WELCOME TO
Act III SCENE 2
Together We Can Do It
A heartfelt THANK YOU to all our amazing supporters who rallied behind the Roxy Theatre in the Next Great Save competition! Your votes, enthusiasm, and unwavering dedication truly made a difference.
To those who watched, participated in the Vote-a-thon, or danced, sang, played an instrument, or simply cheered us on over the weeks, your presence and energy were invaluable. We couldn't have done it without you!
A special shoutout to our incredible community, both near and far, for standing by us every step of the way. Your support means the world to us. And to the Revive the Roxy committee and volunteers, your tireless efforts and passion are the backbone of our progress.
But our journey doesn't end here! There are still ways you can support the Roxy Theatre and help us continue towards restoration. You can look out for future fund raising events as well as volunteer to help us out.
Together, let's keep the momentum going and transform the Roxy Theatre into a vibrant hub for performing arts in our community!
To those who watched, participated in the Vote-a-thon, or danced, sang, played an instrument, or simply cheered us on over the weeks, your presence and energy were invaluable. We couldn't have done it without you!
A special shoutout to our incredible community, both near and far, for standing by us every step of the way. Your support means the world to us. And to the Revive the Roxy committee and volunteers, your tireless efforts and passion are the backbone of our progress.
But our journey doesn't end here! There are still ways you can support the Roxy Theatre and help us continue towards restoration. You can look out for future fund raising events as well as volunteer to help us out.
Together, let's keep the momentum going and transform the Roxy Theatre into a vibrant hub for performing arts in our community!
Kirk Muspratt
Music Director/Conductor Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra and South Shore Summer Music Festival
www.kirkmuspratt.com
www.nisorchestra.org
Roxy Theatre finalist in national competition
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on April 24, 2024.
Submitted photo - The Roxy Theatre in the Crowsnest Pass has been nominated as one of the 12 finalists for the National Trust for Canada's The Next Great Save competition.LETHBRIDGE HERALD[email protected]
The Roxy Theatre in Coleman needs your help. Specifically, a community organization hoping to secure $50,000 to help renovate the facility needs your help.
The Roxy Theatre in Coleman, a National Historic Site in the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass, has been nominated as one of the 12 finalists for the National Trust for Canada’s The Next Great Save competition this year.
The Next Great Save invites heritage advocates from coast-to-coast to make a case for a $50,000 cash prize that can help to protect, adapt, renew and improve Canada’s historic places.
Online public voting will take place until May 6 on the National Trust’s competition website http://www.nextgreatsave.ca and members of the public can vote once per day to support the projects they are passionate about.
The winner and runners-up will be announced on May 7. The second place project will earn $10,000 and the third place finisher $5,000.
Fred Bradley, a member of Revive the Roxy Theatre Building Committee and project advisor to Crowsnest CanDo, said in an interview Tuesday that the Roxy is unique in that it is one of only three remaining quonset style theatres in Canada that were created after the American military sold off thousands of surplus quonsets following the Second World War. OF those 140 were made into movie theatres with the Roxy being among them.
“It’s almost one of a kind,” said Bradley in a phone interview, with the only other remaining similar theatres in existence in Canada being in Wainwright and Victoria, B.C.
If the Roxy wins the $50,000, the money will be used to turn it into a community performing arts centre, a facility which the Crowsnest Pass currently doesn’t have. This means performing arts groups have no actual place to perform with one dance group, said Bradley, staging its shows at the Yates in Lethbridge, which brings economic benefit here while taking it out of the Pass.
A revitalized Roxy, he said, would also have economic spinoffs for the tourism industry in the Pass, giving visitors to the region something to do at night which would also help other businesses.
A refurbished Roxy would also facilitate a growing regional arts scene and create a culture hub which would be a catalyst for the revitalization of downtown Coleman. And it would provide a movie theatre for Pass residents.
The Roxy was originally built in 1948 as a theatre and movie house on main street after a fire destroyed the original opera house and until its closure in 2033, played a vital role in the culture of Coleman.
It’s also on the local heritage inventory and was designated a Provincial Historic Resource in 2022.
Last year Teck Resources donated $250,000 to support the theatre’s restoration.
“It’s a good project for the community,” said Bradley, a five-term former MLA and Alberta Minister of Environment, who was born and raised in the Crowsnest Pass.
https://lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbridge-news/2024/04/24/roxy-theatre-finalist-in-national-competition/
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on April 24, 2024.
Submitted photo - The Roxy Theatre in the Crowsnest Pass has been nominated as one of the 12 finalists for the National Trust for Canada's The Next Great Save competition.LETHBRIDGE HERALD[email protected]
The Roxy Theatre in Coleman needs your help. Specifically, a community organization hoping to secure $50,000 to help renovate the facility needs your help.
The Roxy Theatre in Coleman, a National Historic Site in the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass, has been nominated as one of the 12 finalists for the National Trust for Canada’s The Next Great Save competition this year.
The Next Great Save invites heritage advocates from coast-to-coast to make a case for a $50,000 cash prize that can help to protect, adapt, renew and improve Canada’s historic places.
