From left are Ron McConnell, Kristen McConnell, Debbie Loudermilk, J. J. Musgrove, Kate Musgrove, and Gayle Hillert

Meet & Greet Event With New Historic Masonic Theatre Exec. Dir. Draws Steady Group   Clifton Forge, VA (June 4, 2026) - A Meet & Greet event was held beginning at noon today (for an hour) and another will be held from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. J. J. Musgrove is already popular with many community residents and regular, Historic Masonic Theatre supporters. The Journal was on hand briefly to capture a few photos of some of those who wanted to meet the new operational head of the institution. From left are Historic Masonic Theatre Board chairman Bruce Lovington, Gayle Hillert, Teresa Hammond, and Covington City Manager Allen Dressler. The Musgroves shake hands with constant theatre-goer Howard Deaton Covington city council member Susan Crowder was on hand for the occasion as well..

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