Keith Holliday, President and CEO of the Carolina Theatre of Greensboro Inc. since 2008, works tirelessly to preserve this icon of the Golden Era of entertainment and film. He helps keep it booked with diverse events that attract people from all walks of life. Formerly, Mr. Holliday was in the banking industry for twenty years and mayor of Greensboro for eight. He also served as a council-person at-large. Through all of these incarnations, this lifelong resident (and product of Greensboro's public schools) has been a community leader, good citizen, and gracious person.
On the day that we were at the Carolina Theatre for this photo shoot, Mr. Holliday kept insisting that he be photographed in a way that highlighted the theatre's beauty. We decided to use a black and white photo because it shows details of the gilded, opulent decor. When constructed in 1927, the glorious theatre was meant to transport Depression Era audiences with entertainment, including Vaudeville acts, and live music at an affordable price. Mr. Holliday's love for the Carolina Theatre and for Greensboro is readily apparent within the first few minutes of talking to him, regardless of where he is standing! Thank you Mr. Holliday for all you do for Greensboro.
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The building reminds me of some of the old vaudeville locales around Albany, such as Proctors in Schenectady.
ROG, ABC Wednesday team
Posted by: Roger Green | Wednesday, September 07, 2011 at 08:57 AM
It's nice in black and white, but I'd like to see it in color too.
Posted by: Jane Mitchell | Wednesday, September 07, 2011 at 10:51 AM