Biggest Fundrasing Effort Yet
Help us raise $250,000 to meet our 2023 overall fundraising goal! We are aiming to continue operational needs and match grants and historic tax credits so we can finish the exterior of the rehab project of the Tabor Opera House. We are already 54% of the way toward our goal. Help us cross the finish line!
Fundraising progress and significant donations
Two local donors have agreed to $35,000 matches, giving us a $70,000 in a 2023 challange match to boost us towards our goal! Help us leverage a $70,000 challange match by year end to reach our fundrasing needs and goals in 2023.
Where does the money go?
The Tabor Opera House has been deemed a National Treasure by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. It is the cornerstone of Leadville and a prominent piece of the National Historic Landmark District on Harrison Avenue. It has not been remodeled since 1902 and is in dire need of upgrades and repairs. We are raising funds to complete the exterior renovation in 2024 and continue operations for a full season of programming, tours, and the ability for the public to experience the Tabor.
Reasons to support the Tabor
A Showcase Of The Past, A Stage For The Future
The Tabor is more than just a building! It’s a cultural hub for the High Rockies that brings theater, music, comedy, youth programming, and a community space. By supporting the Tabor, you are saving a national treasure and bringing performing arts to rural Colorado!
- National Treasure / Cornerstone of Leadville Mainstreet
- Full Season of programming with Lyric Theatre of Leadville, including theater, musical performance, comedy, and film festivals
- Tabor Youth Collective summer workshop Series and programming
- Many community events with other Leadville organizations
2023 Accomplishments:
- Completed year four of a major exterior building rehabilitation, strengthening the north facade.
- Restored the north wall ghost signs, the original ads painted on the outside corner of the north side.
- Welcomed over 1,600 guests who toured and experienced the magic of the Tabor.
- Partnered with Lyric Theatre of Leadville to bring diverse world-class programming to the Tabor stage.
- Brought back the Tabor Youth Collective for a two-week immersive camp program, where participants gave a well-attended free performance on the Tabor stage.
- Hosted events in partnership with other local organizations at alternative venues to grow the Tabor’s brand outside of the Tabor walls and supported partner organizations in Lake County.
- Completed a three-year business plan with Theater Projects and adopted a refreshed three-year strategic plan to chart the next three years of work and focus.
2024 Goals:
In 2024, the Tabor Opera House Preservation Foundation aspires to keep meeting important priorities:
- Finish exterior renovations to the building’s west elevation (storefront windows, balcony, and upper cornice work).
- Care for and share the Tabor’s one-of-a-kind historic stage scenery collection.
- Provide diverse live entertainment in partnership with Lyric Theatre to grow our audience with 8-11 shows.
- Grow the Tabor Youth Collective’s free theater workshop series for students in 7th-12th grades in the summer of 2024.
- Offer arts and local jobs to community members and expanding the Tabor’s capacity.
How Your Donation Can Help:
- Save this national treasure.
- Preserve our historic stage scenery.
- Offer diverse and inclusive programming.
- Support Leadville's economy.
- Build upon momentum to create a live arts and culture hub in Leadville; it truly is a "Tabor of Love"!