The arts come in so many forms. Do you remember this backdrop from 2018's show "Simply Stellar"? It was an original watercolor made just for us by Jo Meyers-Walker (that we made big enough to fit on the back wall of the Ames City Auditorium). The 60+ crowd has so many amazing talents. Some are just easier than others to include in a variety show. So whether your "thing" is painting, pottery, cooking, or carving make sure to nurture and share those gifts! If you would like to see more of Jo Meyers-Walker's work, check out her blog at theleftbankstudio.com.

Every Saturday you can find a brand new performance or a favorite flashback from one of our 25 shows on Facebook

Words without thoughts never to heaven go according to Shakespeare. I suspect the words from this new performer are having coffee with St. Peter at the pearly gates right now.

"I have written a book, & am continuing to work on something for SVS with a friend, but it’s been a slow on-again, off-again project. However, we’ll keep working. - Alice Thompson"

(Editor note. Really Alice?! I haven't even READ a whole book, let alone written one. That's awesome!)

And Jon Pritchard reminded us of one of his favorite Steven Wright quotes "I walked my dog from New York to Tampa Bay, FL and back" - then I said "There, now you're done"."

(Editor note - that's why I have cats Jon.)

You can send your quarantine projects and ideas to us at storycountysvs@gmail.com and we will share. Building community one project at a time.

Before we know how, ahem, interesting 2020 would be we committed to supporting another Freedom Flight to Washington. Although their plans have been delayed, a little piece of the Senior Variety Show will be sending them on their way when it is safe to fly again.