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Lincoln Theatre director seeks $4 million for centennial upgrades
Summary
Jessica Wagoner, director of operations at the Lincoln Theater Center Foundation, told the Mount Vernon City Council the theater is planning centennial celebrations and a $4,000,000 capital campaign to add air conditioning, a sprinkler system and an ADA lift; Wagoner said the campaign is over 60% funded and that community participation and donations will complete the effort.
Mount Vernon — The Lincoln Theatre will celebrate its 100th anniversary this year, and the nonprofit that operates it has launched a Centennial Capital project and fundraising campaign to make the historic venue usable and accessible for the next century.
Jessica Wagoner, director of operations for the Lincoln Theater Center Foundation, told the City Council on Feb. 11 that the theater building is owned by the city but leased to the foundation for $1 per month to support community programming. Wagoner described the theater’s history and local role and said the "Centennial campaign is a $4,000,000 fundraising effort" to finance improvements including air conditioning, a sprinkler system and an ADA lift. She said the campaign was more than 60% funded at the time of her presentation and that planned centennial events in April will include a concert and a vaudeville‑style showcase.
Wagoner said the foundation hopes the community will help by donating, becoming members, volunteering or hosting house parties, and she thanked the city for its existing support. She also noted tours, exhibits and education programs planned around Tulip Festival weekend and the theater’s April 21 birthday observance.
The Lincoln’s centennial programming and capital plan were presented for council information; no formal council action on the campaign was recorded during the meeting.
