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The Kenosha @kenoshatheater.bsky.social · 3d

A video showing our vision. Pictures of the Kenosha Theater taken today VS pictures taken in the same spots in the 1930s. The Theater used to be bustling with life, and we'd like to breathe that life back into this place.

Support the Kenosha Theater Restoration Project today! kenoshatheatre.org

100-year-old Theater - Today VS the 1930s

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The Kenosha @kenoshatheater.bsky.social · 4d

So, what IS the Kenosha Theater? Why is it so important?

Here's a video made for the recent fundraiser to tell you just that!

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What is the Kenosha Theater?

Support the Kenosha Theater Restoration Project! http://kenoshatheatre.org

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The Kenosha @kenoshatheater.bsky.social · 5d

Our next official volunteer day is coming up next Friday, 10/10! If you've been itching to throw a bunch of things in a dumpster, then you're in luck! That's what we'll be up to.

If you'd like to be a regular volunteer, we have a form right here! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

The Kenosha @kenoshatheater.bsky.social · Aug 31

Had a productive volunteer day on Friday, moving shelves and tools into the newly-painted basement!

In the area and want to join us for our next volunteer day? Send a form our way! docs.google.com/forms/d/1KOZ...

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Pipe Dreams and Pizza Crusts Documentary @pipedreamsfilm.com · 6d

Saving the Temples of Human Imagination - Jeff Baas and the @kenoshatheater.bsky.social Kenosha Theatre - www.pipedreamsfilm.com/blog/saving-...

Saving the Temples of Human Imagination

Jeff Baas is a man on a mission. A mission to save one particular movie palace, and a broader mission to preserve the history of all of them - and one of their greatest proponents. You can't tell t...

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casejackal @case.dog · 12d

finishing the rest of the front next week

The Kenosha @kenoshatheater.bsky.social · 12d

The donations from the Kenosha Theater Donothon have already made a very tangible difference. Doors! The front of the Theater is finally far more than just a boarded up wall. Thanks to donations from viewers like you!

Support the Kenosha Theater Restoration Project today! kenoshatheatre.org

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The Kenosha @kenoshatheater.bsky.social · 12d

The donations from the Kenosha Theater Donothon have already made a very tangible difference. Doors! The front of the Theater is finally far more than just a boarded up wall. Thanks to donations from viewers like you!

Support the Kenosha Theater Restoration Project today! kenoshatheatre.org

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Spoony the Spooky Cat @spoonycatt.com · 21d

I'm free, chat. I beat Silent Hill 2 Remake (and showed several endings!) and we ended the Theater Donothon on the Rebirth ending. Which feels symbolic of the Kenosha Theater being reborn.

Thank you all for your generosity, and even just hanging around!! 💖 We reached our goal, AND a stretch goal!

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Spoony the Spooky Cat @spoonycatt.com · 12d

FINALLY SENDING OUT PRIZES!! Thank you again to all the donors of the Kenosha Theater Donothon!! I hope you all enjoy your goodies ❤️

Photograph of several different colored envelopes with postcard prints, stickers, and the keychain. Everything is Silent Hill themed, especially for the Kenosha theater donothon.

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The Kenosha @kenoshatheater.bsky.social · 28d

This is back when the Kenosha Theater Restoration was first beginning. The Theater remains standing because of a few determined (crazy?) individuals. Like Terry here.

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Terry Tour 1984

The first video diving into the few recordings from the early 1980's. Restoring the Kenosha Theatre was never supposed to take as long as it has. It still needs millions of dollars to bring it back…

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The Kenosha @kenoshatheater.bsky.social · 29d

While restoring the old Kenosha Theater Apartments, drains and water feeds needed to be completely replaced. A large undertaking that was completed over years! This is one of the final horizontal drains being replaced with PVC.

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Plumbing over Studio

While restoring the old Kenosha Theatre Apartments, Drains and water feeds needed to be completely replaced. It was a large undertaking that was completed over years. This is one of the final…

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The Kenosha @kenoshatheater.bsky.social · Sep 9

The Theater Donothon is still going strong! With a little less than 7 hours left on the clock for tomorrow. Will tomorrow be the last day, or will some more donations come in to continue the marathon into Wednesday?

