The Marion Music Hall will celebrate its 125th birthday and Elizabeth Taber on October 2, 3, and 4 with an Our Fair Lady gala performance. The entire Tri-Town area is invited to celebrate the rich history of the Marion Music Hall and its benefactress.
Throughout the weekend of October 2, the Marion Music Hall Advisory and Gala Committee will celebrate Elizabeth Taber’s generosity. The entire town is invited to take part. Our dream is for Marion to come alive with festive observances of Elizabeth Taber, our town and each other. As a centerpiece to the weekend, on Friday and Saturday evening as well as on Sunday afternoon, the Marion Music Hall Advisory and Gala Committee will present a musical show aptly entitled “Our Fair Lady” celebrating Elizabeth Taber and the 125th birthday of the Marion Music Hall.
This amazing production is not to be missed and will feature many local favorites: the cast is comprised of the Occasion Singers with Eric Bosworth, Kimberly Teves and Carl Denney, the book and lyrics are by Barbara Gee and music direction is by Cassandra Morgan.
Tickets are $20 each and people are encouraged to get them soon as we are anticipating three sell-out performances. Tickets are available at The Bookstall, Marion General Store and the Town House. Remember: because it is a town event, they will only accept checks! No cash!
Marion has a long, colorful history in which many well-known people make an appearance. Among these historical luminaries, the person whose care, concern and character arguably made the most impact on our town was a woman named Elizabeth Taber, our fair lady.
The Marion Music Hall, the Elizabeth Taber Library, the Natural History Museum, the Congregational Church Chapel, the Marion Horse Trough, Marion Town House and Tabor Academy were all established because of Ms. Taber’s direct support. But truly her gifts to the town and its people as a whole are evident everywhere. Think of what this town would be without her influence.
We invite you to join with us to celebrate her contributions, our town and the Marion Music Hall during the first weekend in October. Let’s herald our appreciation, pride and gratitude on every corner and window. Please feel free to contact the planning committee at marionmusichall@gmail.com with ideas as to how you, your organization and/or your business can join in the celebration through festive decorations, the creation of a special exhibition or a special themed offering/project.