Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre
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February 16, 2009
To our loyal patrons,
The historic Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre building, in the heart of downtown Moscow, turned 100 years old last year! You can help celebrate this momentous occasion by giving a monetary gift-one that will help maintain the theater for the next 100 years.
Did you know that the Kenworthy is a non-profit, 501(c) 3 organization? We are not owned by any individual or family. We belong to YOU and your community. Your donation of $10, $100, or $1,000-any amount that is right for you-is tax-deductible.
The Kenworthy is your hometown theater. It is used by many organizations, including Moscow Community Theatre, Rendezvous, Moscow School District, and University of Idaho. Many of you support these non-profit organizations. The Kenworthy needs your support to provide a venue for these events.
We know you value the arts, history, film, and theatre-just as we do. That's why we're asking you to make a donation. Make it an extra special one so that present and future generations can continue to enjoy this wonderful facility.
Julie Ketchum
Executive Director
Historic Kenworthy Marquee Renovation is Underway
January, 2009
We are pleased to announce that the first
phase in restoration of the historic, 1949 Kenworthy Theater marquee has
been completed. Thanks to grants from Latah County Community Foundation and
Idaho Heritage Trust, the leaky marquee roof has been replaced with a
15-year Duro-last Roof. The work was completed by Flat Roof Specialists on
January 14.
The second phase of restoration will include re-painting the marquee trim and
replacing electrical transformers and broken neon tubing. This second phase is being funded by the Idaho Heritage Trust, with matching funds from Avista.
Match money is being sought for the third stage, repairing the stainless steel letter rails. Please send your donations ASAP to PO Box 8126, Moscow, ID 83843, or click on the link above to donate online via Paypal.
Handicapped Accessible Restroom
May, 2008
Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre is pleased to announce the opening of a newly installed ADA and family accessible restroom. The unisex restroom, located at the south end of the theater lobby, is equipped with a Koala Care Baby Changing Station and water-saving, metered faucet.
"We have the community to thank for the completion of this project," says KPAC executive director, Julie Ketchum. The first donation to the project came from Sirius Idaho Theatre. A generous challenge grant from the Schreck Family Foundation jumpstarted the project in 2006. Idaho Community Foundation, Latah County Community Foundation, and US Bank Foundation awarded matching grant funds to the project. Additional donations from community members, including Gritman Medical Center, Shelley L. Bennett, Jay McCoy, Beth Kenworthy, and Tom and Jo Ann Trail, made the project a reality.
The KPAC would also like to thank Daniel K. Mullin Architects, Lauren Moos Construction, Strom Electric, and Goodson Plumbing for design, construction, and installation, and Delphine Keim Campbell for researching and choosing interior colors and tile.
With the addition of the ADA accessible, family friendly restroom, KPAC takes a leap into the modern era. The theater is celebrating the 100-year anniversary of its ancestor, The Crystal Theatre, which was operated as early as 1908 out of a portion of the current building. It was purchased by Milburn Kenworthy in 1926 and renamed the Kenworthy Theatre. At the request of Jerry L. Schutz, it was gifted to Moscow Community Theatre at the end of 1999 and subsequently transferred to the newly formed KPAC, Inc. The Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002.
A big thank you to our generous donors! Our new restroom is now open!
Take A Seat
We mean that literally. Purchase a theater chair in the main auditorium. Your gift will entitle you to an engraved, brass nameplate mounted on the back of the seat of your choice (based upon availability). You can reserve your seat for concerts and special events, and set an example for others to follow. One business or individual name per seat, please.
Purchase a chair for $500 with the option of installment payments over 12 months. Purchase a chair for $600 with the option of installment payments over 24 months. Name plates will be installed upon receipt of first half of payments.
Your gift to the Kenworthy will assist with the ongoing operation and renovation of the historic Kenworthy Theater and fulfillment of the mission of the Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre.
To reserve your seat, please call Julie Ketchum, Executive Director, at 882-4127. We will be glad to designate a chair for you or you may come into the theater to personally choose your chair location.
The Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre
Would like to thank all those who have purchased chairs.|
Terry Abraham |
Nancy Luebbert |
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Last update: 5/18/2009