Save the Priest
A project in High Springs, FL by Alan & Janet Alligood000days
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After 100 years, the Priest must surrender to the demands of Hollywood and convert to digital projection to continue entertaining.
Backers: 437
Average Pledge Per Backer: $200
Funded: $87,472 of $85,000
Dates: Apr 4th -> Jun 3rd (60 days)
Project By: Alan & Janet Alligood
Backers: 437
Average Pledge Per Backer: $200
Funded: $87,472 of $85,000
Dates: Apr 4th -> Jun 3rd (60 days)
Project By: Alan & Janet Alligood
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current pledge level
Last Updated: June 3 @ 19:30 -0400 GMT
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of goal
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Latest News
Over the Goal
June 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Just want to remind everyone that everything over the goal will be put into the curtains, restoring the stage, and the interior restoration projects that we hold for the future of the Priest Theatre. (Read More)
We made it.
June 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
We have met the goal! Speechless! It ain't over yet. We have much to do. Business to attend to. Can't wait for our supporters and patrons to see what they have contributed to. The sky is the limit for the Priest. We will look back at this day years... (Read More)
On the way to digital conversion!
June 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Our "Priest Theatre" is in a small city, not a large metropolitan area, and it is wonderful to see that a small community will be successful in raising funds to go digital and save a piece of it's history. It can be so "amazing" to witness the fruits... (Read More)
Something I Missed Til Tonight & Wished I Found It Sooner-Hope you Enjoy
June 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
We enjoyed this so very much and it touched us greatly. We are honored. Thank you Emma & Grace. (Read More)
WGN Updates on the "Save the Priest" Progress.
May 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Pledges have slowed a bit, but pledges continue to come in and we keep looking up. Fundraising efforts are going strong and there has been an abundance of hard work and great ideas. Thanks for all the support. We are looking forward to going digital... (Read More)
"Gainesville Sun" and the "independent florida alligator" articles.
April 24th - via: kickstarter.com
http://www.gainesville.com/article/20130418/ARTICLES/130419523?tc=ar http://www.alligator.org/news/local/article_d77c6f8e-ac9a-11e2-b064-0019bb2963f4.html (Read More)
Amazing!!!
April 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Just over a week, thanks to you, we have raised 14% of our goal on Kickstarters with 51 days to go. We have seen an amazing amount of support and interest from our community and surrounding communities, facebook friends, and even across the country... (Read More)
Front Page-Gilchrist County Journal
April 13th - via: kickstarter.com
The article by Carrie A. Mizell made the front page of the Gilchrist County Journal this week. http://www.gilchristcountyjournal.net/04-11-13/04-11-13priest.html (Read More)
GTN & WGFL Video
April 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks GTN for jumping on the story. We look forward to a celebration story. http://www.mygtn.tv/story/21925880/saving-the-priest-theatre-from-closing#.UWTa8gy8Zt8.facebook (Read More)
GTN & WGFL
April 9th - via: kickstarter.com
We are plugging along. We thank everyone for their ideas and readiness to help. Today at 5:30 on GTN (Ch 9) NBC and 6pm on WGFL (Ch 4) CBS our story will be featured. Tune in if you can and share. We also will be featured in the Gilchrist County... (Read More)
5 Hours After Launching
April 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Going to bed after a very exciting day. We have been anxious about overcoming the digital demands, but I am touched by the reception to our project. I am grateful that we are off to such a great start. Thanks for the comments and donations, they mean... (Read More)
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