Arts Council of the Valley board votes to reopen Court Square Theater
Published Wednesday, May. 26, 2021, 11:37 am
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Operations at Court Square Theater in Harrisonburg, which were suspended on July 1, 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, are set to resume, with the Arts Council of the Valley board voting unanimously to reopen the downtown landmark.
“This vote by the ACV Board of Directors to reopen Court Square Theater is also a vote of confidence in the people we serve,” Board Chair Louise Hostetter said. “While our decision represents a commitment to the performing arts in Downtown Harrisonburg, the board’s enthusiasm will need to be met, matched and multiplied by this community to provide sustainable revenue streams.”
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