Grant to help buy heating system

EARLVILLE » Earlville Opera House (EOH) has received $20,000 from the Central New York Community Foundation (CNYCF) to assist with the purchase of a heating system for its historic theater. Established in 1927, the CNYCF serves as a steward of charitable legacies for individuals, families and businesses.

The EOH Multi Arts Center was founded in 1972 as a nonprofit community service organization promoting the arts in rural Central New York. The EOHoffers programs of cultural, educational and historical significance while preserving the architectural and historic integrity of its unique second-story theater constructed in 1892. The EOH was named to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.

Key programs include a range of eclectic culturally diverse visual and performing arts programs represented through rotating gallery exhibitions; a live

performance series; arts workshops; classes and arts education opportunities for all populations. Its landmark theater served as a stage for past Vaudeville acts, 3-penny operas, traveling medicine shows and silent films.

The Central New York Community Foundation grant will help stabilize and preserve the historic theater structure while allowing EOH to offer increased live programming which is now restricted to six months each year.

For information about the Earlville Opera House, visit www.earlvilleoperahouse.com or call (315) 691-3550. The Earlville Opera House is located at 18 E. Main St.

For more information on the Central New York Community Foundation, visit www.cnycf.org.

PHOTO COURTESY EARLVILLE OPERA HOUSE The Earlville Opera House received a $20,000grant from the Central New York Community Foundation to help purchase a heating