Sarasota Square Mall reopening c.1989 - Sarasota, FL jamesgang creative 2023-02-14 | A :30 commercial for reopening of Sarasota Square Mall. I found a Wiki article mentioning the "food court" remodeling in 1986. This is from an article "The Mall Hall of Fame":- In October 1986, a 15 million dollar enlargement of the mall was announced. Forty new stores were to be added in an East Wing. The existing Food Court would also be doubled in size. A 2-level (110,000 square foot), Birmingham-based Parisian, the chain's first Central Florida store, would anchor the addition. The expansion was dedicated with a gala grand opening held on November 1, 1989. The mall now encompassed 975,800 leasable square feet and contained 116 stores and services.However, as you can see, the date for the special event is March 27-29The folks performing were local talent that had performed in Golden Apple's "A Chorus Line!" and other musical theatre productions. According to an article I found on Fubar D. Robot, it was created in 1979 and apparently was a "big deal." cyberneticzoo.com/pseudo-automatons-and-robots/1979-fubar-d-robot-americanhttps://collections.carli.illinois.edu/digital/collection/llc_history/id/356en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarasota_Square_MallTech: This was a capture (2023) using a Sony VCR connected to the line in on a 2001 Sony Camcorder. The camcorder DV Line out goes into the Mac Mini by way of a firewire/thunderwire adapter. The firewire is connected to a 2005 DVD/CD writer/player. Whew. So, quality isn't that great, but wanted to capture a few things before I dump the old VCR cassettes. I am actually surprised the cassette still played (though it struggled). Also, the audio from the VCR to Digital Cam to Computer can shift. Repeated rewinds and forwards seems to help, but sometimes doesn't solve the issue. I had to disconnect the audio and move it about 1 sec. and then save (using iMovie).
Alive and Kicking: Laughter Never Gets Old Highlights - now available for licensing jamesgang creative 2025-09-06 | **UPDATE ** ALIVE and KICKING: LAUGHTER NEVER GETS OLD is available for licensing. Go to Https://aliveandkickingshow.com for more info. The revue starred Michael La Fleur, Nancy Greco, Judy Rossignuolo-Rice, Rose McReynolds, Ken Kordick and Nikolai Sorokin. Music Directed by Richard Trost. For licensing contact: Stephan deGhelder, aliveandkickingshow[at sign]gmail.comFollowing is the original press release for the show. ALIVE and KICKING: LAUGHTER NEVER GETS OLD premieres at the Moonlight Theatre, St. Charles, ILChicago, IL, July 2, 2025— ALIVE AND KICKING: LAUGHTER NEVER GETS OLD, about the joys and jokes of senior life in America, will have its world premiere at the Moonlight Theatre, July 11-20, in St. Charles, IL.The show is conceived and written by Stephan deGhelder, an award-winning lyricist/comedy writer (LICENSE TO BASH, PRIME RIBBING, LAUGHING MATTERS) and playwright (A KISS FROM ALEXANDER, MEETING MR. RIGHT, WHEN JENNY COMES MARCHING HOME, DICKENS OF A CAROL), and Broadway/Regional theatre veteran.deGhelder began writing satirical comedy shows during the 1994 election between Clinton, Perot and George H.W. Bush for LICENSE TO BASH in Sarasota, FL, to rave reviews. The show ran in cabarets and theatre venues with updated sequels keeping up with the news and local topics in that area for many years. His political show, PRIME RIBBING, another political/satirical revue, had a successful run in 2011 in Asheville, NC.In ALIVE AND KICKING: LAUGHTER NEVER GETS OLD, "A talented cast of vibrant seniors, and a couple of juniors for that wrinkle-free look, will entertain you with clever replace-the-lyrics song parodies and comedy sketches," deGhelder said. "The show is a departure from skewing political figures and hot-button topics because right now, we need some good old-fashioned humor and fun. Think Carol Burnett Show meets Forbidden Broadway. Yes, we’re that old."Theatergoers in the Chicago area may remember his Gay Fantasy musical A KISS FROM ALEXANDER, (akissfromalexander.com) which had its world premiere at the Bailiwick in Chicago in 2006, garnering four nominations from the prestigious Jefferson Citation Awards, including Best New Musical that year. ALIVE AND KICKING … features an original song, “Souvenirs,” by composer/musical director Brad Simmons (HOOD: THE ROBIN HOOD MUSICAL ADVENTURE, LYSISTRATA JONES, TO WONG FOO THE MUSICAL (upcoming)), who has collaborated with DeGhelder on a number of projects, including Alexander.The Moonlight Theatre is a "great space for what I call 'Manhattan-style cabaret theatre,’" deGhelder said. According to the website, the theatre in downtown St. Charles, IL, has its roots in vaudeville and silent movies. Built in 1900, the Idle Hour Theater was known in its early years solely for its live