Robinson Grand restoration bids due Dec. 22
The Exponent Telegram, November 14th 2016
CLARKSBURG — The Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center’s capital campaign will begin its public phase in early 2017 to continue raising money for the $15 million multi-use facility for North Central West Virginia.
Clarksburg City Manager Martin Howe said a recent economic study shows that the renovation and restoration project for the former theater will have a $32 million impact over the first five years of its operation.
It is slated for a soft opening in the spring of 2018. The formal opening is planned in the fall with a national headliner, according to Kathleen DuBois, planning and capital campaign consultant, who has been working with the project team since Nov. 2015.
“Since April, we have been in the planning stages. Part of the project will be funded by private contributions. We are refining the campaign structure and have recruited a steering committee. Volunteer leaders are Woody Thrasher and Michael and Denah D’Annunzio,” DuBois said. “We’re seeing how things are going with silent contributors to determine exactly when the kickoff will occur. That is when we will announce the amount raised to date.”
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