Newsletter: Issue #04

Open house.  Planned to coincide with Space to Create's Grand Opening, you're invited to attend an open house on Thursday, September 29th, to learn more about the Theatre's reactivation including what's been going on behind the plywood enclosure. You will see the progress made on the retail storefronts, learn about upcoming plans, meet project team members, and share your ideas about the Theatre's future. Light snacks and beverages will be provided by Trinidad Tea Co.!

 
 

Share Your Thoughts

Community survey. We invite you to fill out the community survey linked here. It only takes a few minutes to complete, but will provide us with invaluable information regarding programming, project funding, and your overall support for the renovation of the Fox West Theatre. Your ideas will not only inform programming, but will guide design decisions. Thank you for your time and thoughts -- we truly appreciate it.

RMPBS Documentary

RMPBS Presents Dana Crawford: Power of Place. If you missed this documentary when it first aired on RMPBS on September 15th, we've provided a link to it here. Dana Crawford is an icon in the historic preservation world who has recently set her sights on Trinidad. She is spearheading the Fox West Theatre's rehabilitation and the conversion of the East Street School into live/work space for artists. The documentary discusses Dana Crawford's commitment to historic preservation and its power to transform a place. The second half of the film highlights Trinidad and its successful revitalization efforts in recent years. It's not to be missed!

Double Your Impact!

Unlock the final $450,000 of our Community Revitalization Grant Award. On October 18, 2021, we received notice of a $3.45 million Community Revitalization Grant from Colorado Creative Industries for Phase 1 of the rehabilitation of the Fox West Theatre. One-to-one matching funds are a requirement of the grant. We have secured nearly $3 million of the needed matching funds through additional grant awards, seat sales, and other fundraising efforts but we need to match the remaining $450,000. Now through December 31, 2022, your gift can make an even bigger difference and help us reach our matching goal. This will put us in great shape to begin Phase 2 of the rehabilitation.

Push to Phase 2: Grant Matching Campaign. Every $1 you give for the rehabilitation of the Theatre provides $2 in matching funds. If you donate $100, it will have the effect of providing $200 towards this transformative project. Your gift will ensure we can secure these funds!

$5,000 – restores and resurrects a door in the historic Theatre

$2,000 – restores an original exterior window

$200 – pays for one day of labor for a construction worker

$100 – pays for the restoration of 100 bricks

$25 – bought 25 tickets to a 1921 Opera

OR

Purchase a seat, double your donation. Another way to support the matching funds campaign is to participate in our "Save a Seat" campaign. During this matching fund season (through December 31, 2022), you can purchase a seat and know that your impact is doubled. Commemorate a loved one, honor a family or organization with a seat that will carry on their unique legacy. Each sponsored seat will be adorned with a personalized plaque with text of your choice. Seats available for $1500, $1000, $500 or $100. See the seat map, pricing and more details, here.

"I purchased two seats in the Fox West Theatre's "Save a Seat" campaign. I chose two seats that Ed, my husband, and I always used to sit in when we were teenagers and had just started dating."

- Karen Griego, City Councilperson, and owner of Griego Insurance Agency

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