‘Wild Rosie’s’ comes to Amana

AMANA — The Iowa Theatre Artists Company will host an original series of musical events this summer under the title of “Wild Rosie’s Rip-Roarin'’ Radio Round Up.”

Wild Rosie broadcasts from fictitious radio station, WWOW in a town “not far away and in a time not quite like our own.” The show within a show will feature real people sharing their own stories through word and music.

The series opens at Amana Performing Arts Center Friday and Saturday, June 6 -7. Other performances will follow Saturday, June 21 in Garrison at the Farmers Mercantile Hall and Saturday, July 12 in Kalona at the Hillcrest Academy Celebration Hall.

The first presentation in the series will feature Paul Roberts, of Sharon Center, who is a popular professional musician in Eastern Iowa. From a farm background, Roberts began playing banjo over forty years ago and performs regularly with numerous bluegrass groups in the area.

Joining Roberts on stage will be Marc Janssen, Solon, on fiddle and mandolin, and Mark Wilson, of Hills, on lead guitar.

Wild Rosie, Amana’s own Meg Merckens, will host the show.