The Ladybirds were notified about the Inwood Men’s Show to be held at Musselman High School in Inwood, West Virginia, on April 14th. A number of the group signed up to attend the show, but in the end, only Mary Schaver, Liz & Jim West, and Ellie & Frank Batchelor did so.

The Men Perform at Inwood

Mary said at one point, “Where else could I go for a dinner and an evening of entertainment for $10?” That is certainly true. We arrived in Inwood about 4:45 p.m. in time for the spaghetti dinner which was held before the show. We were among the first to arrive and Frank even helped John Fisher and his wife haul food for the Afterglow and presents to be used as door prizes into the building. Liz and Jim drove separately but joined us at our table when they arrived.

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The Ladybirds were invited once again to entertain at the annual dinner of the Senior Connection at the Braddock Center (Sacred Heart Hospital) on April 23, 2007. The chorus has been preparing a special program for this venue, including two new songs: Hospital Gown and Meet Me In St. Louis, Louis.

The Ladybirds Entertaining at Braddock Center

A number of the chorus members were not available to sing with the group for this gig, but those who came did a fine job. The program announcements were handled by Betty Twigg, who also was featured in Hospital Gown. She wore a hospital gown and an artificial butt for this comedy parody of Alice Blue Gown. Betty changed into her “getup” during the sing-along and came through the door as Ellie announced, “Our next song will be Hospital Gown.” You would have to see and hear this number to appreciate it!

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The Ladybirds wish to express their deep appreciation to the following people who helped in myriad ways to make the show, A Night at the Music Box, a fabulous success! We published an abbreviated “thank you” in the program, but space was limited and we decided to post a detailed “thank you” here on the Ladybirds website…

Little Nipper in the Spotlight

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The Ladybirds held their dress rehearsal tonight at Allegany College Theater. Everyone arrived in a timely manner, and several volunteers from the Western Maryland Food Bank were present to assist in setting up the stage. Everyone worked hard, and in short order the platforms were in place and the tables and chairs were arranged in the format we had selected very early on. The archway was put on stage right, along with the Victrola and Nipper, His Master’s Voice — that is very attractive on the stage. Stage left there was a bar in the Music Box Cafe and also a tree which will be lighted. There will be lights on the arch, too.

The Stage Is Set

Liz was busily helping some of the ladies with their makeup. She was well prepared with everything necessary to make the ladies look beautiful…

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