More than 600 people packed the historic Lansdowne Theater on Thursday night, turning its reopening gala into a sold-out love letter to one of Delco’s most recognizable landmarks. The roughly two-and-a-half-hour program, emceed by local radio personality Glen Macnow and featuring a Brazilian-jazz set by Minas, doubled as both a donor thank-you and the kickoff for Delco Gives. For a building that sat dark for nearly four decades, the crowd was a very loud confirmation that the Lansdowne is officially back in business.
Gala drew donors and local leaders
Organizers put the headcount at more than 600, and Historic Lansdowne Theater Corp. executive director Matt Schultz told Delco Times that the evening ran more than two-and-a-half hours as a combined donor appreciation event and Delco Gives kickoff. “Reopening the Lansdowne Theater preserves a beloved cultural landmark while creating a vibrant gathering place to enjoy live performances for future generations to come,” Schultz said. The program mixed music with speeches that…..