Introducing Crawfordville City Limits 

~CRAWFORDVILLE CITY LIMITS~a sizzling new musical venue is sponsored by the Wakulla High School Navy Jr. ROTC and the Crawfordville School Alumni Association.

These two organizations are joining forces to raise funds for both the JROTC Program and to restore the former Crawfordville School auditorium.  The limestone school, originally built in 1933, was known as Crawfordville High and housed elementary and high school students until the current high school opened in 1967.  Once the new high school opened, Crawfordville Elementary School came into existence housing students until the new Crawfordville Elementary school opened.  Under the direction of Randy Bristol, Director of Facilities for the School Board, the former elementary school was renovated in 2004 with classrooms being turned into offices for the School Board district administrative staff.

Due to funding constraints, improvements to the auditorium during the renovation were limited.  After more than 74 years of use by the community and the children, this beautiful structure with its original hardwood floors, wooden chairs and stage is ready for a face lift to return it to its original grandeur.

CRAWFORDVILLE CITY LIMITS will be held at the auditorium on a quarterly basis.  Like the popular television program, Austin City Limits, CRAWFORDVILLE CITY LIMITS will be a fun filled evening of musical entertainment at a reasonable price for families.  The popular High Mileage Band, which includes Crawfordville High alumni Doc Mathers, Herman Mathers and School Superintendent David Miller, will fill the slot as the house band.  Just like listening to a radio station, the audience is never sure what this band will be playing next.  Rhythm & blues, swing, classic rock and classic country with a little bit of honky tonk thrown in entices the audience to stay tuned in.  Each CRAWFORDVILLE CITY LIMITS event will close out the evening with a special guest band rounding out the entertainment.

CRAWFORDVILLE CITY LIMITS kicks off on Saturday, March 24, with guest band Pink Shoe Laces.  This group of outstanding young musicians will be pleasing the crowd with an energizing array of music from driving rock to beautiful ballads.  With two great bands, there’s sure to be something for everyone of every age.  It’s a show you don’t want to miss! 

(Pink Shoelaces members left to right:  Charlotte Lewis, Shannon Egler, Patrick Lima, Jay Egler, and Tony Rizzo.)  

Show time is at 7:00 pm at the former Crawfordville School, 69 Arran Road.  Admission is $5.  Tickets may be purchased from JROTC cadets, at the door if available or call 926-1944 to reserve tickets.  Seating is on a first come basis, reserved seating not available. 

- Submitted by Gail Mathers

This information originally published on March 12, 2007.

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