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tommytutone1
tommytutone1 commented about D & R Theatre on Dec 21, 2007 at 7:56 pm

The Marquee is SPECTACULAR. 2000 ft of neon in an art deco design that according to a local designer/architect “It doesn’t just dress up that block, it dresses up about four city blocks!"
People have been cruising by all evening taking pics and checking it out.
This is only the beginning Aberdeen.
John Yonich has started something so pay attention.
It’s gonna get even better!
As one local put it, "This is the first time in years I was not able to get close parking….something is happening!"
Wow.

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tommytutone1 commented about D & R Theatre on Oct 27, 2007 at 12:31 am

I am hoping it has that effect as well.
Being near the center of all the hubbub, I enjoy pretty accurate first hand knowledge and I am senseing a sort of energy build up ..if you will.
From the excitement at the city levels to the buzz at the business levels and to the dull roar the general public is making…….this is like waking a sleeping giant and eating an elephant all at the same time!
Aberdeen may well enjoy a future heyday the likes of old in the forseeable future if Mr. Yonich has his way about things!!

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tommytutone1 commented about D & R Theatre on Oct 26, 2007 at 8:36 pm

It is my understanding that the theatre will be heavy on live music performance. Pay per view events have been discussed as well as a Curt Cobain memorial fund raising festival as well as a jazz festival.
Something for everyone and a diverse selection of high calibre entertainment is what is being bantied about.
This theatre will have a lot of potential when finished, from graduation ceremonies to corporate speakers and functions to comedy to local battle of the bands.
I am sure that no possibilities will be overlooked including movies.
I heard a story the other day from a local who used to go there as a child for Sat. morning cartoons. How neat!
The theatre marquee is 80 feet long boasting more neon then ever with scrolling message boards on all sides.
A picture of the sign will be up in the picture window Monday the 27th.
On approx Dec. 15th there will be an unveiling of the new coffeeshop (Backstage espresso) The Marquee and front of the theatre.
This should be something to remember!
When that sign goes live, Aberdeen will gasp!! I promise.