Friends of Ludlow Auditorium
PO Box 83 • Ludlow, VT 05149 Tel (802) 228-3238 • a 50l (c)(3) Organization
Email FOLA at info@fola.us
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FOLA was created in 2007 following the renovation and restoration of the Ludlow Town Hall. Because of the vast improvements made in the auditorium section of Town Hall, a group of area residents gathered together to ensure that this much enhanced facility was used to the fullest.
FOLA's only objective is to foster the use of the auditorium and to promote new uses (such as family movies and concerts).
FOLA has taken every step possible to make as many events in the auditorium free. Of course, donations are appreciated to enable FOLA to recover its costs of these events. Those events that require tickets are very few and every effort is made to ensure that ticket prices are within everyone's budget.
FOLA was incorporated in the State of Vermont on September 29, 2009 as a non-profit corporation. In January 2012, FOLA formally applied for tax-exempt status under Section 501 (c)(3) of the IRS regulations. The IRS granted FOLA 501 (c)(3) status on March 12, 2012 (see approval letter by clicking here).
Funding for FOLA operations and activities is derived from membership fees, donations, and grants.
Membership is open to everyone interested in pursuing the goals of FOLA; detailed information on membership is available at the membership section of this site.
FOLA is governed by a Board of Directors that is nominated and elected each year at its January membership meeting. Additional information is available at the Documents and Organization sections of this site.
"Our purpose is to promote the use of the Ludlow Auditorium for the benefit and entertainment of the people of Ludlow, the surrounding Black River & Okemo Valley area, and its visitors"
7:00 pm Movie – "K2: Beyond the Comfort ...
Movie – "K2: Beyond the Comfort ...
7:00 pm Broadway – "The King and I"
Broadway – "The King and I"
"FOLA Presents" On Okemo Valley TV
For the past year, FOLA has offerred an advance preview of its coming events on a TV program called "FOLA Present" aired by Okemo Valley TV on Comcast cable channels 8 (Ludlow, Plymouth and Cavendish) and 20 in Mt Holly as well selected VTel channels.The purpose of the presentation is to advise viewers of the coming month's schedule of FOLA events. Information about each comng event is supplied as well as graphics heatured in them.
Pictured above are FOLA chairman, Scott Stearns and Treasurer, David Almond, in the latest episode of "FOLA Presents". Jim Alic is also a frequent contributor to the program.
FOLA is very happy to have the support of local and regional businesses. These organizations make it possible for FOLA to present many of its programs. We wish to acknowledge them and hope that you will consider them when the occasion for products or services they provide arises.
Michael J. Skinner Consulting, LLC
Cook Electric, Inc.
Wright Construction Co.
Homestyle Hostel, LLC.
AMITY ART FOUNDATION INC
Fletcher Farm Foundation, Inc
Glen Boggini
Through your generous contributions this year, FOLA will be able to:
• Upgrade stage & balcony spotlights
• Complete the audio consolidation in the balcony
• Design a permanent stage setting & rigging
• Bring New and Exciting musical events to the Heald Auditorium
• Continue streaming Broadway musicals and plays
We're planning on additional improvements this year and hope you'll continue to help us present quality entertainment and public service programming in the beautiful Heald Auditorium in the Ludlow Town Hall. FOLA thanks you for your generous & continuing support!
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