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The Knox County Christmas Cantata is coming soon!

WNZR’s Wesley Boston talked with Lynn Jurkowitz about this year’s Knox County Christmas Cantata.
Listen in for more details about this very special event coming to our community. Click HERE to hear their conversation.

The Knox County Cantata Choir, directed by Lynn Jurkowitz, presents “The Song Heard ‘Round The World”, composed by Joseph Martin.

The performances will be Friday, Nov. 30th at 7:30, and Saturday, Dec. 1st at 2pm, at the Memorial Theater in Mount Vernon, Oh.

The Cantata Choir will be accompanied by percussionist Chris Miller.

Tickets are $10.00 at the door, and are also available at PakMail, 812 Coshocton Ave, Unit 1, in Mount Vernon. They may also be purchased from Choir members.

Opening for the Cantata Choir will be David’s Heart, a Columbus based Gospel quartet. They will share their message of love through beautiful harmonies, and songs of inspiration.

Bell ringer Pam Guillet will also perform, accompanied by Lynn J.

Lynn Jurkowitz will once again lead the choir as Choral Director, Arranger, and Force of Nature. Lynn’s talent as a choir director is unparalleled, and she will once again bring a large group of voices to one beautiful, soaring, inspiring voice.

Please come join us again for one of Knox County’s most beloved and anticipated Christmas traditions-the Knox County Cantata Choir’s annual performance of Joseph Martin’s wonderful music.

 

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MVNU encourages the campus community to get involved with Food For The Hungry

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Catie Hayes from Mount Vernon Nazarene University. Catie is the Director of Community and International Ministries. She helps to lead the Knox Needs initiative on campus to raise funds and awareness of the Food For The Hungry Program.

Click HERE to hear their conversation.

Knox Needs is an M2540 initiative to fight food insecurity in our own neighborhood.

Click HERE to follow MVNU2540 on Facebook.

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MVNU’s 2018 Homecoming wraps up with a 50th Anniversary Celebration Service

WNZR’s Wesley Boston talked with MVNU Alumni Director, Travis Keller about the special 50th Anniversary Celebration Service happening on Sunday, 11/11 at 10am.

Click HERE to hear their conversation and all the details about this special event.

For a complete list of MVNU’s Homecoming Events, go to https://homecoming.mvnu.edu/

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Orange Barrel Production Company presents “It’s A Wonderful Life”

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You  have 6 chances to see the classic story of George Bailey in the Orange Barrel Production Company’s version of “It’s A Wonderful Life”.

WNZR’s Todd McKinley talked with cast members.

Click HERE to hear from Director, Michele Bayko
Click HERE to hear from Abigail Grace Steele who plays Janie Bailey
Click HERE to hear from Beth Robinson who plays Ma Bailey
Click HERE to hear from Tony Montgomery who plays George Bailey
Click HERE to hear from Paul Dove who plays Mr. Gower

More information about the play:

Orange Barrel Production Co. is honored to present Frank Capra’s beloved holiday classic, It’s A Wonderful Life. While adapting this beloved story to stage, we stayed true to the original so we could bring you what you have come to expect from our cast family – a quality family-friendly production that leaves you inspired and entertained; though we feel this story goes beyond those descriptions as it inspires life. We are here for a purpose and created to be a light that shines to others.

George Baily will embody that emotion as he discovers what Bedford Falls would be like without his life. Come and visit Bedford Falls for an evening, watch has a heavenly angel, trying to earn wings, takes on his biggest challenge yet. Watch good overcome evil and watch a community rally around a man that touched them in so many ways – ways he could never have imagined.   It’s storytelling at it’s best and we are privileged to bring it to you this Christmas Season.

Orange Barrel Production Co. presents “It’s A Wonderful Life” on
November 8, 9 and 10 and 15, 16 and 17
Seating begins at 6:30
Performance 7pm
Performances will be held at the Mt. Vernon Developmental Center, Great Room, Administration Bldg., 1250 Vernonview Drive, Mt. Vernon OH 43050

For more information: info@ohiodrama.com  or 740-504-8847

For ticket information – https://mkt.com/orange-barrel-production-company

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MVNU’s Student Government Association plans for a weekend of special events with Homecoming 2018

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MVNU hosts a special 50th Anniversary Homecoming. WNZR’s Ellie Parker talked with Sara Kent, SGA Vice President of Academic Life about the special events planned for MVNU students. She shares all the details about the MVNU Homecoming Queen is chosen and crowned.

Click HERE to hear their conversation.

Click HERE for all the details on MVNU’s 50th Anniversary Homecoming.

 

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MVNU’s Athletic Department plans for a weekend of special events with Homecoming 2018

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MVNU hosts a special 50th Anniversary Homecoming. WNZR’s Ellie Parker talked with Chip Wilson, MVNU’s Cross County Coach about the special events planned for athletics. We will have basketball games, a Wall of Fame induction and special halftime presentations.

Click HERE to hear their conversation.

Click HERE for all the details on MVNU’s 50th Anniversary Homecoming.

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MVNU hosts the GPS 25th Anniversary Reception as part of Homecoming 2018

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MVNU hosts a special 50th Anniversary Homecoming. WNZR’s Hannah Radke talked with Eric Stetler, Vice President for Graduate and Professional Studies and Dean of the School of Graduate and Professional Studies about this special celebration for GPS students and graduates.

Click HERE to hear their conversation.

Click HERE for all the details on MVNU’s 50th Anniversary Homecoming.

 

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MVNU hosts a special Music Department Concert as part of Homecoming 2018

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MVNU hosts a special 50th Anniversary Homecoming. WNZR’s Wesley Boston talked with John Packard, Professor of Music and MVNU Music Department Chair. They talked about how MVNU’s Anniversary is creating a special concert for the Music Department this year.

Click HERE to hear their conversation.

Click HERE for all the details on MVNU’s 50th Anniversary Homecoming.

 

 

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MVNU hosts an Entertainment Showcase as part of Homecoming 2018

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MVNU hosts a special 50th Anniversary Homecoming. WNZR’s Rachel Rinehart talked with Liz Barrett, Adjunct Music Faculty Member about this special showcase featuring alumni and current students.

Click HERE to hear all the details about this exciting FREE event.

Click HERE for all the details on MVNU’s 50th Anniversary Homecoming.

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