Director of Theater Operations Dan Schlaack
Progress continues to be made in the renovation project at the Hub Theater in downtown Rochelle . City officials heard a presentation tonight from Director of Theater Operations Dan Schlaack. He said that the goal is to bring back the features the Hub Theater had when it was first built.
Work began outside and inside the theater last August. Repairs have been made on the roof, bricks, and facade. The interior work began last month which included the removal of several inside walls.
Schlaack said that the facility will be used for musicals, concerts, theater performances and special events along with movies, weddings and receptions. He said that they plan to have local talent perform for area residents to enjoy.
The Hub Theater was built in 1931. It's been closed since early 2011.
Schlaack said they plan to have an open house fund raising event in the fall of 2016 for the Hub Theater renovation project. They hope to open in June of 2017.