WESTERLY — The Ocean Group United Theatre has been awarded a Historic Preservation Undertaking Award from Protect Rhode Island as a part of its thirteenth annual Rhody Awards for Historic Preservation. The theatre was acknowledged for reimagining a historic film theatre and division retailer right into a state-of-the-art facility for music schooling, efficiency, cinema and neighborhood gathering. The United Theatre is activating the historic predominant road of Westerly, partaking the broader neighborhood and bringing a energetic creative vibe to downtown.
Different award winners embody South Kingstown Land Belief, Group Affect Award; Preservation Society of Newport County, Stewardship Award; Ronald J. Onorato, Frederick C. Williamson Skilled Award; Joe Garlick, Frederick C. Williamson Skilled Award as Government Director of NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley; Meredith Stern & Peter Glantz, House owner Award; Alison & Don McNaughton, House owner Award; Crossroads Rhode Island, Historic Preservation Undertaking Award; The Parish of St. Columba’s, Stewardship Award; and Develop Sensible RI, Group Affect Award.
The Rhody Awards will likely be celebrated in a reception and ceremony at Ochre Courtroom in Newport on Sunday, Oct. 23, from 4 to 7 p.m. Tickets can be found for buy at preserveri.org.