Reading Civic Theatre to present ‘Rock of Ages’ [Spotlight]

Reading Civic Theatre will present “Rock of Ages” from June 6-15 at its theater, 4530 Perkiomen Ave., Exeter Township.

All shows are at 7:30 p.m. except for 2 p.m. matinees on June 8 and 15.

Appearing in the Reading Civic Theatre production of “Rock of Ages” are, from left, Matt Allen, Tevis Bryant, Edwin Diaz and Malana Wilson. (Jessica Skelly)

Journey back to the ’80s with this fun jukebox musical of some of the decade’s rock hits, songs like “Don’t Stop Believin,’ ” “We Built This City,” “The Final Countdown,” “I Wanna Rock” and more.

The show brings audiences back to the epicenter of rock jn the 1980s, the Bourbon Room in Los Angeles.

Lonny (Tevis Bryant) narrates us through this story of love and rock ‘n’ roll. Will Drew and Sherrie find love? Can Regina save the strip from destruction? Will Lonny and Dennis fight their feelings?

The cast includes Edwin Diaz, Malaña Wilson, Tara Feathers, Matt Allen, Alli Meck, Patrick Grinage, Joe Foering and Pete Bourey. Under the direction of Brandon Kegerize, music direction of Charles Troxel, choreography by Meck, stage managed by Jessica Skelly and produced by Jeannette DeAngelo, we look forward to bringing this world of rock ‘n’ roll to the Reading Civic Stage.

The show is rated PG-13 due to suggestive content, language and crude humo. Ticket information is available at readingcivic.org.

Art

Four members of the Bond family will display their original art in conjunction with the 18th annual Hawk Mountain Arts Tour on June 7 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. in Albany Township.

Members of the Bond family will display their art during the 18th annual Hawk Mountain Arts Tour. (Courtesy of Bond Customart)

Jon Bond, Casey Weaknecht Bond, Sam Bond and Julie Bond Kloehn plan to exhibit works created with egg tempera, oil, fiber, charcoal, pencil and pastel. Works on display will include landscapes, portraits and fiber with needlecraft.

The Bond family has always shared a passion for art. Family members have completed work as both professionals and amateurs for a combined 100 years of creativity. Many unique pieces will be available for purchase.

More than 15 other artists will also show their wares on this self-drive tour surrounding Hawk Mountain in northern Berks County. The Bond studio is located at 59 Kempton Road, Albany Township.

The arts tour itinerary and map can be downloaded at https://hawkmountain.org/visit/events/hawk-mountain-arts-tour.

For additional information, visit https://hawkmountain.org , call 610-756-6961, email info@hawkmountain.org or contact Jon at 610-756-4490, bondart@ptd.net or visit Jon’s website at http://jonathanbond.com.