A LOOK BACK AT 2024
Dear friends of the Colonial,
2024 was a remarkable year for The Colonial Theatre. We proudly brought world-class performing arts and cinema to our stage and screen, engaging over 8,000 visitors in our cherished corner of the North Country. Through cultural conversations and meaningful experiences, we strengthened our role as a hub for community, connection, and culture.
This past year saw not only an incredible lineup of programming but also significant stewardship of our historic building to ensure The Colonial continues to thrive for years to come. Along with our weekly feature films, here are some highlights from 2024:
• World-Class Performers: Our signature Live! @ The Colonial series featured outstanding artists, including Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Deer Tick, Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley, Dulce Sloan, Le Vent du Nord, and Five for Fighting.
• Collaborative Film Series: We partnered with local organizations like the Ammonoosuc Conservation Trust to bring thought-provoking films and conversations about stewarding our natural world.
• Family-Friendly Fun: Our Kids! @ The Colonial series enjoyed its most popular season yet, offering theater, music, puppetry, and more for families all summer long.
• Celebrating Team Members: We created new staff positions and celebrated the retirement of our extraordinary graphic designer (and so much more) of over 20 years, Mary Ellen Russell.
• Volunteer Support: Our dedicated volunteers contributed over 1,000 hours to make everything we do possible.
• Historic Preservation: Capital improvement projects included a new roof, patio renovations, a live sound mixer, and other vital updates to care for our historic building.
• Youth Creativity: The fourth annual White Mountain Cinema Camp saw students write, direct, and produce their original short film, All Figured Out
• Community Partnerships: Collaborations with groups like White Mountain Science Inc. (WMSI), Bike the North Country, Littleton Co-Op, the Bethlehem Sustainability Working Group, and the White Mountain Jewish Film Festival enriched our programming.
• Financial Health: Thanks to successful fundraising efforts, we maintained and enhanced our financial stability and sustainability.
Through these turbulent times, The Colonial remains a place of belonging, fellowship, and connection in our region. With thoughtful, high-quality programming, we continue to embrace diverse perspectives, build empathy, and foster human connection. The Colonial enhances the quality of life in our rural community while deepening our understanding of the world around us.
In this report, you’ll find a glimpse into the moments that made 2024 unforgettable— moments that created lasting memories, strengthened our community, and ensured the preservation of our historic theater.
No matter how you engage with us, you are an essential part of what makes The Colonial Theatre an indispensable forum for arts and culture in the North Country.
Thank you to our members, donors, volunteers, sponsors, partners, staff, and Board of Directors. Your generosity, engagement, and commitment to The Colonial and our community are the reasons we thrive.
Sincerely,
Rusty Talbot President, Board of Directors
Brenna Nicely Executive Director
PHOTOS Above: Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Birch & Fern Photography, LLC. Cover: OKAN, Paul Lister.
2023/24
FRIENDS
OF THE COLONIAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Rusty Talbot, President, Sugar Hill, NH
Angela Menendez, Vice President, Sugar Hill, NH
Bruce Caplain, Treasurer, Bethlehem, NH
Zak Mei, Secretary, Easton, NH
Tami Nason, Immediate Past President, Bethlehem, NH
Douglas Arion, Twin Mountain, NH
Teri Bordenave, Lancaster, NH
Minnie Cushing, Franconia, NH
Nancy Czarny, Bethlehem, NH
Priscilla Hindley, Franconia, NH
Jeremy Knowlton, Littleton, NH
Marcia Roosevelt, Sugar Hill, NH
COLONIAL STAFF
Brenna Nicely, Executive Director
Susanna Brent, Director of Programming
Christian Glines, House & Office Manager
Mary Ellen Russell, Graphic Designer
Vanessa Robbins, Digital Media & Marketing Specialist
Mary Madsen, Programming Assistant
CONTRACTED SERVICES
Roland Shick, Lighting Technician
Jeremiah Brooks, Sound Engineer & Internet Technician
Lester Brent, Monitor Sound Engineer
Deb Loughnane, Bookkeeper
Anastasia Maher, Live Event Emcee
THE COLONIAL THEATRE
PO Box 204, 2050 Main Street, Bethlehem, New Hampshire 03574 • Tel. 603-869-5603 • gotoshow@bethlehemcolonial.org • BethlehemColonial.org
Left: Maya de Vitry; Photo: Douglas M. Weisman.
WHO WE ARE
The Colonial Theatre is the home of arts, film, music, and culture in New Hampshire’s North Country. The 300-seat theatre offers state-ofthe-art digital projection and surround sound for independent and world cinema, and hosts Grammy award-winning performing artists and family entertainment from May through October—all without losing the intimate charm of a vintage theatre.
When The Colonial opened its doors in 1915, the era of the Grand Hotels was in full swing, and Bethlehem, New Hampshire was a premier destination resort. Because of its sophisticated clientele it quickly became a venue for studios to test market their films.
