Left photo shows Lane up in the attic working on replacing the light bulbs in the star fixtures.

Below is cinema window, complete!

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This is Nick from EverGreene who has been working on the ceiling for several weeks. He says he doesn't need to go to the gym.

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Here are some shots of the ceiling damage. The top photo shows the ropes that used to hold the plywood. These areas are being prepped by EverGreene for repair. You can see the devices around the large hole that are used to secure the plaster.

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We've learned lots of new terms during this project. The top floor of the scaffolding is called the dance floor. A few of us visited it today. There are steps leading up there, so it's not too bad. Although it's a little scary when you hear squeaks and groans while walking on it. The floor is about 7 feet from the ceiling. In the top picture, Sandie is touching King Ray,the guy at the top of the proscenium arch above the stage. In the bottom photo, you can see the dance floor, and way in the back is the top of the projection booth.

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This should be finished tomorrow.

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Here's a view of the auditorium scaffolding taken on Sunday, November 15th. This week Berg Scaffolding is constructing the top platform, and they should be done before the end of the week. Once that is done, EverGreene will be able to start work on the ceiling!

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Board members met at the theatre tonight to see the wall paint samples and the paint on the ceiling. We approved the project budget to include restoration and painting of all ornamental plaster in the auditorium and replacing the trees and shrubbery!

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We're compiling as many shots of the auditorium before the ceiling work is done. Here are a couple taken today.

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The seats, which were removed for restoration last year at this time, were wrapped today, getting ready for the scaffolding.

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Well, the plastering will start very soon, and as you can see -- we are ready! EverGreene Architectural Arts was awarded the project, and the board is extremely confident that EverGreene will do a professional and historically accurate restoration of the ceiling. Jeff Greene, of EverGreene, was hired by the theatre earlier this year to conduct an investigation of the historic finishes in the 7th Street. Because we have met Jeff, seen his presentation, and are aware of the experienced staff, we are very pleased that EverGreene will be taking care of the theatre's ceiling.

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It won't be long before restoration of the historic atmospheric ceiling will be started. We had 28 prospective contractors come to the walk-through today and bids will be opened next week. Soon after that -- the project will begin and we plan on it being completed before the end of January 2010. Stay tuned for more pictures and updates in the next few weeks.

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