Check out more details in an article published in the Chester Progressive Newspaper: http://www.plumasnews.com/mt-lassen-theatre-renovations-include-modern-sound-system

Womack Construction removing the former facade and setting up the scaffold.

Two important upgrades literally fell in our laps and we are excited about God’s unsolicited provision of Surround Sound and new theatre seats! First, at the end of December, a team installed 360 Degrees Atmos Surround Sound system (the same in IMAX and other theaters). It is amazing and will greatly enhance the Friday night movie experience and any multi-media used in Sunday Church services.

Second, an IMAX theater CEO has donated an abundance of 3-year-new black leather rocker theater seats that we will spend the winter acquiring and installing. We’ll make sure to save a few of the best of the old seats and completely restore them as a nod to Chester Theater’s history. We were also donated an airport hanger with temperature and humidity controlled storage for those seats! We feel so blessed!

Alpha Architectural Signs and Lighting in Sacramento is working on the glass and neon portion of the sign (the bulk of aluminum work is complete). It looks great! Fernando, our architectural artist, is lovingly and painstakingly working his skilled magic on the delicate science of glass and neon color matching using materials out of Italy! Reconstruction of the façade and installation of the sign is scheduled to happen come the first good weather in Spring.

In the meantime, I want to say a huge “Thank You” to all the volunteers who faithfully make Friday Night Movies happen, and to the MLT Steering Committee who drives ideas forward. You are the core of what makes a rich community. The seeds of your service are growing into a non-profit that will enhance, engage and entertain this community for years to come. You have vision and passion and are a joy to work with.

Happy New Year to all of you, and thank you for your continued support,

Gwen Meinhardt
Director

The Digital Front is just one of many areas getting attention this year. After a few delays in scheduling, we’ve confirmed that construction will begin on the new Marquee, this March! Along with many of the technical & media upgrades we’ve been integrating as part of the renovation, progress is now underway and moving steadily towards completion. We’re still hoping to raise the funds necessary for the Accessibility Initiative for the front exterior, offering a more leveled and upgraded concrete finish to the theatre’s entrance and easing accessibility for the elderly and disabled.

We would appreciate your involvement and support in helping further the progress for these renovations. We offer some new exciting sponsorship opportunities as well as ways to give to Mt. Lassen Theatre on our new donations page, or you can give directly to the Accessibility upgrades on our GoFundMe page.

Thanks to all of our donors, sponsors, volunteers, and everyone for all of the amazing work that’s been put into Mt. Lassen Theatre since 2014. This year proves to be very exciting for Chester & Lake Almanor, as well as the mountains of Northern California and beyond!

Mt. Lassen Theatre receives full, front page press!

A little about me.

Philosophy of the Arts
Visual and Performing Arts are “…a serious instrument for the
exploration of reality…as scientific and as cognitive as, say,
Galileo’s telescope or Wilson’s cloud chamber.”–Calvin Seerveld

Occupation
Teaching Practicum supervisor, Chico State University;
Music Leader, Mount Lassen Community Church.

Education
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, Chico State University;
BA Evolutionary Biology, University of Ca. at Davis;
Graduate Studies in Education Administration, Chico State University.

Experience
10 years teaching and administration in public and private school settings, K-12; Operations and Education, Marine World Africa USA; Research and Data assimilation, Stanford Research Institute.

Hobbies
Reading, hiking, enjoying the outdoors, vocal and instrumental music.