Whiteside Theatre Foundation
The Whiteside Theatre Foundation supports a multi-purpose entertainment and events venue in the restored historic Whiteside Theatre that enhances economic vitality and cultural diversity of downtown Corvallis for the benefit of the entire community.
The Whiteside Theatre was built during a time of economic prosperity and growth in our history. It is an important part of our shared heritage. Its restoration will provide our community the opportunity to continue to view movies on the big screen in a real movie palace, and will allow all of us to step back in time, if only briefly, to a period of architectural opulence.
Brothers Samuel and George Whiteside were pioneers in the movie industry in Corvallis and operated seven theatres in the area. They built both the more intimate Majestic Theatre, used primarily for live theatre productions, as well as the larger, more resplendent movie-palace style Whiteside Theatre. The Whiteside Theatre Foundation looks forward to continuing this cooperative relationship among all downtown theatres to foster a vibrant entertainment district that attracts more people to downtown Corvallis. We envision the Whiteside, Darkside, and Majestic Theatres as key anchors of this entertainment triangle.
Download the Whiteside Theatre brochure (pdf) for a brief summary of the theatre's history and current efforts of the Whiteside Theatre Foundation to rehabilitate and restore the theatre.
News
Whiteside Theatre Foundation Annual Membership Meeting
18 May 2009 | 11:23 am
The Whiteside Theatre Foundation is holding its Annual Membership Meeting on June 17th at 7 pm. Only Members in good standing are allowed to attend, but it's not too late! If you become a Member or renew an existing membership on or before June 9th, you will be eligible to attend ... Read on
Update on May 2nd Gift Basket Silent Auction
9 April 2009 | 2:13 pm
The baskets are now viewable online. Click on the link or see the previous post for details.... Read on
Tours of the Whiteside Theatre on May 16th!
6 April 2009 | 7:00 pm
On Saturday, May 16th, from 9am to 12 noon, Whiteside Theatre Foundation volunteers will be conducting tours of the Whiteside Theatre. There will be 6 tours in all, starting each half-hour, and running 15-20 minutes. The number of places is limited, and no reservations can be made before the day of the ... Read on
Silent Auction of Gift Baskets on May 2nd
6 April 2009 | 6:49 pm
The Whiteside Theatre will hold a silent auction of gift baskets on Saturday, May 2nd, from 10am to 2pm, in front of the theatre (361 SW Madison Avenue). The gift baskets will be displayed at 10am, with the closing of bidding staggered between 1:30pm and 2pm. Watch this space for information ... Read on
Whiteside Theatre Foundation at EarthFaire
6 April 2009 | 6:41 pm
The Whiteside Theatre Foundation will have an information table at EarthFaire 2009. There will be volunteers there to answer questions from 10am to 2pm, Saturday, April 18th, on 1st Street between Monroe and Madison Avenues. The Whiteside Theatre Foundation is committed to sustainability and is delighted to join our neighbors in ... Read on
Whiteside Theatre Listed in National Register of Historic Places
8 March 2009 | 11:43 am
The Oregon State Historic Preservation Office announced today the listing of the Whiteside Theatre in the National Register of Historic Places. Oregon’s State Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation unanimously recommended the Whiteside’s nomination in October, 2008.The National Register of Historic Places is the official list of the nation’... Read on
WHITESIDE FOUNDATION CREATES ENDOWMENT
2 March 2009 | 10:36 am
Following a successful campaign, the Whiteside Theatre Foundation has created an endowment within the Benton County Foundation to support the long-term financial needs of the Whiteside Theatre.“The consistently sound financial stewardship of the Benton County Foundation in the past assures us that our endowed funds will be managed prudently ... Read on
WHITESIDE FOUNDATION RECEIVES GRANT
3 February 2009 | 6:10 pm
The Benton County Cultural Coalition recognized the Whiteside Theatre Foundation, and eleven other grant recipients, at an Arts Center presentation ceremony Wednesday evening. The Benton County Cultural Coalition will partially support the re-leather phase of the Whiteside Organ Restoration project.A significant component of the Whiteside Theatre Foundation’s rehabilitation ... Read on