Colonial Theater director honored

This year the Schuylkill River Heritage Center honored Mary Foote, the executive director at the historic Colonial Theater, at its seventh annual Heritage Award Celebration.

“A Night at the Movies” honored Foote during a special ceremony at The Foundry Building

Foote has been the theatre’s executive director since 1999. Working with volunteers, she has transformed the theatre into a gathering place for people of all ages.

The Colonial Theatre presents live programs, includ--

ing a fall concert series and a children’s the-

atre program during the summer. These special events, along with the classic, independent, cult, art, and children’s films featured at the theatre, have helped

to bring about Phoenixville’s renaissance.

Along with a special dinner, Greg Hytha’s band, Rhythm & Blondes, provided live music from famous movies. Jim Bat-

ty’s group, Events That Entertain, showed snippets from famous movies on several screens in the Foundry Building.

Proceeds from the event benefitted up-

grades to the Schuylkill River Heritage Center’s interactive kiosks, incorporating the latest 21st century technology that will benefit everyone who visits the mu-

seum. The history smart phone app features over 80 places in the region, and this will be included as part of the kiosk upgrades.