Ice Cream Sunday: Gaither-Style is a Gospel, praise and worship concert and sing-a-long featuring vocalists and musicians from Marion and neighboring counties. The concert will take place at the Marion Palace Theatre on Sunday, August 26 at 3:00 p.m. with an ice cream social in the May Pavilion immediately following.
The music is in the style of traditional hymns, praise and contemporary worship, and of course, the music of The Gaithers. This event is appropriate for all ages, all faiths, and anyone ready for some meaningful, musical moments.
Tickets are $15 and include one scoop of ice cream. Extra ice cream and toppings are available for an additional charge.
Under the direction of Ryan J Ratliff, singers will lead the audience in praise choruses and be featured in solos, duets, and quartets as well. Additionally, a choir will sit onstage to assist the audience in song and provide back-up vocals for the featured singers.
Featured vocalists are Ann Schertzer, Daniel Bradshaw, Dustin Rawlins, Jami Addison-Rawlins, Jeannette Muzzalupo, Jeff Rone, Kirstin Flaglor-Bloom, and Ryan J Ratliff. Special Appearances by Martis Bracy and Shannel Bracy-Malcom. Churches with choir members involved in the concert are Abundant Life Assembly of God, Dayspring Wesleyan, Emanuel Lutheran Church, Epworth United Methodist Church, First Church of the Nazarene, First Presbyterian Church, Grace Brethren Church of Columbus, Grand Prairie Baptist Church, Grove City United Methodist Church, King’s Temple Apostolic Church, La Rue United Methodist Church, Prospect Street United Methodist Church, St. Mary Catholic Church, and Trinity Baptist Church.
Director Ryan Ratliff is a LaRue native, where he began singing at the LaRue United Methodist Church. After high school, Ryan attended The Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance, Theatre, and Opera Performance, as well as a Bachelor of Music Education. Ryan then headed to NYC. Shortly after taking on the Big Apple, Ryan was fortunate to land the role of Jinx in “Forever Plaid,” before starring as Mark in “Altar Boyz,” both the National Broadway Tour, as well as in New York.
The past four years Ryan was the musical director for the “Unexpected Boys,” a Frankie Valli/Jersey Boys tribute quartet that traveled the world for corporate and social events, as well as guest entertaining on many cruise lines. Aside from arranging and orchestrating for cruise lines, show choirs, and NY actors, Ryan very recently began his own entertainment company, which is still “under construction.”
Ryan issues the following invitation, “This isn’t your Sunday afternoon nap. Come to revive your soul, energy, and toes, while you sit back and sing along, or jump up and dance in the aisles.”
Ice Cream Sunday: Gaither-Style is sponsored in part by Emanuel Lutheran Church, Don & Lannette Davis and Senior Services Insurance Agency/Robert L. Stump.
For more information or to purchase tickets, call the Marion Palace Theatre Box Office at 740-383-2101 or visit www.marionpalace.org.
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