The Colonial is one of the oldest continuously operating movie theatres in the United States. With its rich history, The Colonial is one of the few remaining links to the era of the Grand Hotels as well as a significant chapter in the history of the film industry.
The Colonial Theatre is on New Hampshire’s Registry of Historic Places and named “Best Vintage Movie Theatre” by Yankee Magazine.
MISSION
Inspire and invite participation in the cultural conversation.
VISION
A vibrant, engaged, and enriched community through arts and culture.
VALUES
We believe…
• Relevant arts and cultural programming make a positive difference in creating a sense of belonging, fellowship, and community that enriches all;
• Access to different perspectives gives us deeper understanding of the world in which we live and helps us see more clearly what unites us as well as what makes us each unique;
• Responsible stewardship and partnerships enable us to leave a lasting legacy of cultural enrichment.
THE YEAR IN PICTURES
Community & Volunteer Events
Left, clockwise from top: Board President Rusty Talbot greets attendees at a Colonial event; Colonial community members enjoy snacks and beverages; Executive Director Brenna Nicely with board members Doug Arion and Marcia Roosevelt; Attendees enjoy conversation and great weather on The Colonial patio. Right, clockwise from top: Jane Storella at the annual volunteer party; Roland Shick and Stephen Dignazio; Mary Ellen Russell and Christine Etter; volunteers Phyllis Bellavance and Rudy Chiarello; Kate Foley from Cold Mountain preparing the feast.
THE YEAR IN PICTURES
White Mountain Cinema Camp
2024 marked the fourth year of White Mountain Cinema Camp, a filmmaking program where teens work with professional educators to create their own short film from start to finish. Photos: Susanna Brent, Zelda Brent.
COLONIAL MEMBERSHIPS
Join Today!
BENEFITS INCLUDE:
• Discounts on all movies and live events
• No ticketing fees
• A free movie admission for every five you attend (does not include special event films or Buddy Night)
• Member Mondays: Get one free small organic popcorn with your membership card
• Your house guests are welcome to all movies and live events at member’s ticket prices when they accompany you to the Theatre.
• The Colonial’s monthly Calendar of Events mailed to your home
• Weekly newsletter emails with upcoming movies and events
• Ticket discounts at Catamount Arts and KCP Presents, St. Johnsbury; The Loading Dock and Theatre UP, Littleton; Weathervane Theater, Whitefield; St. Kieran Community Center for the Arts, Berlin; Red River Theatres, Concord. One membership, eight venues!
JOIN NOW ONLINE: BethlehemColonial.org/Membership Or return the paper form at the end of this report.
Dan Huntington & Kristina Zontini
How long have you been members?
We’ve been members for eight years!
Why did you become members?
Dan grew up going to The Colonial, and Kristina fell in love with The Colonial when visiting Dan. It anchors our community, and we want it to be around forever.
Do you have a favorite event(s) and why?
The old movie re-runs are always really fun: Star Wars, The Big Lebowski, etc. feel like a party to attend! We also love all the Reel Outdoors films.
What do you like best about The Colonial?
The welcoming staff and the organic popcorn with loads of nutritional yeast and real butter... it’s a classic!
Thank you, Dan and Kristina!
FINANCIAL SUMMARY
Tall Heights; Photo: Birch & Fern Photography, LLC
PROJECT TIMELINE
MAY 2024
Safety System, Exterior Electrics, Roof Replacement, Patio Repairs
SUMMER 2024 Sound Mixer
APRIL 2025 Laser Projection, Surround Sound MAY 2025
Solar Power, Historic Doors, Air Sealing, Fresh Air Intake
ENERGY & TECHNOLOGY PROJECT
The Colonial aims to give our community as much opportunity and reason as possible to engage with enriching arts and culture with enthusiasm and comfort.
In order to drive economic development and provide much-needed arts programming for our rural community, The Colonial is excited to share the Energy and Technology Project with all of our supporters.
APRIL 2026
Lighting Truss: Repair & Relocation
MAY 2026
New stage lighting
Between 2024-2026, The Colonial will activate energy efficiency upgrades that will keep our historic building comfortable and increase energy efficiency. Plus, technology upgrades will ensure the highest technological quality of our programming:
These projects constitute a three-year project budget of $687,070 and is already 90% funded thanks to gifts, pledges and grants from:
Cogswell Benevolent Fund
Community Development Finance Authority Tax Credits
Woodsville Guaranty Savings Bank
Littleton Consumer Cooperative Society, Inc.
Littleton Millwork
Congressionally Directed Spending
The Eppes-Jefferson Foundation
Getz Charitable Trust
Samuel P. Hunt Foundation
Mascoma Bank Foundation
McIninch Foundation
New Hampshire Charitable Foundation’s Fraxinus Fund
New Hampshire State Council on the Arts
Northern Borders Regional Commission
Penates Foundation, Paul and Sandra Montrone Family
Madelaine von Weber Trust
And many individual, private donors
Remaining funding needed to complete all of these projects is $64,977. These upgrades will unlock new programming opportunities that we are excited to share with you in the coming years.
