Thanks to Brandi McCarty for this picture.
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The entertainment, cultural attraction and retail segments of our economy are becoming increasingly blended. Nationally, new entertainment features are rapidly being established in areas where they never existed before – such as shopping centers, restaurants, and downtown areas; and in ways that didn’t exist even a few years ago.
The Original Town Association has engaged the professional organizations of Barry Howard Designs Limited and JB Research Company to conduct a feasibility study and business case assessment for developing an integrated approach to optimizing new attractions with North Platte’s existing assets including conceptual design services and business plan assistance for the entire project.
A kick-off meeting will be held at noon on Tuesday January 17th at the Golden Spike Tower and Visitor Center; and a Public Input Session will be held at 5:00 PM that evening at the Quality Inn and Suites.
We encourage you to help us and welcome your participation in this exciting process. For more information visit the Rail Fest web site.
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I sang in the New Year at A to Z Books New Year’s Eve Open Mic extravaganza. We had a great time sharing poems, stories, skits and music. I read one of my favorite poems, “The Spell of the Yukon” by Robert Service. A gentleman, whose name I did not get, showed me pictures of some gold he’d mined to affirm one of the poem’s themes. Read the poem for yourself here. I played bass for a requested rendition of “Fever” with Maggi on vocals and George on guitar. We rocked it such a good song for the bass. Maggi, Ed, Tim and I sang three songs the Flat Rock Irregulars are known for including the crowd favorite, “Old Dunn Cow.” ODC is a audience participation song and people enjoy singing along. It is a story of what happens when an Irish pub catches fire.
Several of us stayed way into the night jamming songs that make up the background of our lives. It was a great night.
Thanks to Brandi McCarty for this picture.
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