Keys to Success of the Lyric
Theatre Rehabiltation Project:
*Reclaiming
the old store front for a performance space, 214 seat auditorium, and
spacious lobby
*
Marketing the services of a performance arts center to patrons enjoying
many forms of entertainment
*
Developing a year round event packagefor a variety of patrons from all
socio-economic backgounds
Photo by Vicki Clark
CDCA announces the completion of its construction
fund
raising efforts with a $40,000 grant from Venango County. This
completes the
match portion of the State $925,000 RACP grant. The balance of the
match funds
came from an Appalachian Regional Commission Grant for $500.000,
several local
foundations, Karma Concerts and the generous donations from local
business and
individuals. CDCA also received a State Local Share Account Grant of
$200,000 not
part of match funds. The
construction
portion of the 2.3 million dollar project is estimated at approximately
2
million dollars.
Final touches
to the building plans are currently being
completed for State and Federal inspection prior to going out for bid.
Current
schedule estimates The Lyric Theatre will be ready to open in early 2026.
Donations
will continue to be accepted to cover operational
costs during construction, the building “fit out”, and soft goods not
covered by
public funds. The Lyric Theatre Rehabilitation, c/o The Colonel Drake
Cultural
Alliance, Inc. P.O.
Box 1145 Oil City,
PA 16301 or on line
by using this link to our account with
Bridge
Builders Community Foundations.
The popular Karma Concert Series reconvenes!
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