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4Everyone is full of ideas_We
have a bucketload of
suggestions and what we need
are people willing to help make
them happen.'
— Charlie Tompkins
RAAC member
Futures Committee found necessary. Their summary states RAAC needs “...To involve itself more than it has in the past in presentation of the products and performances of local artists . . . stimulate discussions and presentations of the process employed by local artists . . . help with grant proposals, publicity and administrative problems of local artists.”
With community interest in mind, Mr. Tompkins said after several weeks that “the negotiating with theater owner Wendy Weinberg fell through and RAAC was forced to change its movie offerings” as well as find other sources for productions.
“Sunday night is the only night we (RAAC) can afford to rent the theater,” he said, adding as of March 17, movies are offered to the public on Sunday only. Times will vary according to the movie, but projected time for movie curtain is 7:30 p.m. Matinees are at 2 p.m. Tickets are $3 for children and $4 for adults, at the door.
“We have several good movies booked for the season,” Mr. Tompkins said, adding he hopes the public will continue to support the movie program.
The movie program was one of the several topics covered by the Futures Committee. While no one expected such a change, the committee found a change was necessary.
In the summary, one film per month was suggested creating a total of 12 per year or offering a thematic series annually.
In the compromise, RAAC will offer about 50 movies annually, one per week. Foreign films, childrens’ movies and box office favorites are all in the lineup.
“Our biggest fear is that people will not think of us
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