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Members receive wonderful benefits, including discounts on 2012 outdoor summer film tickets, special member events, discounts on Elitch Theatre memorabilia and much more. As a member you will be part of our largest support base and will have many opportunities to connect with other historic preservationists and theater buffs.
Membership supports youth programming that enlightens, educates and entertains. You instantly become part of our history by joining the legacy of supporters. The Elitch Theater will be a place where you can proudly bring family and friends, and your membership gift assures these pleasures for future generations.
Sep 25
Jose Mercado has been a man with a mission when it comes to turning inner-city kids into accomplished thespians for years now, and his ardor for what seems an impossible task never seems to diminish.
t’s just that he’s so good at it. Mercado came from his own barrio roots; his own love of cultural life and a memorable mentor at UCLA helped him overcome whatever obstacles life might have thrown in his path. His most recent project is the rejuvenation of the Historic Elitch Theatre, and he’s thrown that cause into an earnest symbiosis with his goal to introduce barrio youth to theater by presenting student productions on an outdoor stage under the aegis of the Historic Elitch Theatre School for Arts Education. Full story in the Westword.
Jul 29
Denver has long been teased with talk and rumors to restore the luster of a local gem, the Historic Elitch Gardens Theatre. Now, its for real. Thanks to a city that believes arts and education is good business, the restoration can begin.
The Historic Elitch Theatre celebrates its 120th anniversary in 2011. The City of Denver’s Office of Economic Development has awarded the Elitch Theatre a grant for $425,000 to restore the interior. A generous gift to celebrate 120 years! Funds will be released when 25% of the award is matched in contributions. That’s a challenge of $100,000! full story
Jul 26
From a 2009 survey of community members, the Foundation has identified needs specific to the community that the Theatre will fulfill. In addition to the desire for the Theatre to be restored as a performing arts center, community members identified two other potential needs: Arts Education and Community Center (The Heart of Highlands). full story
May 3
Even without the interior renovation, the Historic Elitch Theatre has established itself as a site for performances, commerce and education. Community involvement over the course of the last six years has been outstanding. Nearly 25,000 people have participated in activities at the Historic Elitch Theatre which have included: Farmers’ Market, Carousel Pops, Movies in the Gardens Under the Stars, and Zoot Suit (Theatre in the Elitch Plaza). full story
