Save the Date Ladies' Night
Out: Shopping and a Sneak Peek at Christmas at Crossroads Holiday Magic
Monday, November 15, 2010 Come and
experience Ladies' Night Out for a shopping experience that cannot be
duplicated in a mall or big box store! (Click
here for more info)
Save the Date
6th
Annual, Huckleberry Hustle 5k Trail Run and Walk
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Enjoy a rustic run through Crossroads Village's
maintained backwoods trails. The trail run ends at the
historic 1912 Parker Carousel where you can hear the
"happiest music on earth" as you take your free spin on
the carousel, enjoy a cup of delicious berry lemonade
and munch on a tasty berry muffin. (more
info)
Save the Date
Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad
Country Tea November 27, December
4, 11, and
18, 2010.
A Country Tea is something of a cross between a formal sit-down
function and a buffet because you are offering hors d’oeuvres-type
finger foods in an elegant, seated environment. Crossroads Village’s
Country Tea experience is filled with old village charm and is a true,
historic Country Tea. Time: 1:30 pm. Reservations must be made by the Wednesday prior to the tea date. (click
here to order online)
Radio Show
“Live Radio Comes to Crossroads Village”
Live, From the Colwell Opera House at Genesee County Park’s Crossroads
Village, Michigan…It’s “The Huckleberry Radio Hour”, the first live
radio show produced in mid-Michigan in a generation.
“The Huckleberry Radio Hour” is a throwback to those old radio days with
a lot of today. Each show features Michigan’s Troubadour, Neil Woodward,
a man who has entertained thousands over the years with his fiddle and
stories. The host and producer of the “Huckleberry Radio Hour” is well
known, local broadcaster Michael J. Thorp.
The “Huckleberry Radio Hour” will have a special guest artist on each
show.
These live radio events will air throughout the summer, Every “Huckleberry
Radio Hour” will begin at 7PM and be heard on Flint’s WFNT Radio 1470AM,
and will be heard worldwide on the internet.
Michael J. Thorp, who is producing as well as hosting the show said,
“when you think of the “Huckleberry Radio Hour”, think of a combination
of those classic radio shows, “The Grand Ole Opry” and “A Prairie Home
Companion.” “If you don’t have memories of those old radio days, “The
Huckleberry Radio Hour” will give you some.”
The music, the commercials, even the sound effects will all be performed
live as part of the production. Veteran local actor and director Jon
Coggins joins the cast as the Foley Artist. That means he will create,
live, all of the sound effects used on the show.
The “Huckleberry Radio Hour will also feature its own soap opera, “As
the Village Turns.” It will look at the trials and tribulations of the
residents of historic Crossroads Village, Michigan. There will be story
telling and lots of music and fun in a jam packed hour of live
entertainment all on your radio and all live start to finish.
Since the “Huckleberry Radio Hour is a “Live” radio show, the studio
audience will play an important role. As Michael J. Thorp says, “The
audience is an essential part of the show”. “Without their response,
it’s not “Live” radio.”
Tickets are limited. You must call 810.736.7100, ext. 6,
800.648.7275, ext. 6 or email your request to
Genesee County Parks’ reservation office, hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Monday through Friday. Tickets
are $5.00 and available for purchase online or call 810.736.7100, ext. 6. Click here for more info.
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Daily Programs
May 29 – September 6 ~ Step Back into Time at
Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad,
Step back into time and participate in an active village where you can
help with chores, learn traditional crafting skills and trades, and play
the old fashioned way! There is so much for the entire family to
do! In Crossroads Village efforts to recycle, stop by the Mason
Inn and make your own flower pot out of recycled newspaper.
Registration is not required. Time: 10 am to 5 pm.
Cost: Village admission. Contact Kathi Whitcomb with
inquiries: 810-736-7100 ext. 856.
May 29 – September 6 ~ Children’s Costume Contest,
Crossroads Village
would like you to dress the part! Come dressed the old fashioned
way, like you are from the 1800’s! Costume contest is everyday at
1:30 pm at the Salter Cabin. Come and win a prize!
Registration is not required. Time: 1:30 pm. Cost:
Village admission. Contact Kathi Whitcomb with inquiries:
810-736-7100 ext. 856.
May 29 – September 6 ~ Daily Chores,Lend a hand with the following chores: butter churning, sewing,
gardening, clothes washing, and more! Registration is not
required. Time: 10 am to 5 pm. Cost: Village
admission. Contact Kathi Whitcomb with inquiries:
810-736-7100 ext. 856.
May 29 – September 6 ~ Stanley School Program,
Join us for some old
fashioned classroom learning! Take part in lettering writing for
the pony express, participate in one of five classes throughout the day,
enjoy your lunch with the school madam or join in for some recess fun!
Registration is not required. Time: various times throughout
the day. Cost: Village admission. Contact Kathi
Whitcomb with inquiries: 810-736-7100 ext. 856.
May 29 – September 6 ~ Farm Life,
See how the farm life was in the 1800’s
by visiting Crossroads Village farm house. Watch the farmers milk
the cow, feed the chickens, wash clothes, help with the gardening, and
learn about butterflies and hummingbirds. Registration is not
required. Time: 10 am to 5 pm. Cost: Village
admission. Contact Kathi Whitcomb with inquiries:
810-736-7100 ext. 856.
May 29 – September 6 ~ Children’s Crafts,
Children of all ages
join us at the Stanley School to participate and enjoy crafts. Decorate a container to
plant a seed in, or participate in one of the many other crafts we
offer. All your’s to take home! Registration is not
required. Time: 10 am to 5 pm. Cost: Village
admission. Contact Kathi Whitcomb with inquiries:
810-736-7100 ext. 856.
