Plan a “spring break” to Galveston, Texas and join other historic theatre colleagues in discussing survival strategies in response to natural disasters and the current global economic crisis.
Learn first-hand from Galveston community and cultural tourism leaders and the staff of The Grand 1894 Opera House, one of few historic theatres that have successfully survived the ravages of time, Mother Nature and economic pressures.
The forum will use their experience as a lens for investigating... Why is your theatre's survival critical to your community and its recovery from a natural disaster or the current global economic crisis?
The Grand has a very special place in the history of its community and in the lives of many residents. It survived the storms of 1900 and 1915, and Hurricanes Carla, Alicia and Ike, as well as years of neglect at various times throughout its history. Of these events, the greatest threats to its survival were the 1900 storm and Hurricane Ike in 2008. A testament to the determination of the people of Galveston, The Grand was quickly repaired and reopened following each of these natural disasters. Due to the foresight and generosity of several generations of Galvestonians, The Grand stands today as important linkage of the community's past and its future.
Download the full brochure for all program details and registration information: http://www.lhat.org/pdf/grand_strategies.pdf
Register online through our secure server: https://www.netforumondemand.com/eWeb/StartPage.aspx?Site=LHAT
Schedule at a glance:
- Sunday: 4PM registration; 5PM tour; 7-9 PM - opening reception and ice breaker
- Monday: 8:30 AM - 4:45 PM - Welcome, Opera House tour, lunch, roundtable discussions and more
- Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 12 noon - Discussions continue, Q&A, Wrap-up
FEES: Discounted registration fees are valid through March 18, 2010. Fees will increase beginning March 19, 2010.
- Active LHAT members: $299 per person (20% team discount for 3+ from the same organization)
- Non-members: $399 per person