It Begins... Adam Quenneville Roofing will start work tomorrow morning on a new lower roof for the Victory Theatre. We'll be keeping a close eye on progress from the office windows. Join us anytime for a bird's eye view as we celebrate the beginning of renovations.
Thank you to London's Globe Theatre and all the cast and crew who made this wonderful production happen! We at MIFA wishes you the best and hopes you come back soon.
http://www.boston.com/ae/theater_arts/articles/2009/12/05/imported_shake...
http://www.masslive.com/holyokeplus/republican/index.ssf?/base/news-5/12...
http://www.valleyadvocate.com/article.cfm?aid=10952
http://theater.nytimes.com/2009/12/11/theater/reviews/11loves.html?scp=1&sq=love's%20labours%20lost&st=cse
The Massachusetts International Festival of the Arts invites you to a Press Conference Wednesday, October 7th, 11am to announce the conveyance of the Victory Theatre to MIFA by the City of Holyoke. At this event, MIFA would like to introduce our development partners Nessen Associates and the Architectural Heritage Foundation. You will hear about the development plan for the theatre which envisions a December 30th, 2012 opening – 92 years from the date of the Victory Theatre's First Grand Opening.
By unanimous vote of the City Council on September 15th, 2009 MIFA wins ownership of the Victory Theatre. Let the fun begin!
On Tuesday night September 1st, MIFA's proposal for ownership of the Victory Theatre was accepted by the City Council and sent to the Redevelopment Committee for their recommendation. Meeting of the Committee should be scheduled for some time next week. The full City Council meets on Tuesday September 15th for a final vote. Keep your fingers crossed.
Today, with the help from Kara and Sarah from AHF, Norene Roberts, our historical researcher and Michael Viveiros, architect with Durkee Brown, MIFA will be submitting the proposal for Mass. Historic Tax Credits for the renovation of the Victory Theatre. An important step in the funding process for this exciting project. Here we go!
MIFA delivered the proposal to purchase the Victory Theatre today. Dave Martins of the City Purchasing Department opened two bids for the Victory at 10am this morning to an overflow crowd of MIFA friends and staff. The next step in the process is a committee review, recommendations to the Mayor and his choice to the City Council. (Hopefully at their August 4th Meeting)
Ireland has developed a strong modern dance community, putting dance on a par with its artistic energies in literature, poetry, theatre, film and music. This spring, true to the Festival's mission of presenting the finest examples of contemporary practice in world-wide arts, MIFA will bring audiences a taste of what's new in Irish dance with IRISH CREAM, a triple bill of works by three acclaimed contemporary Irish dance companies and choreographers, the first time these works will be seen in America. The three pieces are:
Greetings, welcome to the new MIFA website. We look forward to great new year with lots of great performances. Stay tuned for more.
