A bid and a vote – two ways to support the Roxy

There are two winning ways to support efforts to revive Coleman’s Roxy Theatre — a violin auction and a vote for the project in the Next Great Save. Bids are at your discretion and votes are free!

 Jennifer Batiuk, left, and Stacey St. Jean, right, joined Pat Rypien, fundraising director for Crowsnest Cando, on the red carpet to kick off the auction Saturday at Country Encounters in Coleman. Their donation of violins crafted by their grandfather, Ovila St. John, sparked a unique project that will aid in the restoration of the historic theatre.

These one-of-a-kind violins, personalized by local artists, are now up for auction. The distinctiveness of the violins can be viewed online, with bids accepted until May 15.

 The story of the violins and further contest details will appear in next week’s issue of the Breeze. | Photo by Shannon Peace