Mr. Holcomb, Thank you for your outburst:) It really is appreciated. Obviously the, hand-me-down, information came from the realtor who sold me the building. Would love to visit with you and see the pictures. With proper consent and credits I would also like to display the photos in the theater when we get it open.
Thanks again for your response, research, and details concerning the theater.
Sincerely,
Bruce Beaird
Update— The roof is 99% repaired and we will be moving inside to start restorations on the main auditorium and stage. Renovations are moving a little slower than expected but are moving forward. I found sections on the roof that I went ahead and replaced all the way down to the rafters. Figured if I’m going to fix it then I might as well do it right the first time.
We have a new page on Facebook with lots of pictures. See the progress we make and comment if you like.
We would love to hear stories from people who have been in the theater:)
We have purchased the building and repairs are being made to the theater. Our first order of business has been to get the roof repaired. It should completed in about a month. Next we will start renovating and updating the inside. While we own the building we are still looking for investors to help with our project. In addition to the usual repairs we also must purchase and get installed a new fire alarm system and fire sprinkler system. If anyone is interested in the exact history or investing I can be contacted at :)
UPDATE: The Rio Theatre has been purchased by a group of local investors in April of 2010. It will be restored and converted into a musical dinner theatre.
The new goal is to help young people, who wish to persue a music career, get their start. If anyone has any questions or would like more information please contact Bruce Beaird @ Trax-N-Tyme Recording Studio in Odessa.
The theater is once again up for sale. Anyone interested in it should contact Bruce Beaird @ 432-238-5087 or email at
Mr. Holcomb, Thank you for your outburst:) It really is appreciated. Obviously the, hand-me-down, information came from the realtor who sold me the building. Would love to visit with you and see the pictures. With proper consent and credits I would also like to display the photos in the theater when we get it open.
Thanks again for your response, research, and details concerning the theater.
Sincerely,
Bruce Beaird
btw…..The history of the Rio is close……but not quite accurate. I have the complete story if anyone is interested.
Update— The roof is 99% repaired and we will be moving inside to start restorations on the main auditorium and stage. Renovations are moving a little slower than expected but are moving forward. I found sections on the roof that I went ahead and replaced all the way down to the rafters. Figured if I’m going to fix it then I might as well do it right the first time.
We have a new page on Facebook with lots of pictures. See the progress we make and comment if you like.
We would love to hear stories from people who have been in the theater:)
We have purchased the building and repairs are being made to the theater. Our first order of business has been to get the roof repaired. It should completed in about a month. Next we will start renovating and updating the inside. While we own the building we are still looking for investors to help with our project. In addition to the usual repairs we also must purchase and get installed a new fire alarm system and fire sprinkler system. If anyone is interested in the exact history or investing I can be contacted at :)
UPDATE: The Rio Theatre has been purchased by a group of local investors in April of 2010. It will be restored and converted into a musical dinner theatre.
The new goal is to help young people, who wish to persue a music career, get their start. If anyone has any questions or would like more information please contact Bruce Beaird @ Trax-N-Tyme Recording Studio in Odessa.