How to resolve AdBlock issue? The renovation’s ceremonial groundbreaking will be part of a public event at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 26, at the theatre, 275 S. Main St., Lakeport.
Members of the Soper Reese management team invite donors, patrons and supporters to join them for a history of the former movie theater, which was built in 1947 by the Reese family and purchased in 1997 by the Lake County Arts Council to become a venue for the performing arts and other community uses.
The building has been used for concerts, classic movies, plays, dances, award ceremonies, town halls, conferences and fundraising events all while undergoing continuous upgrades, repairs and maintenance.
The theater is the home of the Lake County Symphony Association and used for performances by the Lake County Theatre Company.
The afternoon’s program will include depictions of the next phases and costs of development to provide enhanced accessibility for all users.
After a brief presentation and orientation inside the theatre, the gathering will move outdoors to the Martin Street courtyard where participants will don hard hats and wield shovels to break ground to start the renovation.
The immediate construction work will include foundations for new restrooms and the loading dock at the rear of the building, creating compliance for safe entry and exit.
Fundraising for the next phases of renovation is a continuing effort by volunteers.
The management team and the Lake County Arts Council appreciate the supporters from Lake County and beyond who have championed and funded the transformation of the former movie theatre into a modern-day, multi-use community venue.
More information for tax-deductible contributions may be found at https://soperreesetheatre.com/donate/.
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