Rehearsal: Every Tuesday
Board Meetings: 1st Monday of each month
AFM Local 136 is responsible ONLY for providing a pool of entertainment for selection of non-headline performers.
The Regatta is now accepting press kits for main stage opening acts and lunchtime performers. Please forward your press kits to:
Charleston Regatta
c/o AFM Local 136
P.O. Box 2471
Charleston, WV 25329
When: TBA
After several discussions between AFM Local 136 and WV Symphony Orchestra management the WVSO is now a signatory of the AFM Symphony, Ballet and Opera Internet Agreement. This agreement covers internet usage of recorded symphonic material as well as live streaming audio and video and augments the current WVSO Master Agreement. We are very excited as this is just the first step of many into this realm. Many opportunities are forthcoming and we will make sure that our members are protected to the best of our ability.
For more info on the current Master Agreement, you can go HERE.
For info regarding the WVSO, go to this page.
In order for AFM Local 136 to refer work a member must let the office know that they want to be on the referral list. Don't assume that you are on it as some people do not wish to be referred. If you would like to be on the referral list please contact our office at 304-561-3579 or local136@afm.org for the correct procedure.
CHARLESTON
,
Non-profit
award winner: Appalachian
Association of Professional Musicians, American Federation of Musicians, Local
136, AFL-CIO. AAPM
works to improve and protect the working environment for its 300 members and
5,000 non-members and helps keep the sound of music alive in southern
"We had a record number of applicants this year and our judges were impressed with their innovative efforts to improve quality of life for their employees and our community," noted Alliance President/CEO Matt Ballard. "While we salute all of the entrants for their outstanding work, we take special pleasure in honoring this year’s winners, who truly are ’best of the best.’"
The 2008
"Expect the Best" awards will be presented at the
For more information regarding AFM Local 136 programs please go to www.afm136.org, call 304-343-PLAY or email at local136@afm.org.
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Election Results for 1 Trustee - 12/22/07
Winner: Sandra Groce
AFM Local 136 has partnered with Ron Sowell and The Clay Center to present the Woody Hawley Concert Series in the Walker Theater of The Clay Center during the 07-08 season. The schedule can be located at www.theclaycenter.org.
Local 136 has partnered with the City of Charleston to produce the Live On The Levy concert series to raise funds for the Charleston homeless. This last series is now completed and was very successful. Thanks to all who attended!!!
V100 radio will be featuring local artists during the day. Contact Ric Cochran at WV Radio (304-342-8131) for more information.
Important Announcements:
TBA
For more information contact AFM Local 136 at 304-561-3579 or local136@afm.org
or go to our MySpace page!
The US Department of Labor recently conducted an audit of AFM Local 136. We passed with the following findings:
New Building!!!!
We are now in our new office space at the Kanawha Players Building. Come by and see us when you get a chance. Just be careful as there is still construction going on and we're still organizing.
We are located at the corner of Beauregard and Washington Streets on Charleston's East End.
AFM Local 136
P.O. Box 2471
Charleston, WV 25301
304-343-PLAY (office)
304-414-0199 (fax)
local136@afm.org