“Right now we're finalizing contracts on the dates we have, finishing construction and getting our ticketing operation up and running by October. We'll be on the phone with additional artists to supplement what we have, but we're thrilled at what is already on the schedule for our first season.”
“He (Holbrook) said he has one of the first Mark Twain costumes he wore on stage and was saving it until The Smithsonian called. We said we could find a place for it until they do.”
“That was Mr. Holbrook's suggestion. With the lack of hotels in the area, you have to have a place where a featured performer, or artist-in-residence, can stay.”
“It's a big vision. To see the arts be an anchor for people to come to this town square to eat, visit, shop and hopefully someday stay (overnight). The potential is limitless.”
“We've even gotten a suggestion from some women to have a 'Designing Women' reunion at The Dixie with the cast from the show coming back, talking about the experience and showing old clips. Miss Dixie loved the idea.”
“We're a short drive from three major cities, and pieces are being put together to give this area an entirely new engine for economic development and growth.”
