By
the close of the Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign on Wednesday evening,
Huntridge Revival, LLC had exceeded their initial fundraising goal of $150,000
through eager supporters far and wide, including hometown notable names such as
The Killers and Gold & Silver Pawn, home of the hit TV show Pawn Stars.
The
group also received an outpouring of support from community partners that have
collectively given the project an additional $500,000 in professional services
and pre-construction efforts to further assist in the renovation. The PENTA
Building Group, E320 Entertainment Group, Rich Wightman Company, Raster Media,
Reynolds and Associates Law, Augustus West Furniture and Finishings, Desert
Fire Protection, and Alios Entertainment and Architectural Lighting have all
given letters of credit to Huntridge Revival, LLC for initial work and set up
of interior and exterior lighting, sound, A/V elements, initial construction
efforts and design layout.
“The
Indiegogo campaign was a tremendous success and we couldn’t have done it
without the amazing volunteers who put together events, spread the word and
contributed their time to increase awareness and contributions. It’s the
initial step that shows our future investors the power of the people of Las
Vegas and their desire to have The Huntridge up and running again. We’ve
assembled an incredible team with some of the most talented people and top
companies in our city as partners and advisors in the project. The fact the community continues to support
with goods, services, time and energy – is just amazing and inspiring,” said
Huntridge Revival, LLC partner Joey Vanas.
“As a
Las Vegas based company, The PENTA Building Group has helped shape the Las
Vegas skyline for over a decade and we’re excited about the opportunity to help
restore this part of the downtown community. On initial walks through the
theatre, and the furniture store next door, the buildings seem to be in good
shape and we look forward to partnering with Joey and Michael in bringing the
Huntridge back to life,” said Tony Cornell of The PENTA Building Group.
The
group plans to return the iconic building to its original glory and more,
restoring its place as Las Vegas’ favorite venue for live music, performing
arts and cinema. Also included in the early discussions are a food and beverage
outlet, a music education facility, a permanent exhibit curated by the
Huntridge Foundation to preserve and continue the history of this cultural
landmark, and flexible-use spaces for community-driven programming.
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