MTV Arts presents SpongeBob the Musical this weekend!
On the Morning Thing Wednesday, Marcy Rinehart spoke with Carter Skillman who is 13, in the 8th grade at Centerburg Middle School, and he is playing SpongeBob!
Carter details the big production coming up! He talks about his love of theatre and his preparation for his role. Carter’s favorite part of the production and some of his best memories so far are also a highlight!
For more information on the show click HERE!
MTV Arts presents SpongeBob the Musical this weekend!
On the Morning Thing Wednesday, Marcy Rinehart spoke with Lanah Andrews who is 15, attends connection academy, and she is playing the Plankton’s computer wife, Karen!
Lanah details the big production coming up! She talks about her love of theatre and her preparation for her role. Her favorite part of the production and some of her best memories so far are also a highlight!
For more information on the show click HERE!
WNZR’s Eric Brown spoke with Don Horn who shares his testimony about the events surrounding his wife Barbara going missing and the incredible power of prayer that led to her being found.
Don explains what led to Barbara leaving the house and other events surrounding the time went missing and getting back on the mend.
Don also talks about the amazing thing that happened while Barbara went missing and how miraculous the power of prayer is!
Click HERE to hear the amazing testimony!
MTV Arts presents SpongeBob the Musical this weekend!
On the Morning Thing Tuesday, Marcy Rinehart spoke with Braelyn Jones who is 15, in 10th grade at Mount Vernon High School, and she is playing the Mayor of Bikini Bottom!
Braelyn details the big production coming up! She talks about her love of theatre and her preparation for her role. Her favorite part of the production and some of her best memories so far are also a highlight!
For more information on the show click HERE!
MTV Arts presents SpongeBob the Musical this weekend!
On the Morning Thing Monday, Marcy Rinehart spoke with Briggs Swallow who is 14, in 9th grade at Mount Vernon High School, and he is playing Plankton!
Briggs details the big production coming up! He talks about songs, costumes, and preparing for his role. His favorite part of the production and some of his best memories so far are also a highlight!
For more information on the show click HERE!
MTV Arts presents SpongeBob the Musical this weekend!
On the Morning Thing Monday, Marcy Rinehart spoke with Zayden Luckmeier who is 13, in 7th grade at Fredericktown Middle School, and he playing Mr. Krabs.
He talks about how he’s been preparing for the role and how he’s been preparing for the role by watching a ton of SpongeBob and he throws some lines from what he’ll be saying.
For the show, Zayden’s costume will look like for the show to try and look the best like Mr. Krabs.
Things are heating up in Bikini Bottom—literally. When the residents find out a volcano is about to blow and wipe out their underwater town, SpongeBob and his crew have no choice but to team up and try to stop it. Just when it seems like there’s no hope left, an unlikely hero steps up. Turns out, a little optimism can go a long way—even when the whole ocean’s at risk.
There are four shows:
Friday Sept 12 • 7:30 PM
Saturday Sept 13 • 2:00 PM
Saturday Sept 13 • 7:30 PM
Sunday Sept 14 • 2:00 PM
Click HERE to see ticket information for the show.
Click HERE to hear the full conversation!
MTV Arts Presents SpongeBob the Musical this weekend!
On Monday, WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart spoke with wig designer, Ainsley Sweeney.
Ainsley is 15 and, a Sophomore in high school at Mt. Vernon and is the wig designer. She talks what she does as the wig designer and some of the challenges in designing wigs. She has been in theatre for a while, she reminisces about past roles and how she got interested in wig design.
Things are heating up in Bikini Bottom—literally. When the residents find out a volcano is about to blow and wipe out their underwater town, SpongeBob and his crew have no choice but to team up and try to stop it. Just when it seems like there’s no hope left, an unlikely hero steps up. Turns out, a little optimism can go a long way—even when the whole ocean’s at risk.
There are four shows:
Friday Sept 12 • 7:30 PM
Saturday Sept 13 • 2:00 PM
Saturday Sept 13 • 7:30 PM
Sunday Sept 14 • 2:00 PM
Click HERE to see ticket information for the show.
Click HERE to hear the full conversation!
September First Friday in downtown Mount Vernon focuses on education with Back-to-School night.
WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart spoke with Experience Mount Vernon’s Lacey Filkins about the happenings at the event including the “Are You Smarter than a 5h grader” contest between teachers and college administrators.
There will also be a street show from “Six Miles to Nellie,” food and fun!
Click HERE to learn more about September First Friday!
Click HERE to hear the full conversation!
September First Friday’s theme is “Back to School”! MVNU Faculty members encourage you to join the focus on education in downtown Mount Vernon. Families are invited to participate in the education activity and department fair located in the Public Square. From 6pm to 9pm, you be able to visit multiple tables hosted by MVNU Departments. You and your kids will get the chance for hands-on learning and exploration. Find out more about MVNU and have some FUN this Friday 9/5 from 6pm – 9pm.
WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with these professors:
Click HERE to hear their conversations.
Dr. Jose Oomman – Engineering – This department will offer tours of the newly renovated Hunter Wright Hub for Engineering and Computer Science. Stop by the basement of 18 East Vine Street.
Dr. Jon Bosley – Environmental Biology – Stop by their table to see rocks, minerals, fossils, plants and other items related to biology.
Dr. Dawn McKee – Communication Sciences and Disorders – Stop by and pick out a gently used book and a children’s book about stuttering. Find out about MVNU’s Speech Therapy Services.
Dr. Rachel Young – Social Work – Their table will focus on self-care! Stop by to pick up your own self-care bag!
Professor Amy Dubusky – Education – Stop by their table and make an origami bookmark. You can also sign up for a book giveaway and a book bundle.
Dr. Deb Garee – Nursing – Stop by their table and pick up a sensory bag filled with health care items. They will also be giving away gently used children’s books.
Don’t forget to stop by Big Blue and see talk to students in the Communication & Media (Digital Media) Major. You can be part of a live broadcast, sign up for a great prize basket and sing our Birthday song!
We will see you and your family this Friday from 6pm – 9pm in downtown Mount Vernon!
The 2025 Fredericktown Tomato Show runs Wednesday through Saturday.
WNZR’s Eric Brown spoke to various members of the board about some of the events at the show.
Click HERE to hear all the conversations.
Click HERE to find out more about the Fredericktown Tomato Show.
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