Stop the Alhambra/ Arts Council Deal

We got 227 signatures last time, and now, people are asking us to re-open this petition and continue our efforts. So...we are. We are leaving this open and will contiue to pursue and educate the public on future news. Thank you all so much.

The Alhambra is one of the most iconic and beautiful buildings in our city. Over a hundred years old, it is a beauty to behold! The Alhambra is a theatre, and was always meant to be a theatre. Recent stories from within the board, and my own time on the board, have led a lot of us to believe that some things leading up to this so called 'deal' for the Arts Council to have "first right of refusal' to the Alhambra Theatre were not handled properly according to Alhambra bylaws, or their mission statement.

With Haynie's Corner growing and thriving, now is the time to rally around this beautiful gem and keep her fate as a theatre strong. Evansville recently showed their support for the Owen Block and it was saved from being razed. This building has many supporters in the public that should have a voice in keeping her as a theatre/multi use venue, not handing her over to another non profit to make it into a gallery, or not to continue the blueprint plans of the theatre.

The mission statement just 8 months ago stated -Our mission statement is "To restore and preserve the Alhambra Theatre for culturally diverse, multipurpose community usage."

We as citizens simply want the facts, and most importantly the details leading up to the 'deal'. What are the plans for this venture? Why is an employee from the Arts Council also on the Alhambra board of directors? Why has the president of the Alhambra not stepped down at the end of her term? How and why was this worked out, and what will it entail for them to reach their goals? How are their fundraising efforts different from what the Alhambra is already doing to restore this buidling? Why are the bylaws not being released to the Alhambra board members and/or the public?If you want to know the same things so many others are asking, please sign this and pass it on to others in our community.

Please, sign this petition and ask the powers that be (Attorney General, Secretary of State?) to investigate the steps which were taken by the Alhambra and Arts Council boards to make this transaction, and put a hold on this deal until it is thoroughly investigated. We as a community can save this building to keep it what is has always been meant to be. A Theatre and multi-use venue for all to enjoy! Please support the Alhambra staying a theatre. And, please, pass this along. Thank you!

Update #18 years ago
Please plan to join this forum on Monday! Use your voice.

http://artswin.org/cultural-districts/the-alhambra-theater/
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