November, 2009

Mid-west hip-hop extraordinaire, Mike Page will be stopping through Keokuk, Iowa this coming Thanksgiving Weekend to host and compete in a charity 3 on 3 basketball tournament benefiting Gods Way Christian Center. The charity tournament will take place at Keokuk Middle School on Saturday November 28Th. The event is scheduled to start at 11:00 a.m. with 8 teams particiapting in the single elimination tournament. Admission to the event will be $1 and will be given directly to Gods Way CC. Later that night Mike Page will be performing at The Grand Theatre, doors open at 7:00 p.m. Performances also by Red Team Records, Zeaphy, Skeez, Madd P, and Mid-West Money Movement! For more information on the charity basketball tournament and/or concert please contact Brandon at 319-473-0885.

Mike Page is one of the mid-wests most anticipated hip-hop musicians to break out this year. Recently signing on with Black Ink Entertainment, Mike has taken his career to a whole new level. From working with Timbaland in his Miami studio "The Hit Factory" to recording his own song "Fantasy" featuring Q. Parker from mega group 112. Page has been seeing his talents take him places he once only dreamed of. Mike Page has recently finished and released his new mixtape "Voice of The People Vol. 2" featuring his new singles "Bounce In The Club" and "Models".

Mike Page is no rookie to the music game. He has had numerous songs played on the radio, including his smash hit "Show Ya Swag". Mike has jump started his music career by appearing on B.E.T. and free-styling to Lil Wayne's song "A Milli" on Minnieapolis/ Saint Paul's number one radio station for Hip-hop & R & B, B96. Mr. Page has also been involved in The University of Iowa Children's Hospital Dance Marathon, a 24 hour charity dance to help raise money for cancer research. Visit Mikepagemusic.com to download his free mixtape "Voice of The People Vol. 1". While you are there sign up to receive the latest news and updates as well as FREE monthly free-styles.

January 30, 2009

  Liverpool Legends...The Ultimate Beatles Experience  

The Liverpool Legends have performed yearly at the Grand Theatre the last 3 years and have had SOLD OUT concerts!

The Liverpool Legends perform regularly at the Starlite theater in Branson, MO.  Their manager is Louise Harrison, George Harrison's sister.

http://www.liverpoollegends.com

10-28-08

Keokuk Cultural and Entertainment District board members show off the remodeled make-up room at the Grand Theatre in Keokuk. From left, front, are Margo Swena, Rebecca Everett; middle, Tom Gardner, Joyce Glasscock, Rita Noe, Carole Betts; back, Ed Kiedaisch, Bill Vandersall and Ed Vinson.

08-25-08

'American Icon Review' to feature stars from the past and present

Keokuk"s Grand Theatre Commission is sponsoring an "American Icon Review" on Saturday Oct. 18, to provide the community with a glimpse of the Grand's History - the days when the Grand theatre was the center for the performing arts and the mecca for stars of the era.

The musical review will feature "stars" from past and resent such as Elvis, Sonny and Cher, Barbara Streisand, Patsy Cline, John Lennon, Reba McIntyre, and Linda Ronstat.

These personalities will be brought to life on the Grand's stage by talented local imitators singing the songs that made the stars famous.

There also will be surprise guess appearances from other "celebrities".

The production and fundraiser begins at 7:30 PM Saturday, Oct 18, at the Grand Theatre

There are three categories of ticket prices:

Tickets at the box office on show night will be $15.00

Advanced tickets can be purchased at Keaslings's, the Chamber of Commerce, Courtyard books, from any commission member, or by calling the Grand Theatre at 524-1026.

"The Grand Theatre Commission has not sponsored a fund-raising event in three years," said Pat Kemp, commission member. " We hope the public will go "ALL OUT" to support 'American Icon Review.'

"This summer the main floor air-conditioning unit quit functioning and needs to be replaced. Because of the very costly project, additional funds need to be raised."

The residents of the Tri-State Area have always been willing to support the activities at the Grand. It is hoped they will continue to do so by purchasing tickets to this event, added Kemp.

09-02-08



Contact: Linda Patton

319-524-3238

Bring your Blue Suede Shoes to the Grand Theatre in Keokuk, IA…..

October 11, 2008 at 7:00 and enjoy An Intimate Evening with Elvis Wade!

Known as Elvis Wade... Wade Cummins is a talented and gifted entertainer.

Wade joined his first band playing rhythm guitar when he was 13 and soon became their lead singer playing the bass guitar. Later, Wade performed with the show band LAFAYETTE AND LES SABRES and did many vocal impressions on some hot cover tunes of Gene Pitney, Tom Jones, Buddy Holly, Roy Orbison, Gary Puckett, Frankie Valli, and of course...Elvis Presley. During their performance, Wade received a special request to perform"One Night With You." He'll tell you sincerely, as a joke and much as he'd done when he was 9 years old, he began his impression of Presley. I did all the hip shakin' and everything, thinking I'd get a laugh," he says, "but they gave me a standing ovation and yelled for more!"

Presley himself saw the show in 1976 and gave Wade a standing ovation... One of only two such ovations ever reported seen by Presley staffers. In 1986, the Jordanaires – Presley's longtime back-up vocalists for all of his live performances, records and movies... and nominated for the Country Music Association "Hall Of Fame" – contacted Elvis Wade to perform with them for an international tour. They performed together for over 12 years... breaking hearts and attendance records everywhere.

The Southside Boat Club was devastated by the spring flood of 2008. Elvis Wade has agreed to help out by performing at the Grand Theatre. All Proceeds go to the Southside Boat Club to repair their building.

General Admission Tickets are $15/$20 at the door

Tickets are sold at: