And The Great Work Begins...

Maine Fire Protection showed up today to begin installation of the sprinkler system through the whole Opera House. As you may know, we recently received monies from the city of Bangor to help with life safety, code and general improvements to the building. The facade is being restored to its 1920-splendor. But first, the sprinkler system. It's exciting to have the work truly begin.

Here's a recent picture of the Bangor Opera House:



I'll post the artist's rendering of what it will look like when restored as soon as I scan it in.

Also, today marks the last day for our technical director Joe Donovan. He has been a great asset to the theatre and has been on staff since I arrived in Bangor in 2005. He is going off to be the technical director and teacher of stagecraft at the University of Maine in Orono. We wish him well and it's great that he's only going up the street. This really isn't goodbye at all. We're having a farewell/goodluck toast to him at Paddy Murphy's at 5 PM today...if anyone would like to join us.