$12.6 Million Capital Campaign |
The Why
Our magnificent Historic Theatre and “Crown Jewel” of Southwest Washington
has become shopworn from decades of use. This project will preserve the
Theatre’s 1925 architectural integrity while adding important new amenities
for patrons and artists: new seating that is wider and more comfortable, new
restrooms, new heating and ventilation system, expanded ADA seating, larger
lobby with centralized ticketing services, new safety equipment and fire sprinkler
system, new sound, lighting and technical capabilities for contemporary artists,
and renovated dressing rooms and backstage areas.
Meeting the $12.6 Million Dollar Challenge |
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The How
We need your help. We are 2/3 of the way to our $12.6 million capital campaign
goal, thanks to the $6.1 million from the PFD, a $1.5 million challenge grant from
the City of Longview and other grants and donations. We need your support to
raise the remaining $3 million. That is why every local donor and donation is critical.
Won’t you step forward and make a pledge to support your Columbia Theatre?
This is a “once in a generation” opportunity to help us restore this magnificent
treasure for future generations to enjoy.
What this project will accomplish. |
| Claim Your Seat...at the Columbia Theatre! |
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The $12.6 million Capital Campaign is happening now, and you can
support it by “claiming your seat!” The renovated Columbia Theatre will have
843 brand new seats when it reopens in 2010. They will be wider, more
comfortable and unlike any other theatre seat in the Universe. Each
Columbia Theatre seat can be named for $1,000.
This is a “once in a generation” opportunity to help us restore this Historic
Landmark for future generations to enjoy. Contact the Columbia Theatre
today at 360.423.1011 and claim your seat. It’s a wonderful way to support
the “Crown Jewel” of Southwest Washington and ensure your name for posterity.
Campaign Leadership. |
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May 4 Living Theatre Tour a Success! |
A Special Thanks to the performers, backstage crew, volunteers and visitors!!! YOU made this event a success! More than 500 people spent an afternoon with us absorbing the Columbia Theatre’s rich history, learning about the capital campaign, taking a backstage tour, watching old films, munching hot popcorn and enjoying the many live performances.
A Day in the Life of a “Working” Vaudeville Theatre was created to inform the public about the planned $12.6 million renovation. The Living Theatre Tour may be over…but the Columbia Theatre still needs
your participation and financial support. Click on the various links and find out how you can contribute. |
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