AM 1240 WJON » paramount theatre http://wjon.com Wed, 22 May 2013 23:33:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 Frozen In Time: Paramount Theatre [VIDEO] http://wjon.com/frozen-in-time-paramount-theatre-video/ http://wjon.com/frozen-in-time-paramount-theatre-video/#comments Wed, 08 May 2013 08:00:20 +0000 Ashli Gerdes http://wjon.com/?p=187589 The Paramount Theatre has been a staple for arts and entertainment in the St. Cloud area since first opening in 1921.

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]]> http://wjon.com/frozen-in-time-paramount-theatre-video/feed/ 0 Ashli Gerdes Night of the Stars Performances this Weekend http://wjon.com/night-of-the-stars-performances-this-weekend/ http://wjon.com/night-of-the-stars-performances-this-weekend/#comments Fri, 22 Feb 2013 06:23:29 +0000 Jim Maurice http://wjon.com/?p=170042 St. Cloud area students will show off their talents during the 12th Annual "Night of the Stars" variety show. There are three performances scheduled: tonight (Friday) at 7:00 p.m., tomorrow (Saturday) at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. at the Paramount Theatre in downtown St. Cloud.

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]]> http://wjon.com/night-of-the-stars-performances-this-weekend/feed/ 0 ENTERTAINMENT PREVIEW: Paramount Theatre Boasts Wide Range of Holiday Shows http://wjon.com/entertainment-preview-paramount-theatre-boasts-wide-range-of-holiday-shows/ http://wjon.com/entertainment-preview-paramount-theatre-boasts-wide-range-of-holiday-shows/#comments Mon, 19 Nov 2012 06:01:21 +0000 Abby Faulkner http://wjon.com/?p=147683 There's no shortage of holiday entertainment around central Minnesota, and today, we're highlighting a few upcoming shows at the Paramount Theatre.

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]]> http://wjon.com/entertainment-preview-paramount-theatre-boasts-wide-range-of-holiday-shows/feed/ 0 Abby Faulkner World-Renowned Men's Chorus Performing in St. Cloud [VIDEO] http://wjon.com/world-renowned-mens-chorus-performing-in-st-cloud-video/ http://wjon.com/world-renowned-mens-chorus-performing-in-st-cloud-video/#comments Sun, 04 Nov 2012 05:19:07 +0000 Abby Faulkner http://wjon.com/?p=145179 Chanticleeer, a grammy-award winning San Francisco-based singing group, is coming to the Paramount tonight.

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]]> http://wjon.com/world-renowned-mens-chorus-performing-in-st-cloud-video/feed/ 0 Beloved Folk Musician Arlo Guthrie Coming to St. Cloud [VIDEO] http://wjon.com/beloved-folk-musician-arlo-guthrie-coming-to-st-cloud-video/ http://wjon.com/beloved-folk-musician-arlo-guthrie-coming-to-st-cloud-video/#comments Fri, 02 Nov 2012 05:01:52 +0000 Abby Faulkner http://wjon.com/?p=144958 The Paramount Theatre has been star-studded lately. Tonight, you'll have the chance to catch folk music icon Arlo Guthrie in a single performance in St. Cloud.

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]]> http://wjon.com/beloved-folk-musician-arlo-guthrie-coming-to-st-cloud-video/feed/ 0 'Sons of the Pioneers' Stepping Onto Paramount Stage [VIDEO] http://wjon.com/classic-western-ensemble-sons-of-the-pioneers-stepping-onto-paramount-stage-video/ http://wjon.com/classic-western-ensemble-sons-of-the-pioneers-stepping-onto-paramount-stage-video/#comments Thu, 01 Nov 2012 05:01:12 +0000 Abby Faulkner http://wjon.com/?p=144771 One of America's first and favorite western singing groups is coming to the Paramount Theatre.

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]]> http://wjon.com/classic-western-ensemble-sons-of-the-pioneers-stepping-onto-paramount-stage-video/feed/ 0 Country Artist Kathy Mattea to Perform the Paramount http://wjon.com/country-artist-kathy-mattea-to-perform-the-paramount/ http://wjon.com/country-artist-kathy-mattea-to-perform-the-paramount/#comments Fri, 21 Sep 2012 05:01:29 +0000 Abby Faulkner http://wjon.com/?p=133391 The Paramount Theatre is welcoming critically-acclaimed country singer and musician Kathy Mattea to the stage this weekend.

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]]> http://wjon.com/country-artist-kathy-mattea-to-perform-the-paramount/feed/ 0 Kathy Mattea, Facebook Historic Paramount Chandeliers Return After 20 Year Hiatus [AUDIO] http://wjon.com/historic-paramount-chandeliers-return-after-20-years-gone-audio/ http://wjon.com/historic-paramount-chandeliers-return-after-20-years-gone-audio/#comments Fri, 21 Sep 2012 05:01:21 +0000 Abby Faulkner http://wjon.com/?p=133934 Two pieces of St. Cloud history, gone for over 20 years, have returned. A pair of chandeliers, custom-made for the Paramount Theatre in 1921, were found and bought back by the theater.

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]]> http://wjon.com/historic-paramount-chandeliers-return-after-20-years-gone-audio/feed/ 0 2nd Annual St. Cloud Film Fest Starts 4-Day Run Tonight http://wjon.com/2nd-annual-st-cloud-film-fest-starts-4-day-run-tonight/ http://wjon.com/2nd-annual-st-cloud-film-fest-starts-4-day-run-tonight/#comments Mon, 17 Sep 2012 05:51:14 +0000 Abby Faulkner http://wjon.com/?p=132806 Filmmakers of all stripes, and many from right here in central Minnesota, will get the chance to shine this week in downtown St. Cloud.

