Well, it’s hard to believe it’s been more than a year than the tornado ripped through downtown Elmwood, but it’s been a remarkable recovery, to say the least.
The Palace Theater opened to the public on July 29th, 2011 with a showing of the movie, “Cars 2″. The previous Wednesday was a special screening for people who donated, as well as those who helped in the re-construction effort. And the night before that was a special presentation for the group of people who were actually inside the theater, when the tornado hit.
Just to make sure you haven’t forgotten how bad the theater was hit, here are some reminders:
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Construction to repair the roof will start on December 6th. The seats are being removed from the theater to facilitate the repairs. If you would like to volunteer to help the seat removal, please let me know.
The roof repair is estimated to take 6 to 8 weeks.
Keep in mind that donations are still needed to restore the interior of the theater. Please donate here:
Donate
blfrd on December 3, 2010 | Filed Under Uncategorized | Comments Off
There’s been some reports of people attempting to purchase a seat/brick, by dropping off payments at the Elmwood Community Bank. In order to purchase a seat/brick, you must call the Palace office at 309-742-8586.
In the event that you have dropped off a payment there for a seat/brick, please contact the bank and have them add your name and phone number to a list. Someone will contact you shortly to resolve it.
Thanks!
blfrd on August 31, 2010 | Filed Under Uncategorized | Comments Off
I found this in the Home Shopper this week:
Help Us Rebuild!
Call Now to get your name on the list to reserve a brick or seat with your name on it!
Brick $100.
Seat $150.
1 FREE Admission for 1 year with Seat Purchase!
Call 309-742-8586 for details.
blfrd on August 18, 2010 | Filed Under Uncategorized | Comments Off
The American Disabilities Act Representative from Springfield, visited the Palace Theater today and deemed the existing structure (with some small changes) acceptable for restoration. In the past, the restrooms were an area of concern. Most were worried that they would have to be brought up to code.
This is now a non-issue.
“I’ll see you at your grand re-opening.” were the words used by the representative.
With this last hurdle passed, the one and only concern remaining is: the money. The insurance company initially estimated the damage at around $450,000. Keep in mind, this was all BEFORE the rain damage that would follow from not having a proper roof.
I was in the back office before the rains came and it was fine. After the rains came and water poured down the walls, on the floors and on everything, it’s all going to have to be replaced. And that’s just the back office.
Although I don’t have an exact figure on how much EXTRA damage has been done, I can tell you that it will be very easy to overcome. That’s right. It will be very easy.
Simply donate $5 or more, per month until it’s been re-opened. Just five dollars from you, per month, will guarantee The Palace Theater’s return.
Donate online, mail it in or walk it in to the bank.
Think about it like buying a ticket to the movies, once a month. It’ll cost you 4 TIMES that, for a movie in Peoria. At least!
Here’s some quick math:
2200 members of this group X $5.00 = $11,000.00
Consistent donations for 6 months = $66,000.00
More fundraisers and fundraising ideas are coming slowly, but you can take action, now.
Excuse the frankness….. but talk is cheap. Take action.
Donate Here. Donate Now.
blfrd on August 4, 2010 | Filed Under Uncategorized | Comments Off
Due to demand we’ve added several sizes and colors available for pre-order. The black shirt is currently in stock in Large and Medium. All other orders (including those for white & gray shirts) are expected to come around July 8th or July 9th.
New sizes include
- Youth Small
- Youth Medium
- Youth Large
- 2XL
- 3XL
New colors are also available. Shirts now come in black, white or gray. Click the shirts to be taken to the product page.
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Save The Palace T Shirt Gray
Click to Order Now!
T Shirts are now available to pre order online here:
Save The Palace Black T Shirts
The first batch should be done by the end of the week for shipping/pickup.
If you would like to buy this t shirt in white (black lettering) or gray(black lettering) email me at the email below:
If there are any issues with purchasing online or you have a general question about the t shirts, contact savethepalace@gmail.com
Some details regarding ordering:
3 Options To Order
1. Order Online and choose ‘Local Pickup’ during Checkout.
- Pickup location will be the Elmwood Community Bank.
- Must provide either receipt or photo ID during pickup.
2. Order Online and use Priority Mail.
- 1 to 3 shirts is $5.00 shipping
- 4 or more shirts is $11.00 shipping.
3. Download the Mail In Form here
Mail In T Shirt Order Form
- Simply fill out the provided form with a check and you will be notified
When your order is ready for pickup or has been shipped.
Please Do Not Mix orders with different shipping types. Orders must have either all ‘Pickup’ or all ‘Ship’. If you wish to place an order with differing shipping types, please place two different orders
For questions, please email savethepalace@gmail.com
All monies generated by fund raising efforts through the Save the Palace Theater Committee, and/or the http://savethepalace.com website and/or are received in the “Save the Palace Theater” bank account at Elmwood Community Bank are for the restoration and rebuilding of the Palace Theater in Elmwood, IL. If Reynolds Theaters is not able or willing to restore or rebuild the Palace Theater in Elmwood , IL , all monies through this effort will be donated to the tornado restoration efforts for the City of Elmwood , IL through the Elmwood Community Foundation.
The time is now, to make sure The Palace Theater is not just a memory.
The way it should be.
Official Save The Palace Theater Committee Formed
An official committee has been formed to help in the efforts to save The Palace Theater. The committee members are as follows:
Micki McCarthy
John Woodcock
Bill Seipel
Shelly Brodine
The purpose of this committee will be to centralize the community’s efforts to save the Palace Theater. Any ideas to assist in saving the Palace Theater should go to:
savethepalace@gmail.com
Permanent access to this information will be found on the About page.
Donation Disclaimer
The following disclaimer has been added:
All monies generated by fundraising efforts through the Save the Palace Theatre Committee, and/or the http://savethepalace.com website and/or are received in the “Save the Palace Theatre” bank account at Elmwood Community Bank are for the restoration and rebuilding of the Palace Theatre in Elmwood, IL. If Reynolds Theatres is not able or willing to restore or rebuild the Palace Theatre in Elmwood , IL , all monies through this effort will be donated to the tornado restoration efforts for the City of Elmwood , IL through the Elmwood Community Foundation.
This disclaimer will appear on the Donate Now page.
The American Way Musical to Benefit The Palace Theater
A musical based on the play ‘The American Way’ by legends, George Kaufman and Moss Hart will be performed at Dunlap High School on Friday June 25 and Saturday June 26th. The net proceeds of the show will be given directly to ‘Save The Palace’.
Adult tickets are $10 and student/senior tickets are $7. Get your tickets here.
You can find out more at the official website: http://www.americanwaymusical.com
More fundraisers are in the works and info will be posted soon!
The first of many fundraisers has a date set and you can see the details and purchase advance tickets here:
Fundraiser At Woppers
Come on Out!
blfrd on June 11, 2010 | Filed Under Uncategorized | Comments Off
If you would like to make a donation online, you can do so here:
Donate Now!
To Mail In A Donation:
Make the check payable to:
Save The Palace Theater
And mail the check to:
Elmwood Community Bank
P.O. Box 717
Elmwood, IL 61529
Get out your wallets!!
This new skylight isn’t going to fix itself:
Dear Lord, The new skylight I appreciate. But next time, could you go over the plans with Vern?
blfrd on June 11, 2010 | Filed Under Uncategorized | Comments Off
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