Photo Show Winners

The 5th Annual Arts in McNairy Photography Contest
and Show, once again, drew great interest and more than 200 stunning, amateur photos from around the region. A well attended reception, awards ceremony and exhibit opening took place Sunday Oct. 18 at the UTM center in Selmer. "The show just keeps getting better every year," commented contest coordinator Mark Boehler. "I would put it up against any amateur show, anywhere, as far as the quality of the artistry is concerned," he added.

Nathan Harrison of Michie, TN (Left) captured Best in Show honors as well as several other awards. Winners in each category are listed below. The show will be on display through November 20 during the Center's normal hours of operation. Much thanks to Boehler, George Souders and the AiM Visual Arts committee for another great photography contest and show!

Category: Natural Landscape
First - Brandy McClain of Selmer, TN. with "Make A Wish"
Second - Nick D'Acquisto of Finger, TN. with "The Beauty of Life"
Third - Cindy Smith of Walnut, Miss. with "Cypress I"
Honorable Mention - Charles Randolph of Bethel Springs, TN. with "Heavenly Sight"

Category: McNairy County
First - Cindy Smith of Walnut, Miss. with "Big Hill Pond"
Second - Debbie Harbin of Adamsville, TN. with "A Rose for a Legend"
Third - Nathan Harrison of Michie, TN. with "Dad and Boo"
Honorable Mention - Janet Holley of Guys, TN. with "Summer Days"

Category: Black & White
First -- Asa Black of Bolivar, TN. with "New Mexico - Land of Enchantment"
Second - Anita Nichols of Ramer, TN. with "Window to Tomorrow"
Third - Nick D'Acquisto of Finger, TN. with "Shadows at Play"
Honorable Mention - Lorie Null of Walnut, Miss. with "Peek-A-Boo"

Category: People
First - Michael Edwards of Corinth, Miss. with "Portrait of Claire"
Second - Brandy McClain of Selmer, TN. with "Always my Angel"
Third - Lisa Wilbanks of Corinth, Miss. with "Oh-Wow"
Honorable Mention: -- Virginia Williamson of Jackson, TN. with "Last Tango"

Category: Architectural Landscape
First - Lisa Wilbanks of Corinth, Miss. with "Heat of the Night"
Second - Karen Barclay of Tupelo, Miss. with "Rainbow Bodies"
Third - Daniel Patterson of Selmer, TN. with "Barn by the Lake"
Honorable Mention - Amy King of Bethel Springs, TN. with "Floating Market

Category: Pets and Animals
First - Anita Nichols of Ramer, TN. with "Mama G and Company"
Second - Steve Vetter of Bethel Springs, TN. with "Blue India Bunting"
Third - Karen Barclay of Tupelo, Miss. with "The Ancient One"
Honorable Mention - Nathan Harrison of Michie, TN. with "Peek-A-Boo"

Category: Digital Manipulation
(All Categories) Best of Show - Nathan Harrison of Michie, TN. with "Self Portrait"
First - Kala Mercer of Pocahontas, TN. with "Blue Beauty"
Second - Nathan Harrison of Michie, TN. with "Mirrored Fence"
Third - Brandy McClain of Selmer, TN. with "Dragon Fly Resting on a Toad Stool"
Honorable Mention: Nathan Harrison of Michie, TN. with "Sketch Compass"

Community Band Goes Online

The Arts in McNairy Community Band now has it's own website! The new site just went live this week thanks to band member John Weeks who has designed and customized the content to reflect the needs of the growing organization. Band members can check updated rehearsal schedules and visitors will find information about upcoming performances. There are also photos from past events and information about requirements for joining the band. A million thank to John for his hard work on the site and to band member Fran Yount for providing many of the photos. Check out the community band website at: www.aimcommunityband.com

White Christmas Cast and Crew Announced!

Congratulations to everyone for two great days of auditions. We are proud to be among the first arts organizations in the country to present White Christmas! This is a great cast and crew and it will be a great show. We are also proud to have the McNairy Central Jazz Cats joining us for some ensemble parts and even a few smaller roles. Though we have always had a great working relationship with area schools, this marks the first time we have attempted a collaboration of this scale with two performing arts groups coming together for one show. Much thanks to Sarah Lemons for being the unifying force in this effort and for everything else she does to improve the arts in our community. Director Bryan Essary will be in contact soon with rehearsal schedules.

Cast
Bob Wallace - James Strachan
Phil Davis - Thomas Elam
Betty Haynes - Kelly Gilson
Judy Haynes - Tonya Freeman
General Waverly - Brad Woolworth
Martha Watson - Christi Charmack
Susan Waverly - Autumn Shackelford
Ralph Sheldrake - Tom Cook
Rita - Allie Pitts
Rhoda - Courtney Wilson
Mike - Dillon Rorie
Tessie - Mary Ann Pope
Cigarette Girl - Diana Moss
Ed Sullivan (Announcer) TBA
Ezekiel - Zach Martin
Seamstress - Mary Ann Pope
Assist. Seamstress - Julie Martin
Ensemble - Kelley Johnson; Emily Pitts, Julie Martin, Glenda Doles,
Sybil Dance, Linda Dixon, Molly Woolworth, Mara Campbell, Jessica Campbell, Dillon Rorie,
Dianna Moss,

Production Team
Director - Bryan Essary
Assistant Director/Stage Mngr. - Joanna Pitts
Assistant to Directors - Crystal Reece
Musical Director - Sarah Lemons
Assistant Music Dir./Accompanist - Jennifer Chambers
Choreographer - Jennifer Threadgill
Costumer - Barbara Tennyson
Prop Mistress - Patty Cook
Lighting - Alexis Carter
Sound - Jared Walters
Set Construction - Scotty Ashe
Box Office - Lynda Walters