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On a table is a cake decorated as stage with the curtains parted to reveal the words, 'The Show Must Go On!' - , Utah
"The Show Must Go On!" The slogan on the cake expresses the determination of the Casino Star Theatre Foundation directors and board, who successfully re-opened Gunnison's only theatre after nearly a year of improvements to overcome the toxic fumes left by Top Stop's huge gasoline leak.
Diana Spencer
14 November 2008
Louise Sorenson, Phyllis Greener and Carol Anderson sit in in the lobby of the Casino Star Theatre. - , Utah
From left, Louise Sorenson, Phyllis Greener and Carol Anderson, early visitors to the Casino Star Theatre open house, share their long-time memories of the historic building. Anderson wistfully described living in the four-room apartment above the lobby, where two of her children were delivered by Dr. Rees, legendary physician of Gunnison Valley.
Diana Spencer
14 November 2008
Carol Andersen, who lived several years in the apartment above the theatre while selling concessions and raising her kids, prepares to flip the golden switch to light up Gunnison's Main Street. - , Utah
Carol Andersen, who lived several years in the apartment above the theatre while selling concessions and raising her kids, prepares to flip the golden switch to light up Gunnison's Main Street.
Diana Spencer
5 November 2010
The LightsOn! celebration on 10 November 2010. - , Utah
The LightsOn! celebration on 5 November 2010.
Courtesy of Casino Star Theatre, 5 November 2010
Facade of the Casino Star Theatre after a lighting ceremony on 5 November 2010. Visible in this photo is the contrast between the original and the new pieces of the arch rosettes. Also note the splendid reconditioned windows, courtesy of Phil and Shelley Kearns. - , Utah
Facade of the Casino Star Theatre after a lighting ceremony on 5 November 2010.  Visible in this photo is the contrast between the original and the new pieces of the arch rosettes.  Also note the splendid reconditioned windows, courtesy of Phil and Shelley Kearns.
Diana Spencer
5 November 2010
Mark Cox of Rocky Mountain Power delivers a $3500 grant to Casino Star Theatre Foundation founders Lori Nay (left) and Diana Spencer (right).  The grant will be used to mount statues and urns on the front of the theatre. - , Utah
Mark Cox of Rocky Mountain Power delivers a $3500 grant to Casino Star Theatre Foundation founders Lori Nay (left) and Diana Spencer (right).  The grant will be used to mount statues and urns on the front of the theatre.
Courtesy of the Casino Star Theatre, 18 January 2012
From left: Lori Nay, Diana Major Spencer, and Kirk Huffaker, Executive Director of Utah Heritage Foundation - , Utah
Kirk Huffaker, Executive Director of Utah Heritage Foundation, presents a 2013 Heritage Award to Lori Nay and Diana Major Spencer, for the restoration of the historic Casino Star Theatre in Gunnison.
Casino Star Theatre, 9 May 2013
Founding Directors Lori Nay and Diana Major Spencer accept a Heritage Award from the Utah Heritage Foundation for the restoration of the historic Casino Star Theatre in Gunnison. - , Utah
Casino Star founding directors Lori Nay and Diana Major Spencer hold a 2013 Heritage Award from the Utah Heritage Foundation.
Casino Star Theatre, 9 May 2013
Seth Hendrickson, who made a life-size model 'Mater' from an old tractor, works on 'Dusty' for the Casino Star premiere of 'Planes!' - , Utah
Seth Hendrickson, who made a life-size model 'Mater' from an old tractor, works on 'Dusty' for the Casino Star premiere of 'Planes!'
Courtesy of Casino Star Theatre, August 2013