The stakes have doubled for Roxy Theatre supporters, as an anonymous donor has offered to match the $50,000 prize if Roxy wins the Next Great Save competition.

The vision is for the theatre to become an arts hub for Crowsnest Pass and surrounding area. Roxy programming will include live theatre, movie screenings, community concerts, cultural events and youth activities.

The goal is to have something for everyone and to revive not only the theatre, but also downtown Coleman.

Supporters look forward to how things will unfold when the Roxy, once a large part of Coleman’s then bustling downtown scene, opens its doors as a performing arts centre.

The building’s legacy is steeped in cultural history and is one of only three surviving quonset theatres in the country.

The $50,000 prize would be a huge bolster to Roxy Cando’s efforts. Doubling this to $100,000 would be incredible.

Roxy Cando members hope this will encourage community members from Crowsnest Pass, Pincher Creek and the surrounding area to take a few minutes to post their votes online.

Voting in the Next Great Save opened last week, with the Roxy Theatre restoration project among 12 finalists.

As of Tuesday afternoon, the Roxy had just over 5,500 votes, putting the project in fourth place.

While voting online in the Next Great Save, take a few more minutes and check out the Painted Violin Auction at bit.ly/49ExPxl. More than 30 per cent of Revive the Roxy’s $15,000 goal has been achieved.