vaudeville entertainment. The Idle Hour Theater closed in 1926; the last film shown was “Road to Mandalay,” starring Lon Chaney. Though the building has gone through many owners and has housed several different businesses over the years, the new owners have lovingly restored the theatrical space, and the entertainment venue will live on as Moonlight Theatre.deGhelder, who is also directing the show, has been a member of Actor's Equity for 51 years, is a member of the Dramatist Guild and has numerous Broadway, Off-Broadway and Regional theatre credits for performing, choreography, and directing. Music is directed by Richard Trost. The show stars Michael La Fleur, Nancy Greco, Judy Rossignuolo-Rice, Rose McReynolds, Ken Kordick and Nikolai Sorokin. Executive Producer, Joseph Mennella. The world premiere engagement runs July 11 through July 20. Friday and Saturday, 7:30pm. Saturday and Sunday matinees at 3pm. Moonlight Theatre, 7 S 2nd Avenue, St. Charles, IL. For tickets, go to MoonlightTheatre.com.***Contact: Stephan deGhelder (AliveandKickingShow[at]gmail[dot]com.)
Brother Wolf Rescue Story : Helene jamesgang creative 2024-12-15 | Story about Brother Wolf in Asheville, NC and impact from Tropical Storm Helene. Sept 2024.
A Dickens of a Carol - A Musical Holiday Farce (Highlight reel) jamesgang creative 2024-04-06 | Highlights from a production filmed at Theatre Tuscaloosa, Sheldon Community State College, designated as the Alabama Theatre of Fine Arts. Book and Lyrics by Stephan deGhelder. Music by Brad Simmons. Director and Set Design by Paul K. Looney. Synopsis: Julian Potter, the irascible, Scrooge-like producer of a small city's community theatre, decides not to do A CHRISTMAS CAROL this year, much to the horror of the theatre regulars. He books a touring musical in its place, but when less-than-ideal conditions prevent the tour from performing on opening night, the regulars, in order to save the theatre, propose to ad-lib their way through a performance of DICKEN'S A CHRISTMAS CAROL. They use any costumes, sets and props they can find. The performance is chaotic, hysterical, and bumpy In so many ways. Ultimately, though, the show's successful in the true nature of the Dickens classic.If you're interested in our musical, contact information is at the end of the video. Thanks for watching.
A Kiss From Alexander title song jamesgang creative 2024-01-09 | A Kiss From Alexander with selected quotes from reviews. Music by Brad Simmons. Book and Lyrics by Stephan DeGhelder. For more songs, visit akissfromalexander.com/songbook Song performed by Brad Simmons: thebradsimmons.com/stage.htmlfacebook.com/brad.simmons.547instagram.com/thebradsimmonsakissfromalexander.com
Barneys 50th birthday, at the Sarasota Polo Club, February 5, 1995 jamesgang creative 2023-11-12 | A party for B.G. Fitzgerald on his 50th birthday, February 5, 1995. I shot the video using a VHS RCA camcorder using only the microphone built in. (The one where you put a VHS inside the camcorder!). So, my apologies that the sound isn't the greatest. Here's how Drew Morris (M.C) recalls the events leading up to the party: Because Barney's father died before his 50th birthday, turning 50 was an extra special milestone for him. Lyla (his wife) wanted to make it special and asked me if I would help her plan a party honoring Barney. The Sarasota Polo Club was chosen because Cynthia Heininger (who also performed in the show) worked there as manager at the time and got us an excellent deal. Lyla and I spent many secretive hours together culling the guest list, designing the invitation (a copy of which I still have), picking other people's brains, and basically planning the whole thing. Barney Fitzgerald died, May 21, 2023, at age 78 in Bradenton, FL 0:00 The party begins1:20 Intro Drew Morris (M.C.)2:28 The Plaids ("Forever Plaid'): Dan Brunson, Chris Swan, Russell Fox and Steven Flaa6:29 Drew Morris - A brief history10:30 The Plaids 13:22 Marthe Errolle15:50 Bob Turoff20:15 Cynthia Heininger23:48 Drew Morris - Perks at being over 5027:06 Phyllis Gessler34:54 Annabelle Weenick41:19 Kay Daphne45:28 Jay Handleman49:50 Beth Duda52:12 George Staten aka Stella53:57 Stephan Deghelder - Intro55:02 Catherine Randazzo and Forrest Richards1:01:30 Stephan Deghelder, Tom Kelly and John Smitherman 1:05:40 "Company" 1:08:42 Drew Morris - A little more history1:10:41 Barney presented with a "Gypsy" robe1:13:58 Barney reflects
Massacred Melodies, License to Bash, Florida Studio Cabaret, 1997 jamesgang creative 2023-05-29 | A parody number, from License to Bash, Sarasota, 1997. And remember, this is comedy from 26 yrs ago ... and there are words and references that have changed during that quarter century and are outdated. This was run through ROXIO to capture an analog VHS and rework to Digital. Enhancement through iMovie.
