Events and Activities : Save the Date! Labor Day Weekend 2021 Old Creamery Theatre 50th Reunion

Come celebrate in Garrison, Iowa, the founding of The Old Creamery Theatre Company 50 years ago. Sponsored by those founding members who are still alive and kicking.

PLEASE BRING $30 PER PERSON TO COVER THE COST OF MEALS AND OTHER EXPENSES.

The celebration is open to anyone who worked at, attended, or contributed to the success of The Creamery between 1971 and 2021, including former company members, board members, attendees, and volunteers. If your life was impacted by having a connection to the theatre, you're invited!

Share your photos and stories!

Some former company members are working on a slideshow and a book of oral histories of Creamery alums.

If you have photos and/or stories you'd like to share, please UPLOAD THEM INTO THIS ONLINE FOLDER.

Schedule of Events

September 3, 2021

4:00 p.m. - ?

Tom and Meg's house: 2812 G Street, Middle Amana

Champagne & Chicken Wings Party

For both early arrives from out of town and alums living locally. Make sure to RSVP below.

September 4, 2021

10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Get together at the Farmer's Mercantile

Welcome to the party, with lots of talking with folks we haven't seen in years.

Walking tours of the town, remember special spots

Recording of oral histories from former members

What to bring: Feel free to bring your own adult beverages (Vinton is the closest town with a convenience store), and any items that will help us recall the past days of The Old Creamery Theatre.

Lunch Break

1-2:30 p.m.

Afternoon Activities

2:30-6:00 p.m.

A bike ride on The Old Creamery bike trail for those who have bikes

Continue recording former members' stories

Brief run-through of Spoon River Anthology

Recognition at the Farmer's Mercantile of members who have passed.

Slide show of old photos

More time to spend with old friends.

September 5, 2021

11:00 a.m.-?

Location to be determined

Sunday Picnic Brunch

Reminisce, share more stories, lie about the old days and say "so long."

To RSVP:

Cick here for form

Please reply with the following info:

1) What years you were involved with the theatre,

2) The number of people in your party,

3) When you plan to arrive,

4) Whether you need help finding lodging or transportation,

5) The names of anyone who worked at The Creamery who has passed so that we can honor them at the Saturday afternoon event.