If you or an organization you represent are interested in supporting The Colonial’s Energy & Technology Project via donation, grant, or the purchase of 2025 NH state business tax credits, contact Executive Director Brenna Nicely at bnicely@bethlehemcolonial.org or 603-869-5603.
OUR SUPPORTERS
FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
We would like to thank everyone who so generously supported The Colonial over the past year. The net result of this community’s commitment to supporting the arts has been to provide northern New Hampshire with a multi-functional, versatile, and sustainable cultural center for the foreseeable future. As we continue to grow we want you to know your support makes a difference!
ANNUAL FUND DONORS
^ 2024 Event Sponsors, who provide essential resources to bring high-quality performances and film to the North Country
* Sustaining Donors, who graciously set up automatic monthly contributions
◊ Generous donors who are also Colonial members as of 12/31/2024
$20,000+
Anonymous
Tami Nason^◊
New Hampshire Charitable Foundation
Northern Borders Regional Commission (USDA)
Melinda D. Richmond Fund of the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation
Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund of the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation
New Hampshire State Council on the Arts
$10,000-19,999
Cogswell Benevolent Trust
The Eppes-Jefferson Foundation, Inc.
The Lubbe Family Fund of the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation
The New Hampshire Charitable Foundation’s Fraxinus Fund
$2,500-9,999
Anonymous (4)
Bike the North Country^
Jane B. Cook 1992 Charitable Trust
Margo & Greg Connors^◊
Carrie & Jim Hamblin^◊ Mascoma Bank^
MLK & Company^
Irene & Ken Mosedale
Nancy Fitzgerald Vaughan Fund of the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation^
New Hampshire Charitable Foundation’s Arts Venture Fund for NNHF & North Country Youth Arts and Culture Fund^
Town of Bethlehem
$1,000-2,499
Amoskeag Beverages^
Les Apple & Debra Saunders^*◊
Douglas Arion & Mary Secor^◊
Teri Bordenave & Eric Van Leuven◊
Thomas Branch◊
Building Alternatives Inc.
Jeffrey Burt◊
Anita & Robert Craven◊
Nancy & Julian Czarny^◊
Elise Drake^◊
Barbara & Michael Eisenson◊
Diana & John Franchitto◊
Olivia P. Garfield & Michael A. Newkirk◊
Misty Aebi Jones & Donald Jones^◊
Andrea & William Knowles◊
Ledgeview Fund of the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation
Wanda & David F. McLure◊
Claire & Zak Mei^◊ Mountains of Stars^
Andrea & Charles Muller◊
North Country Climbing Center^
Polly’s Pancake Parlor^
Lori & Eric Raichle^◊
Marcia & James Roosevelt^◊
Barbara & Sandy Strain*◊
Sugar Hill Strategies^
Barbra & Eliot Weisman^◊
Julie & Douglas Weisman◊
Erin Woo*◊
Wood Family Fund
Woodsville Guaranty Savings Bank^
$500-999
Anonymous (1)
Adair Country Inn & Restaurant^◊
Badger Peabody & Smith Realty^
Karen & James Beardsley◊
Laurie Boswell◊
Gay Crowley◊
Minnie Cushing & Grant Ruggles◊
Mary M. Doherty◊
Jason Dunn◊
Jody & Art Flescher◊
Marguerite Fletcher & Jeff Stone◊
Linda & Russ Gaitskill◊
Liz & Steve Gasman◊
Gale River Cooperative Preschool^
Grafton County Senior Citizens Council^
Deb Hanna & Mike Girouard◊
Katherine & Mitchell Hunt◊
Cheryl & Chris Jensen^◊
Harriet Lewis, Pinnacle Leadership Foundation◊
Kristen & Bradley Lewis◊
Littleton Chevrolet^
Jennifer Lucas◊
Edith McKown◊
Northern Lights Music^
Omni Hotels & Resorts, Mount Washington New Hampshire
Cynthia & Hugh Parker*◊
Passumpsic Bank^
Persimmon Consulting^
Patrick Riendeau◊
Franco Rossi, CAI Technologies◊
Eileen Amy Ryan*◊
Linda M. & D. Neil Stafford◊
$250-499
Anonymous (3)
Susan & Paul Abramson◊
Lori Beaulieu◊
Paula Bishop◊
Patricia & John Bottomley◊
Ryan Bouldin*◊
“Beautiful
theater, went and saw Hans Williams in concert and loved the venue. Perfect size, well air conditioned, and good sound. Great location as well!”
