FloridaOpry

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2006 - 2007 Schedule (Tentative)

Animated fiddle player and vocalist Stephanie Ann brought down the house last January with her virtuoso renditions. From The Devil Went Down to Georgia to Amazing Grace and even classical masterpieces, this was one masterful performance!

For $12, country music fans get an evening of entertainment headlined by some of the pioneers of country music, with a supporting lineup of rising local stars.

Hernando County song stylist,Jenny Rimmer, gets up close and personal with the audience as she belts out a Kitty Wells favorite.

Up-and-coming performers from surrounding counties also will be taking the stage at the 1914 Plant City High School Community Center this year, including Brian Chytka and Jenny Rimmer of Hernando County and Mo Harrington and the Manatee River Boys.

This year's Opry season will see the return of Stephanie Ann, Jenny Rimmer, Ken McWilliams and The Nashville Band and many other favorites from previous years.

The Opry runs monthly from October through April and coincides with the influx of winter visitors. It is popular with senior citizens and anyone who likes country, blue grass and gospel music. People come from as far as Tarpon Springs and Avon Park for a night of great entertainment with old-time country stars.

General admission tickets can be purchased for $12.00 at the door of the community center at 605 N. Collins St. -- or in advance at Family and Friends Antiques and Collectibles, 1304 S. Collins St.

Season Tickets are only $125.00. Reserved seats are available for $15.00. Call Master of Ceremonies and Producer, Myrle Henry at (813) 752-4094 for information or to purchase tickets. Because seats are limited, reserved seat tickets must be purchased by the Thursday prior to the performance.

Meet the Master of Ceremonies

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Master of Ceremonies, Myrle Henry, is a life long Plant City resident. A civic leader, business owner, pharmacist, and long time deacon of the First Baptist Church, Myrle is a past president of P.C. Lions Club, past president of the East Hillsborough Historical Society, past president of the Hillsborough County Pharmacy Association, founder of the Plant City Towers, trustee of the South Florida Baptist Hospital, and recipient of the 2001 Plant City Citizen of the Year Award. Henry also raises a few head of cattle on his farm south of Plant City.

Edith Langston delives a stirring acappella rendition of the Star Spangled Banner.

FloridaOpry Season Schedule

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October 21, 2006
The Southern Star Bluegrass Band
Tyler Dickerson -- Named the Florida Male Vocalist and Male Entertainer of the Year for the 7-12 age group.
Chapter III Trio

November 4, 2006
Gary Elvis
Brian Chytka
Ken McWilliams & the Nashville Band
The Faithful Men Gospel Quartet

December 9, 2006
Mountain Joy from North Carolina
Carol Kline - Cousin of Patsy Kline
Ken McWilliams & the Nashville Band
Tina Dallman

January 13, 2007
Tommy Cash - Brother of Johnny Cash
Victoria - K
Ken McWilliams & the Nashville Band
The Kings Messengers Gospel Quartet

January 27, 2007
Blue Grass Parlor Band
Brian Chytka
Jenny Rimmer
The Gospel Truth Quartet

February 17, 2007
Karen Wheeler from Nashville, Tenn.
Ken McWilliams & The Nashville Band
Three Plus One Gospel Quartet

March 24, 2007
Stephanie Ann - Internationally known fiddle player
Harold Mott & Friends
Jenny Rimmer
Royal City Family

April 14, 2007
Victoria-K
The Master's Four Gospel Quartet
Richard Wolfe
Mary Mahoney
Ken McWilliams and the Nashville Band

WHERE: 1914 Plant City High School Community Center 605 N. Collins St. See a picture of this historical building below.
COST: $12; reserved seats $15.00, Season Tickets: $125.00

CONTACT: Myrle Henry, (813) 752-4094

Other Upcoming Country and Gospel Music Events

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September 16, 2006 - Old Time Country Fish Fry and Hoe Down to benefit Plant City Cornerstone Center
Who -- The Southern Star Bluegrass Band, Victoria-K, Royal City Family

Where -- The Bar M Ranch, 1710 Joe McIntosh Road, Plant City

How Much -- Ticket/donation - Adults: $20.00; Children: $10.00

What Time -- 4:30 to 10:00PM (Bring a lawn chair)

Friday, March 9, 2007

For the 5th straight year The Florida Opry will perform at the Strawberry Festival. Admission is free with your gate admission. The fun starts at 7:30 PM in the Showcase Tent. See and hear Johnny "Tie a Yellow Ribbon" "Afternoon Delight" Carver; Ken McWilliams and the Nashville Band; Victoria-K; Circle M Cloggers; The Mike Balos Family from Michigan.

Friday, May 4, 2007 - Ninth Annual Old Fashion All Night (almost) Gospel Sing

Where - First Baptist Church, 503 N. Palmer Street, Plant City

What Time - 7:00 P.M.

How Much - All seats $12.00

Who - Plans are for nine groups to be named later.