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Bravo, Opera House

The Newberry Opera House has been named America’s outstanding historic theater of the year. 

The opera house was built in the French Gothic style and first opened in 1881.  After a total renovation, it reopened in 1998.  It’s one of those wonderful old buildings that’s found new life, staging more than 200 performances a year and keeping downtown Newberry busy.

One of my favorite aspects is the variety:  one night you might see a Russian ballet, the next an Elvis impersonator. Speaking of which, Rick Wade and the Sassy Brass Show Band will present a salute to Elvis there tomorrow (Saturday) night.   For a complete calendar of upcoming performances, look here.