Grand Falls-Windsor Arts and Culture Centre closed until further notice

The Grand Falls-Windsor Arts and Culture Centre will be closed to the public until further notice for needed repairs and maintenance to the facility. This includes the theatre, administrative offices, the box office, the Harmsworth Public Library, and the Visual Gallery. The duration of closure will be determined soon following testing which is currently taking place. Contingency plans for alternate performance venues are almost complete and theatre box office information will be available at the usual telephone number early next week (292-4518). Selected library services will be available beginning the week of August 21. Further announcements will be made regarding opening dates and locations.

Media contact:

Lynn Evans
Director of Communications,
Department of Works, Services and Transportation
(709) 729-3015

Doreen McCarthy
Director, Arts and Culture Centres
Department of Tourism, Culture and Recreation
(709) 729-3453

Doug Arnold
Area Manager
Department of Works, Services and Transportation
(709) 729-4230

Patricia Parsons
Manager, Central Division
Library Resources Board
(709) 651-5350

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