Frozen II to Begin Saturday Matinees at the Ritz Theatre in August

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Release: Immediate

Contact: Tami Mayhugh 706.244-0039

Date: 07/27/2020

RE: Summer Movie Series

TOCCOA, GA,  July 27, 2020, –  Let it go and join Elsa, Anna, and Olaf at the Historic Ritz Theatre for our first Saturday matinee, Frozen 2, starting August 1^st with two show times at 10:00am and 2:00pm. The month will continue with Lion King, Secret Life of Pets 2, Dolittle, and Harriet.

Elsa the Snow Queen has an extraordinary gift -- the power to create ice and snow. But no matter how happy she is to be surrounded by the people of Arendelle, Elsa finds herself strangely unsettled. After hearing a mysterious voice call out to her, Elsa travels to the enchanted forests and dark seas beyond her kingdom -- an adventure that soon turns into a journey of self-discovery.

Because of social distancing guidelines each show time will be limited to the first 100 guests. Hand sanitizer will be available throughout the theatre and face masks are encouraged. The theatre will be cleaned and disinfected between each showing.

As always, tickets and concessions are just $1 each and we are cash only. If you have any questions please contact Ritz Theatre General Manager Tami Mayhugh at 706-244-0039 or tmayhugh@cityoftocccoa.com

Linda Davis to Play at the Ritz this Friday, July 31st!

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Release: Immediate

Contact:  Tami Mayhugh, 706.244.0039

Date: July 27, 2020

RE: Historic Ritz Theatre Kicks off 2020-2021Season with Linda Davis: An Evening in the Round

TOCCOA, GA, July 27, 2020, – Does she love us like we love her? Yes she does. Linda Davis, along with her husband Lang Scott and Bill Whyte, will return to Toccoa on Friday, July 31^st at 7pm to kick off our 2020-2021 Night at the Ritz Series.

Three of Nashville’s most talented singer/songwriters bring a little taste of Music City to Toccoa when they perform an “Evening in the Round.”  The trio wowed a packed house last summer with their combination of music, story-telling, and comedy. The intimate night of acoustic music, starring three-time Grammy award winner Linda Davis and hit songwriters Lang Scott and Bill Whyte, will be injected with hits, humor and a whole lot of down home appeal.

In 1993, Davis and superstar Reba McEntire recorded the duet, “Does He Love You.”  The recording became a #1 hit and earned the women a Grammy Award for Best Country Vocal Collaboration. Additionally, she also won the Grammy for Best Contemporary Christian Album and Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song as part of the Scott Family's album Love Remains. In 2009, she was inducted into the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame.

Our Night at the Ritz Series is funded in part by generous grants from the National Endowment for the Arts, Georgia Council for the Art, and South Arts. Tickets for all shows may be purchased online or at the theatre box office night of show.  Adult tickets are $10, children 12 and under and students with an ID are $5.  Seating is limited to the first 150 guests.

For more information on this performance or Night at the Ritz, please contact Ritz Theatre General Manager Tami Mayhugh at tmayhugh@cityoftoccoca.com or via phone 706.244.0039. 

FREE Seminar Held by Linda Davis on July 31st Before the Show.

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Release: Immediate

Contact: Tami Mayhugh 706.244-0039

Date: 7/21/2020

RE: Summer Movie Series

TOCCOA, GA,  July 21, 2020 –  Before taking the stage at the Historic Ritz Theatre on Friday, July 31^st, Linda Davis, Lang Scott, and Bill Whyte will host an informal seminar at 2:00pm at the Mitchell Allen Room inside Currahee Military Museum.

Have you ever wondered what life on the road is like for a musician or how to write a hit song? Thanks to a generous grant from South Arts, the three veteran singer/songwriters will spend the afternoon talking with and educating fans about the lives of country music stars.

This event is free and open to the public, but due to social distancing guidelines, only the first 25 guests will be allowed to participate.

Tickets for Friday night’s concert are available online at ritztheatretoccoa.com and are $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 & under and students with an ID. For more information concerning the seminar or the concert, please contact Ritz Theatre General Manager Tami Mayhugh at 706-244-0039.

Aladdin Shows at the Ritz on July 30th.

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Release: Immediate

Contact: Tami Mayhugh 706.244-0039

Date: 07/20/2020

RE: Summer Movie Series

TOCCOA, GA, July 20, 2020, –  Discover “a whole new world” with Aladdin on Thursday, July 30th at the Historic Ritz Theatre at 10:00am, 3:00pm, and 7:00pm.

Aladdin is a lovable street urchin who meets Princess Jasmine, the beautiful daughter of the sultan of Agrabah. While visiting her exotic palace, Aladdin stumbles upon a magic oil lamp that unleashes a powerful, wisecracking, larger-than-life genie. As Aladdin and the genie start to become friends, they must soon embark on a dangerous mission to stop the evil sorcerer, Jafar, from overthrowing young Jasmine's kingdom. This movie is rated PG and has a run-time of 2hr 8min. It stars Naomi Scott, Will Smith, Mena Massoud, and Marwan Kenzari.

Because of social distancing guidelines each show time will be limited to the first 100 guests. Hand sanitizer will be available throughout the theatre and face masks are encouraged. The theatre will be cleaned and disinfected between each showing.

As always, tickets and concessions are just $1 each and we are cash only. If you have any questions please contact Ritz Theatre General Manager Tami Mayhugh at 706-244-0039 or tmayhugh@cityoftocccoa.com.

City of Toccoa Awarded FY21 RBDG Grant

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Release: Immediate
Date: July 20, 2020
Contact: Christian Hamilton, 706.898.5777
RE: City of Toccoa Receives FY21 RBDG Grant

TOCCOA, GA – July 20, 2020 – The City of Toccoa is pleased to report that it has received a Fiscal Year 2021 Rural Business Development Grant from the United States Department of Agriculture. Grant funds will be utilized to continue the beautification, tourism, and quality-of-life upgrades at the Lake Toccoa Recreational Park and event facilities.

“Our vision for Lake Toccoa is to promote this location throughout our community and beyond as an opportunity for passive and active recreation. Families can take walks together, hobbyists can fish, and couples can enjoy a picnic beside the picturesque lakeside facilities,” said Mayor Terry Carter. “The United States Department of Agriculture has sent its staff down to personally witness the work going on at Lake Toccoa, and they have decided to invest in our vision. We encourage residents to come by and see the work being done. There will be a walking trail all the way around the lake, greater amenities, and more. There is no park like this anywhere else in Northeast Georgia.”

For more information about the United States Department of Agriculture’s Rural Business Development Grant, please contact Christian Hamilton at 706.898.5777 or chamilton@cityoftoccoa.com.

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