The Heavens and The Earth

The Heavens and The Earth
A capital campaign
for the Main Hall of
the Latchis Theatre
to replace the seats and restore
the historic zodiac ceiling
Help us surround you in beauty
and comfort!
The fundraising goal for this long-awaited restoration is
$550,000 and we are more than half way there!
We have raised over $300,000 with enthusiastic investment from
what we affectionately call the Latchis ‘family’: Latchis Arts and
Latchis Corporation Boards of Directors, Seats and Ceiling Campaign Committee and Advisory Board, Latchis Corporation and
Latchis Arts staff; The Thomas Thompson Trust, Vermont Arts
Council, Windham Foundation, USDA Rural Development,
Kahn-Mason Foundation, Brattleboro Savings and Loan,
Merchants Bank, long time supporters and many other community-spirited individuals and businesses.
The Heavens and The Earth
We are more than halfway there!
The Main Hall of the Latchis Theatre is Brattleboro’s community
space: a movie theatre, a performance venue, a meeting place.
After 75 years of continuous use, Latchis Arts has embarked on a
21st-century upgrade.
With the commitment and generosity of community donors, we
will provide beautiful and comfortable seating and a clear blue
zodiac sky for celestial contemplation. To that end, we invite
you to join with the many Latchis friends and family who have
already donated over $300,000 to the $550,000 goal.
Emboldened by this generous outpouring, we ask for your
support. Your one-time gift or two-year pledge will help us
reach this important goal.
Project Scope
Campaign Goal - Budget breakdown
New Seats
Restored Ceiling
Upgraded and enhanced Lighting
Floor treatment and carpentry
$550,000
Need
Timeline
For 75 years, the Latchis building in downtown Brattleboro has
been well loved by hundreds of thousands of visitors from near
and far. Built in 1938, generations of theatre patrons have worn
out the seats and decades of wear and tear tell their stories in the
sky. Impromptu audience polls have produced overwhelming
cries for new seats. This and countless other observations moved
the Latchis Arts Board toward replacement of theatre seating, as
well as restoration of the magnificent constellation-studded
ceiling.
We will re-open the Main Theatre in October with new, beautiful, comfortable seats on The Earth, and a dazzling zodiac array
adorning The Heavens!
The Main Theatre will be closed in August and September 2013.
(The Ballroom Theatre, Fountain Theatre and Latchis 4 will remain
open.)
A successful campaign will inspire continued enjoyment of this
downtown treasure, where culture has created community
since 1938.
The constellation
sign Virgo, part of
the Latchis Theatre
ceiling.
Virgo shares the
water stained ceiling
with her fellow signs
of the zodiac.
“The Latchis with new, comfortable seats:
a terrific idea, a long time coming,
a no-brainer, a slam-dunk YES!”
Eugene Uman, Artistic Director
Vermont Jazz Center
Preserving
the Latchis
Since purchasing the
Latchis in 2003, we have
invested $1.8 million in
improvements, including recovery from Tropical Storm Irene. Information regarding our
many projects and
achievements is available on request.
Our goals
• To steward this significant building as it ages.
• To build community
and provide access to all
segments of the public
to cinematic, performing
and visual arts.
“The Latchis Theatre is one of
the reasons we located our
business in Brattleboro. We love
having a lively performance
space and movie house right in
downtown, easily accessible to all.
We are very excited that the
Latchis plans to renovate the
unique Main Theatre to make it
an even better event venue
for the community!”
Naming Opportunities
The Heavens
The Earth
The Zodiac
Greek Isles (aisles)
$50,000 Sorry, no longer available
$25,000
$10,000 per sign Most have sold! Please inquire
$5,000 Many still available
Elsie Smith, Artistic Director
New England Center for Circus Arts
Seats
Front Orchestra
Rear Orchestra
Balcony
$1,000
$500
$250
Cultural Partners
A number of Brattleboro's most exciting cultural events take
place under the zodiac sky. This list represents partnerships
over the last several years.
Brattleboro Area Chamber of Commerce
Brattleboro Area Hospice
Brattleboro Film Festival
Brattleboro Literary Festival
Brattleboro Museum and Art Center
Brattleboro Music Center
Brattleboro Concert Choir
Windham Orchestra
Brattleboro Rotary Club
Brattleboro Winter Carnival
Childsplay
Latchis Arts’ classic movies by donation
Kingdom County Productions
New England Center for Circus Arts
Organization of Competitive Body Building
Nowell Sing We Clear
Sandglass Puppet Theatre
Strolling of the Heifers and Slow Living Summit
Vermont Humanities Council
Vermont Jazz Center
Visual artists who bedeck the walls for Gallery Walk art shows
Women’s Film Festival
Ways to Give
Cash contributions
Most donors make outright contributions by check or credit card.
Please make checks payable to Latchis Arts. We accept MasterCard, VISA, and American Express. You might like to consider an
automatic monthly payment plan.
Pledge
The Heavens and The Earth Campaign is also sustained through
two-year pledges, ending March 31, 2014. Contributors are asked
to complete a pledge card, and we will assure the pledge is
completed according to your wishes.
Securities
Gifts of appreciated securities are welcome when making a charitable contribution. Brokerage information is available upon
request.
Latchis Arts Inc. is a 501C3 non-profit arts organization. Donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.
Call 802.254.1109, ext 3
[email protected]
Donate online at latchisarts.org
Latchis Arts Board
Lisa Bloch President
Thomas Bunnell
Gordon Hayward Vice President
Hugh Keelan
Anne Latchis
Anthony Parmenter Board Fellow
Marty Ramsburg Secretary
Andrew Shepard
Shea Witzberger Board Fellow
Jeff Woodward
Latchis Corporation Board
Elizabeth Catlin Vice President
Becky Day Secretary
Richard Gale
Rick Hashagen President
David Hiler
Pam Matweecha
Phil Steckler
Dan Yates Treasurer
“Each year, A Cappella sings to
capacity crowds at the Latchis.
We relish the idea of every
person sitting in a comfortable
seat, gazing at the stars!”
Dede Cummings, Organizer
A Cappella, a fundraiser for BMAC
Seats and Ceiling Committee
$550,000.00
We’re
more
than
halfway
there!
$308,000.00
Gordon Hayward
Ben James
Marty Spencer
Advisory Committee
Elizabeth Catlin
Laura Heller
Laura A. Howat
Orly Munzing
Wendy Slater
Phil and Marcia Steckler
Janet Wallstein
Gail Nunziata Managing Director
Deb Bailey Campaign Manager
$275,000.00
Photos contributed by
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Jeff Woodward
Vermont Jazz Center
New England Center for Circus Arts
Brattleboro Museum and Art Center
Latchis Arts
50 Main Street
Brattleboro, VT 05301
latchisarts.org