Music will restore soul of Market Street
July 07, 2010
By: BILL TAYLOR
Source: Delaware Online

It started on Aug. 26, 2005, when I packed up my car with a few changes of clothes and my dog Sadie and headed out of New Orleans to Asheville, N.C. .... read entire article

City Saviors
By: Richard L. Gaw

Bill Taylor and Chris Buccini — "BT" and "Bucc" as they were known when the 1990 graduates attended St. Paul’s in the late 80s — are driving in Buccini's SUV down Market Street in Wilmington, Delaware, and for the length of several blocks on either side of them is clear evidence of a downtown on the brink of a rebirth... Open PDF

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Fifty years ago, the lights went out and the doors closed on the majestic Queen Theatre in downtown Wilmington.

Today, the Light Up the Queen Foundation is thrilled to announce that the Queen is ready to rise up and reclaim her former glory—but not without your help.

In partnership with Philadelphia's World Cafe Live and public radio station WXPN, construction is now underway to reclaim the Queen as a spectacular music venue, restaurant, broadcast studio and event complex showcasing performers from across the musical spectrum. Now all we need is the funding to finish the job. With your donation, World Cafe Live at the Queen will light up in spring 2011. And music and harmony will reign.

The Light Up The Queen Foundation, a Delaware non-profit corporation, is dedicated to the revival of the Queen Theater in Wilmington, Delaware, and to assuring that The Queen becomes a catalyst for building community by engaging diverse populations through high quality programs in music, education, workforce development and mentoring.

Now, more than ever, we need your help! During this season of giving, please consider making a donation to the Light Up The Queen Foundation. Join us in furthering the vision of a vibrant urban environment where people from all walks of life come to enjoy quality entertainment - become a Friend of The Queen today!

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Light Up The Queen Foundation? Volunteers are needed for upcoming shows! Contact us for more info.

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