Welcome to this edition of "Inside MBT." As we celebrate ninety years of Mount Baker Theatre, we are really celebrating the people and partnerships that make all the magic possible. It began with an investment team that saw a vision of a movie palace that would grow to include "Talkies." Years later, a city, county, and community partnership turned a failing building into a thriving performing arts center. We gratefully acknowledge all who have worked to sustain this valued community treasure.
In this email, enjoy a short video where business leaders across the US talk about the benefits of their "pARTnerships." Check out a list of MBT's business and community partners (and be sure to tell them thanks at your next opportunity). Read about two chances to celebrate MBT's birthday in the next week, and visit a wonderful page of MBT memorabilia curated by the Puget Sound Theatre Organ Society.
Since you are one of our valued patron partners, thank you for making a place in your life for the Mount Baker Theatre, and we hope to see you at the birthday open house.
—John Purdie, Development Director
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ON MISSION
In this video, hear from business leaders on why the arts matter, how the arts have brought value to their communities, and why these businesses partner with the arts. This video supports the powerful message about how art changes lives, helps people go beyond work to leave a legacy, and helps create traditions and new ways of achieving purpose.
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YOUR VOICE
Puget Sound Theatre Organ Society has complied photos, history, and information about Mount Baker Theatre's Wurlitzer organ. A particular treasure of the collection is a scan of the opening day program on April 29th, 1927 featuring the film Slide, Kelly, Slide.
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OUR CREW
In addition to staff, volunteers, and Members, our "crew" extends out into the community through these business partners and sponsors.
Saturna Capital
DeWaard & Bode
Financial Plan Inc.
Galbraith Mountain Pediatric Dentistry
Liza Gossett
Lynda Hinton, Windermere Real Estate
Mills Electric
Lois & Bob Nicholl
Phillips 66 Ferndale Refinery
U.S. Bank Foundation
Marvin & Joan Wayne
Well Fargo Private Bank
Yorky's Market
Bellingham Alive
The Bellingham Herald
Cascade Radio Group
Lithtex NW Printing Solutions
Peoples Bank
Fred Meyer
Heritage Bank
Moncrieff Construction Inc.
Samson Rope
TransOcean Products
Umpqua Bank
Whatcom Educational Credit Union
Well Fargo
Banner Bank
Barkley Company
Bellingham Breweries
Birch Equipment
CE Family Dental
Elder Law Offices of Barry M. Meyers
Gateway Controls
Hardware Sales Inc.
Highland Health and Rehabilitation
Hiltner Combustion Systems
Hub International
Judd & Black Appliance
Key Private Bank
Les Schwab Tire Centers
Manpower
Pederson Brothers
Schlichting Wixson CPAs
The Beauty Institute - Schwarzkopf Professional
UBS
Pickford Film Center
Village Books
Sustainable Connections
Bellingham Folk Festival
BelleWood Acres
Crave Catering
Dunham Cellars
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HAPPENINGS IN THE HUB
Mount Baker Theatre turns 90 years old on Saturday, April 29, 2017, and two events mark this historic milestone. The first occurs on the actual 90th anniversary of opening night, Saturday, April 29. Some of MBT’s most ardent supports will gather to say “Cheers to 90 Years” at a dinner on the Main Stage. The second event is a free community open house and birthday party on May 5 starting at 3pm.
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SUPPORT MATTERS
Thank you to our 2016-17 print sponsor, Lithtex NW Printing Solutions! You've seen their work if you've seen our MBT Journeys Passport, Education Program brochure, or any MBT postcards.
"At LithtexNW we are full service commercial offset and digital printer with mailing services. Located in Bellingham, WA and serving businesses throughout the Great Northwest. Find us at LithtexNW.com."
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