Save the Ioka!

Posted on May 3, 2009

Just got back from the “Save the Ioka” rally in Exeter, NH. Please take a look at the Save the Ioka website and pass it on. Built in 1915, the Ioka Theatre is one of the dwindling number of independent movie theaters in the country. Below is Marc Murai, the man hoping to turn to turn the over-90 year old theater into the Ioka Digital and Performing Arts Center. He inspired the crowd with his thoughts and reflections, including imagery and lyrics from the Broadway musical Man of La Mancha. He is looking to raise $10,000 by Wednesday night at 7 PM. He says if he is successful and can move forward in the theater’s purchase, then the marquee lights will go on at 8 PM. If they remain dim, then we all know what that means.

Here are Laurie and Brycen Couture showing their support:

And here are community members making donations to save the theater:

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