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Venue Works tells Ashland commissioners Paramount bookings are strong as staff and COO arrive

Board of City Commissioners, City of Ashland, Kentucky · February 27, 2026
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Summary

Venue Works representatives told the Ashland commission that the Paramount Theater has local staff and strong early bookings, with 47 dates on hold and 45 committed; the operator emphasized local hiring and long-term sustainability plans.

Venue Works representatives briefed the Ashland Board of City Commissioners on Feb. 26, saying the company has hired local staff for the Paramount Theater and already placed dozens of bookings.

H.R. Cook, identified in the meeting as a Venue Works representative, told the commission Ashland is a "cornerstone" market for the company and introduced Mike Silva, Venue Works’s chief operating officer, who said…

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