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Historic Theatre
Eyes New Marquee
Classic design would honor
past, set stage for the future
A classic revival is coming soon to Portland’s historic Holly
wood Theatre. No, it’s not a silent film or a cult favorite, it’s a new
marquee! One similar in design to the theatre’s original marquee
from 1926.
The idea behind the “historic marquee revival” is to honor the
Hollywood Theatre’s past while setting the stage for the future.
The new neon, illuminated sign will be a sequel to other improve
ments and features that have recently appeared at the Hollywood.
New auditorium seats and a new main screen and sound system
were installed last month.
“W e’ve improved the inside and now we want to improve our
face to the community as well,” says Doug Whyte, Hollywood
Theatre executive director. “The existing marquee is over 30
years old and it’s falling apart. The new marquee really fits our
identity well and will be a wonderful addition to the community.”
To design, fabricate and install the new marquee, the theatre
has begun a “Historic Marquee Revival” fundraising campaign.
The goal is to raise $136,000 from individuals, foundations and
corporate donors. The M eyer Memorial Trust has already pledged
$25,000.
Donations can be made online at hollywoodtheatre.org/mar-
quee or mailed or dropped off at the theatre.
“We hope people will support us as they have in the past,” says
Whyte. “The Theatre is really taking off and starting to recapture
its former glory as a cultural icon in Portland.”
The Hollywood Theatre is a not-for-profit organization whose
mission is tQ entertain, inspire, educate and connect the community
An a rtis t’s rendering shows what a classic marquee would look like positioned above the sidewalk
and at the entrance o f the historic Hollywood Theatre in northeast Portland.
through the art of film, while preserving a historic Portland
landmark.
Passionate R&B Group sets Portland Date
Maze has produced
hits since 1976
The bay area R&B group Maze fea
turing Frankie Beverly will bring their
distinctive, passionate, creative, origi
nal, soulful, honest and powerful music
to Portland for a concert Thursday,
April 12 at 7:30 p.m. at Keller Audito
rium, downtown.
The group’s sound is distinctive -
passionate, creative, original, soulful,
honest and powerful. For nearly 30
years Frankie Beverly and Maze have
created a unique sound and become one
of the most influential groups in modem
history.
"We've made it this far because we
love and respect ourselves and our fans.
But, most importantly, we believe in what
we do," said Beverly.
The group’s journey began in 1976
with a string of hit singles, including
"Lady of Magic" and "Workin* Together."
The 80's brought the release of the best
selling albums, Golden Time of Day,
Inspiration, Joy and Pain, containing a list
o f c h a rt-to p p in g sin g les in clu d in g
"Travelin' Man," "Feel That You're Feel
ing," "Joy and Pain," "Look in Your Eyes"
and "Southern Girl," to name a few.
In 1983, with the release of W e Are
One, Frankie Beverly & Maze solidified
their international standing with such hits as
the title track "Never Let You Down", "I
Love You Too Much" and "Love is the
Key." As the 80's came to a close, the
group released Can't Stop the Love and a
second in-concert package, Maze Featur-
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Maze, featuring Frankie Beverly, will
bring R&B to Portland’s Keller Audito
rium for a concert on Thursday, April 12.