178 - Keeping History Alive At The Historic Fox Theater

The Fox Theater opened on Christmas Day 1930, The Fox was one of the last of its kind built in the Gilded Age. The first film on The Fox's big silver screen was "Just Imagine", a sci-fi tale set 50 years in the future to 1980. In 1977 the big screen went dark as The Fox closed its doors after 47 years in show business. The Fox sat silent until June 28, 1994, when The Fox Theater Foundation, a non-profit organization, officially saved it from the wrecking ball. Funds were donated by over 380 "Save The Fox" donors for the down payment, with restoration beginning July 1st. The Fox Theater Foundation's goal is to complete a five star restoration making the Fox Theater the heart of downtown's cultural district. John Duffield sits down with Matt Spindler the Executive Director of the Fox Theater as he explains all the work and planning it takes to run a successful show. He discusses upcoming events and encourages the community to check out cults and classics which take place every Monday. Matt is also asking the community to submit photos and records for The Memories on H project which aims to create a book filled with the history of the Fox Theater! LEARN MORE ABOUT THE FOX THEATER:  Email: [email protected] Website: http://thebakersfieldfox.com/ Instagram: @historicbakersfieldfox Facebook: @thefoxtheaterbakersfield Twitter: @foxfndn