Viva Las Venice, Parody song, March 27, 1997, Florida Studio Theatre, License to Bash in the cabaret jamesgang creative 2023-05-29 | Tom Kelly performs parody number, License to Bash, March 27, 1997 at Florida Studio Theatre. There was a controversy about a gambling boat that was being considered for operation off the gulf coast of Venice, FL. So "Viva, Las Venice" has references to parking on the beach, Mote Marine, sharks, All you can Eat buffets, which were plentiful at the time, The Harbor restaurant and a host of other local references. Plus, the inzanity of Tom's Elvis performance. This is a capture using ROXIO to change analog to digital from a VCR cassette tape.
9/11 Walk at Beaver Lake 2021 jamesgang creative 2021-09-12 | Just a short walk reflecting on 9.11.2001.
AntiWar Rally February 2003 jamesgang creative 2021-08-28 | We marched against the illegal IRAQ invasion when Bush & Cheney already had us in Afghanistan. Sorry for the quality, but iPhones wouldn't be invented for another 4 years.
Bears in the Backyard jamesgang creative 2021-07-05 | We had just returned home (by car) and saw the bears crossing the neighbors driveway. I shot thru the garage windows. They were having a great romp. #Asheville #Ashevillebears
2020 Winter Lights Arboretum - Asheville, NC jamesgang creative 2021-01-03 | Due to COVID 19, The North Carolina Arboretum Winter Light show was drive thru this year. It was wonderful. We didn't listen to the radio station you could tune to for holiday music, but opted to listen to Mozart. This was a great effort and the show ran from November thru January 10, 2021. Visit the NC Arboretum's website for more information.
Asheville Coronavirus ride 4 17 2020 jamesgang creative 2020-04-19 | We had to drive downtown to pick up a prescription. First time we've been to town in five weeks.
Walk on our road in Asheville, NC - April 7 2020 jamesgang creative 2020-04-09 | Just Stephan and me taking a walk during the pandemic. Stay safe. Don't go near people. But get outdoors and some fresh air! #Covid19 #coronavirus
Discussion with Broadway legend, Writer Tom Jones, CELEBRATION Concert, York Theatre, Jan 27, 2020 jamesgang creative 2020-02-22 | On Jan 27th 2020 there was a "50th Anniv Concert" of CELEBRATION which opened Jan 22, 1969 on Broadway. Tom Jones (No, not the singer) ("Fantasticks," "I Do! I Do!", "110 In the Shade", "Philemon") directed the original production, wrote the book and lyrics for the musical with Harvey Schmidt (music). Attending this concert were two original cast members Michael Glenn Smith "Orphan," and Stephan DeGhelder, who was a "Reveler" and also understudy to Michael, asst. choreographer and dance captain. This video captures some moments from the after show get-together with Jones, now 92. The audio isn't the best, it was shot on a cell phone, but there are some delightful remembrances.
Two ads Moon 1969 jamesgang creative 2019-07-20 | Two ads from Life Magazine in the August 8 1969 issue after the moon landing.
Collection of Moon ephemera jamesgang creative 2019-07-20 | This is my collection of "Moon Landing" ephemera I saved since I was 15 in 1969. It was a time when America believed in science rather than reject it. Though there are millions on this planet that still believe this was all fake.
Drum Circle - Asheville NC Summer Solstice 2019 jamesgang creative 2019-06-22 | Drum Circle for the Summer Solstice - 06.21.2019 at Pritchard Park. (Shot this with the MOTO G6)
The Spectacular, Awesome Solar Eclipse with Michael and Mark jamesgang creative 2018-09-02 | This video is about the Solar Eclipse 08-21-17
Fire on Baird Cove Rd jamesgang creative 2018-04-21 | April 21. Baird Cove Rd Fire, Woodfin. I'm in the front yard.