—GOOGLE REVIEW
OUR SUPPORTERS (continued)
The Buddenhagen Family◊
Carlson’s Lodge^
Joseph Caron◊
Alice & Mike Claflin◊
Kathy & Brian Cook◊
Rachelle Coury
John W. Davidge III & Deborah M. Lott◊
Hannah Delfiner◊
Mary Catherine DeRosa & Paul Hanrahan◊
Nancy & Jerry Diener◊
Alice & Leslie Dreier◊
Christine & Bruce Etter◊
Jamie & Katie Fagan◊
Lisa & David Ffrench◊
Mary & Lennie Fillius◊
Sue Ford◊
Alan Glidden
Jean Goodney◊
Nancy & Geoffrey Fages◊
Mary Hampden◊
Melanie Harding◊
Diane & Kirk Hartung◊
Ruth Heintz & Michael Ritter◊
Priscilla Hindley◊
Betsy & Shep Holcombe◊
Stacy Holmes
Cynthia Howlett-Willis & John Willis*◊
Eliza Huntington & Eva Lamb◊
Kirsten & Paul Karpawich◊
Maryann & Rob Keating◊
Jenny & John Keefe◊
Carol Kline◊
Jessie Knapp & Mark Mendelsohn◊
Jeremy Knowlton◊
Shad Lawton, Lawton Company^◊
Land and Community Heritage Investment Program
Liquid Death^
Kathie Lovett & Ned Densmore◊
MacElhiney Charitable Fund
Victoria & Jamie Macmillan
Philip Magnuson & Robert Quidone◊
Pete Marvelli
Angela Menendez◊
Rosemary & George Milewski*
Jennifer Monsein◊
Rebecca & Timothy More◊
New Hampshire Center for Nonprofits
Rachel O’Meara & Jamie Sagen◊
Maude Oetking & Mark Fitzsimmons◊
Monica & Keith Owen◊
Marcia Peters◊
Joan Reed◊
Nicole Sakowitz & Bill Pikounis*◊
Betsy & Stephen Schulthess◊
Jackie & Andy Smith◊
Marie & Jim Snyder◊
Maggie & John Starr◊
Marsha Stewart◊
Kathe & Robert Tortorice◊
Trout Unlimited, Ammonoosuc Chapter 554^
Susan Van Tuyl & James Gleason*◊
Kathleen & Timothy Vaughan◊
Nancy & James Verdolino*◊
Gary Way
Lon Weston
Cecilia F. Blewer & Clayton Young*◊
Kristina Zontini & Dan Huntington*◊
Up to $250
Anonymous (4)
Michel F. Adler
Nate Alberts◊
Jan & Fred Apple◊
Deborah Appleton◊
Vicky & Mitch Arion
Tom Arrison*◊
Carol & Gary Arsenault*◊
Sarah Arsenault
Cookie Avrin & Marty Zafran
Jessica Bahrakis
Patricia Barr & Stephen Keylor
Diane Barron
Raphaël Beauchamp-Desbois
Frances Belcher
James Bertelli◊
Warren Bingham
Karen Blake Mosman
Jody & Bruce Blaney
Marilyn Booth
Susan Bouchard & John Vail◊
Susan & Stephen Boudreau
Linda & Russell Bradshaw
Susanna & Lester Brent
Jane & Ned Brewer◊
Deborah Brown & Ray Lobdell◊
Barbara Buckley◊
Sandra & Donald Butson
Mary Caldwell
Ivan Carballude
Jenifer Carbone
Carol Carlson Cunningham◊
Biruta & Tim Carr*
Amanda Carron
Elizabeth Carter
Alison & Tom Caruso
CB Art Studio
Charities Aid Foundation America
Barbara & Rudy Chiarello◊
Jay Clapp
Nora Clark◊
Katharine Clarke◊
Gregory Connolly◊
George & Georgia Crosby◊
Catherine Cushing*◊
Joseph Cushing
Philip S. de Rham◊
Marion Detwiler
Cathy D’Ignazio & Tom Mandel
Eileen & Ray Dionne◊
Brenda Dominici Johnson◊
Bridget Drewry
Antonina Durfee
Martha & Rob Elmes*◊
Meredith Emery Bussiere◊
Chella England
Gail E. English & George C. Bailey
Kristina & Jay Ennis◊
Barbara Ferro◊
James Fitzpatrick & Alison Dodd*◊
Mary & Steven Ford
Mary Louise Formisano◊
Karl Forrester
Ellen Foster◊
Mary & Dan Fowler◊
Carol Fredian
Elaine French
Margaret Gale & David Van Houten*◊
Toy Garfield◊
Michele Giarrocco
Mark E. Gilleland & Lisa Bowden◊
Laura Giveen◊
Heather Golding
Kate Goldsborough
Mel Goodwin
Deborah Gossel
Robin Grant
Nancy & Bill Greenlee◊
Sarah Greenlee
Sonja Greenlee
Janet Greenwood
Susan Gresser & Stanley Baker
Lynne Grigelevich
Isabel Hardy
Kerri Harrington & Carl Stagg
Katherine Hartnett & Racheal Stuart◊
Beth & Gary Harwood◊
Heidi & Daryl Hawk◊
Sharon Heyman & Barry Zitser◊
Talmira DeLena Hill
Janet Hill◊
Paula Hodges & Fardis Najafifard◊
Beth & Steve Horan◊
Gabriella Horvath*◊
Marion Hoyle◊
Link Your Legacy TO THE COLONIAL THEATRE
Our values, our interests, and our dreams are reflected in what we care about most—our families, our communities, and the organizations we love, such as The Colonial Theatre.
