Derby Madness to premiere at Krider Center
February 27, 2009
Mike Weatherford & Wes Gargus discuss strategy in the demolition derby documentary, "DERBY MADNESS! ® The Movie". © Copyright DuMedia Lighthouse
The world premiere of a demolition derby documentary movie called “Derby Madness! ® The Movie” will be held on Saturday, March 7 at 7:00 p.m. at the Krider Performing Arts Center in Paris, Tennessee. Admission is free to the public and attendees are encouraged to arrive early to ensure availability of seating.
“DERBY MADNESS! ® The Movie” follows promoter Mike Weatherford, a Paris, TN native, along with his group of officials as they travel to various small towns in Western Tennessee and Kentucky for the Derby Madness® demolition derby competitions. The movie, a documentary produced by DuMedia Lighthouse, also features Bill Reagor, Max Parrish, Wes Gargus, and many others who have participated in the Derby Madness® events.
A car is "hung-up" in the demolition derby documentary, "DERBY MADNESS! ® The Movie"."© Copyright DuMedia Lighthouse
Filmmakers John Dudley and William Middleton spent one year following the officials, car builders and drivers and have created an exciting, heart-felt and action-packed documentary. “Along with many car smashes, including lots of smoke and fire, we’ve put together some very compelling footage of what goes on behind-the-scenes and in the dramatic lives of the drivers and officials. It was a pleasure getting to know these people and making this movie. We’ve done our best to capture the crazy, car-crashing world of demolition derby!” says John Dudley.
The Krider Performing Arts Center (KPAC) is located at 650 Volunteer Drive in Paris, TN 38242. The website for KPAC is www.kridercenter.com. For more information about the world premiere event, including information about how to purchase DVDs of the movie, please visit the website:
Jaycees name “Miss Snow Flake 2008″
November 30, 2008
The Paris-Henry County Jaycees crowned their Miss Snow Flake 2008 Queens on November 22, 2008, at the Krider Performing Arts Center in an evening ceremony. The winners have been invited to enter and ride in the Jaycees Downtown Christmas Parade to be held December 12 in downtown Paris.
Pageant “Queen” awards were made in six divisions ranging from age 3 to age 18.
McKenna Rylee Thrower of Henry was named Queen and Best Dressed in the in the 3-5 year old category. First Maid and the Best Personality award went to Grace Fletcher Tori of Paris. Second Maid was Macy Brown of Paris, with Saiylor Marie Beacham of Mansfield was honored with an award for Prettiest Smile and Most Photogenic. Other contestants in this category include Kaylee Phifer and Gabriella Nowakowski, both of Big Sandy, Olivia Grace Wyatt of Paris, Lauren Marie Freeland of Paris, Paris Shea Schoeberl of Paris, Hannah Brewer of Huntington, and Jordan Alane Nance of Paris. [Read more]