Cooking With Beer Class - Cottage Cooking Asheville NC jamesgang creative 2018-03-16 | Cottage Cooking prepares a menu featuring Belgian beer in the appetizer, main course and dessert.Cottage Cooking is an interactive hands-on cooking class in an intimate "one on one" setting, in Asheville, NC . At the end of the 2 ½ hr class you get to eat a scrumptious meal you have now learned to prepare at home.
Class in 15 minutes | Cottage Cooking Asheville NC jamesgang creative 2018-03-15 | Cottage Cooking gets ready for a class
Pine Tree Removal using 26 ton crane jamesgang creative 2018-01-14 | We had a pine tree that had become dangerous, but the only way to get to it was by crane. These guys did a great job!
Cooking with Beer Class, Cottage Cooking Asheville jamesgang creative 2017-12-14 | "Cooking with Beer" with Cottage Cooking Asheville
Christmas in Florida - from the award-winning cabaret show License to Bash jamesgang creative 2017-12-06 | This is the riotously outrageous and funny Christmas Medley from License to Bash's show, "Politically Erect!", Sarasota, FL, 1997. This was at Florida Studio Theatre and was performed 12/06/1997. Starring Forrest Richards, Catherine Randazzo, Tom Kelly and Stephan Deghelder, who wrote/directed the show. And, it's still just as funny today, especially if you've ever enjoyed "Christmas in Florida." Contact update: Stephan@sdeghelder.comFor the techies, this was shot with an RCA CC391 circa 1990, the VHS (look it up) went directly inside of the camera. It was a GREAT camera... could do terrific slo mo zooms, fades. I did some great work filming theatrical productions (approved for archive) with this camera.
Removing a Pine Tree with a 26 ton crane jamesgang creative 2017-11-11 | This tree had been causing some issues recently (lots of sap, pine cones) and two arborists concluded it was stressed and in bad shape. However, how to get to it? In the back, below grade, about 80 feet high ... our neighbor suggested we use their tree experts. And this is the result.
LIVE WELL Magazine, Vol. 1, Issue 2 jamesgang creative 2017-06-21 | LIVE WELL Magazine, John Cannon Homes - Head Writer. NEW ISSUE OUT NOW. A sample of my writing (I know, you can't read it...) but it's good stuff!!!
TSA AFFAIR - PRIME RIBBING jamesgang creative 2016-09-29 | From Prime Ribbing, a satirical NEWISCAL revue, written and directed by Stephen de Ghelder. Featuring Andre Ellerby, Joshua Thomas Kenney, Julia VanderVeen, Mary Kathryn Lyerly, Michael LaFleur; Aaron Price, piano. Recorded live, Asheville, NC February 2011. To contact Stephan or Prime Ribbing, go to Facebook.com/PrimeRibbing.
H*D*Y*S*A*P*L*K jamesgang creative 2016-09-29 | From Prime Ribbing, a satirical NEWISCAL revue, written and directed by Stephen de Ghelder. Featuring Andre Ellerby, Joshua Thomas Kenney, Julia VanderVeen, Mary Kathryn Lyerly, Michael LaFleur; Aaron Price, piano. Recorded live, Asheville, NC February 2011. To contact Stephan or producing Prime Ribbing, go to Facebook.com/primeribbing.
Private Air Mag jamesgang creative 2016-03-07 | Article written for luxury homes magazine, Private Air. March-April issue, page 154.
Cottage Cooking jamesgang creative 2015-09-14 | Cottage Cooking offers private cooking classes in a charming 1915 cottage in downtown Asheville, NC.This video features an appetizer (hummus), main dish (salmon en papillote), side (sauteed asparagus) and dessert (creme brulee) and the comfortable style of hosts and Cottage Chefs Liisa Andreassen and John Godts.
Jimmy Hoskins Celebration of Life Memorial jamesgang creative 2015-02-18 | This video is about Jimmy Hoskin's Celebration of Life Memorial, at the Asolo Repertory Theatre, February 9, 2015. Please consider supporting the Visiting Artists Chair that has been established in his honor online at one.fsu.edu/community/givetoVATD.
Bears on Sunny Ridge jamesgang creative 2014-10-26 | We had a visit by a mama bear and her two cubs this morning ... I was playing around with iMOVIE and made a "news story" using their theme. We think it's the same bear and cubs that have been around for a few years now.