The Colonial’s Legacy Society, our planned giving program, was established with its first bequest in 2009. That unexpected and generous gift created a foundation to assure The Colonial’s long-term financial stability.
Now named the Huntington Legacy Society (in recognition of its initial donor), we encourage members, donors, and other supporters to include The Colonial Theatre in their estate planning. Your foresight and lasting support will allow The Colonial Theatre to continue serving our community for generations to come.
HUNTINGTON LEGACY SOCIETY MEMBERS
Teri Bordenave & Eric Van Leuven
Christine & Bruce Etter
Jeremy Knowlton
Mary Lou Krambeer
Tami Nason
Dr. Ayla Queiroga & Bruce Caplain
Mary Ellen Russell & Stephen Dignazio
Kristina Zontini & Dan Huntington
For more information on how to make a planned gift that benefits you, your loved ones, and The Colonial Theatre please call Brenna Nicely, Executive Director, at 603-869-5603 or email bnicely@bethlehemcolonial.org.
Photo: J. Tully
OUR SUPPORTERS (continued)
Marni & Robb Hoyle
Anne & Sigmund Hudson◊
Connie & Jim Huggett◊
Lewis Irvin
Barry Jacobson◊
Ty James
Jonathan & Judy Jensen◊
Brenda Jette
Elizabeth & Martin Johnson*◊
Jennifer Johnson◊
Jack Karp
Jacki Katzman◊
Mike Kenney
Kay Kerr◊
Jae Kim & Jason Tors
Jill Kimball
Michael Kindle
Diane & Ken King◊
Melissa Kline
Stephen & Donna Knowlton
Gerald & Karen Koeppl
Gia Koumantzelis & Jenny Wackerle*◊
Mary Lou Krambeer^◊
Charles Kunsch◊
Jessica Lange
Barbara & Richard Langworthy
Anthony Leavy
Lucie Lepine
Tara Liljestrand & Dean Bakes◊
Tina & Paul Lister◊
Mary Lockhart & Gene Girdwood*◊
Becky Lockwood◊
Deb Loughnane◊
Charles Lovett
Claire & Neil Lupton
Michael Maciel
Sue MacLennan◊
Anastasia Maher◊
Carol Malone
Manners Family Charitable Fund
Ellen Manning
Nancy & Carl Martland
Karen Matthews
Mary Ann Mayer◊
Chanda & Dan McKee
Patricia & Charles McLure
Lorraine & Richard McPhillips
Emily Meacham & Doug Morin*◊
Brenda & Frank Meierdiercks◊
Mary & Doug Menzies*◊
Catherine Miller & James Forrest
John Miller◊
Glen Mistretta
Charles & Kathleen Mitchell
Linda Moore◊
Alice B. & Robert B. Muh◊
Doug & Karin Nelson◊
Brenna Nicely◊
Darcy & Matt Nicely
Jean Niece
Lila & Erik Nilsen
Bret Nittel
Brandon Noonan
Steven Nordstrom*◊
Moira North◊
Jalen Northrup
Judith Noyes & Daniel Allegretti◊
George Olsen
Eliza & Frank Parrish◊
Beth & Bruce Perlo◊
Mr. & Mrs. Henry H. Peterson◊
Michelle Pezzulli◊
Betsey & Chuck Phillips◊
Andrew Pinard
Frank Pinter
Peter Planz
Michael Platt◊
Jaime Platts◊
Melissa Potter◊
Paula Poundstone
Richard Quintal◊
Gini Raichle
Peg Ramback◊
Michael Ransmeier
Dianne & Thomas Rappa◊
Eileen Regen◊
Molly Regner
Ann Ridlon
Derek Roberts
Mark Roberts
Gail Robinson & Martin Kessel
Laura Rollison
Ned Roosevelt
Amy Ross
Robin J Ross
Wayne Ruggles◊
Emily Russell*◊
Mary Ellen Russell &
Stephen Dignazio*◊
Sonya Salanti◊
Tucker Scheffer◊
Kirsten Scobie & Ben Southworth◊
Rebecca Segal◊
Roxie Severance◊
Danielle Shaw
Sally Sherrard
Debra Simon & Jay Johnson◊
Rosalind Page & Tom Simpson*◊
Chrisara Smith
Steffaney Smith
Tyler Smith*◊
Jennifer Solms
Joseph Souza
Katelin & Sean Spaulding
Cindy Spring-Burak & Matthew Burak*◊
Janet St Onge
Susan Stark & Rob Strauss
Mark Stein
Kimberly S. Steward
Robert Strauss & Phyllis Bossin◊
Pamela Sullivan◊
Jessica & Rusty Talbot◊
Erin, Sam & Lily Talcott
Andrew Tetreault
Wendy & Chris Thayer◊
Eric Theriault
Barbara Torrey
Susan Turner
Sarah Turtle & Bill Church◊
Juliana & Maria Van de Krol
Rena & Bill Vecchio
Hilary & Ross Veilleux◊
Claire Von Karls
Julia & Dan Webb◊
Rebecca Webb
Heidi Wells
Rhonda & Joe Wesolowski◊
Leon White
Thomas & Karen White◊
Peter Whitney◊
Mary Ellen Wickum
Anne T. & David Wilkins
John Williams, Jr.◊
Katie & BJ Williams
Paula Wright
Jeff Zadroga
Catherine Zusy & Samuel Kendall◊
“The movie was excellent, but hanging out with everybody after the movie was my favorite.”