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]]> http://wjon.com/2nd-annual-st-cloud-film-fest-starts-4-day-run-tonight/feed/ 0 SPDP, Flickr Tracy Lawrence, James Otto Playing the Convention Center http://wjon.com/tracy-lawrence-james-otto-playing-the-convention-center/ http://wjon.com/tracy-lawrence-james-otto-playing-the-convention-center/#comments Thu, 21 Jun 2012 14:46:57 +0000 Jim Maurice http://wjon.com/?p=111689 A major country music concert is coming to the newly expanded River's Edge Convention Center in downtown St. Cloud. "First Class Entertainment" is bringing Tracy Lawrence and James Otto to the facility tomorrow (Friday) night.

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]]> http://wjon.com/tracy-lawrence-james-otto-playing-the-convention-center/feed/ 0 Getty Images Michael Smerconish Plays the Paramount http://wjon.com/michael-smerconish-plays-the-paramount/ http://wjon.com/michael-smerconish-plays-the-paramount/#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 14:20:58 +0000 Bob Hughes http://wjon.com/?p=101563 The only thing better than having Michael Smerconish broadcast his nationally syndicated radio show from our WJON studio yesterday was the show he brought to the Paramount last night.

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]]> http://wjon.com/michael-smerconish-plays-the-paramount/feed/ 0 Bob Hughes National Talk Show Host Coming to WJON Studio, Paramount http://wjon.com/national-talk-show-host-coming-to-wjon-studio-paramount/ http://wjon.com/national-talk-show-host-coming-to-wjon-studio-paramount/#comments Tue, 01 May 2012 16:56:41 +0000 Jim Maurice http://wjon.com/?p=97160 A nationally syndicated radio talk show host is coming to St. Cloud. Michael Smerconish can be heard every weekday morning right here on WJON from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.

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]]> http://wjon.com/national-talk-show-host-coming-to-wjon-studio-paramount/feed/ 0 Smerconish.com Paramount Theatre Turning 90 Years Old [AUDIO] http://wjon.com/paramount-theatre-turning-90-years-old-audio/ http://wjon.com/paramount-theatre-turning-90-years-old-audio/#comments Fri, 23 Dec 2011 16:40:25 +0000 Jim Maurice http://wjon.com/?p=61358 The Paramount Theatre in downtown St. Cloud is celebrating a big birthday. Mayor Dave Kleis says the iconic theatre is turning 90 years old tomorrow (Saturday).

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]]> http://wjon.com/paramount-theatre-turning-90-years-old-audio/feed/ 0 Abby Faulkner Traveling Art/Film Exhibit Explores the Effects of Iraq War on American, Iraqi Lives [AUDIO, VIDEO] http://wjon.com/traveling-artfilm-exhibit-explores-the-effects-of-iraq-war-on-american-iraqi-lives-audio/ http://wjon.com/traveling-artfilm-exhibit-explores-the-effects-of-iraq-war-on-american-iraqi-lives-audio/#comments Wed, 28 Sep 2011 18:18:26 +0000 Abby Faulkner http://wjon.com/?p=37721 A new and topical traveling film and visual art exposition has arrived in St. Cloud. The Paramount Theatre is hosting,"Navigating the Aftermath" which tells the collective story of lives, both American and Iraqi, impacted by the Iraq War.

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]]> http://wjon.com/traveling-artfilm-exhibit-explores-the-effects-of-iraq-war-on-american-iraqi-lives-audio/feed/ 0 Patrons can add their thoughts to this art piece from "Navigating the Aftermath" (Abby Faulkner) 'The Full Monty' Coming To Paramount Theatre http://wjon.com/the-full-monty-coming-to-paramount-theatre/ http://wjon.com/the-full-monty-coming-to-paramount-theatre/#comments Wed, 17 Aug 2011 05:45:56 +0000 Jim Maurice http://wjon.com/?p=26357 The Paramount Theatre and the Pioneer Place on 5th have teamed-up for another big production. They're bringing the hit broadway show "The Full Monty" to town this week.

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]]> http://wjon.com/the-full-monty-coming-to-paramount-theatre/feed/ 0 Full Monty (Paramount Facebook Page) Lee Greenwood Brings His Show To Paramount Theatre http://wjon.com/lee-greenwood-brings-his-show-to-paramount-theatre/ http://wjon.com/lee-greenwood-brings-his-show-to-paramount-theatre/#comments Wed, 10 Aug 2011 05:41:35 +0000 Jim Maurice http://wjon.com/?p=24864 Another country music legend is performing at the Paramount Theatre. Lee Greenwood has two shows tomorrow (Thursday), at 1:30 p.m. and at 7:00 p.m.

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]]> http://wjon.com/marty-stuart-to-perform-at-paramount/feed/ 0 Getty Images Paramount Theatre Delivers Big Holiday Entertainment http://wjon.com/paramount-theater-delivers-big-holiday-entertainment/ http://wjon.com/paramount-theater-delivers-big-holiday-entertainment/#comments Wed, 01 Dec 2010 20:56:30 +0000 Abby Faulkner http://wjon.com/?p=1330 You want Christmas? The Paramount Theatre and Visual Arts Center is rockin' Christmas with events nearly every night right up until Christmas.

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