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MTVarts hosts Frozen Junior this weekend! WNZR gives you a chance to meet the cast!

MTVarts presents Frozen Junior this weekend in the Memorial Theater at the Knox Memorial. WNZR has been honored to feature some cast members of the production all this week on The Morning Thing.

Click HERE to hear from these cast members:
Minda Bates – Anna (16 years old, Junior, Homeschool)
Ashlynn Scott – Elsa (16 years old, Sophomore, Homeschool)
Esme McDonald – Sven (16 years old, Junior at Mount Vernon High School)
Maggie Richardson – Olaf (14 years old, Freshman at Newark Catholic)
Sage Szucs – Queen Iduna (15 years old, Sophomore at Mount Vernon High School)
Emily Hammond – Pabbie (16 years old, Junior at Mount Vernon High School)
Peyton Hauenstein-Cline – Oaken (15 years old, Freshman at Mount Vernon High School)

Listen in as these amazing young actors describe their characters, favorite songs, and costumes. They also share with us their favorite memories of this experience on stage. 

You can enjoy Frozen Junior this weekend!

3 performances

Friday September 24 at 7:30pm

Saturday September 25 at 7:30pm

Sunday September 26 at 2:00pm

Go to www.mtvarts.com for ticket information.

Disney’s enchanting modern classic presented by the artsIQ youth ages 13 to 18 will melt your heart.

A story of true love and acceptance between sisters, Frozen JR. expands upon the emotional relationship and journey between Princesses Anna and Elsa. When faced with danger, the two discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood. With a cast of beloved characters and loaded with magic, adventure, and plenty of humor, Frozen JR. is sure to thaw even the coldest heart!

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MVNU hosts a Community Music School

The Morning Thing talked with MVNU Music Professor, John Packard about the Community Music School. He shared details on how this educational initiative started and how to register to participate.

Click HERE to hear the conversation.

To to www.mvnu.edu/communitymusic to register and see the deadlines for registration.

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MTVarts hosts Frozen KIDS this weekend! WNZR gives you a chance to meet the cast!

MTVarts presents Frozen Kids this weekend in the Memorial Theater at the Knox Memorial. WNZR has been honored to feature some cast members of the production all this week on The Morning Thing.

Listen in as these amazing young actors describe their characters, favorite songs, and costumes. They also share with us their favorite memories of this experience on stage. 

Click HERE to hear from these cast members.
Rosie Bernicken – Ensemble/Unicorn (8 years old, 3rd grade at Centerburg Elementary)
Jenna Jurkowitz – Olaf (11 years old, 6th grade at Mount Vernon Middle School)
Reese Ferenbaugh – Elsa (12 years old, 7th grade at East Knox)
Zell Pastor, Storyteller (11 years old, 6th grade at Mount Vernon Middle School)
Gavin Andrews (13 years old, 8th grade at Mount Vernon Middle School) plays Duke of Weselton in Frozen Junior and William Andrews (11 years old, 6th grade at Mount Vernon Middle School) plays Prince Hans in Frozen Kids
Avery Sears – Storyteller (11 years old, 6th grade at Mount Vernon Middle School)
Stemen Family – Will (15 years old, 10th grade at Mount Vernon High School) plays Kristoff in Frozen Junior; Rosie (11 years old, 6th grade at Mount Vernon Middle School) plays Anna in Frozen Kids and Ben (almost 13 years old, 7th grade at Mount Vernon Middle School) plays The King in Frozen Kids

You can enjoy Frozen Kids this weekend!

3 performances

Friday September 17 at 7:30pm

Saturday September 18 at 2:00pm

Saturday September 18 at 7:30pm

Go to HERE for ticket information.

Do you want to build a snowman? Join Anna, Elsa, Olaf, Sven, and all of your favorite characters as they embark on an epic, ice-filled journey of self-discovery, camaraderie, and the real meaning of true love.

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Today is Giving Day at Mount Vernon Nazarene University

James Smith, MVNU’s Vice President for University Relations talked with WNZR about Giving Day.

Click HERE to hear his conversation with WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart.
He shares details about this special day for MVNU and how gifts can change the life of a student.

Giving Day donations will go into the University Fund which provides tuition assistance, supports academic programming, service-learning opportunities, and more. The goal today is 1,000 donors and $100,000. One generous donor is offering a $25,000 matching gift today!

Find out more and make your gift at www.mvnu.edu/givingday

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Mount Vernon Mayor Matt Starr is hosting a Prayer Breakfast

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Jerry Scott from the Knox County Chaplains about a special event coming up on Thursday, 9/23.

Click HERE to hear their conversation and get all the details for this special breakfast.

Mayor Matt Starr of Mount Vernon invites you to join in prayer for our community leaders and commission our Mount Vernon Police Chaplains. Mayor Matt Miller, of Ashland, Ohio, will be the keynote speaker. The Mount Vernon Police Chaplains have been serving our local police officers and other first responders since April 2018. During the breakfast, Judge Richard Wetzel will officially commission our chaplains as they continue serving those who serve us.

To reserve your ticket or purchase a full table, go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mayors-prayer-breakfast-tickets-168311970635?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

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MoundView Cemetery hosts a Historical Walking Tour this Sunday

WNZR’s Wesley Boston talked with Susan Kahrl about this Sunday’s Historical Walking Tour at MoundView Cemetery. This is a FREE live performance that features LIVE actors.

Click HERE to hear their conversation.

The focus is on Pioneers in Medicine.

Tours start at 1pm and run every 15 minutes until 3pm.

Location and Parking – 307 Wooster Road in Mount Vernon

Parking is available across the street at Round Hill Dairy.

For more information, go to www.moundviewcemeterytour.com

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The Morning Thing loves Grandparents!

For our Friday Favorites, The Morning Thing co-hosts honored their grandparents. They shared their favorite memories and why they love these special people in their lives.

Click HERE to hear from Marcy, Wesley, Kelsi and MacKenzie.

Grandparents Day is Sunday, 9/12.

Give your Grandma and Grandpa a call or go visit them this weekend.

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A special 9/11 Memorial Service is coming to MVNU

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with 9/11 Event Coordinators, Dena Hess and Paul McNeal about the special 20th Anniversary Memorial Service coming to MVNU.
Dena is the Manager of the Woodward Opera House.
Paul is the Coordinator of MVNU Athletic Development.

Click HERE to hear their conversation.

The service will be held in Ariel Arena on the MVNU campus on Saturday, 9/11. Doors Open at 3 pm. The event starts at 4 pm.

The special speaker is 9/11 Survivor and retired NYC Firefighter, Chris Edwards.

If you can’t make it to the service, please tune into 90.9FM to hear the service broadcast live. You can also see the live video stream at www.wnzr.tv

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The Morning Thing Recognizes National Suicide Prevention Week

This is National Suicide Prevention Week, and so the Morning Thing looked at how we as Christians should approach the topic of Mental Illness, in order to help anyone struggling with depression or another condition who might be contemplating suicide. First, we looked at some common misconceptions about depression that Christians often believe. You can see the whole list HERE. Next, we talked with Mary Elder about an upcoming Mental Health Conversation Series at Fredericktown United Methodist Church. This series will introduce churches to the topic of mental health and help them minister to anyone in their community who struggles with a mental illness. You can listen to the entire conversation HERE.

If you or someone you know is struggling with a mental illness or is contemplating suicide, please reach out to the resources our community offers. Some great places to start are NAMI and the Knox County Suicide Prevention Coalition.

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