Listen "Ashland Theatre celebrates 75 years"
Episode Synopsis
The Ashland Theatre opened on August 10, 1948. They’re celebrating the 75th anniversary with 75 cent screenings and lots more fun. Courtney Caldwell, the General Manager, and Hugh Joyce, the VP of their board, talk about:
– When the theatre was first opened
– The lost years
– Why renovate?
– How it’s changed Ashland since reopening
– Special screenings and other unique events
– Renting the marquee for $100 a day
– The events surrounding the celebration
LINKS:
The Ashland Theatre
The fundraising video that Jerry produced for the theatre (scroll down the page)
The 48HR Film Project
– When the theatre was first opened
– The lost years
– Why renovate?
– How it’s changed Ashland since reopening
– Special screenings and other unique events
– Renting the marquee for $100 a day
– The events surrounding the celebration
LINKS:
The Ashland Theatre
The fundraising video that Jerry produced for the theatre (scroll down the page)
The 48HR Film Project
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