Stan Retires - River City Opry Returns to the Arlee May 8

[May 03, 2025]  Mason City, IL - On Thursday, May 8 Stan Edwards will be hanging his hat. After years of leading the River City Country Opry at the Arlee (and Lawford in Havana), the time has finally come for Stan to retire...but not before one last concert. 

Be ready to send him off with the style he deserves, filling the seats and the dance floor with a party he won't forget!

 

Stan started the group nearly 12 years ago, gathering other talented musicians to play with him in Havana and everything more or less just fell perfectly into place, often drawing hundreds for a monthly concert that many have likened to a party with an abundance of friends.

"It all started with just the right people at just the right time, all coming together," notes Edwards, "it's time, and you can't stop Father Time."

While this is the end of a chapter, it isn't the end of the story for River City Country Opry, as the group will continue to perform under the leadership of singer Rhonda Brown.

This live concert begins at 6:30pm, with doors opening at 5:45. Concessions will be available, and tickets are $10 at the door (ages 12 and under are free).

Early arrivals in town are encouraged to patronize any of the town's locally-owned eateries, including Subway, Mason City IGA, and Do Drop Inn Cafe. It is also worth noting stores Sweet Creek & Co (128 S. Tonica), Junior's General Store (153 E Chestnut), The Hot Spot/ Elm Street Consignments (200 S. Main), and Reign & Bros Baby & Toddler Clothing (128 S. Tonica) are all within a block or two of the theater and offer unique shopping opportunities at reasonable prices, and are typically open Thursday afternoons/evenings (see their individual Facebook pages for details).

The Arlee is located at 139 S. Main Street in Mason City; details can be found online at www.arleetheater.com

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