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Capitol Civic Centre Annual Meeting

Jun 29

Written by: CCCAdmin
6/29/2011 8:09 AM

Capitol Civic Centre Board President John L. Sadowski presided over the Capitol’s Annual Meeting on Wednesday, June 22. “The CCC is a vital historical component in our community and especially to our downtown. We consider it to be an anchor and believe the revitalization and success of our downtown is enhanced by a successful and attractive venue. To that successful end, as leaders of the Capitol, we need to provide a great facility, attractive programs, good stewardship and above all, we need to work with the business community, our arts partners and all the citizens of our community, to earn their support,” Sadowski stated.

Committee Chairs Lee Kummer, Governance; Paul Stockhausen, Finance; Mark Swanson, Mission and Vision Planning; Craig Pauly, Facilities; and Amy Fricke-Weigel, Fund Development provided overviews and highlights of the 2010-11 fiscal year (ending June 30) and a brief strategy for the upcoming fiscal year. In addition, Matt Schliesman, Executive Director, provided an address to the Board, Foundation representatives, and staff. Schliesman said, “The Capitol is a unique place and organization within a unique community. Even so, these are challenging times; every business and institution is feeling the pain of economic setbacks and a slow recovery. In creating a better future we are doing all we can to support our impressive roster of local arts partners, present relevant and exciting programming through the Capitol’s two series, and ensure that the “Jewel of the Lakeshore” remains a source of pride, value, and economic momentum to Manitowoc and the Lakeshore.”

In addition to the presentations, the following Board Officers were elected to serve as the Executive Committee for the 2011-12 fiscal year: John L. Sadowski, President; Craig Pauly, Vice President; Patty Huettl, Treasurer; and Paul Stockhausen, Secretary. New Board members, Ron Kaminski and Chris Kornely were approved by the Board. They, along with Sadowski, Pauly, Huettl, and Stockhausen, join current Board Members: Peter Allie, Shelly Braun, Dean Dvorak, Paula Fox, Lee Kummer, Peggy Pitz, Thomas Reilly, and Mark Swanson. Outgoing Board Members Amy Fricke-Weigel, John Kocourek, and Don Markwardt were acknowledged for their contributions to the Capitol Board. All three will continue their involvement in the upcoming fiscal year at the committee level.

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History of the Capitol Civic Centre

The Capitol Civic Centre, Inc., established in 1987, resides in what was built by the George Brothers and operated as the Ascher Brother’s Capitol Theatre, opening on June 16, 1921. The Ascher Brothers operated more than 50 vaudeville theatres. The theatre review at the time in the local newspaper stated:

“The conception of the Capitol Theatre is somewhat at variance with the general run of movie houses in that it is a combination movie house and theatre. In fact, the most elaborate stage setting can be easily accommodated at the Capitol. This is unusual as well as gratifying.”

The elegant theatre, lovingly referred to as “The Jewel of the Lakeshore”, presently serves as home to several local performing arts organizations, as well as national professional tours, arts education activities, and civic events.

All of this grew out of the vision and efforts of community leaders with the commitment of The Masquers, the local community theatre organization, to help in the project and become the first resident company.

Members of The Masquers, along with many additional community members and professional craftsmen, donated thousand of volunteer hours and materials to painstakingly restore the Capitol. Funding came from local businesses and individuals with a lead gift from Ruth St. John and John Dunham West. The vision was realized with the opening performance on October 30, 1987.

The value of the Capitol reaches beyond providing a home for performing arts. The Centre is a prime example of the economic value of historic preservation. The Capitol serves as an anchor for activity in the heart of historic downtown Manitowoc, the Manitowoc County seat. More than 60,000 people attend performances and activities at the Capitol each year.