Online public voting will take place until May 6 on the National Trust’s competition website http://www.nextgreatsave.ca and members of the public can vote once per day to support the projects they are passionate about.
The winner and runners-up will be announced on May 7. The second place project will earn $10,000 and the third place finisher $5,000.
Fred Bradley, a member of Revive the Roxy Theatre Building Committee and project advisor to Crowsnest CanDo, said in an interview Tuesday that the Roxy is unique in that it is one of only three remaining quonset style theatres in Canada that were created after the American military sold off thousands of surplus quonsets following the Second World War. OF those 140 were made into movie theatres with the Roxy being among them.
“It’s almost one of a kind,” said Bradley in a phone interview, with the only other remaining similar theatres in existence in Canada being in Wainwright and Victoria, B.C.
If the Roxy wins the $50,000, the money will be used to turn it into a community performing arts centre, a facility which the Crowsnest Pass currently doesn’t have. This means performing arts groups have no actual place to perform with one dance group, said Bradley, staging its shows at the Yates in Lethbridge, which brings economic benefit here while taking it out of the Pass.
A revitalized Roxy, he said, would also have economic spinoffs for the tourism industry in the Pass, giving visitors to the region something to do at night which would also help other businesses.
A refurbished Roxy would also facilitate a growing regional arts scene and create a culture hub which would be a catalyst for the revitalization of downtown Coleman. And it would provide a movie theatre for Pass residents.
The Roxy was originally built in 1948 as a theatre and movie house on main street after a fire destroyed the original opera house and until its closure in 2033, played a vital role in the culture of Coleman.
It’s also on the local heritage inventory and was designated a Provincial Historic Resource in 2022.
Last year Teck Resources donated $250,000 to support the theatre’s restoration.
“It’s a good project for the community,” said Bradley, a five-term former MLA and Alberta Minister of Environment, who was born and raised in the Crowsnest Pass.
https://lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbridge-news/2024/04/24/roxy-theatre-finalist-in-national-competition/
Coleman's once majestic Roxy Theatre has been nominated as one of the 12 finalists in this year's 'Next Great Save competition' sponsored by the National Trust for Canada.
Heritage advocates from coast-to-coast are invited to make a case to win a $50,000 cash prize that can help to protect, adapt, renew and improve Canada’s historic places.
This is a popularity contest, determined by online voting. You can VOTE EACH AND EVERY DAY starting, April 18th at 10 AM when the voting site goes live until the contest ends on May 6.
Please get on the bandwagon and encourage your friends and family to vote and help us restore the Roxy.
To vote:
1. Go to
2. Click on the “Vote Now” button on a project and a popup opens
3. Enter your email address (you will be sent a confirmation email address)
4. Verify your vote by clicking the confirmation email in your mailbox (it may take a few minutes to appear)
5. You must repeat this process each day you vote
Please note:
· Voters are limited to one vote per calendar day.
· Voting is open from April 18 till May 6, 2024.
· Voters are not required to generate a password.
· Use of mechanical or automated programs to submit votes for this Competition is strictly prohibited. If anyone is tampering with the voting process, those votes will be disqualified.
We appreciate your support!
See you at the movies,
Here is a link to a video about the Roxy:
https://youtu.be/wMKqenicnrA?si=xU7F96Sf3rEF2KfW
https://www.youtube.com/@RoxyTheatreCrowsnestPass
https://www.instagram.com/roxytheatrecnp/
https://www.facebook.com/roxytheatrecnp
More information on the Roxy can be found here:
www.roxytheatrecnp.com
Heritage advocates from coast-to-coast are invited to make a case to win a $50,000 cash prize that can help to protect, adapt, renew and improve Canada’s historic places.
This is a popularity contest, determined by online voting. You can VOTE EACH AND EVERY DAY starting, April 18th at 10 AM when the voting site goes live until the contest ends on May 6.
Please get on the bandwagon and encourage your friends and family to vote and help us restore the Roxy.
To vote:
1. Go to
2. Click on the “Vote Now” button on a project and a popup opens
3. Enter your email address (you will be sent a confirmation email address)
4. Verify your vote by clicking the confirmation email in your mailbox (it may take a few minutes to appear)
5. You must repeat this process each day you vote
Please note:
· Voters are limited to one vote per calendar day.
· Voting is open from April 18 till May 6, 2024.
· Voters are not required to generate a password.
· Use of mechanical or automated programs to submit votes for this Competition is strictly prohibited. If anyone is tampering with the voting process, those votes will be disqualified.
We appreciate your support!
See you at the movies,
Here is a link to a video about the Roxy:
https://youtu.be/wMKqenicnrA?si=xU7F96Sf3rEF2KfW
https://www.youtube.com/@RoxyTheatreCrowsnestPass
https://www.instagram.com/roxytheatrecnp/
https://www.facebook.com/roxytheatrecnp
More information on the Roxy can be found here:
www.roxytheatrecnp.com
Roxy Theatre - Crowsnest Pass
Exciting news! Roxy Theatre is thrilled to be a finalist in the National Trust for Canada / Fiducie nationale du Canada Next Great Save competition! We're competing for a chance to win $50,000 to restore this historic building and transform it into a vibrant community performing arts centre.
