Rubi Wahhab Nicholas
Nick at Nite’s Funniest Mom in America
As a first generation Muslim woman of Pakistani descent, Rubi Nicholas is the antithesis of what one would expect with such a strong ethnic background. Born to a culture steeped in the tradition of the quiet, compliant female, Rubi breaks the mold. Far from choosing the typical life as a doctor’s wife, she has walked a variety of career paths, chosen a non-traditional family route and now, has succeeded in breaking even more rules. Recently selected the “Funniest Mom in America,” Rubi’s humor incorporates her ethnic heritage, her family life as a corporate woman whose husband is a stay at home dad, and the antics of her two little girls. Her ability to weave together her story and allow the audience to experience her life while thinking about the ways in which we can all find common ground is a remarkable experience. From parents to parenting, culture clashes to kids, Rubi understands what makes us laugh.
Adrian Mesa
Born in the crazy atmosphere of South Florida, this 1st generation Cuban-American comedian has shaped his own sunny-sided stand-up. He is equally adept at traditional stand-up, improvisation, and his very own brand of original guitar comedy. After doing comedy for half his life, this twenty-something has won various contests: Latino Laugh Festival in 2000 Winner of the Las Vegas Comedy Festival in 2003. He has featured on CBS’ “Urban Latino” and Telemundo’s MUN2, show “The Roof”. Recently he has taken on New York City- a Mecca for all artists. Aside from garnering props from pros at Carolines, or Stand-up New York, Adrian also has proven to be quite electric in the “alternative” rooms sprinkled throughout the Village. Next he explored the great west, he immersed himself into the Denver comedy scene-where original fresh comedy flows as freely as the hand-crafted microbrews.
 
M&T Movies at the Majestic—Paul Blart—Mall Cop
Thursday, July 16, 2009 7:00 p.m. Free Admission and Popcorn.
Hosted by the Pottsville Recreation Commission
When a shopping mall is overtaken by a gang of organized crooks, it’s up to a mild-mannered security guard to save the day.
Hosted by Reiley and Friends
 
Lil’ Bits of Broadway
A Benefit for St. Joseph’s Center in Pottsville
Wednesday July 22, 2009
Tickets $15.00
For Tickets Call 581-8617
 
The Town That Was
A documentary about Centralia
July 31, 2009 – 7:00 p.m.
August 1, 2009 – 7:00 p.m.
August 2, 2009 – 2:00 p.m.
Tickets: $5.00 per person
The Town that Was is an independent film directed by Chris Perkel and Georgie Roland depicting the life of Centralia residents remaining in the community today.
In 1962, a trash fire ignited a seam of anthracite coal beneath Centralia, Pennsylvania, a once thriving mining town of over 1600 people. By the mid 1980’s, giant plumes of smoke and deadly carbon monoxide gases billowed from fissures in the ground, the local highway cracked and collapsed, trees were bleached white and petrified, as the fire continued to rage unchecked. It wasn’t until a young boy nearly died after falling into a smoldering mine subsidence that the government was pressed into action. After estimating the cost of extinguishing the fire at over a half a billion dollars, the government opted to raze the town and relocate its residents.
Today, 11 die-hards remain.
 
Almost One
Saturday, August 15 7:00 p.m.  Tickets $5.00
Almost One was formed in a garage by a stream surrounded by woods in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, by five people who were friends long before they were band mates.
Ryan Wehr (guitars), Bill Yazujian (guitars, vocals, and piano), Lon Gipe (percussion), Evan Sterner (bass guitar), and Justin Fidler (guitars, vocals, and harmonica) began molding their musical endeavor in the spring of 2004 with minimal experience but high expectations. With musical influences ranging from folk and country to jazz and blues to rock and punk, the finished result of the songwriting process surprised no one more than the band members themselves. Above all, the band plays and writes music that they themselves would want to hear. Their grassroots style keeps them honest, and keeps them sane.
With support from family, friends, fans, and other local musicians, Ryan, Bill, Lon, Evan, and Justin have been working to bring the atmosphere of Almost One to as many people as possible.
 
M&T Movies at the Majestic—Hotel for Dogs
Thursday, August 20, 2009 7:00 p.m. Free Admission and Popcorn.
Hosted by the Pottsville Recreation Commission
When their new guardians forbid 16-year old Andi and her younger brother, Bruce to have a pet, Andi has to use her quick wit to help find a new home for their dog, Friday. The resourceful kids stumble upon an abandoned hotel and using Bruce’s talents as a mechanical genius, transform it into a magical dog-paradise for Friday–and eventually for all Friday’s friends. When barking dogs make the neighbors suspicious, Andi and Bruce use every invention they have to avoid anyone discovering “who let the dogs in.”
 
2010 Campaign Rally
Hosted by the Schuylkill United Way
Thursday, August 27, 2009 at 5:00 PM
Open to all Campaign Volunteers
For more information call 570-622-6421
 
The Man Who Would be Polka King
A Documentary Film by John Mikulak and Joshua von Brown
Friday, September 11 7:00 pm
Saturday, September 12 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, September 13 2:00 p.m.
Tickets $8.00 per person
Pump up the Oompah! The Man Who Would be Polka King is an irreverent look at the rise and fall of Grammy-nominated polka music superstar Jan Lewan, whose defection from Poland to the West in the 1970’s led to fame, fortune and an international Polka Empire. But when Lewan’s empire collapsed under a cloud of scandal, the polka world was stunned to learn of the greatest polka-related financial crime in history. 

In Association with The Actors Guild of Schuylkill County
Of Mice and Men
Saturday, September 19th 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, September 20th 2:00 p.m. Tickets: TBA
Written by Nobel Prize-winning author John Steinbeck. Published in 1937, it tells the tragic story of George Milton and Lennie Small, two displaced migrant ranch workers during the Great Depression in California. 

Hosted by PFLAG
A Night of Comedy
A Benefit for the Butch Kennedy Memorial Award
Saturday, September 26, 2009  7:00 p.m.
Tickets TBA 

In Association with Lift Your Spirits Performing Arts
Godspell
Friday, October 9th 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, October 10th 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, October 11th 2:00 p.m.; Friday, October 16th 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, October 17th 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $12.00 per person.
Conceived and originally directed by John-Michael Tebelak, with music and new lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, “Godspell” is one of the biggest off-Broadway and Broadway successes of all time. Based on the Gospel According to St. Matthew, and featuring a sparkling score by Stephen Schwartz, “Godspell” boasts a string of well-loved songs, led by the international hit, “Day By Day.” As the cast performs “Prepare Ye The Way Of The Lord,” “Learn Your Lessons Well,” “All For The Best,” “All Good Gifts,” “Turn Back, O Man” and “By My Side,” the parables of Jesus Christ come humanly and hearteningly to life. Performed by Lift Your Spirits Performing Arts. 

Hosted by Diakon Living and Learning After 50
Senior Idol Auditions
October 26, 2009 6:30 p.m.
Free Admission
Call 624-3018 for information 

Hosted by Diakon Living and Learning After 50
Senior Idol
November 8, 2009  4:00 p.m.
Free Admission
Call 624-3018 for information
In Association with The Actors Guild of Schuylkill County
Winter Wonderettes
Saturday, December 5th 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, December 6th 2:00 p.m. Tickets: TBA