—AUDIENCE POST-SHOW SURVEY
OUR SUPPORTERS (continued)
ADDITIONAL MEMBERS
(AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024)
Catherine Zusy & Samuel Kendall
Anonymous (1)
David & Nancy Acquaviva
Debbie Aimetti
Elizabeth Andross
Jerry Archibald
Randall Armor
Regina Astle
Carrie Aubut
Nicholas Aversano
Will Avgerakis
Sally Ayers
Ann & Simon Baker
Barbara Baker
Katrine Barclay & Robert Cook
Barbara Barkemeyer
Peggy Barrasso
Pamela Beahm & John Wigand
Scott Bedell
Michael Begansky
Ken Berglund
Karen Bishop
Danielle Black
Patricia A. Bonardi
Anita & Russ Bonnevie
Rachel Booth
Juliet Born
Julia Brabec
David Brantley
Ashley Brown
Clare & Bruce Brown
Susan & David Brown
Judy Brubaker
Andrea Bryant
Natalie & George Butler
Scott Butterfield
Margaret Callahan & Christopher Hickey
Anne Campbell
Erin Campbell & Scott Caisse
Andy Cannon
Jason Cape
Evan Carmean
John Carroll
Susan Caswell
Jennifer Childs-Roshak
Catherine Chipman
Margaret Clayton
Angela Cleveland
Amy & Steve Clough
John Colony
Marilinne Cooper
Ryan Corneau
Kathie & Dennis Cote^
John Cronin
Sally Crossley
Sara Crowell
Nan & Tom Cuddihy
Jeanne Cummings
Heidi Davenport
Robert Davenport & Bethany Jenkins
Irene & Stephen Dawson
Lori & Bob DeGregorio
Amy Delventhal
Laurie Despins
Diane Dickinson
Leo Dickinson
Lynda & David Dickson
Kirsten Dickson
Priscilla & Mike Didio
Joyce Dixon
Larisa & Andrew Dodge
Stacey & Sean Doll
Laura & Peter Dolloff
Nancy Downer
Jo Beth Dudley
Dustin Easter
Lori & James Elliott
Karen & Jack Ernsberger
Donna Kaye & Rick Erwin
Beau Etter-Garrette
Karissa Fadden
Judi & Dan Ferreira
Michelle Fichtner
Sarah Florenz & Gareth McFeely
Colleen Foley
Mary K Foley-Marvelli
Kathleen Foote
Linda Ford
Brenda Fortier-Dube
Karen & Paul Foss
Janet Fowler
Tamsin Freeman
Marlena Fuerstman & Edwin Seroussi
Jennifer Gaudette
Edward & Karen Germond
Linda Godfrey
Tami Goff
Jessica Goldblatt
Jean Goldstone
Lucy Goodhart & Gordon Bennett
Margie Gozdiff
Leigh Grady
Linda Gray
Tiffany Graziano
Luke Greaves
Sue & Paul Greenlaw
Ann Griffin
Valerie Grimm
Alicia & David Groom
Hogan Guidrr
Donald Hadden
Ruth Hamilton
Kathleen Hanson
Lori Harris
Adrianne & Joe Harrison
Ellen Hays & Eliot Wessler
Paula Herbert & David Strange
Gretchen Hesler
Sheelagh Higginson
Julie & Kurt Hohmeister
Dawn Holemon
JoLee & Kevin Horvath
Melissa Hough
Judith Hull & Dennis McFadden
Alice Hunt
Christopher & Amanda Huyler
John Hynes
Kathi & James Infanti
Barbara Inskeep
Sally & Ian Jarrett
Amy & Dan Johnson
Kevin Johnson
Carol Johnson-Haywood
Joanne & Kevin Jones
Wendy & William Jordan
Penny Keeler
Joseph Keenan
Pat & Gardner Kellogg
Lynn & Dan Kenerson
Mary King
Richard Knight
David Knot
Amy & Ed Kurja
Beverly Lamanna
Judith Lavin
Leeann & Ken Lavine
Meglyn Lavoie
Joshua Lieberman & Marcia Okun
Robyn Lindquist
Angela Loring
Roz Lowen
Patricia & Klaus Lubbe
Robin Lubguban & Dan Lavoie
Liane & Bill Luke
Gary & Kathy MacElhiney
Jennifer MacIver
Jane MacKay
Jeffrey Mackay
Marie MacLeod
Kristyn & Ed Manemeit
Stephanie Manners
Kelly Manson
Brian Manter
Rebecca & Howard Marx
Jean Matray & Bill Lanza
Carl Mayer
OUR SUPPORTERS (continued)
Mary Ann Mayer
Kelly & Jim McCann