From April 18 - May 6, 2024, show your support by voting for us! You can vote once every day! The more votes we get, the better our chances to win!
Head to nextgreatsave.ca to learn more about the contest. Let's make Roxy Theatre's transformation a reality together!
Exciting news! Roxy Theatre is thrilled to be a finalist in the National Trust for Canada / Fiducie nationale du Canada Next Great Save competition! We're competing for a chance to win $50,000 to restore this historic building and transform it into a vibrant community performing arts centre.
From April 18 - May 6, 2024, show your support by voting for us! You can vote once every day! The more votes we get, the better our chances to win!
Head to nextgreatsave.ca to learn more about the contest. Let's make Roxy Theatre's transformation a reality together!
Exciting news! The Roxy Theatre was featured in the Calgary Herald! Check out the full article to read about our restoration journey. Discover how it's not just about preserving history but also an economic development project. Learn how the restored Roxy Theatre will become a dynamic cultural centerpiece, revitalizing our local performance arts scene and enhancing the quality of life for residents and visitors alike. Plus, we're sharing the exciting news that we're one of the 12 finalists in the National Trust for Canada / Fiducie nationale du Canada Next Great Save contest!!!
Read the full article on the Calgary Herald's website. https://calgaryherald.com/news/restored-theatre-to-play-key-role-in-crowsnest-pass-community
Don't miss your chance to support us - voting starts April 18th and runs until May 6th!
Read the full article on the Calgary Herald's website. https://calgaryherald.com/news/restored-theatre-to-play-key-role-in-crowsnest-pass-community
Don't miss your chance to support us - voting starts April 18th and runs until May 6th!
The Roxy Theatre was built in 1948 following the devastating fire that consumed Coleman’s Palace Theatre. Despite facing another fire setback in 1950 (pictured here), it remained a cherished cultural cornerstone, providing recreation and entertainment to locals and tourists alike. However, as local industry waned and the community suffered economically, the Roxy Theatre closed its doors in 2003, leaving it empty and facing demolition. Today, the pressing need for a multi-use performance space is evident. The Roxy Theatre, with your help, can reclaim its former glory (with enhanced fire safety measures), as a vibrant community performing arts centre for the Crowsnest Pass! Join us in restoring this iconic landmark and revitalizing our cultural landscape.
From April 18 - May 6, 2024, show your support by voting for us in the National Trust for Canada / Fiducie nationale du Canada Next Great Save competition! You can vote once every day! Head to nextgreatsave.ca to learn more!
Photo: Coleman and Blairmore fire departments work to extinguish the fire at the Roxy Theatre, December 15, 1950. Crowsnest Museum and Archives, 2007.004.0526
From April 18 - May 6, 2024, show your support by voting for us in the National Trust for Canada / Fiducie nationale du Canada Next Great Save competition! You can vote once every day! Head to nextgreatsave.ca to learn more!
Photo: Coleman and Blairmore fire departments work to extinguish the fire at the Roxy Theatre, December 15, 1950. Crowsnest Museum and Archives, 2007.004.0526
Violins for the Roxy Theatre’s Fundraiser
Here is the link to the Magic Hours documentary. The Roxy sure features well.
If you dont have one your going to need to create a CBC Gem account, its free.
If you dont have one your going to need to create a CBC Gem account, its free.
The Act III Together We Can Do It fundraiser for the Crowsnest Cultural and Recreation Society (Cando for short) is experiencing a series of successes in fundraising that started with a donation and early recognition from the Blairmore Lions Club. Scene Two of Act III is underway! This is an opportunity for families in the Crowsnest Pass and elsewhere to recognize passed loved ones and honor current family members through a Roxy Chair recognition campaign. The Four Seat recognition categories are priced at $500, $1000, $1500, and $2000 depending on location in the Roxy Theatre. Your name or in memoriam names will be etched on a Wall of Fame located in the Roxy Lounge area. All funds donated to the seat recognition campaign will receive a tax receipt. Funds will be used for chair, theatre and foyer atmosphere enhancements.
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Seat recognition donors will be placed on an early notification list for most events which will allow for the opportunity to purchase event tickets in advance of notification to the general public.
Construction activities began in May of 2023 and the completion of the process will depend on ongoing donations from the public, Corporations and Federal and Provincial grants that recognize the Historical designation of the Roxy.
This is a great opportunity to be recognized for contributing to a much-needed facility. Here is everyone’s chance to build something new and vibrant. The Roxy Performing Arts Centre will be a going concern. Become part of a Crowsnest Pass and this historic opportunity by etching your name in the Roxy and gaining recognition that will last!
Construction activities began in May of 2023 and the completion of the process will depend on ongoing donations from the public, Corporations and Federal and Provincial grants that recognize the Historical designation of the Roxy.
This is a great opportunity to be recognized for contributing to a much-needed facility. Here is everyone’s chance to build something new and vibrant. The Roxy Performing Arts Centre will be a going concern. Become part of a Crowsnest Pass and this historic opportunity by etching your name in the Roxy and gaining recognition that will last!
YOU CAN SUPPORT THIS PROJECT BY GOING TO OUR SEAT RECOGNITION PAGE.
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