Good things come to those who wait. The Neighborhood Theatre was scheduled to reopen on May 1 under new management, but all of the planned changes take time – especially when it comes to permitting. So, the May 1 Foals/Surfer Blood/Blondfire show has been moved to the Visulite Theatre.
When the venue finally does open this May, there will be at least one big change people will notice right away. A new bar has been installed between the two rooms, making it easier for those in the main hall to get a drink while not missing out on the show. A ramp takes the place of one of the VIP boxes – both of which have been removed. There is also new sound and lighting equipment, updates to the bathrooms and more in store for the theater’s future – including possible balcony updates – but those things will take time. Stay tuned …
This article appears in Apr 24-30, 2013.