That Disease - Prime Ribbing NEWSical Revue jamesgang creative 2014-07-30 | a number about that "flesh eating" thing again in the news. written by Stephan DeGhelder.
Ann Morrison in RUTHLESS! jamesgang creative 2014-07-29 | Since this has been on YouTube for some time, I'll share on my YouTube site now. This is a compilation of some moments from the show "Ruthless! The Musical, which starred Morrison and Stephan DeGhelder, who one a "best actor" award for his performance from Theatre Critic Jay Handelman (Sarasota Herald Tribune). I believe it was 1998. I shot this on an RCA 1/2" video recorder and used the existing built-in microphone.
OurVoyce jamesgang creative 2014-03-23 | The concept was simple. People should vote on a lot of stuff and often. I wrote this presentation to explain the process, and it was featured on the Landing Page of the Website (I also wrote the content to compliment the design by evolv.com).
Chili, Cake and Impressive Sales celebrate 20th Anniversary for North American Roofing jamesgang creative 2013-10-18 | North American Roofing recently celebrated its 20th anniversary headquartered in Asheville, North Carolina, with a chili cook-off, a cake and some impressive sales figures
NORTH AMERICAN ROOFING 20th Anniversary and Cook Off jamesgang creative 2013-09-25 | Employees and staff celebrate North American Roofing's 20th anniversary in Asheville, NC, in September 2013, with an chili cookoff.
Harrahs Casino Cherokee Chefs Stage jamesgang creative 2013-03-31 | Food demo at the Harrah's Casino Cherokee Re-grand opening March 22 2013
Beam Me Up jamesgang creative 2013-03-26 | On March 26, 1997, thirty nine members of the "Heaven's Gate" religious cult committed mass suicide in California, after cleansing their bodies and males castrating themselves. In order to be picked up by a space ship following the Hale Boggs comet, they swallowed poison under orders from their two leaders named "Do" and "Ti."Their bodies were found neatly arranged in bunks amid many copies of the videotaped movie, "The Sound of Music." I KID YOU NOT. The sketch and number is from the satirical review "License to Bash," here being performed at Florida Studio Theatre in 1997 by Forrest Richards, Catherine Randazzo, Tom Kelly and writer/lyricist Stephan deGhelder.
Harrahs Cherokee Grand Opening Press Conf jamesgang creative 2013-03-25 | Press Conference March 22, 2013 for Harrah's Cherokee
Cedars Tennis Resort, Longboat Key 1988 promo video jamesgang creative 2012-05-22 | This is a promotional video created as part of the "Fly/Buy" program I created for Cedars Tennis Club. Each Friday, the Wall Street Journal ran a "Real Estate Corner," and the cost was about $150, very reasonable considering the cost of a full page, or even a 1/4 page print ad. The classified ad ran each week. In addition, this promotional video was sent to pre-qualified buyers with a package that included the full-color brochure. The original ptich was to keep it at fewer than 5 minutes. I feel there should have been less shown of the furniture in the models though that was part of the "package deal" for buyers in the time share program. They still feature the furnishings since this is a buyer/rental concept. Much of the cost of this piece was the "helicopter shots" and editing/production. I was able to utilize stock video from a number of local sources to keep the project well within budget. The LOGO that was designed in 1988 is still in use today. Remember, this is before lots of computer generation so we had to create the ball, stenciling the LOGO on it...and the time spend finding footage was going through 1/2" tape...not calling up digital clips. The pace is rather slow for today's standards. Much like looking at sitcoms back in the 60s and 70s when there was 27 minutes of programming rather than today's 21. The ball toss was my homage to Kubrick and the film, '2001; A Space Odyssey."
Removing Google History jamesgang creative 2012-02-29 | Cleaning up your "Web History" before the privacy policy is changed by Google on March 1, 2012
PRIME RIBBING, final performance audience reaction.mp4 jamesgang creative 2011-11-18 | A short clip on the excitement from the audience at PRIME RIBBING, at the closing night performance, June 18th, at Altamont Theater, Asheville NC.
Alexanders Ford at Bradley Nature Preserve jamesgang creative 2011-11-18 | Alexander's Ford in Polk County NC along the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail played a very important role in our nation's history and fight for independence. The site has become a national park and nature preserve. This short film has been used in the Polk County School system as an educational piece. Script by Gary James, Jamesgang Creative + Communications
Alcohol and Drug Rehab AD for Manatee Glens.mp4 jamesgang creative 2011-11-18 | TV commercial made for less than $5000 to promote the Glen Oaks Hospital for Manatee Glens.
