts. Tickets for all shows may be purchased online or at the theatre box office night of show. Adult tickets are $10, children under 12 and students with an ID are $5.

For more information on Vintage Vixens or Night at the Ritz, please contact Ritz Theatre General Manager Tami Mayhugh at tmayhugh@cityoftoccoa.com or 706.244.0039.

                                                                                            

 

Pumpkin Daze Coming to Toccoa

 Press Release

Release: Immediate

Date: September 21, 2020

Contact: Sharon Crosby

RE: Pumpkin Daze

 

Pumpkin Daze Coming to Toccoa

Toccoa, GA – September 21, 2020 – Toccoa Main Street is excited to announce PUMPKIN DAZE, a downtown event taking place on November 7th on Doyle St. Toccoa from 10 am – 4 pm.

This fun, family-oriented event will bring in the Fall right here in Downtown Toccoa. There will be a limited number of craft vendors, food trucks, live music, children's activities, and more.

Admission to PUMPKIN DAZE will be FREE.

While this will be a smaller oriented event downtown, we are still asking folks to wear masks and practice social distancing.

For more information or an application, go online at www.mainstreettoccoa.com or call the Main Street office at 706-282-3309.

Open Mic Monday Begins on September 21st

 

Press Release

For Immediate Release

Contact:  Tami Mayhugh 706.244.0039

Date: 9/14/20

RE: Open Mic Monday

Season 4 of Open Mic Monday Begins 9/21/20

Toccoa, GA- September 14, 2020 – If you love to sing that old time rock n roll, make your way to the Historic Ritz Theatre on Monday, September 21, 7pm for the Season Four kick-off of Open Mic Monday.

Our first competition begins with the category of Pop/Rock. Each month up to ten contestants can perform. Sign up is on-line at tmayhugh@cityoftoccoa.com or at the door the night of the show on a first-come, first-up basis, until 6:30pm. Contestants can sing two songs or perform for ten minutes. Any pre-recorded music must be on a jump drive. A three-judge panel will decide a winner who will not only take home the $50 prize but secures a paid gig at the 2021 Ida Cox Summer Music Series.

 

This fun event is not only free for participants, but also for the public. Come hear some great talent and cheer on your favorites!

 

For more information about Open Mic Monday, contact Tami Mayhugh, General Manager, Historic Ritz Theatre at 706. 244.0039.

                                                                                

Edgar Loudermilk to Perform at the Ritz

Press Release

Release: Immediate
Contact Date: September 8, 2020

RE: Historic Ritz Theatre Welcomes the Return of the Edgar Loudermilk Band

Toccoa, GA – September 8, 2020 – Stephens County resident and local favorite  Edgar Loudermilk returns with his band and a special opening act for our Night at the Ritz series at the Historic Ritz Theatre, following the inaugural Downtown Sip-N-Stroll  on Friday, October 9 at 7:00pm.

Loudermilk’s signature voice, bass skills, and songwriting are a family tradition for this Louvin Brothers’ descendant. Having experienced a long tenure of performing, including several industry awards, with IIIrd Tyme Out, Rhonda Vincent, and Marty Raybon, in 2015 he stepped out forming his own band with the highly acclaimed guitarist, Jeff Autry.   In late 2019, Autry took a hiatus from the band due to health reasons.  In 2019, Georgia native and accomplished guitarist Clint Coker joined the Edgar Loudermilk Band.  Rounding out the group are Zack Autry (mandolin/harmony vocals) and Curtis Bumgarner (banjo). The band’s most recent release, “Dark Side of Lonesome” has cracked the top 10 of Sirius XM’s Bluegrass Junction’s Most Played list.

The Farm Jam Youth All-Star Band, the October 2019 Open Mic Monday winner, will open the show. With help and guidance from Loudermilk, the band began performing four years ago at Jaemor Farms.

Night at the Ritz, a regular event series at the Historic Ritz Theatre, is funded  in part, by generous grants  from the Georgia Council for the Arts and the Georgia Endowment for the Arts. Tickets for all shows may be purchased online, or at the theatre box office night of show. Adult tickets are $10, children under 12 are $5, and students with an ID are also $5.

For more information on Edgar Loudermilk’s performance or Night at the Ritz, please contact Ritz Theatre General Manager Tami Mayhugh at tmayhugh@cityoftoccoa.com or 706.244.0039.