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The Ritz Revival Newsletter
events and news about the historic restoration of
The Ritz Theatre in Corpus Christi, Texas

July 24, 2008

Today's Top Stories
This month - Ghost Hunts at The Ritz Cancelled
New Board Member - Jackie Chrobocinski
Ritz on the Bond 2008 Package!
Be a Ritz Advocate and email City Council
Help us Turn on the Lights
Ritz Benefit and John Campbell Tribute Show
 

GHOST HUNT this weekend has been cancelled due to flooding.

make sure to sign up for next month's hunt

RESURRECTION OF THE RITZ
with the Gulf Coast Ghost Hunters Association (GCGHA)

Saturday, August 23rd
Resurrection of the Ritz Ghost Hunt
7-9 pm, $15 per person

9-11 pm, $15 per person
Tickets can be purchased online at www.ccpatch.org/events.html

 

PATCH welcomes our newest
member of the Board of Directors,
Jacqueline Chrobocinski

Jacqueline Chrobocinski

Jackie is a native of Edmonton, Alberta Canada who has resided in Corpus Christi for the last 12.5 years. She is a critical care registered nurse who is currently working as the Cardiovascular Coordinator for Corpus Christi Medical Center and is an active member of the Junior League of Corpus Christi. We know she will be a valuable asset to PATCH and our efforts. To find out more about Jackie, click here.

 
Save the Date - October 11th
12 HOURS OF MUSIC

RITZ THEATRE BENEFIT
AND JOHN CAMPBELL TRIBUTE SHOW

Dr. Rockits Blues Bar
Saturday, October 11th
2PM TILL 2AM

All proceeds benefit
The Ritz Theatre Restoration.

Who was John Campbell?
We'll tell you more. Stay tuned.

John Campbell
John Campbell, courtesy Bones and Blues Records

Special thanks to Bones and Blues Club and Dr. Rockits for helping organize the event!

Want to be a sponsor? Have a silent auction item you'd like to donate? Interested in helping?
Email Info@ccpatch.org

YOU CAN HELP
get $500,000 for The Ritz Theatre on the BOND 2008 Election!

$500,000 for PATCH and The Ritz was approved on "Draft 1" for Bond 2008 earlier this month. Now, The Ritz is threatened to be taken off. Council decided to delay the vote to approve the bond package until August 12th and 19th.

The Ritz needs your help! We need you to help convince City Council to let the voters decide! The Ritz will be a vital source of economic development and will improve Downtown. Can the City risk NOT supporting The Ritz?

PATCH has a FAQ available at http://www.ccritz.com/faq.html to answer every question and concern that has come up.

Public meetings start this month to give your input!
• Tuesday, July 29, 2008 at 6 p.m.
City Hall, 1201 Leopard St.
• Wednesday, August 6, 2008 at 6 p.m. Greenwood Sr. Center, 4040 Greenwood Dr.

Show your support at City Council meetings (City Hall)
Public comment usually starts at noon. You must sign up by approximately 11:45 to speak during public comment (3 minute limit). Sign up sheet is on the table on the left as you enter Council Chambers.

• Tuesday, July 29, 2008
• Tuesday, August 5, 2008
• Tuesday, August 12, 2008 (voting)
• Tuesday, August 19, 2008 (voting)

Please make a call or send an email to City Council or anyone who you think might have some influence. The Ritz can affect economic development for the whole city. Every City Council member has a vote to support The Ritz. Email them today!

City Council emails:

•Mayor Henry Garrett,
lindale@cctexas.com
•Melody Cooper, At Large, joe@melodycooperlaw.com
•Mike Hummell, At Large, mhummellcctx@hdhlawfirm.com
•Nelda Martinez, At Large, nelda@neldamartinez.com
•Bill Kelly, District 1,
bill@billkellyonline.com
•John Marez, District 2 (Downtown), johnmarezdistrict2@yahoo.com
•Priscilla Leal, District 3, priscillalealdistrict3@yahoo.com
•Michael McCutchon, District 4, ccdistrict4@stx.rr.com
•Larry Elizondo, District 5, lrelizondosr@hotmail.com

 

HELP US
TURN ON THE LIGHTS!

Years ago the conduit was crushed from the street to The Ritz, and to this day we have been unable to establish power, but AEP and Mathieu Electric have cleared a duct and found a way to get power inside the building. Power is desperately needed in order to get accurate estimates to restore the 79 year old historic theatre and start the restoration process.

We are close to our goal!
Donate today to our "Turn On the Lights" campaign by going to our home page: www.ccpatch.org and click on DONATE.

Every dollar from you counts!
If everyone donates just $15, we would reach our goal and then some!

Help light up The Ritz today!

 

PATCH logo

www.ccpatch.org -or- www.ccritz.com

The Ritz Theatre Revival has been organized by
Corpus Christi PATCH, Inc.
Positive Action Towards Cultural Heritage
a 501 (c)(3) organization

For more information, to volunteer, or to donate, email info@ccpatch.org

 

 

 

Corpus Christi PATCH, Inc.
Mailing Address: 402 Peoples Street, Suite 1A, Corpus Christi, TX 78401 info@ccpatch.org 361-887-6055