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Lockport, New York (WIVB) – Even though the historic Palace Theater in Lockport has been closed due to COVID-19 since March, they are still asking the community to sit.

The theater is taking advantage of this "interval" for its ongoing renovation projects, including the acquisition of brand new seats.

Old seats are provided to the public for free.

Christopher Parada, the executive director of the Palace Theater, said: "We just want to see those seats in the basement at home, so that we can give you a bit of history."

Parada said that the wooden seats on the balcony are the original structure of the 1925 building.

The seats on the first floor were installed in the 1970s.

Parada said: "They must have seen wear and tear, and we are very happy to get some new seats."

Parada added that the cost of professional replacement of seats is approximately $10,000.

Parada said: "So, we take this opportunity to say: "Let us save some money, let us give something to the community. "If you come and sit down, it will help us save ten thousand dollars." "

To reserve a chair or a row of chairs, just send an email to the palace at

@lockportpalacetheatre.org.

You will receive an email telling you when you will arrive and take it away when the palace has a date available.

The restoration project of the palace-known as

– Including new paint and plaster, refurbishment of the internal lobby and commissary, and expansion of the orchestra.

Parada said: "Basically, from top to bottom, we have restored the theater to its original state, and now we take the time to complete it." "So when we hope to reopen this spring, we don't need to renovate it again. shut down."

Parada said that despite the closure, the community still supports the theater as before.

"We are hit by community support," Parada said. "Our annual event and banner ad sponsorship have not decreased at all."

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The two representing Trump will be defense lawyer David Schoen (David Schoen), a frequent television law commentator on television, and Bruce Castor, a former district attorney in Pennsylvania Official, facing criticism for his decision not to prosecute actor Bill Cosby for sex crimes.

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Representative Jaime Herrera Beutler of R-Battle Ground joined a growing number of bipartisan congressmen, calling for an investigation into restrictions on GameStop stock trading last week.

In an open letter to the chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Allison Lee Lee, Herrera Betteler called the temporary prohibition of retail investors from buying GameStop shares as an example of unfair stock market manipulation.

Herrera Betteler said: "Americans deserve integrity in our financial markets, but it seems that certain brokerage platforms may violate their rights by relaxing their thumbs to protect privileged Wall Street investors rather than small individual investors. The law." "This is not only unfair to these individual investors, but also an attack on our country’s free market principles."

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The South Bend-Morris Performing Arts Center in Indiana has been Michigan’s mid-stream tay pillar for nearly a decade. The iconic theater is closely related to the memories of many people.

"Mary and I have been married for nearly 50 years, so for most of those 50 years, we have been attending Broadway plays, concerts and other events in Morris. It has become a vital part of our lives. "Greg Downes, co-chair of the Morris Celebration Committee, said.

Greg and Mary Downes, who have long been supporters of the community, decided to love the theater and worked hand in hand with South Bend Venues Park and Art Gallery to give the theater the support it deserves as it approaches the 100th floor

year.

Downs said: “The mayor and Aaron Perri came to us about six months ago and asked us to co-chair the committee to celebrate Morris’s 100th birthday.”

Aaron Perri, Executive Director of Venue Parks and Arts, said that they hope to hold celebrations throughout the city to commemorate this timed and significant milestone. However, this celebration will be more than a one-day event!

The promise to celebrate the Morris Music Festival will continue, and the theater will eventually be expanded in a planned way and will raise funds for youth art programs in the community in the future.

"This is the center of art. I think what we have to do to celebrate the centenary is to absolutely ensure that in the next 100 years, art in South Bend and the entire region will be alive." Downs said.

In preparation for the project, Downes gathered a group of community members to help them realize their vision for Morris!

"We went out to recruit. Now there are as many as 50 employees. All the volunteers in the community have agreed to join us to tackle this exciting challenge together! Once we have the basics, we will expand this group to surrounding counties And hope to make it a truly regional event." Downs said.

The plan is still in its infancy. There is no set date for the expansion or when the celebration itself will be held.

Ithaca, New York — The Ithaca State Theater has achieved its fundraising goal for the "Seat Saver" campaign, with 1,600 seats sold since November 10.

