Bob Walter: Fair Oaks Theatre Festival's plea for cash hits the right note
                   
sacbee.com     Jul 24, 2008          

By Bob Walter - bwalter@sacbee.com Published 12:00 am PDT Thursday, July 24, 2008 Story appeared in CITRUS HEIGHTS ORANGEVALE section, Page G1 Lyrical pitch: Times are tough for nonprofits nowadays, but that's not stopping the Fair Oaks Theatre Festival from trying to raise $1.5 million. The goal is some major improvements for the Veterans Memorial Amphitheatre at California Street and Fair Oaks Boulevard. Actually, said fundraising maven Kimberley Halcomb, the goal is to give an amazing company a more suitable place to perform. "I was appalled at what they have to put up with, especially in the heat," she said. "Teeny, tiny little rooms with fans … and they still put on great productions." The highlight of the campaign is a song by legendary Orangevale singer/actress/hairdresser Deane Calvin. At least according to... [read full story]                    


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