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News and Press Coverage
Here are some articles published in the local news media.
[Note: For some reason, the Gazette does not keep their articles online for very long.]
Montgomery Gazette Letter to the Editor - Mar 17, 2010
Support for Old Blair Auditorium,
Letter to Editor by Busy Graham and Stew Hickman
Montgomery Gazette Article - Feb 24, 2010
Article:
Officials act to save auditorium renovation efforts
Article by Jason Tomassini
Montgomery Gazette Letter to the Editor - Feb 24, 2010
Loss of auditorium will hurt community,
Letter to Editor by Stuart Moore
Montgomery Gazette Article - Jan 20, 2010
Article:
Curtain closing on Old Blair Auditorium project,
County jeopardizes renovation by deciding not to fund facility
Article by Jason Tomassini
Washington Post Article - May 21, 2009
Article:
Panel Weighs Options for Renovating Silver Spring Auditorium.
Article by Jason Tomassini
Montgomery Gazette Article - Nov 26, 2008
Article:
Study would explore uses, costs for renovated Blair Auditorium.
Article by Jason Tomassini
Montgomery Gazette Article - May 14, 2008
Article:
Old Blair on Track for Renovation.
Article by Agnes Jasinski
Montgomery Gazette Article - January 9, 2008
Article: Study could help case for auditorium. Article by Agnes Jasinski
Washington Times Friday Home Guide Article - November 9, 2007
Article: When school's out, buildings find new use. Article by Lisa Rauschart
Montgomery Gazette Article - January 17, 2007
Montgomery Gazette: Auditorium fundraising continues. Article by Meredith Hooker.
Summary of April 2005 Community Meeting Regarding the Future of Silver Spring - Released June 28, 2005 Notes from Councilmember Tom Perez that include mention of the importance of the Old Blair Auditorium to the community. Here is an excerpt:
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In the budget that the Council passed in May, we have included funding to conduct a detailed analysis of how much it will cost to renovate the Old Blair auditorium. We will complete this critical step in the next year, and meanwhile, we are having regular discussions with the Montgomery County Public Schools about this valuable resource. I appreciate the strong advocacy of so many community members on this issue and look forward to continuing to work together in the upcoming year.
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Montgomery Gazette Article - April 13, 2005
Montgomery Gazette: Arts boosters continue their push. Article by Meredith Hooker.
Montgomery Gazette letters to the Editor - March 29, 2005
Filling unmet needs: Letters by Connor Milam and Julia Olin
Washington Post Article - Mar 24, 2005
Washington Post: Supporters Continue Push To Reopen Auditorium. Article by Phuong Ly.
Washington Post letter to the Editor - March 17, 2005
Silver Spring Voice Article - March 2005.
Silver Spring Voice: New life for the Old Blair Auditorium. Article by Marisa Picker. (online version not yet available)
Gazette Article - Mar 2, 2005
Montgomery Gazette: Old Blair auditorium makes gains. Article by Meredith Hooker.
Gazette Article - Feb 16, 2005
Montgomery Gazette: Money may bring back the music. Article by Meredith Hooker.
Silver Chips Online Article - Feb 15, 2005
Montgomery Blair High School online newspaper: Non-profit organization offers tour of Old Blair Auditorium. Article by Christopher Consolino.
Silver Chips Online Article - Nov 24, 2004
Montgomery Blair High School online newspaper. Article by Stephanie Nguyen
Gazette Article - Oct 20, 2004
Montgomery Gazette: Old Blair auditorium supporters keep the faith. Article by Sarah Lesher.
Blair High School October PTSA Newsletter
October 2004 newsletter. PDF file, requires Adobe Acrobat reader.
Washington Post article "Some Hope Stage Is Set for Auditorium's Renovation" September 9, 2004 article by Darragh Johnson (article not available due to copyright restrictions)
Gazette Article - Mar 31, 2004
Montgomery Gazette: Group seeks to renovate school Residents ask for donations to refurbish former Blair auditorium. Article by Meredith Hooker.
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