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Board president Jeff Uccelli refused to comment earlier this week, saying only that he had been “enduring countless emails due to the vacancies” at Broadway By The Bay. There were rumors last week that Folena and Bernstein had also left, or been pushed out. Privately, Folena and Bernstein approached the Lochtefelds, Eric Lochtefeld explained, asking for some kind of help like maybe a reduction in rents for staging shows at the Fox. Publicly, Folena said Broadway By The Bay was going through a “transitional period,” adding, “The company will determine the best structure moving forward to present the highest level of art and serve the needs of the community.” In July, the board terminated the contract of executive director Jim Gardia.Īrtistic director Amanda Folena and development director Trista Bernstein were given his responsibilities. Whatever came in from that apparently was not enough. In February, the company launched its “SOS - Save Our Shows” campaign, an effort to raise $500,000 to eliminate an existing deficit and create a cushion for future seasons. It’s also a good business deal, he said, because Broadway By The Bay is a major user of the Lochtefelds’ Fox Theatre, which they acquired in 2010.īroadway By The Bay has been having financial problems for some time. And it is not just altruism, although he cites that as a factor. The Lochtefelds are putting plenty of money into the deal - from $250,000 to $300,000, Lochtefeld said during an interview Tuesday. If it had happened in the for-profit world, said Redwood City businessman Eric Lochtefeld, the way he and his wife Lori rode to the rescue of Broadway By The Bay would be called an acquisition.Īs it is, the Lochtefelds are now two of the five members of the 47-year-old theater company’s reorganized board of directors, and Broadway By The Bay is relocating its offices from San Mateo to the Lochtefelds’ office space in Redwood City. Tells the story of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade tradition and how puppeteer Tony Sarg’s giant balloons were developed and refined.Ĭontributor Bio: Anne Clark is the Children’s Coordinator for the Bay County Library System and the mom of two young children.How the Lochtefelds rode to the rescue of Broadway By The Bay – The Mercury News Close Menu

This book suggests more than 100 ways people can show appreciation for others and gives ideas for projects like gratitude jars and thank you notes to encourage children to express themselves. Stunning artwork and a message of generosity make this a great choice! Illustrating that “many hands make light work,” this counting book shows a loving family shopping for food for a gathering, then cooking it, and sharing it with their extended family.Īround the Table That Grandad Built by Melanie Heuiser Hill,Ī cumulative tale building on each family member’s contributions to setting the table and preparing the meal.Īll of Omu’s neighbors smell her delicious “thick red stew” and come to sample a taste, but after it is all shared, no stew is left for Omu! An author’s note at the explains that in the Igbo language, “omu” means “queen” but in her family, it meant “grandma”. When the air gets cold and the leaves (and maybe some snowflakes) are falling, it is a great time for a family feast! Whether you’re gathering for Thanksgiving or another family occasion, here are a few favorite food themed read-aloud choices from the children’s department at Bay County Library System.Ī large family and friends gather-but can they all fit? This rhyming and counting book celebrates the philosophy of “the more the merrier”. Librarian Secrets: Feast of Books November 17, 2019 Informing PARENTS & Inspiring FAMILIES in the Great Lakes Bay Region since 2012!