With the generous support of the Letcher County Fiscal Court, Representative Leslie Combs, Senator Johnny Ray Turner, and, Appalshop is proceeding with our theater renovation project using coal severance funds. The project has benefited greatly from the donation of seating from Michael Solomon of Wise, Virginia. The first stage, repairing and upgrading the audience seating, will begin shortly after the Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out Bluegrass Express Live concert on May 7 and be completed prior to the BGX Live with Dailey & Vincent on June 4. We shall complete the installation of new lighting, sound, and projection equipment and the renovation of the restrooms by June 30.