Listed on National Register of Historic Places in 1973
Hosting 106 years of entertainment in North Central Kansas.
Due to problems with our rigging system above the stage, the Brown Grand is suspending live performances until the system is repaired. Click on our DONATE button above to make a contribution to the stage renovation.
For
Restoration- Act II- Stage Rigging & Trusswork- see below events for donor levels
After receiving grants and fundraising we are $86,503 dollars short of our goal! We hope to start the project soon. Can you help us out by a donation in 2013 so we can push this thermometer to the end!?
Click here to view the latest Winter 2013 Gazette "The Elves & the Theatre Makers" "Winter Gazette 2013[pdf]"/
Click on the video link to watch the video of the installation of the 50 foot columns into the Brown Grand on January 15,2014
Get a FREE DVD of "The Brown Grand Story" with a $50 donation or more (excluding tax credits) to our renovation project-
The Brown Grand Story is a documentary about the family that built the Brown Grand Theatre, the history and cultural significance of the theatre, the renovation of the theatre, the generations of people who performed, attended and in many different ways were part of the Brown Grand Story. The documentary spans the years from 1877 to the present day and features short historical reenactments, historical documents, photographs and on camera interviews to present the story.
Hit the Donate button and include your donation of $50 or more (excluding tax credit donations) and we will send you the new DVD of the Brown Grand Story.You may also send a check to The Brown Grand Theatre Box 347 Concordia KS 66901
The Brown Grand Story is supported by the Kansas Humanities Council, a non-profit cultural organization dedicated to promoting humanities programs across Kansas. Find out more at www.kansashumanities.org.
The Brown Grand will be closed to the public beginning October 1 due to a 6 month renovation project. Contact Susan via the office phone: 785243-2553 or email by clicking on BROWN GRAND
Kansas Tax Credits
The Department of Commerce Community Service Tax Credit Grant program announced that the Brown Grand Theatre will be the recipient of $100,000 in Kansas tax credits. Those who made pledges of $250 or more in support of this grant may send your checks to the theatre at any time (Box 347). We will then send you a 70% tax credit voucher number from the state that you can use for a refund or credit on your Kansas tax return. Once the $100,000 in tax credits are gone we will be done issuing tax credits unless some more become available at the end of 2014.
Many Thanks!!
The Brown Grand has received grants from the North Central Kansas Community Network, Co for $7500, the KS. Department of Wildlife & Tourism for $30,000, the Community Foundation for Cloud County for $8500 and the Duclos Foundation for $1500. In addition, Cloud County Commissioners have designated $60,000 of Wind Farm Energy Money and the City of Concordia has designated $100,000 in funds to help this project. The Kansas Department of Commerce Community Service Tax Credit Grant. has supplied $100,000 in tax credits.Individual donors have contributed $90,000. Also, the Kansas State Historical Society will issue tax credits to be sold for 30% of the project cost. Thank you to all who are assisting this worthwhile endeavor! Those amounts are all included in the fundraising thermometer above.
Donor Levels
We are fundraising for the Brown Grand Theatre's Restotation Act II, in which we are raising money to restore the failing rigging equipment located above the stage.
Our handicapped seating is limited so if you need wheelchair space please call ahead for special seating. For more details call 785 243 2553 or email by clicking on BROWN GRAND
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About us
310 W 6th St PO Box 347 Concordia KS 66901 785 243 2553 Current Hours:
Closed for Renovation Oct 1-April 1 Admission - $2
Includes Self Guided Tour -
Guided Tours
(30-45 min)
$5 - adult
free - children under 12
Groups of 10
$4 each We are currently closed for renovation.
Mission & Vision Statements:
"The Brown Grand Theatre is a community-based historical theatre dedicated to
enhancing cultural life in North Central Kansas."
The shared vision of the Brown Grand Theatre is to enrich the quality of life throughout North Central Kansas by :
Embracing a 21st century performance experience while preserving the historic theatre atmosphere,
Promoting active stewardship through fiscally sound management,
Instilling an appreciation of performing arts in all citizens of the community,
Developing community presence through innovative, effective and beneficial collaborations ,
Advancing the mission of the theatre through marketing, publicity and awareness,
Creating opportunities for participation in all areas of the Brown Grand Theatre. (adopted 2012).
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This program is supported in part by the Kansas Humanities Council