The start of the event was to alleviate some budget issues caused by the coronavirus shutdown and its impact on large-scale events and gatherings, which account for most of the theater's annual revenue. Since mid-March, all live performances in the theater have been postponed.

Essentially, seats can be purchased and "saved" for $100, and personalized plaques are affixed to the seats to commemorate their purchase. To make up for the $160,000 budget deficit, the theater began selling 1,600 seats and achieved its goal in less than two months.

Executive Director Doug Levine said: "All the love and support we have received absolutely shocked us." "Before launching the "Save Your Seat" campaign, we are working closely with the Board of Directors and the Finance Committee. Discussions to shut down or at least cut more capable staff. Knowing that we can reach the goal of $160,000 in less than 8 weeks is both shocking and exciting. We will not only be in each of the buildings A plaque is added to the seats, and at least until the end of the entire fiscal year, we will be able to keep our core employees hired. With additional assistance from the federal government, we hope that all of our employees can participate and finalize Some other construction projects until we can safely reopen to the public."

Katie Foley, Chairman of the Development Committee, stated that this funding is essential to help the National Theatre maintain its livelihood, especially considering that it attracts $400,000 in “grants, donations and sponsorships” each year to maintain financial stability. This funding is crucial.

The theater's announcement also thanked the Tompkins Trust Company for its donation, because the local bank sponsored the first two rows of the band downstairs. Other companies in the buying line include: B&W Supply, Cayuga Radio Group, CFCU Community Credit Union, Greenscene Lawn & Garden, Ithaca Asthma & Allergy Associates, Ithaca Guitar Works, Sciarabba Walker & Company, STREAM Collective and Travis Hyde Properties, as well as several representative companies buying seats.

Matt Butler is an education and public health journalist for Ithaca Voice. You can contact him at mbutler@ithacavoice.com.

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Paul West was a well-known gaming lawyer and fixture for several civic associations in Baton Rouge. He helped found the Manship Theatre and Shaw Center first, but died due to a congenital defect . He is 65 years old. 

A friend said that the former chairman of the Rotary Club of West Baton Rouge has served the Capitol throughout his life and is remembered as a community-conscious family member. He always strives to see the best among the people around him. one side.

"He puts Baton Rouge first and people first," said long-time friend Markham McKnight. "He is a person who seeks guidance and guidance, and a beacon for many."

He was survived by his 40-year-old wife Kathy West, his son Michael and Andrew West and four grandchildren.

West was born in St. Petersburg, Florida, and moved to Baton Rouge to participate in LSU. After receiving his bachelor's degree, he entered the Paul M. Herbert Law Center at Louisiana State University, where he graduated at a top level and was a member of the Louisiana Law Review. In 2005, West also received an MBA degree from LSU. 

West is described by his colleagues as an excellent lawyer who specializes in gambling law and helps the industry develop through the regulatory structure established in the 1990s when legal gambling surged.

"Paul is part of the team that helps restore the integrity of the Louisiana game," said Ronnie Jones, the former chairman of the Louisiana Game Control Board. "His work has laid the foundation for the public's confidence in today's booming industry."

John Davis, Chairman and CEO of the Baton Rouge Regional Foundation, said that West served as the founding board chairman of the Manship Theater and brought a certain degree of business discipline, which was important to the success of the Shaw Center. effect.

West also helps local communities take measures aimed at prohibiting discrimination against gays, bisexuals, transgenders and bisexuals in employment, housing and public accommodation. his 

 He "unswervingly advocated providing a warm and friendly place for all."

Although this measure received support, it failed to pass the Metropolitan Committee. 

Davis said: "He is a rock-solid man, acting according to his beliefs to make this community a better place, it is too short-lived."

West is passionate about art and has strengthened the cultural services of Baton Rouge. Over the years, he has served on various committees, including the chairman of the Baton Rouge City Club, the Louisiana Museum of Art and Science and the Baton Rouge Museum of Art.

Ralph Fender, CFO of Manship Media, said: "He is one of the pillars of community building."

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West died while holding his wife and best friend Kathy West (Kathy West). The two have been married for 40 years, and their son Michael West said their common mission is to make a difference in Baton Rouge. 

Michael said: "He has the opportunity to withdraw from Baton Rouge every year and choose to stay here because he likes it." "He is incredibly passionate about our city, he Never stop trying to make it better."

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