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Stagecrafters to present musical
ROYAL OAK — Stagecrafters will be presenting its production of “The Great American Trailer Park Musical” Nov. 3-19 at the Baldwin Theatre, 415 S. Lafayette Ave. in Royal Oak.
According to a press release, the musical tells the story of various people who live in a trailer park.
“People should go see any production of this show because it is nostalgic, unexpected and funny. It’s just great entertainment,” Director Kathryn Stewart said in a press release.
Tickets to the show cost $25, plus a $3 service fee, on Thursdays. For shows on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, tickets cost $35 plus a $3 fee. For more information, visit stagecrafters.org.
Veterans Day events planned in Royal Oak
ROYAL OAK — Royal Oak will be holding two Veterans Day events, a ruck march and a service.
The Ruck 22 March will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, at the Royal Oak War Memorial in Centennial Commons at 200 S. Troy St.
Participants are asked to carry 22 pounds or 22 food or personal items while they walk 2.2 miles. It starts at the War Memorial and ends at the Veterans of Foreign Wars 1669 parking lot. At the end of the march, the items will be dropped off and will go to the Vietnam Veterans of America #154 food pantry. The proceeds from registration will be donated to the Veterans Administration. It costs $22 to participate.
The second event is Royal Oak’s Veterans Day ceremony, which will be held at 11 a.m. Nov. 11 at the War Memorial.
For more information on both, visit romi.gov/ruck22.
Royal Oak Symphony Orchestra begins concert season
ROYAL OAK — The Royal Oak Symphony Orchestra will be hosting its first concert of the season at 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27, at the Royal Oak Middle School auditorium, 709 N. Washington Ave.
The concert will feature the music of John Williams and his work from movies that include “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” “Jurassic Park,” “Star Wars” and “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.” Concertgoers are encouraged to wear costumes from their favorite movies for which Williams composed the score.
Tickets cost $20 and $15 for students and seniors. They can be bought at the door. Children under 12 can enter for free. For more information, visit royaloakorchestra.com.
Student named as semifinalist for National Merit Scholarship Program
ROYAL OAK — A senior at Royal Oak High School has been named a semifinalist in the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program.
Royal Oak Schools announced that Natalie Forsyth was named a semifinalist.
“This prestigious recognition places Natalie among an elite group of scholars from across the nation, signifying her outstanding academic achievements,” a press release states.
“Natalie’s journey to becoming a National Merit Scholarship Semi-Finalist has been marked by hard work, commitment, and a passion for learning,” the release states. “Her academic achievements and the support of her teachers and the Royal Oak High School community have propelled her to this well-deserved recognition.”
