Fundraising

  • July 18, 2011
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    Evanston gets $50,000 grant for performing arts, community center

  • June 30, 2011
    Fundraising

    In the spotlight: Fund drive for Westport movie house (Westport News)

  • December 29, 2010
    Fundraising

    Columbia City Cinema selling its seats to raise desperately-needed cash

    SEATTLE, WA — After having an attempt to raise funds by selling stock/ blocked by state regulators, Paul Doyle is now offering the seats of his financially-ailing Columbia City Cinema for sale, with the goal of raising $50,000 by January 1. Purchasers may actually have the seats or have a plaque installed on the seats attesting to the seats' ownership, or have the seats repurchased by the theater when it is back on solid financial ground.

    The message that went out to supporters this week: “Hooray! We’ve figured out how to save the cinema. But it’s going to take every one of you, or it won’t work. And it needs to happen now.”

    Doyle set a Jan. 1 deadline for raising $50,000. That amount would buy the theater enough time to remain open indefinitely in 2011 while fundraising continues.

    The story is in the online Seattle P-I.

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  • November 12, 2010
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    Fox Theatre in Taft faces foreclosure auction

    TAFT, CA — Though regarded by many as vital to the ongoing redevelopment of the downtown area, the Fox Theatre is in danger of closing unless foreclosure proceedings can be forestalled. The theater opened in the 1920’s and has been extensively renovated and has been functioning as a triplex.

    “[Foreclosure] would leave a gutted building downtown, which would be a worst-case scenario because this building virtually takes up most of the main street of Taft.”

    There is more from KERO.

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  • September 13, 2010
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    Colusa Theatre in danger of closing

    COLUSA, CA — One of the dwindling number of single screen, smaller town theaters, the 1931 Colusa Theatre is reportedly near to closing due the adverse economy, the pull of newer theaters in Yuba City, and the scarcity of solid hit movies this summer. The owner is thinking of converting the theater to a multi-use venue.

    “We’re just getting more money from the same people,” he said.

    Wilkinson said the downturn in the economy and competition from the Yuba City movie cineplexes are the major factors for closing.

    There is more in the Sun-Herald.

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  • September 1, 2010
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    Old theater needs projection equipment (501c3)

    WILLCOX, AZ — The Rex Allen Theater is a 501c3 charity, and a community supported theater on the national historic registry. We are owned and operated by the Rex Allen Museum. Our twin screen theater is open every day and for matinees on weekends, and is the only theater within a hour drive in any direction. In one theater we are using a Motiograph that is about 60 years old, and in the other a Century that is about 45 years old. Both are on their last legs. We could sure use the donation of some later model projection equipment in good working order. . Thanks!

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  • August 17, 2010
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    ISO: Theater seats

    LOS ANGELES, CA — I need help finding 1000+ seats. We’re renovating the Balboa Theatre and need seats. We are a charity group and have a small budget. So, we either need the chairs donated, for free, or for a small fee…
    We’ll pick up or we’ll gladly except delivery….

    Thanks so much

    Candice
    310-704-0003
    george
    323-333-7249

    we walk by faith not by sight.

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  • August 11, 2010
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    UC Santa Barbara looking for prints

    Hello. I run the new University of California at Santa Barbara Pollock Theater.

    I am looking for 35mm Prints. These prints would be used for classroom screenings and training of students.

    I am looking for anything you have. I have a soft spot for 80’s movies. But I am open to anything and I would love Oscar level movies, in addition to 80’s movies.

    Thanks

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  • June 23, 2010
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    Cricket Theatre restoration

    COLLINSVILLE, AL — The Historic Cricket Theatre was recently purchased by The Collinsville Historic Association. A major restoration process is now underway.The Annual Collinsville Quilt Walk Sept 24 & 25, 2010 will feature progress tours of the restoration. The Annual Collinsville Turkey Trot Nov 13, 2010 will be a major event this year with proceeds going to fund the restoration of The Cricket Theatre.

    The New Collinsville Library was the first restoration project for the town beginning in 2002, with completion and opening in 2009. Updates can be viewed on Collinsville Alabama Net. All donations can be accepted through The Collinsville Historic Association, PO Box 849, Collinsville, AL 35961.

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  • June 2, 2010
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    Looking for theater seats

    Hello!

    We’re looking for approximately 100 theatre seats that can be attached to audience risers. Used are fine as long as they are in good condition and do not require reupholstering. Please email pictures and/or descriptions.

    Thank you!
    JOZEF

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