Clifton Forge, VA (July 8, 2016) - The Historic Masonic Theatre has reopened its doors to the public after a 6.5 million dollar renovation. As wonderful as that is, written history of the Masonic is scarce.
On Saturday, July 16, a “Remembering the Masonic Theatre, Stories from your Neighbors” story telling event will be held in the Theatre auditorium and Underground Cafe and Lounge area and the public is invited.
The “What’s Your Story” Committee has been gathering stories about the Masonic Theatre for the past several months and has launched its first book in a series of books about the community. The first book is titled, "What’s Your Story, Volume 1, Remembering the Historic Masonic Theatre". The book is a collection of experiences, reminiscences, and recollections of 27 local citizens, ages 11 to 98 that grew up in the area and attended shows, movies and events at the Historic Masonic Theatre. While collecting the stories, the committee also videotaped each individual and a selection of those videos will be shown on July 16 in the Theatre Auditorium.
Joan Vannorsdall, project coordinator of the “What’s Your Story” Committee will speak about the Masonic Theatre project, in addition to revealing plans for future story gathering projects in the Alleghany Highlands.
“Remembering the Masonic Theatre, Stories from your Neighbors” will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the Historic Masonic Theatre Auditorium. A story telling Tour is part of the evening with a reception for all in the Theatre Underground Lounge and Cafe.
Admission is free and the community is invited to listen to the stories of the Masonic and audience members are encouraged to tell their stories as well.
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