Following their December 16 board meeting, the Historic Ironwood Theatre Board of Directors announced that masks will be required for audiences, staff, volunteers and guests inside the theatre, except while actively eating or drinking. Board President Zona Wick states, “This was not an easy decision for the board but we have done our research and this is the theater industry…
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Be sure to come to the theatre on either Saturday December 11 at 7pm or Sunday December 12 at 2pm. Catch the Charles Dickens’ 1910 silent movie A Christmas Carol accompanied by Tim Mesun on the Barton Organ. The movie will be followed by a truly delightful concert of holiday favorites old and new with Tim (piano and harmonica) and…
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It was recently announced that HIT was awarded a Capital Improvement (CIP) grant from the Michigan Council for the Arts and Cultural Affairs (MCACA). The grant will be used for a along-overdue project – replacement of the Theatre’s piano lift. The lift is used regularly to move the piano from an under stage storage bay off the orchestra pit to…
click to read full story >At the upcoming ABBA Mania show, the Historic Ironwood Theatre (HIT) and Downtown Art Place (DAP) will cooperate in a raffle fundraiser. Show attendees will have the opportunity to win an original watercolor by local artist Peg Sandin. Asked recently about her art, Peg responded: “The latest projects at Peg Sandin Watercolors incorporate my ever-present interest in Lake Superior, as…
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Our concourse entrance doors were recently restored by Cramblit’s Welding. Doors were taken away one-at-a-time for specialized cleaning and hinge adjustment. In the accompanying photograph, Ron Tankka and Don Aspinwall are seen re-hanging the second of four doors. The work was made possible thanks to a gift from Lawrence Kutz to honor the memory of his late wife Geraldine. Thank…
click to read full story >We recently updated our mission statement. Amy Quinn, a non-profit consultant with Grow and Lead: Community and Youth Development (GLCYD), led us through an afternoon workshop of brainstorming, perspective-gathering, and editing. Thanks to Amy’s facilitation, and thoughtful input from all the board members, staff, and volunteers who participated in the work session, we believe we captured the essence of what…
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Due to weather concerns, “Broadway Under the Stars” the Emberlight Festival’s series of outdoor concerts that were to have been presented at Big Powderhorn mountain this week, have been transferred to the Historic Ironwood Theatre (HIT). If you are a lover of show tunes (and who isnt?!) and have not yet purchased tickets for one of the Thursday 8/26, Friday…
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Help us to Redefine our Mission: The Historic Ironwood Theatre Board of Directors invites community partners, stakeholders, volunteers, and interested parties to the theatre on Friday, August 13, 2021 at 10:00 AM to review and revise the current Mission Statement. Amy Quinn, CEO of Marquette non-profit consultants Grow and Lead: Community and Youth Development will facilitate the discussion. Funding for…
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Tim Mesun Barton Benefit Concert – New Date Tim’s concert originally scheduled on July 31 will now be presented on Sunday, August 22nd at 2pm. Enjoy a delightful Sunday afternoon as Tim and his wonderfully gifted musician friends present a diverse program of blues, jazz, American songbook, and a little rock n roll!
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HIT will be offering tours of the theatre at noon every day during Festival Ironwood, July 15 thru 18. Learn about the theatre’s history, restoration, and current operations. Tours will last for about 25 minutes and be followed by a screening of historical Ironwood movie footage accompanied on the Barton organ by our “king of the keyboard” Mr. Tim Mesun.…
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