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DanSorg Opera House, 57 South Main Street, opened Sept. 12, 1891, replacing Middletown's old Bijou Opera House. It seated more than 1,000 people on a main floor and two balconies. It was illuminated by about 1,200 electric bulbs, a recent amenity in 1891. During its history, it has been the scene of a variety of entertainment forms, reflecting changes in tastes and technology. The last vaudeville show in the theater was Aug. 4, 1929, according to George Crout, Middletown historian. Middletown's first "talking movie" was shown there Aug. 6, 1929, after showing "silent films" for several years. It was severely damaged in a fire Jan. 17, 1935. Before its revival, the South Main street showplace was known for many years as the Colonial Theater, starting in 1947. With the support from Middletown Heritage Inc. and the Friends of Sorg, the theater was refurbished and live performances returned to the Sorg Sept. 21, 1981, on the 90th anniversary of its opening. The opera house was built by Paul J. Sorg, a Middletown industrialist and political leader reputed to be the city's first millionaire. He bought the smaller Bijou and erected the Sorg Opera House on the site. "Sorg desired to give to the people a place where public meetings could be held, and at the same time were the people could see the world's best dramas, operas, musical and educational entertainment," said Benjamin Harwitz, a Middletown lawyer and historian who knew Sorg.
Today, this venue is the home of Road Apple Music. In our music store we offer musical instruments, used c.d.s, dvds, video games, computer systems, vocal and guitar lessons.
The Road Apple Sorg Music Theater hosts weekly performances ranging from live bands, movies, plays, art shows and much more. The theater is as beautiful as it was in the 1800s. This historical theater is alive again and we are very proud to be apart of that!
The Fourth Floor Ballroom is now home to our game room. This room is open daily and offers pool tables, arcade games, fooseball tables and a huge screen for video games. The ballroom also has a stage for live music and other entertainment. Please contact us if you are interested in renting the ballroom for your next birthday party or event.
Coming soon The Road Apple Cafe will open. This coffee shop will offer sandwiches, soups, pastries, ice cream and of course COFFEE! We plan on having live acoustic acts, poetry etc. We are very excited about adding this cafe to our business.
Thanks for being such a great friend!!! YOU ROCK!!! Have a great weekend!!!!!
If you are around Friday August 28th I'll be having a big show at Tumbleweed Texas with the Spiffingtons in Houston Texas I really hope to see you there!!! Love ~Susan www.susanhickman.com
whats up friend?!?! Just wanted to let you know that we have a show coming up on May 8th at Club Firestone downtown Orlando opening for Bobaflex. Its an ALL AGES, FREE!! SHOW!! If you want some tickets, just send us your address and we will send them out. Hope to talk to you soon.
You are awesome!!! Thanks for being a friend!!! Wrapped Up In Me is #42 on the New Music Weekly Country Main Chart!!!! I am also #21 on the top 30 Indie Chart this week!!! It is on radio stations across the nation, you can request it now!!!!! Love ~Susan www.susanhickman.com
The Sorg Opera House and Road Apple Music is proud to announce the FIRST EVER Battle Of The Bands!!! You think you got the "goods" to win? Stop by the Road Apple music store on Main Street in Middletown to get your band registered. All genres welcome. Sign up fee is ONLY $25.00...and the first place winner will take home $1,000 (one thousand dollars) plus Recording time...2nd place takes $500.00 & 3rd place takes $250.00. Get your band OUT OF THE GARAGE and into the BATTLE!!! Stop by Road Apple Music for further details...or call (513) 217-4444 between 12:00pm - 5:30pm
Road Apple Music Presents The Sorg Opera House Theater BATTLE OF THE BANDS
DESCRIPTION: Being held at The Sorg Opera House Theatre the first ever battle of the bands (all genres' welcome) contest administered through Road Apple Music located 57 S.Main St Middletown Ohio. The Band must pay a one time registration fee of $25.00 in order to participate in the Contest or win the cash prizes. The Contest will flow as follows:
Contest "Submission Period": The contest Submission Period begins on or about July1st, 2009 and ends on Aug 1st, 2009 at 11:59 a.m. Eastern Time ("ET").
Contest Rules: No throwing Objects off the Stage. (your band will be disqualified) Keep profanity to a minimum. (points will be deducted) Must not go over the allowed time. (your band will be disqualified) Must be on time for you giving time slot. (points will be deducted) All cloths must stay on. (points will be deducted) No spitting off stage. (points will be deducted)
Bands supply there own equipment (Amps/Drums/Guitars) The Sorg Opera House Theater will supply all P.A. Sound equipment.
The First round bands have 20 min set The Second round bands have 25 min set The Third round bands have 30 min set The Finials bands will have 35 min set (Every night after each round the top 3 bands will be announced that move on to the next round)
The Sorg Opera House and Road Apple Music is proud to announce the FIRST EVER Battle Of The Bands!!! You think you got the "goods" to win? Stop by the Road Apple music store on Main Street in Middletown to get your band registered. All genres welcome. Sign up fee is ONLY $25.00...and the first place winner will take home $1,000 (one thousand dollars) plus Recording time...2nd place takes $500.00 & 3rd place takes $250.00. Get your band OUT OF THE GARAGE and into the BATTLE!!! Stop by Road Apple Music for further details...or call (513) 217-4444 between 12:00pm - 5:30pm
Road Apple Music Presents The Sorg Opera House Theater BATTLE OF THE BANDS
DESCRIPTION: Being held at The Sorg Opera House Theatre the first ever battle of the bands (all genres' welcome) contest administered through Road Apple Music located 57 S.Main St Middletown Ohio. The Band must pay a one time registration fee of $25.00 in order to participate in the Contest or win the cash prizes. The Contest will flow as follows:
Contest "Submission Period": The contest Submission Period begins on or about July1st, 2009 and ends on Aug 1st, 2009 at 11:59 a.m. Eastern Time ("ET").
Contest Rules: No throwing Objects off the Stage. (your band will be disqualified) Keep profanity to a minimum. (points will be deducted) Must not go over the allowed time. (your band will be disqualified) Must be on time for you giving time slot. (points will be deducted) All cloths must stay on. (points will be deducted) No spitting off stage. (points will be deducted)
Bands supply there own equipment (Amps/Drums/Guitars) The Sorg Opera House Theater will supply all P.A. Sound equipment.
The First round bands have 20 min set The Second round bands have 25 min set The Third round bands have 30 min set The Finials bands will have 35 min set (Every night after each round the top 3 bands will be announced that move on to the next round)
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