Wilber-Clatonia Public Schools is hosting an open house for its new agriculture building on April 26 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The addition includes a classroom, a food science and meat science kitchen with a walk-in cooler and meat processing equipment and an animal barnyard lab. Retired farmer Lambert Zoubek of Wilber donated all the money for the project in hopes of preparing students for the future of agriculture.
Crete Public School's Cardinal Community Learning Centers partnered with students from a Doane University leadership class to complete a hands-on project called "City Build 2040." The students used recycled materials to construct a representation of what they think Crete will look like in 2040. See what the students created and enjoy family games at City Build and Game Night coming up at Crete Elementary on May 8, and learn more about the project in next week's Crete News.
The Apace Choir performed their spring concert under the direction of Dr. Jay Gilbert on April 24 at Doane University. The choir was accompanied by Judy Vrbka. Apace is formerly known as Region V services, an organization that supports adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. They have 15 locations across the region, including one in Crete at 1951 East 13th Street.
Judy Vrbka of Friend volunteers as the accompanist for the Apace Choir in Crete. The group practices weekly on Wednesdays and gives seasonal performances.
Crete Public School's Cardinal Community Learning Centers partnered with students from a Doane University leadership class to complete a hands-on project called "City Build 2040." The students used recycled materials to construct a representation of what they think Crete will look like in 2040. See what the students created and enjoy family games at City Build and Game Night coming up at Crete Elementary on May 8, and learn more about the project in next week's Crete News.
The Crete FFA will hold their second day of plant sales on April 27 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the greenhouse northeast of the middle school. Geraniums, hanging baskets, succulents and vegetable starters are available.
The EMF FFA plant sale will continue April 25 and 26 from 3:45-5 p.m. at the greenhouse located at Friend Public School.
The Friend American Legion and Sons of the American Legion are hosting a Tacos and Margs night on May 3 at the Legion Hall in honor of Cinco de Mayo. Food and margaritas will be served beginning at 5 p.m. by free will donation and will be available while supplies last.
The Crete-Milford baseball team had to hold off a late rally by Nebraska City yesterday to bring home a 6-5 win. CM led 6-2 entering the bottom of the seventh, and the Pioneers scored three runs and had the tying run at second when the game ended. Kenner Svitak and Nick Wendt had three hits each for CM. Svitak drove in two runs, as well. The Cardinals are next in action today at Platteview.
A celebration of live for Marvin Kraus will be Thursday, April 25, at 10:30 a.m. at the Friend Congregational Church in Friend. Inurnment will be at 2:30 p.m. at Andrew Cemetery, Friend.
By Amy Hausman
Amy@friendsentinel.com
Doane University will take the stage April 25-28 with the musical production “Fly by Night,” by Kim Rosenstock, Michael Mitnick and Will Connolly. The dark comic rock-fable stars Logan Capek of Crete, Cooper McClure, Paige Pulte and Persephone Earle in a show that tackles themes of love, loss and finding life’s purpose to the beat of rock and folk music. The sweeping ode to young love set in 1965 is a tale about making your way and discovering hope in a world beset by darkness.
Charlotte and I were lucky enough to attend an invitation-only dress rehearsal of the compelling and relevant piece of musical theater. Charlotte absolutely believes the entire musical was for her and that she is the luckiest first grader in Crete.
“Everyone on the playground is going to be so jealous,” Charlotte said on our drive home from Doane University.
The story followed a young man named Harold (Capek), a sandwich maker, who became entangled in the lives of two sisters, Daphne (Pulte) and Miriam (Earle). As Capek navigated his relationships with the sisters, he grappled with questions of purpose and the transient nature of life.
In today’s context, “Fly by Night” is particularly relevant for college-age students. Like the characters in the musical, these young adults on campus are navigating relationships, grappling with questions of identity, complexities of adulthood and academic pressures. The characters’ journeys of self-discovery and the search for meaning can resonate with their own quests for belonging and understanding in a new college environment as they study for the careers they envisioned in high school.
But although the themes mirror the experiences of today’s college students, it harmonized with a certain seven-year-old girl. The music itself captivated her and the show left a lasting impression on her young mind, nurturing curiosity and a love for the arts.
And really, what mother would not want their daughter of any age to shape her own destiny and be empowered to explore her aspirations? You will be hard pressed to find one.
The musical offered accessible messages that connect with Charlotte’s growing understanding of the world, although the narrative was a bit complex for her first grade vocabulary.
“What does ‘frisky’ mean,” Charlotte asked.
“It means smoochie-kiss,” I replied.
“OoOoOhhhhhh,” Charlotte said. “Romantical.”
While Charlotte may not grasp the philosophical concepts of the script, she still was able to engage with the characters’ journeys of self-discovery and cheered on true love’s kiss.
The cast of “Fly by Night” gave a performance reflective of universal human experiences, striking chords with audiences across generations.
In addition to the cast and orchestra, the show’s team was excellent in their set production, costumes and building of props. Charlotte was mystified with the crystal ball, restoring her faith in a bit of magic.
Bravo!
Shows run April 25-27 with a 7:30 p.m. curtain and April 28 at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $15 and available at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fly-by-night-tickets-681050850427?aff=oddtdtcreator.
