Bringing classic country music to life, CJ Harding is a Patsy Cline tribute artist. Harding has been performing her incredible “Tribute To Patsy Cline” to sell out audiences across the country. Audiences are thrilled by Harding’s showmanship and beautiful, rich voice. Harding will surely bring back memories for those who remember Patsy while introducing her songs to those who’ve only just started to become a fan.
CJ Harding – a Patsy Cline tribute artist, will be bringing her show to the Sandwich Opera House this Saturday, October 22nd at 7pm. Tickets are $25 for all seats. Call for the box office for availability. 815-786-2555. To see a sample of CJ Harding’s performance, click here.
On August 20, 1878, 25 years after Sandwich first became a town, a contract was signed for construction of the Sandwich City Hall and Opera House. An allotment of $10,000 was given for the project, with the stipulation that it must be completed by the end of the year. The building was finished on time, but there was a cost overrun of $2,000.
With the passing of years, outside facilities took over many of the activities held at the Opera House. Eventually, changing times, then World War II, caused total abandonment of the Opera House. In 1979, after much urging by the Commerce Association, the Mayor appointed a steering committee to investigate saving the building.
After careful study, the committee concluded that the best use was that for which it was built. The building was placed on the National Register of Historic Places, and extensive restoration and renovation was begun. Careful research was done to provide an accurate representation of the theatre as it was in the 1890s.
After much time, money and energy by volunteers to restore and renovate the City Hall and Opera House, a grand re-opening was held on April 12, 1986. Once again the building functions as a community oriented facility, bringing community theatre, lectures, recitals, style shows, weddings and a wide variety of outstanding performers, ranging from country to classical, to its stage. The Opera House of Sandwich is located at 140 E. Railroad Street in Sandwich. Visit the Sandwich Opera House’s website now.
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