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Harrington Opera House Society
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Annual Report - For an overview of HOHS activities in 2007, read the 2007 Annual Report.
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The Lincoln County Economic Development Council (EDC) Annual Meeting, "Evening for the Arts,"
Sponsored by Lincoln Co. EDC & Century Tel on March 27th, was a gala evening. Held in the Harrington Memorial Hall, attendees enjoyed a sumptuous dinner hosted by the Harrington Opera House Society. Visual arts exhibited included the works of Joseph Goldberg, Jim Bauer, Edward Haugan, and Les Lepere. Pam Kelley, EDC Director, facilitated the evening with mini-presentations by sponsors and spokespersons for PDA projects throughout Lincoln County. Eileen Paulson, accompanied by Sara Jane Johnson on piano, provided interludes of music with Eileen giving an encore from the stage of the Harrington Opera House at the end of the evening.

HOHS members did a great job planning, cooking, and serving the meal which received numerous well-earned compliments. Thanks to HOHS volunteer efforts, the upstairs auditorium was equipped with temporary lighting so that the EDC meeting guests could experience the amazing acoustics while enjoying Eileen's encore musical numbers. Visit the Lincoln County EDC News page for a few photos. More photos coming soon.

HELP!!!

Desperately Seeking Susan . . . or ANYONE to assist with upcoming events or to complete some of our current renovation projects. See Agenda & minutes on Meeting Page for more information or contact HOHS President, Gordon Herron at 253-4594

Bronn Journey Concert - December 2008
IN The Harrington Opera House!

We are thrilled to announce that Bronn Journey has agreed to perform for us again. While the Opera House is a long way from finished, the performance IN THE OPERA HOUSE will give additional credibility to our efforts. More importantly, the people in all of Lincoln County, and beyond, will have an opportunity hear Bronn's exquisite harp music and Katherine's enchanting voice once again - this time in our historic Opera House!

It's been a long time coming. The Red Lion Hotel in Spokane gave us their holiday garland they no longer want and our heads are already spinning on ways to decorate for the Bronn Journey Christmas 2008 Concert on Saturday, December 6th! . . . And what shall we serve for food...and what shall we drink....oh boy it's going to fun!

Linda Wagner, Events Chair - (509) 253-4719

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Harrington Opera House Society Awarded Grant

Excerpt from Davenport Times, 1/10/08
The Lincoln County commissioners agreed to help fund five local projects recommended by the local Economic Development Council.

Grants were awarded to . . . (and to the) Harrington Opera House Society - $12, 150 to complete renovation of
the lobby area.

1/7/08 - Building Restoration Update

Temporary heat was recently set up for "work days" in the bank corner. The contractors working on the stairs need the heat to be installed in the lobby to finish woodwork. Gordon Herron is gathering bids for the heat installation.

Work was stopped after Christmas on the bathrooms. 2 more walls and ceiling joists need to go up before wallboard can be put up.

Gordon reported that some damage was done to the roof during the last wind storm and there is leaking. HOHS is looking for a contractor to repair the roof.

The February 4, 2008 HOHS meeting will be held in the HOHS lobby!!! Meetings are open to anyone interested in efforts to renovate the "Opera House" and the Harrington Bank Block Building. Memebers are reminded to submit "HOHS Payment-In-Kind Forms" to Billie Herron or Sheryl Stedman for any donations of time or materials.

To donate materials, expertise, labor, or services; contact Billie or Gordon Herron at 253-4594 or Edwin Haugan.

Neighboring Ritzville Exploring Trade School for Preservation Arts
Check out the video on Youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPxyPWs_jf8

8/18/07 - Building Restoration Update
Remodeling of the bathroom adjacent to the dance studio on the first floor of the opera house has been completed except for painting. Labor for new sheet rock, flooring, & new toilet installation was done by Tim Hampson of Davenport Washington in conjunction with Warner Construction Co.

Mr. Mark Wetjen of Harrington, Wa. donated labor & materials to do the wiring in the bathroom and throughout the rest of the South West end of the ground floor.

Sanding, painting, and finish work is in progress. To donate materials, expertise, or labor; contact Edwin Haugan or Billie Herron at 253-4594.

Restoration of a County Landmark Takes Great Perseverance
By Megan Rieger
The dramatis personae of the Harrington, Wash., opera house still haunt the century-old stage. A chalked entry above the bathroom doorway reads, “In honor of Macer Scott, the boy who got tough with Teddy the Bear.” In the wings, the names of 12 cast members of “Why Smith Left Home” are listed. Click HERE for More

Grants breathe new life into Opera House project
From the Davenport TIMES February 15, 2007
Easter came early for members of the Harrington Opera House Society.
Two grants received from the Inland Northwest Community Foundation (INCF)* and the Lincoln County Economic Development Fund (EDF) for $29,337 and $10,000, respectively, will breathe new life into the society's plans to renovate the facility so it could be ready for performances in three years.
Society treasurer, Billie Herron, said she and her colleagues were encouraged by the grants, which will go a long way toward constructing a second entry/exit stairwell from the second floor Opera House to the downstairs area that once was the "bank" of the "Bank Block Building." Click HERE for more