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fundraiser is needed to offset those costs. Last year's attendance was 300 people over the two performances. Ticket prices have been increased from $7.00 to $10.00 for a regular ticket. It was estimated that this year's event will net the Peninsula Musical Theater $6,600. The group also operates the concession booth at the Fox Theater during their performances which also nets the group a small profit. Ms. Baldwin told Chairperson Filippi that she did not think that the increase in ticket prices would turn people away. She also indicated the group was aware of the $1.00 surcharge per ticket imposed by the Fox Theater and had incorporated it into their proposed ticket price. Ms. Baldwin said the group would consider any grant amount given by the Commission. Vintage Music Theatre Walter Kentzler of the Vintage Music Theater reported that last year's two performance event at the Fox Theater was very successful. The Friday night performance was 2/3 full and the Sunday performance was sold out and many people were turned away at the door. This year the Vintage Music Theatre is requesting a grant of $14,490.00 to have a 3 or 4 performance event held during two separate weekends. Mr. Kentzler explained the performances would feature music from World War II and 25 to 30 instrumentals would be presented. He said ticket prices would be increased from $12.50 to $15.00 per regular ticket and from $10.00 to $11.00 for seniors/students. Mr. Kentzler said his group was aware of the surcharge imposed by the Fox Theater. He also mentioned Vintage Music Theatre would like to number the tickets in order to make seat assignments for each performance. He indicated the group has no other funding source for the planned event. They could reduce their event to 3 performances if they were not granted the full amount. Superintendent Hartman reviewed several items with Mr. Kentzler regarding their grant proposal and indicated that she had tried to reach Bill McKenna previously but found out he was out of town. Because of the revisions to the grant request, the Vintage Music Theatre's eligible grant request amount is now $6,394.00. The following agenda items were taken out of order: ITEM 4- CARRINGTON HALL Commissioner Redington reported on the committee meeting held on November 1. Commissioner Moran called the committee members to tell them of the date of the next meeting. They are planning on having a brainstorming session with better attendance from the committee and more material will be sent out to the members. Chairperson Filippi requested that the chairperson of the committee be put on a future agenda of the Cultural Commission.