EZRA CHARLES TO CHRISTEN BARNHILL CENTER, SUNDAY
A favorite performer from the early Hot Nights, Cool Tunes years is returning to Brenham tomorrow (sunday) but at a different venue, and with a different show.
Ezra Charles will be in Brenham as the first act for the Grand Opening event performance at the Barnhill Center in the Historic Simon Theatre.The Center is set to kick-off a year of cultural, arts and entertainment programming.
The Ezra Charles performance will be the first public event in more than 30 years in the restored theatre space, now known as the Hasskarl Auditorium.
Donna Cummins, manager of the center says everyone is excited about Charles bringing his new show about the history of his style of music to this grand opening event
Tickets for the Ezra Charles performance this Sunday, beginning at 5:30 with a Grand Opening reception, are available online for $90 at TheBarnhillCenter.com.
This will be a very nice event to mark the renovation of this historical business that holds wonderful memories for thousands of folks in the area. This accomplishment was made possible due to the generous donations from the private sector as well as large contributions from our city and county. I would hope there is another nice opening ((although not as lavish) for the general public to attend, as the average citizen cannot afford $90.00 per head.
When I think “public event”, I:don’t think $90.
I looked online at the chamber’s website and there’s a ribbon cutting on the 4th at 4 p.m. Says tours after too.
I can’t fault a special event though – they may still be raising money to pay off any remaining balance on loans, etc.