Ken Wilkerson is a fantastic diagnostician plumber. He investigated our old men's toilet line and got it open! Then, our local firemen came by to help us flush out the lines. What a great crew!
Lots of spooky happenings at the Colonial Fox this year at our 2011 Paranormal Tour. Jasper Haunts came back to help us communicate with the theatre's spirits.
Our new 34' popcorn cart mural is painted on the north wall next to the existing movie screen mural. This new masterpiece will serve as a unique display of the Foundation's accomplishments since saving the theatre from the wrecking ball in 2007.
The Pittsburg community shows their support for the PSU Gorillas by hosting the Meet & Greet event! The Colonial Fox opened her doors to the community as Athletes from the university sign autographs at the entrance.
The Tallgrass Film Festival brought a spectacular program to the Colonial Fox during the Little Balkans Festival. This event was made possible by the Tallgrass Film Association, Kansas Historic Theatres Association, and Little Balkans Association. Thanks!
CFTF presents films to the community under the stars from May through October. Our Friday Flix selections are presented on the beautiful movie screen mural painted on the north wall of the theatre. Take a glance at our 4th annual showing of "Rocky Horror Picture Show!"
Sue Robinson, Derek Heikes, and Gene Corsini begin the process of replacing the Colonial Fox Theatre movie screen mural that we all grew to love. The mural was covered by the protective elastomeric coating that was used to seal the hairline cracks in the north wall surface.
Basement drainage exploration continues. Rydell construction and city engineering department explore historic pipes beneath the theatre looking for drainage solution.
CFTF Volunteers Mike Joyce, Dave McLaren, David Gee and John Kutz labored atop a 26-foot scaffolding to remove the half-century-old sheet rock that's been hiding the theatre's original proscenium arch.
