SAN ANTONIO – (March 1, 2024) – Fred Brock American Legion Post 828 hosted its first quarterly variety show dubbed “Showtime at Post 828” at the post’s event center on the East Side.

The show was created to provide an opportunity for veterans, locals, professionals and amateurs to perform and win cash prizes.

According to its creator, Post Commander Burrell Parmer, the event augments the Non-commissioned Officer (NCO) Appreciation Nights which are held on the first Friday of each month.

“As dues were increased over the past two years, the Post Executive Committee promised to ensure our members receive an extra benefit,” said Parmer. “In keeping with that promise, 'Showtime at Post 828' was created to be a no-cost event, meaning there is no fee to attend or enter the competition.”

Showtimes are on the first Fridays in the months of March, June and September with finals on the first Friday of December.

“The post provides cash prizes to the top two winners of the first three shows with those winners advancing to the finals in December,” said Parmer. “The top six winners will compete in the finals in December for additional cash prizes and will be required to perform twice.”

"Showtime at Post 828" is an adult venue with the audience selecting the winners by round of applause. Attendees and competitors must be 21 years of age or older.

Congratulations to Dana Dyer, of San Antonio, who won $300 for first place and Byrd Haze, of Chicago, who placed second and received $200.

The next "Showtime at Post 828" will be Friday, June 7, 2024. A special thanks to Lewis Funeral Home for sponsoring the event.

To compete in the June show, visit the Post at 3415 Martin Luther King Dr., San Antonio, Texas, on Monday, Thursday, Friday or Saturday between 4 p.m. and midnight.

The next NCO Appreciation Night will be held Friday, April 5, featuring free live entertainment from the Justice Band at 7 pm.