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Built in 1911, The Bailey Theatre is a historic performing arts centre located in Camrose, Alberta. Reopened in 2011, after extensive renovations, The Bailey is now one of the best live performance venues of its kind in Western Canada.
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FEATURED EVENTS
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THE McGOWAN FAMILY BAND
Presented by The Rose City Roots Music Society Saturday, January 24, 8 pm. Tickets $30 (Student $20). |
UPDATESWe are upgrading the seats in our balcony! But we need your help!
The seats installed with this balcony were cast iron, with wood and leather seats and backs. Four of them remain, displayed in a dressing room in the basement. The seats were eventually replaced, likely in the 60’s with more up-to date versions, which remained until renovations began in 2000.
The current balcony seats were acquired from the Citadel theatre which opened in 1975. When they were being replaced in 2007, the Citadel Theatre gave permission to Bailey volunteers to choose and remove the best seats. They were trucked to Camrose and stored in the building where the Camrose Canadian was located (the former Ford Garage) until they were installed in 2010. The now 50 years old seats are well beyond their best-before date. Normal life expectancy is 20-25 years. A Canadian manufacturer has provided a quote to supply and install new seats, complete with added cushioning and cup holders! We will also be seeking grants for this project as the final cost will be closer to $96,000 but we always need local support to make those grants happen. Donations of $850 will include a named plaque on the seat itself once the project is complete! |