Spoony the Spooky Cat @spoonycatt.com · Sep 8

TODAY at 9AM CST, it's time to start WEEK 2 of the Silent Hill Theater Donothon. I'll likely be finishing 0rigins today, then moving on to the dreaded Homecoming

Will be live at spoony.live #SpoonyLive

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The Kenosha @kenoshatheater.bsky.social · Sep 1

Bill's our hero. He cut out this slab of concrete to make it that much easier to move things into the basement. Thanks, Bill! #diy #restoration

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The Kenosha @kenoshatheater.bsky.social · Sep 1

We celebrated the Theater's birthday on Friday with some donuts 🍩 But it's officially the anniversary of the Kenosha Theater's opening today!

Happy Birthday, Kenosha Theater 🥳🥂 Two more years til 100!

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Spoony the Spooky Cat @spoonycatt.com · Sep 1

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KENOSHA THEATERRRRR 🎂 You're 98 today whooaaa!! @kenoshatheater.bsky.social

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Spoony the Spooky Cat @spoonycatt.com · Aug 31

TOMORROW

Spoony the Spooky Cat @spoonycatt.com · Aug 19

Starting SEP 1ST at 9AM CST, I'll be starting a Donothon for the Kenosha Theater! Every $ adds a minute to the clock. I'll be playing as many Silent Hill games as the timer will allow!

Learn more about the Theater! kenoshatheatre.org
Hit "remind me" on the schedule! www.twitch.tv/spoonyplays/...

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The Kenosha @kenoshatheater.bsky.social · Aug 31

Had a productive volunteer day on Friday, moving shelves and tools into the newly-painted basement!

In the area and want to join us for our next volunteer day? Send a form our way! docs.google.com/forms/d/1KOZ...

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The Kenosha @kenoshatheater.bsky.social · Aug 30

The ceiling in the lobby has been RE-plastered, since the damage from the fire, thanks to generous contributions on the Go Fund Me! Thank you all so much.

Support the Kenosha Theater Restoration today! kenoshatheatre.org #diy #restoration

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Spoony the Spooky Cat @spoonycatt.com · Aug 24

Doing something different for the brb slideshow for the Theater Donothon coming up: Time Traveling!

Melding pictures taken recently with pictures taken when the Kenosha Theater was still open.

Learn more here kenoshatheatre.org
Follow the bsky @kenoshatheater.bsky.social

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The Kenosha @kenoshatheater.bsky.social · Aug 21

Planning on cutting out the concrete ledge in front of the door to make it easier to move things down into the basement!

In the Kenosha area? Interested in volunteering? Fill out the form! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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The Kenosha @kenoshatheater.bsky.social · Aug 20

Removed a lot of the old pipes and radiators from the dressing rooms behind the stage. It's a lot roomier in here now! #diy #history #restoration

Donate to the Kenosha Theater Restoration today! kenoshatheatre.org

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The Kenosha @kenoshatheater.bsky.social · Aug 19

The basement is cleaned up, freshly painted, and ready to be used for storage! We might even be ready for volunteers to help move some things down here by as early as this weekend.

If you're interested in volunteering, you can fill out this form here! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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The Kenosha @kenoshatheater.bsky.social · Aug 18

The windows in the Kenosha Theater Apartments have been replaced, thanks to generous contributions on the Go Fund Me! We're all incredibly thankful for everyone's help.

Donate to the Kenosha Theater's Comeback Journey today! www.gofundme.com/f/fund-kenos...

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The Kenosha @kenoshatheater.bsky.social · Jul 17

Heart-warming post from kenoshatoday on Instagram. Not only does Jeff keep the Restoration Project going strong, but he's also the best landlord. Thanks for all the hard work, and continuing to stand strong through these hard times!
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The Kenosha @kenoshatheater.bsky.social · Jul 23

Check out this timelapse of Dean Tawwater and some assistants, Troy, Kevin, and Alysa, working on the timelapse on the south wall of the Kenosha Theater!

Support the Kenosha Theater's Comeback Journey www.gofundme.com/f/fund-kenos...

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The Kenosha @kenoshatheater.bsky.social · Jun 19

Interested in becoming a volunteer for the Kenosha Theater restoration? We'd love your help!

Submit a form to tell us how you'd like to help, and we'll get back to you as soon as we're able! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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