In the early days of electricity, the Utility took a lead role in promoting electrical appliances, thus the involvement in the Cooking School. Pictured is the stage display at Hotpoint Cooking School at the Capitol Theatre, April 1925 which was sponsored by Public Utilities Commission, Manitowoc. In the 1920s, downtown Manitowoc was a hub of hustle and bustle and cars lined up in front of Ascher’s Capitol Theatre to purchase tickets for the latest in vaudeville entertainment. In January 1921, community interest was further stirred when the Ascher Bros., the theatrical management firm to which the new theatre would be leased, announced it would book the Pantages vaudeville and first-run movies. has difficulties raising the necessary funds. Progress was slowed, however, when contractor’s bids exceeded estimates and the George Bros. Raueber had completed plans for a modern playhouse to be erected by the George Bros. The Manitowoc Herald-News reported on that local architect William J. “The Passion Flower,” starring Norma Talmadge, is the first celluloid flick presented at the Capitol tickets were 11- and 25-cents (including war tax).Īscher’s Capitol Theatre as is looked on its first birthday, June 16, 1922. Local residents are so eager to see the theatre built in Manitowoc that they subscribed to large numbers of seats for the opening performance for the then magnificent price of $10.
The elegant lobbies of Ascher’s Capitol Theatre are enjoyed by many in its opening season. The Manitowoc Herald-News reported that opening night of vaudeville entertainment, “The Review of the Times,” was a “notable offering of stellar lights” and that the theatre was a “bower of beauty.” In early April 1921 the opening was predicted for May, but it did not in fact take place until June 16. Schedule online today and enjoy a special glimpse of the Capitol.ĭesigned by local architect William J. Raueber and built by Arthur and John George of Manitowoc, construction of Ascher’s Capitol Theatre is complete and the theatre opens with a night of vaudeville, June 16, 1921.
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Tours are free to households and private groups of up to 10 individuals and are on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4 p.m. Enjoy the ride and be sure to comment and share along the way.Īnd, over the course of our 100-day Centennial Celebration, be sure to check out to schedule your exclusive, backstage tour. We begin our 100-day Centennial Celebration splash today as a countdown to the iconic 100 Anniversary of the Capitol Theatre on June 16. We’ll share historic detail, bios from volunteers, tidbits about past performances, arts partners’ news, and more. Pre-registration is required for the event.Let the Centennial Celebration begin! Join us as we commence a 100-day journey through the Capitol Theatre’s history. Interested families can come meet the staff and hear about the programs that the studio offers. The studio will be hosting an Open House and preview class on Saturday, February 12th at 12:00pm in their new location, inside Plymouth Arts Center. I am so excited to expand the reach of music education and family connection by providing a closer option for them and for many others in Sheboygan County.” Take Note Studio will be offering Kindermusik classes for ages 0-5 in the Plymouth Arts Center. The studio’s director, Jessica Hanson, says, “We already have multiple families traveling from surrounding areas to participate in our classes.
Take Note Studio, based out of Manitowoc, which offers Kindermusik classes for ages 0-7 and group and private lessons for all ages, is opening its third location in Plymouth in 2022 (they also have a location in Sheboygan). Click the link to register for Kindermusik classes in Plymouth. Take Note Studio Expands Location, Invites Community to a Family Open House at the Plymouth Arts Center for its Kindermusik Program.
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