Kathryn & William McCarthy
Betsy McConnell
Mary McLeod
Karen Crowe
Joe Mendola
Eric Meth
Linda Michelsen
Amy & Howard Mitz
Cheryl & David Monahan
Marilyn & Stephen Monsein
Laurie & George Morgan
Lynette Herr & Patrick Morgan
Mary Moritz
Julie & Franklin Motch
Sharon & Peter Mountain
Lori-Anne & Daniel Murphy
Ruth Murray
Fred Nemeth
Taryn Noonan-Johnson
Patrick O’Doherty
Kevin O’Neil
Mary O’Toole & John Hamrick
Mary Opalinski & Sean Girard
Charles Pates
Scott Payette
Amy Pear & June Lockert
Leslie Peltier
Gail Perkins
Marcy Petriccione
Kurtis Pierret
Carlos PiSierra
Monica Plante
Nate Weitzer & Erin Polich
James Radmore
Paul Reid
Ellen Rennie
Elissa & Timothy Rice
Melinda Richmond
Melanie Robbins
Patricia & Harry Robertson
Donna & David Robinson
Melissa Rodriguez & Josh Loupis
Mark Russell
Moocho & Dan Salomon
Ronnie Sandler
Michelle Sauque
Christine Alaimo & Lou Savarino
Linda Sawicki
Diane Schecter & Stanley Schneller
Megan Schleck
Suzanne Schott
Stephen Schwartz
Mary Lou & Brian Shea
Nancy Silva
John Sinibaldi
Patricia & Michael Slavtcheff
Deb & Austin Smith
Norma St John
Michelle & Richard Stakutis
Leigh Starer
Stephen Stinehour
William Stockwell
Jane Storella
Sherry & Fred Storella
Steve Stowell
Andrea Sullivan
Christine & David Sundman
Barbara & Peter Szeidler
Vanessa Tarr
Bee Thayer
Kri & Joel Timm
Carrie & Stevan Trooboff
Vali Tschirgi & Adam Nemzer
Edith Tucker
Linda Upham-Bornstein
Carol Vales
Kathleen Van Deursen
Erik Volk & Philip Coutu
Laura & Thomas Walstad
Tish & Mark Webber
Jamie White
Anne & Dave Whiting
Timmee Whitmore
Pipp Wiese
Kara Wiley
Kyle Winters
Brian Withers
Paula & Charles Wolcott
Cindy Wood
David Wood
Katherine Wyman
SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR THE ARTS
You can make an impact in your community by sponsoring an event at The Colonial! Our sponsors make it possible to bring Grammy Award-winning musicians, the best of independent film, and high-quality family programming to the White Mountains region. From early May through early November, The Colonial hosts nearly 9,000 guests at nearly 200 events, including nightly films and Live! @ The Colonial concerts with full houses and sold-out shows. Join our enthusiastic base of music lovers for a series chock-full of memorable moments!
If you are a local business looking to connect with art-lovers in your community, or an individual looking to help bring world class performances to the North Country, a range of customizable sponsorships are available. The Colonial’s events are shared with thousands in our communities via digital and print marketing, direct mail, local and statewide news listings, and social media.
For more information, please call Brenna Nicely, Executive Director, at 603-869-5603 or email bnicely@bethlehemcolonial.org
OUR ADVERTISERS
Ammonoosuc Campground
Ammonoosuc Conservation Trust
Herbie Bartlett, Realtor
Bethlehem Hebrew Congregation
BONND Construction, LLC
Building Alternatives Inc.
Building Professionals Inc.
The Coffee Pot Restaurant
Cold Mountain Cafe
Copper Cannon Camp
Details Interior Fashions
Doogan’s
The FloorWorks
Franconia Inn
The Frost Place
Garland Mill
George M. Stevens & Son Co.
