Cathi Rhodes: Feedback

"I have seen 'Always...Patsy Cline' performed all over the place by professionals locally and in South Carolina, Florida, etc. and YOU, young lady were the BEST I have ever seen or heard anywhere! You need to be recording your voice on CDs!"

"Cathi, in my opinion, I think you sound BETTER than Patsy Cline!"

Cathi, you sing Patsy Cline's music so EFFORTLESSLY! It just flows from you!

Thank You, Cathi! ROUTE 66 was a superb show!! The Valley Players of Ligonier are blessed once again! Your creativity, talent and care combine with fantastic results. "THANK YOU" hardly begins to convey our appreciation.

Cathi, Maybe I'm 'crazy' but I must confess that I catch myself humming PATSY CLINE songs 'after midnight' and thinking about the tender, entertaining performance I saw of ALWAYS...PATSY CLINE at our Ligonier Theater. Emphatically NOT just for fans of country music, this was a rich and touching show for one and all. Cast and crew worked together seamlessly (and effortlessly, it appeared, though I know it had to have been work) to create a tender, believable portrayal of the singer's life and thoughts, her developing career, and a blossoming friendship with a perceptive fan --- a great story, interwoven with a wonderful journey through Patsy's music. The band, so good we should have had to pay a separate cover charge to hear them, made an incredible backdrop for Patsy's smooth and soulful singing. Louise was the the perfect foil for Patsy and an absolute hoot to boot! Staging and lighting were arranged to great effect, carrying us as fluidly from one locale to another as the music transported us from one emotion to the next. And the parade of costumes --- perfect! Let me tell you (in the highly unlikely case you hadn't already heard): ALWAYS...PATSY CLINE was a thoroughly enjoyable experience for your audiences, and I suspect (and sincerely hope) that it was for you as well! Just one question---are you SURE that wasn't really Patsy Cline up there on stage? I'll bet loads of people asked for 'her' autograph! Every aspect of this show was top-notch, and you are to be commended for your part in making ALWAYS...PATSY CLINE such a success for the Valley Players of Ligonier. Heaps o' thanks and buckets o' gratitude from my li'l ol' heart! Y'all come back now, y'hear! (PLEASE!!) In a word...WOW!!!!!

Cathi, you totally TRANSFORMED yourself into the Patsy Cline character: your hair, your clothes, the way you moved, and even your choice of lipstick! I can't wait to come back to see you again! That was such a WONDERFUL show!

"Cathi, you are so feminine and very humble. I have to tell you that you are such a pleasure to watch and listen to! Thanks for a very memorable evening! We enjoyed having you in Erie!"

If you are looking for an enjoyable and entertaining evening that is reminiscent of a good old county fair, Bullskin is one stop to make this week.
Now celebrating it's 80th year, the Bullskin Township Community Fair and Farm Products Show will open today and run through Saturday.
It is held on the fairgrounds that are in Wooddale.
"We are the longest running continuous fair that is held in Fayette County," fair association member and security chair Jim Fabian said. "We've been doing this for a long time."

The fair will unofficially open with a Horse and Pony show held today on the grounds. Starting at 12:30, the day-long event will feature numerous equine events that will delight visitors of all ages.
"It's really the beginning of the fair itself," treasurer Jimmy Swink Jr said of the horse show, "and we always get a good turnout. You can stay an hour or you can stay all day. It's really like the informal opening of the fair."
Local country singer Kortney Jean and Stampede will perform as will Girlz in Black Hats.
The Anna Jane Allen Family Band will appear and new to the fair will be the Patsy & Friends show that will showcase songs made famous by Patsy Cline and Loretta Lynn.
All agricultural and livestock entries will be accepted Tuesday and will then be tagged and displayed by volunteers.
"Those volunteers really spend a lot of time with the exhibits and we are grateful to them and to all the volunteers who help with the fair," fair association President Wayne Brown said.
Food will be available and games and rides will be located throughout the fairgrounds.
The fair's big attractions, the demolition derby, rodeo and tractor pulls will be returning to the outdoor arena, and the community fair will feature family entertainment including a pet parade and the Kids Pedal Tractor Pull.
"Those kids come to us with some of the cutest outfits that you ever saw," fair association member and publicity co-chair Sam Glassburn said. "Last year they brought a little three legged dog dressed with a flag that who was supposed to be a disabled veteran. They come us with some really clever ideas."
Ample parking is available and entrance to the fair, all exhibits and entertainment is free.
"It's free," Glassburn said, "and it's a fun time. Bring the whole family and enjoy yourselves."
Sponsored by the Pleasant Valley Grange Community Fair Association Inc., it will be held rain or shine.