May 29 – September 6 ~ Pony Express,
”The mail must go through” is the
motto of the original pony express. Come to Crossroads Village and
see our pony express travel through the village. Write letters at
the school house to any one in the village; drop it off at the General
store, and everyday at 3:45 pm, watch for River or Rain, our miniature
horses deliver mail, the Crossroads Village Pony Express way.
Registration is not required. Time: 10 am to 5 pm. Cost:
Village admission. Contact Kathi Whitcomb with inquiries:
810-736-7100 ext. 856.
May 29 – September 6 ~ Old Fashioned baking,
Come enjoy the sights and smells of old
fashioned baking at Crossroads Village. No matter what day of the week
it is, someone is baking in the kitchen! Whether it’s the Buzzell
house or the Eldridge house, it always smells like home cooking in the
village. Registration is not required. Time: 10 am to 5 pm.
Cost: Village admission. Contact Kathi Whitcomb with
inquiries: 810-736-7100 ext. 856.
Mustard's Retreat: David Tamulevich and Michael
Hough and the Huckleberry Pickers, Michigan's
Troubadour, Neil Woodward and Gary Weisenburg.
2010 Huckleberry
Radio Hour Dates Saturday, May 29th
Saturday, June 19th Saturday, July 17th
A one hour live radio show broadcast from the Colwell Opera House at
Crossroads Village featuring live musical performances
byguest artist and Village entertainers.
First episode of the "Huckleberry Radio Hour".
Host and Producer of the
Huckleberry Radio Hour, Michael J. Thorp
The inaugural Huckleberry Radio Hour at the Colwell
Opera House at Crossroads Village & Huckleberry
Railroad, Saturday, May 24, 2007.
Our host forthe Huckleberry Radio Hour,
Michael J. Thorp, will educate us all on the history of live radio
and give direction on how to participate in this live radio show. So
please arrive promptly by 6:00 pm to enjoy every aspect of the
Huckleberry Radio Hour! (Click
here to order tickets)
“My husband
and I have gone to the shows each time since we first heard
about them last year. What a great way to spend an evening
out. It is definitely cost effective, very entertaining, and
just plain fun. We plan to invite more friends to go with us
this year in our effort to spread the word. Keep up the good
work.” ~ Ray and Karen,
Davison, Michigan
Live, From the Colwell Opera House at Genesee County Park’s Crossroads
Village, Michigan…It’s “The Huckleberry Radio Hour”, the first live
radio show produced in mid-Michigan in a generation.
Mustard's Retreat, David Tamulevich and
Michael Hough.
July 18, 2009 with Kitty
Donohoe.
Michigan's Troubadour, Neil Woodward.
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“The Huckleberry Radio Hour” is a throwback to those old radio days with
a lot of today. Each show features Michigan’s Troubadour, Neil Woodward,
a man who has entertained thousands over the years with his fiddle and
stories. The host and producer of the “Huckleberry Radio Hour” is well
known, local broadcaster Michael J. Thorp.
The “Huckleberry Radio Hour” will have a special guest artist on each
show.
These live radio events will air once a month throughout the summer, Every “Huckleberry
Radio Hour” will begin at 7PM and be heard on Flint’s WFNT Radio 1470AM,
and will be heard worldwide on the internet.
"The Huckleberry Players" Chuck Smith, Mary Drown,
Margaret Smith and Chief Village Weather Guesser, Mike
Jobin.
Michael J. Thorp, who is producing as well as hosting the show said,
“when you think of the “Huckleberry Radio Hour”, think of a combination
of those classic radio shows, “The Grand Ole Opry” and “A Prairie Home
Companion.” “If you don’t have memories of those old radio days, “The
Huckleberry Radio Hour” will give you some.”
Huckleberry Picker, Gary Weisenburg.
Village Player, Ella Thorp
The music, the commercials, even the sound effects will all be performed
live as part of the production. Veteran local actor and director Jon
Coggins joins the cast as the Foley Artist. That means he will create,
live, all of the sound effects used on the show..
Resident Foley
Artist, Jon "CHOO CHOO" Coggins and Stage Director,
Kathi Whitcomb
As the Village Turns", Chuck Smith, Ella Thorp and
Margaret Smith.
The “Huckleberry Radio Hour will also feature its own soap opera, “As
the Village Turns.” It will look at the trials and tribulations of the
residents of historic Crossroads Village, Michigan. There will be story
telling and lots of music and fun in a jam packed hour of live
entertainment all on your radio and all live start to finish.
Kitty Donohoe
Since the “Huckleberry Radio Hour is a “Live” radio show, the studio
audience will play an important role. As Michael J. Thorp says, “The
audience is an essential part of the show”. “Without their response,
it’s not “Live” radio.”
The hottest pianist
around...Smokin' George Winters.
Storyteller, Sharon Boone, reading the children's
classic "Caps for Sale" on behalf of the Genesee
District Library's Summer Reading program, Get the
Reading Bug!
Tickets to the broadcast of the “Huckleberry Radio Hour” are limited. You must call 810.736.7100, ext. 6,
800.648.7275, ext. 6 or email your request to
Genesee County Parks’ reservation office, hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Monday through Friday. Tickets are $5.00 and available for purchase online or call 810.736.7100, ext. 6.
Village gossip, Dave Smith.
Queue card supervisor, Amy
McMillan, Genesee County Parks Director.
Right click on the links above
and select "save"or
"save target as" to download an .mp3 file of
the recording that you can play on your computer
or any .mp3 media player.
Colwell Opera House
Audience at the Huckleberry Radio Hour!
Flint, Michigan 48506