Donors will match gifts to RFA Theater movie project

RANGELEY — Two anonymous donors will match up to $20,000 in donations made for the equipment needed to project first run movies at the RFA Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St.
The donors recognize that after a hundred-plus years, the movie-going experience is embedded in America’s DNA.
“The people of Rangeley should not have to travel two hours round trip to see a first-run movie,” said a news release announcing the matching donations.

Community members have already donated $13,700 toward the match, with only $6,300 to go. Rangeley Friends of the Arts administrative coordinator Pam Ellis said it is the donors’ wish for the people of Rangeley to make a small investment to help make living in Rangeley even better.
The film industry is rapidly evolving, and products and services are steadily improving in quality, performance and user friendliness, Ellis noted, adding the prices for new projectors have dropped from where they were three years ago. The new equipment needed is now within reach, she continued, and this offer will help to get first run movies on the biggest screen in Franklin County.
If every citizen of Rangeley donates a small amount, the RFA will be able to purchase the equipment needed. For information or to make a donation: www/rangeleyarts.com/rfa-donations or call 207-864-5000. The Rangeley Friends of the Arts is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that “Brings the Arts to Life.”