5/8/2008

Chattanooga, TN – Tivoli Theatre Launches Chair Campaign

The Department of Education, Arts & Culture (EAC) is launching a chair recognition campaign for Tivoli Theatre, known as the “Jewel of the South.”  For $100, a brass seat plaque can be purchased that will permanently recognize an individual(s).  These plaques will be installed on the back rear of the seats and indicate either, In Honor Of or In Memory Of…..  The purchaser of a plaque will also receive the commemorative 75th Anniversary booklet, “Tivoli, The Jewel of the South,” which depicts the rich history of this Chattanooga masterpiece.

EAC Administrator Missy Crutchfield says, “This campaign will allow all of those individuals who have enjoyed the various productions at the Tivoli Theatre a sense of ownership and pride in restoring The Jewel of the South to its original grandeur.”

The campaign will begin May 1st and end on June 30th.  The plaques will be installed summer 2008 when the Tivoli Theatre is closed for renovations.  To purchase a plaque, please call (423) 642-TIXS.    The funds raised will be used to repair and/or refurbish the seats in the Tivoli Theatre.  An open house, where patrons can view their plaques, the refurbished seats and bathrooms will be held on Saturday, August 30th from 2-4 pm.  Light refreshments will be available in the lobby.

For additional information regarding this campaign, contact EAC’s Director of Development & Marketing Laurie Shipley at (423) 425-7826 or Shipley_L@mail.chattanooga.gov.

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