More than $30,000 raised in “Oh, Christmas Tree!” Auction & Gala

We want to take a moment to say thank you, once again, to everyone who joined us for Saturday’s “Oh, Christmas Tree!” Auction & Gala to celebrate the holiday season with us and raise funds for the Hippodrome/Colony Historical Theatre Association and our performing arts programs. More than $15,000 was raised in the auction itself, which was then generously matched by Peoples Bank. If you couldn’t join us but would still like to make a year-end contribution, visit our website to learn how you can support the performing arts in historic downtown Marietta: https://peoplesbanktheatre.com/support/

Our thanks to the following individuals who supported the theatre with their auction purchase:

• Kelly Cawley
• Chuck Swaney
• Rita & Andy Molvie
• Bruce & Virginia Henthorne
• Lou & Rita Stephan
• Tatum & Shane Parmer
• LeeAndra & Brad Smith
• Mayor Joe Matthews
• Jill & Mark Ruff
• Cheyenne Oaks
• Dan & Rita Stephan
• Caroline & Brian Waller
• Sheri Hess
• Jean Barnes
• Chuck Sulerzyski
• Nadine & Jerry Kasick
• Vickie & Dwight Ullman
• Michelle Marra

Thanks also to Ullman Auction Service for donating their time and talents to the night’s auction.

This Year’s Trees & Wreaths

Peoples Bank Theatre and the Hippodrome/Colony Historical Theatre Association are grateful to the many organizations, businesses and individuals who have helped us deck the halls this year.

Trees this year were donated by:

• Marietta College
• City Auditor Sherri Hess
• Hall Financial Advisors
• Apex Feed & Supply True Value
• Ely-Chapman Education Foundation
• The Betsey Mills Club
• Just A Jar Design Press
• Boys & Girls Club of Washington County
• Passiflora
• Marie Mallory
• Peoples Bank
• City of Marietta Mayor’s Office
• Hunt Brawley
• Glenwood Community
• Lynn Roberts and Lindsay Beck
• Dan and Evy Bryant

Wreaths this year were donated by:

• Dudley’s Florist
• Dwight and Vicki Ullman
• Marietta Area Chamber of Commerce
• Parkersburg Pride
• Copper Leaf Interior Design Studio
• Marietta Dental Works – Dr. John Frye