Kate Goldsborough Stylist
Harman’s Cheese
Harrison Publishing House
Interiors Green
The League of NH Craftsmen
Legacy Books
Little Village Toy & Book Shop
Littleton Bike and Fitness
Littleton Food Co-op
Littleton Eye Care
Littleton Farmers Market
Littleton Studio School
The Loading Dock
Lonesome Woods
Love Yarn Shop
The Maia Papaya Café
Meadowstone Farm
Mittersill Alpine Resort
Modern Furniture
Mountain View Dental
Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa
North Country Gastroenterology
Prospect Farm
Rek’-lis Brewing
Connie Sleath, Realtor
Summit by Morrison
Super Secret Ice Cream
Tarrnation Flower Farm
Theatre UP
The Wayside Inn
Weathervane Theatre
The White Mountain School
White Mountain Science (WMSI)
WREN
IN-KIND CONTRIBUTORS
Anonymous
2-Thacre Maple Syrup
Adair Country Inn & Restaurant
Andrews Consulting
Douglas Arion and Mary Secor
Matt Bassett
Beautiful Visions Window
Cleaning, LLC
Bent Fork Farm
Big Day Brewing
Teri Bordenave & Eric Van Leuven
Bretton Woods Ski Area at Omni Mount Washington Resort
CAI Technologies
Chang Thai Cafe
Clark’s Bears
Cold Mountain Cafe
Copper Pig Brewery
Minnie Cushing & Grant Ruggles
Nancy & Julian Czarny
Directangle Press
Doogan’s
El Mirador Restaurante
Evergreen Gymnastics
Evergreen Sports Center
Fresh Salon and Day Spa
Garnet Hill
Christian Glines
Tendai Gomo
Harrison Publishing House
Priscilla Hindley
Insparations Salon & Day Spa
Iron Furnace Brewing
K9 Funtown
Jeremy Knowlton
Tina & Paul Lister
Little Village Toy & Book Shop
Littleton Bike and Fitness
Littleton Food Co-op
Littleton Freehouse
Taproom & Eatery
Meadowstone Farm
Claire & Zak Mei
Angela Menendez
Milarepa Center
Mount Cabot Maple
Tami Nason
New England Wire Technologies Corp.
New Hampshire Public Radio
Omni Hotels & Resorts, Mount
Washington New Hampshire
Pearl Lake Distributors
Polly’s Pancake Parlor
Rek’-lis Brewing Company
Revive 365
Ride Indoor Cycling
Ridge Hemp
Marcia & James Roosevelt
Schilling Brewery
Alexander Shea
South Farm
Spit and Shine Auto Detailing
Squam Lakes Natural Science Center
Super Secret Ice Cream
“The house sound and lights were very professionally done. Heck, everything was very professionally done. The theater is a nonprofit, and many (most?) of the people you will see are volunteers. They are truly there because they want to be, and it shows!”
REVIEW
Tailswag
Jessica & Rusty Talbot
Tellman Hill Farm
The Buttery
The Place Above the Notch
The Point FM
The Wayside Inn
Vermont Public Radio
Weathervane Theatre
Julie & Douglas Weisman
White Mountain Science (WMSI)
Chris Whiton
Woodstock Inn Brewery
Katherine Wyman
Cecilia F. Blewer & Clayton Young
Kristina Zontini & Dan Huntington
Catherine Zusy & Samuel Kendall
“Such a great variety of artists can always be found at your venue.”
—AUDIENCE POST-SHOW
SURVEY
Volunteer with The Colonial
Volunteers make The Colonial and all of our programming possible. Join our volunteer team for 2025 today!
There are many opportunities to be part of The Colonial’s volunteer family, including movie projection, working the concession area, staffing events, building maintenance, professional services and more! We’ll train you—it’s easy and fun and a great group of people to work with.
Volunteering comes with some amazing perks, such as free shows, free and discounted concessions, great company, support of an essential nonprofit theatre, and an invite to our famous annual holiday party.
Visit bethlehemcolonial.org/volunteer to sign up.
PHOTOS
Left: Some of our volunteers hard at work in concessions, the box office, and keeping up our patio. Right: Courtesy of Mary Ellen Russell.
Thank You, Mary Ellen!
After 20+ years of dedicated service to The Colonial, in 2024 we celebrate the retirement of our graphic designer, fabulous bartending volunteer, and creative heartbeat, Mary Ellen Russell.
Mary Ellen’s creativity and ability to balance design and history has touched almost every aspect of The Colonial and helped us put our best foot forward through everything from the incredible sound panels in our auditorium to the beloved monthly event calendars and weekly newsletter emails. Beyond her
exceptional design skills, she has been a wonderful colleague and mentor to many at The Colonial and beyond.
The Colonial is much more than a movie theatre, and Mary Ellen has been so much more than our graphic designer. She helped build The Colonial into the flourishing community organization that it is today, and we are forever grateful for her years of dedication, thoughtfulness, and artistry.
Thank you for everything, Mary Ellen!
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Please contact Executive Director Brenna Nicely (bnicely@bethlehemcolonial.org) about gifts via employer match, appreciated securities, bequests, event sponsorship, or any other form of support.
The Friends of the Colonial operates under the non-profit auspices of the Bethlehem Redevelopment Association (IRS # 02-0366874). As such, your donation may be tax deductible according to IRS guidelines.
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