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Rehearsal at the Elks for the Grange

Posted on April 20, 2023 by mohawkvalleygirl

I just returned from a rehearsal for Shooting at the Grange, the murder mystery we are putting on to benefit Salisbury Grange on April 29. We rehearsed at Herkimer Elks Lodge, which was gracious enough to accommodate us. Now I am hoping to make my blog post before going to bed. Full disclosure: I had a couple of glasses of wine at the Elks. I was not driving, I add for those who might be concerned.

Making this a Way-Back Wednesday.

This is the room at the Elks Lodge we were in, although it is a shot from September 2018, when we did Donate to Murder for the Elks.

Earlier today, after I learned that two actors could not make today’s rehearsal due to illness, I vowed this would be my last murder mystery. It is too difficult, I said, to find actors, to schedule rehearsals, etc. etc…

Well tonight I heard myself talking to the head Elk (the Grand something or other, how embarrassing that I don’t remember) about doing a murder mystery for the Elks this fall. My feeling is,they are being so nice about letting us rehearse there. Additionally , I have been having such a nice time sitting st the bar, arranging for rehearsals then before and after rehearsal, Why would I not want to do something for these people?

Oh, OK, one more time.

I throw in the information about Shooting at the Grange, just for good measure.

At the Grange

Posted on April 16, 2023 by mohawkvalleygirl

Yesterday I drove to Salisbury Grange for their open house. In addition to my interest in historic buildings, I wanted to scope out the space for Shooting at the Grange , our upcoming murder mystery.

I like the stage.

It is a gorgeous place, all beautifully stained wood. I don’t know why I didn’t take a shot of the ceiling.

It looks solemn to me.

They had it set up the way it used to be for meetings back in the day. Each officer had their own podium. Some of them were also Masons, and they borrowed some of the ceremony and symbolism.

“Ooh, the Masons,” I said. “They were intense.” Full disclosure: my knowledge about the Masons comes mostly from the movie From Hell.

Mason stuff.

Another view.

I spent a lot of time chatting with the Grange volunteers. They are very excited about the murder mystery and have already sold a number of tickets. They have great plans for the Grange; they hope it will become a real community center with many different events.

Maybe even a sing-along!

I was taking pictures to show my cast as well as for use here. I hope we will be able to rehearse at the Grange next week. It will make a great blog post.

Just to re-iterate the information.

Mohawk Valley Girl

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