Edhat Staff
The Lompoc Theatre Project will receive $2.285 million from the California State Budget to fund renovations of the historic building.
Championed by Senator Monique Limón with the support of Assemblymember Hart the funding was recently approved an addition to the investment of $150,000 from the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians.
“This project has been years in the making and will provide a cultural center in the heart of Lompoc – bringing together families, children, artists and theater enthusiasts. I am thrilled to see this project come to life,” said Senator Limón.
The Lompoc Theatre closed its doors in 1991 after more than 60 years as the cultural epicenter of downtown Lompoc. As many California communities have brought their local theaters back to life and seen an influx of traffic and revitalization, Lompoc hopes to do the same by bringing movies, concerts, and live performances to the area.
“This is the biggest thing to happen to the Lompoc Theatre since the day it opened. We now have a clear path forward that could enable us to reopen the theater in time for its 100th birthday,” said Mark Herrier, Executive Director of the Lompoc Theatre Project. “The hardworking people of Lompoc deserve this, our children deserve this, and we cannot thank Senator Limón enough. This changes everything forever.”
This $2.285 million from the State will help the Lompoc Theater Project meet their $3 million fundraising goal for Phase II of the project. Phase III of the project is estimated to be completed by 2027, with a goal of raising $10 million.
The Lompoc theater Project hopes to welcome residents and community members through their doors around the time of the theater’s 100th birthday, a welcome celebration for this historic community gem.
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