by Robert Walton | Oct 21, 2024 | Projects, Shows, Stanton Theater
Somoco Center for the Performing Arts is most pleased to welcome the Monterey Pops orchestra back to our Stanton Theater. They will honor South County veterans with a concert of patriotic songs on November 6th. Please join us for the celebration!
by Robert Walton | Dec 6, 2023 | Projects, Stanton Theater
Our board recently voted to replace the Stanton’s twenty-five-year-old dance floor. Made from a non-slip substance, it is a crucial safety element for dance and musical productions. Board member Teri Storelli made it happen! This year’s Nutcracker will inaugurate the...
by Robert Walton | Nov 16, 2023 | Projects, Stanton Theater
The Monterey Pops presented a star-spangled salute to veterans on November 8th at our Stanton Theater. An enthusiastic audience welcomed them and enjoyed both patriotic songs and music from around the world. King City High School advanced band members joined the Pops...
by Robert Walton | Sep 4, 2023 | Projects
I’m saddened to confirm that Ed and Mary Ballengee both passed away in recent weeks. They were founding board members of this organization and leaders for decades of our efforts to preserve and enhance the Stanton Theater. Their good work on behalf of young...
by Robert Walton | Dec 15, 2022 | Jo Mora, Projects, Stanton Theater
If you, as I do, hold this building to be King City’s crown, then I’m pleased and proud to say that our group has added two lustrous jewels to that crown: Katie Mackin’s plein air rendering of the entrance façade and Jo Mora’s original design sketches of the façade....
by Robert Walton | Oct 28, 2022 | Projects, Stanton Theater
KCHS staff and community members participated in a happy meeting today in the Robert Stanton Theater. Musson Theatrical offered us training on the recently installed sound and lighting equipment. The brand-new speakers are great and the new lighting arrangements allow...
by Robert Walton | May 17, 2022 | Projects
John and I arose early this morning to accept delivery of new cabinets for the booth. They’re now safe and sound on the Stanton’s balcony. We still have to clean out the booth to make room for their installation and hope to accomplish that task (with as much help as...
by Robert Walton | Apr 12, 2022 | Jo Mora, Projects
Dear Friends of the Stanton Theater, We write this note to you as poppy gold again graces our hills and lifts our spirits. It’s been several years since we’ve communicated with you about our doings. Though quietly performed, our projects have achieved much: upgrades...
by Robert Walton | Oct 10, 2021 | Projects, Stanton Theater
As Covid slowly recedes, teachers, performers and artists ready concerts and performances for the Stanton Theater. Somoco Center board members John Jernigan, Lincoln Hatch, Raye Ann Houx and Steve Schmidt made a quick inspection of the light and sound booth at the top...
by Robert Walton | Jun 1, 2021 | Stanton Theater
Dorothy and Miguel lead the work! Covid prevented us from completing many of our customary duties, large and small, at the Stanton Theater. One of them, caring for the roses in front of the auditorium, was delayed for far more than a year. Needless to say, they...
