"Samplers and Appliques" Quilt Show

The Lucas Area Community Theater had their annual Quilt Show on July 22-24, 2014. The theme was "Samplers and Appliques". There were around 35 quilts displayed on stage, in the back community room, and in the auditorium. Also some nice embroidered framed pieces were on exhibit. Some of the quilt artists were LeAnn Herold, Sarah Brown, Geraldine Parker, Rose Boland, Lois Cooper, and several old and new friendships quilts made locally.


Lynn Schneider did some demonstrations showing some quick quilt piecing techniques. Several were interested in taking some classes this fall and winter.


Marissa Bland played a variety of songs on the piano on July 22nd for several ladies and gentleman. James Merchant joined her as he sang along with her music.


The Lucas Area Community Theater will not have a quilt show in 2015. It has been decided to wait until March of 2016 to exhibit the quilts in the winter, hopefully it will draw a better attendance in cooler weather. Watch for classes in quilting during 2015.

Centerstage Dance Recital on May 4th

Erin Streit"s Centerstage Dance groups performed on May 4th to a full house for both shows. Family and friends enjoyed the theme - "Let's Go to the Movies!"

Free Easter Matinee on April 19th at 3pm

The Lucas Area Community Theater  hosted a Free Easter Matinee on April 19th at 3pm with a Free Small Pepsi and popcorn with over 100 people enjoying the movie and popcorn. The movie "Epic" in 2D rated PG will be showing. Thank You to the  movie sponsors including Wilson Communications Co., Lucas PRIDE, Lucas Area Chamber of Commerce, City of Lucas, Lucas Motor Co., Leach and Naegele Hardware, Luray Midway Co-Op, United Ag Services, World Pest Control, Hobby House, Backstreet Bakery and Supper Club, Land Pride Mfg., Linda's Café, and Lucas Area Community Theater.

Free New Year's Eve Movie on Dec. 31st

Just over 100 people enjoyed watching "The Hobbit: The Desolation of the Smaug" in 2D! Sponsored by the Russell County Sheriff Department, Russell County Community Partnership, and the Lucas Area Community Theater. Thank you volunteers for your support in 2013.

Lucas Santa Claus Day Business Drawing Winners on Dec. 14

The Lucas Area Community Theater, Lucas Area Chamber of Commerce, and Lucas PRIDE Committee hosted Santa Claus Day on Dec. 14^th at the Lucas Theater. At 1pm, the Lucas PRIDE Committee announced that Kerrick Kuder was the recipient of the $100 Scholarship 2013 PRIDE Youth Leadership Award. Kerrick was unable to attend the Santa Claus Day event, but we appreciate his volunteer work in the Lucas area community.

 Announcements were made for the Business Drawings.  Brant’s Meat Market gave out two $20 gift certificates to Mary Hickman and Greg Burger.  Leach and Naegele Hardware gave out a $25 gift certificate to Dusty Feil and a $15 gift certificate to Gary Wilson. The Bennington State Bank winner was Ernest Schoen with a $50 gift certificate. Troy’s Grocery gave away two $25 gift certificates to Rachel Dorman and Stephanie Oltean.  The Lucas Publishing Company gave two free year subscriptions to Doug Princ and Amanda Weigel. A new organization that participated in the Business Drawings this year was the Lucas Parks and Rec group. They had people signing up for their drawing at the Lucas Public Library. Each of their winners received a fun Board Game to play with family and friends; Savannah Ammon, Lisa & Corben Ammon, Misty Sommerland with Mara and Jasmine picking out the game, and Mason Petitt. Lucas Area Community Theater winners were Dayton Couse winning the 24” Youth Bicycle, while Robin Ward, Matthew Miller, and Alex Waggle each received a 10 Movie Punch Card.  Winners of the Chamber Gift Certificates which were drawn out from all the Business Drawing tickets were $50 Gift Certificate to Savannah Ammon, and $25 Gift Certificates to Greg Albert and Wilma Burger. The Lucas businesses had several signing up for the Santa Claus Day Drawings. It pays to shop local!

 Winners of the Christmas Decorating Contest were Adam Baker for the Judge’s Choice, Darcy and Justin Couse family with the Wreath, and Jim McDowell was drawn for the Nativity Scene.  Take a drive around town and enjoy the lights and decorations, and sit or dance if it’s cold at the PRIDE Mini Park to listen to the Christmas music as the lights dance with the music. Get ready for next year’s Christmas Decorating Contest. The categories will be the Judge’s Choice, Angel(s), and Nativity Scene which we will draw a name from all those who have a Nativity Scene. 

 A crowd of over 100 people enjoyed the free Pepsi and popcorn sponsored by the Lucas Area Community Theater, Inc. and the free movie “Polar Express” in 3-D sponsored by Lucas Lions Club, Troy’s Grocery, Home Oil Service, Heinze and Associates, Brant’s Meat Market, Rodrick and Minear Funeral Home, Lucas Publishing Company, Bennington State Bank of Lucas and Sylvan Grove, Lynn’s Glass Works & Laser Engraving, The Farmers Bank of Osborne and Luray, and Russell County Community Partnership.  Santa Claus arrived after the movie to visit with about eighty little boys and girls about what they wanted for Christmas with Gunner Weaver helping the kids and Rita Sharp taking pictures. Yasmine Etienne, Jedd Rowden, Dharma Couse, and Madison Streit helped Santa hand out the treats which were sponsored by the City of Lucas and Lucas Area Chamber of Commerce. 

A Reason For Hope Benefit Concert

A Reason For Hope Benefit Concert was a spectacular success on Dec. 1st of 2013. The benefit was for Hydrocephalus with local vocalist, Stephanie Oltean. The stage was decorated with lights, ornaments, and props that highlighted the Christmas spirit as Stephanie sang several Christmas songs that meant so much to her. It was a very classy and well prepared inspirational performance, with stage designs by Stephanie and Robert Oltean, Trent and Lyn Leach, and Chris Leach. Keep November 30th or December 7th open in 2014 for the next annual A Reason For Hope Benefit Concert

Successful Lucas Holiday Gift Show on Nov. 23rd from 9am to 2pm

Lucas Theater and Lucas Chamber of Commerce hosted the Holiday Gift Show on Nov. 23rd at the Lucas Theater from 9am to 2pm.  At 9am, the Kids For Christ youth group had their Bake Sale in the front lobby. From 11:30am to 2pm, the Lucas Chamber of Commerce had sloppy joes, chips, drink, and dessert for sale and served by the Kids For Christ youth group. About seventy people enjoyed shopping while about fifty of them also enjoyed the meal. The vendors were very pleased with their sales. Vendors included Avon, Mary Kay, Thirty-One Bags, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, stained glass and etchings, Christmas ornaments, quilt wall hangings, jewelry and accessories, Paintings on Glass, Bird Houses, fabric novelty gifts, fabric purses and accessories, laser engraved personalized gifts, recycled pallet gifts, photographs and postcards, metal Christmas trees and wreaths, box spring art.