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FRP Basement Project 2012
Foundation repair and structural reinforcement in east basement. Updated 2/21/12
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Basement De-watering Project 2011
Home Center Construction works on a dramatic transformation of our east and west basements! The before & after is astounding!
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Paranormal Tour 2011
Lots of spooky happenings at the Colonial Fox this year at our 2011 Paranormal Tour. Jasper Haunts came back to help us communicate with the theatre's spirits.
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New North Wall Mural 2011
Our new 34' popcorn cart mural is painted on the north wall next to the existing movie screen mural. This new masterpiece will serve as a unique display of the Foundation's accomplishments since saving the theatre from the wrecking ball in 2007.
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Paint the Town Red! 2011
The Pittsburg community shows their support for the PSU Gorillas by hosting the Meet & Greet event! The Colonial Fox opened her doors to the community as Athletes from the university sign autographs at the entrance.
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Tallgrass Film Festival Road Show 2011
The Tallgrass Film Festival brought a spectacular program to the Colonial Fox during the Little Balkans Festival. This event was made possible by the Tallgrass Film Association, Kansas Historic Theatres Association, and Little Balkans Association. Thanks!
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Little Balkans Tours 2011
CFTF gives patrons a tour of the historic Colonial Fox Theatre during the Little Balkans Festival weekend September 3.
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Friday Flix Festival 2011
CFTF presents films to the community under the stars from May through October. Our Friday Flix selections are presented on the beautiful movie screen mural painted on the north wall of the theatre. Take a glance at our 4th annual showing of "Rocky Horror Picture Show!"
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Replacing Movie Screen 2011
Sue Robinson, Derek Heikes, and Gene Corsini begin the process of replacing the Colonial Fox Theatre movie screen mural that we all grew to love. The mural was covered by the protective elastomeric coating that was used to seal the hairline cracks in the north wall surface.
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Exploring Basement Pipes 2011
Basement drainage exploration continues. Rydell construction and city engineering department explore historic pipes beneath the theatre looking for drainage solution.
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North Wall Repair 2011
Filling cracks, water-proofing, sealing, repairing CFT north wall.
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CFT Receives New Marquee Letters 2011
Members of the Friends of the DuPage Theatre donate new marquee letters to the Colonial Fox.
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2011 Annual Meeting
Annual CFTF meeting and Volunteer Award ceremony held at Corner Bistro.
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East Facade (Marquee) 2009 - 2011
Images of CFT's iconic Fox Marquee.
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Christmas Parade 2010
Volunteers arrived during the annual Pittsburg Christmas Parade to decorate the lobby and sell hot cocoa and cookies.
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Paranormal Tours 2010
Jasper Haunts Paranormal Investigation team hosted paranormal tours to find spirits in the theatre.
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Phillip Lucas Theater Shots
Artifacts and Historical details of the Colonial Fox Theatre in Pittsburg, KS.
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Friday Flix 2010
Some highlights of our Friday Flix 2010 events! Photos Courtesy of Terri Steele
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Betsy Gordon Theatre Shots June 2010
Interior shots of the Colonial Fox Theatre. Photos of auditorium, stage, tapestries, and other theatre artifacts.
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Shamrock Festival 2010
St. Patrics Day Parade and festival in Pittsburg hosted by CFTF.
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Roof Project 2009
Photos from the beginning of construction to the completion of the theatre's roof installation.
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Off Broadway Festival 2009
Pittsburg Community Event hosted by CFTF.
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Little Balkans 2009
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Proscenium Arch Revealed 2009
CFTF Volunteers Mike Joyce, Dave McLaren, David Gee and John Kutz labored atop a 26-foot scaffolding to remove the half-century-old sheet rock that's been hiding the theatre's original proscenium arch.
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Christmas Parade 2008
CFTF open house event for the Pittsburg Christmas Parade.
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Give Us a Hand 2008
Fund-raising campaigne in conjunction with the Broadway Festival inviting people to place a hand print on our North wall for $1.
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CFT 1920s-1970s
Images taken of the Colonial Fox Theatre from as early as 1920.
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