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How the CARES Act impacts Charitable Giving
here are several questions about the changes caused by the CARES Act. With input from other organizations, we have sourced & summarized the provisions that affected charitable giving for 2020 that are outlined in the CARES Act for Individual and Corporate Contributors.
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Folly Theater to Remain Closed through May 15th
The Folly, in support of the Stay-at-Home ordinance, will keep both the Folly Theater and its administrative offices closed through Friday, May 15th, with the hopes to reopen on Monday, May 18th.
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Vote for the Folly in PROOF’s #InspiringGenerosity Contest!
Have you heard the news? We are excited to share that we have been selected to the TOP 5 for a chance to win a free Inspire Generosity marketing study from PROOF Positioning! This study will help us to pivot our marketing and communications during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond through personalized emotional research.
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The Folly Mourns the Loss of Two Jazz Icons
Jazz Guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli & Patriarch of the Marsalis family, Ellis Marsalis, passed away on April 1st, 2020. While we are sad for any upsets in the jazz world like this, these two hold a special place in our hearts. Both Bucky & Ellis have played at the Folly Theater as a part of the Folly Jazz series.
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Folly Theater Offices Temporarily Closed Due to City Stay-At-Home Order
As announced on Saturday, March 21, 2020 Kansas City, MO and surrounding counties are subject to a Stay-At-Home Order effective Tuesday, March 24th at 12:01 AM. In compliance with the city’s new order, the Folly Theater and the Administration Offices will be temporarily closed until said order is lifted.
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We’re Hitting the Pause Button – COVID-19 Update
the Folly Theater is currently working with its rental clients and performers to postpone or cancel any performances or events at the Folly through May 9th.
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From the Folly Executive Director
The Folly Theater has been closely monitoring reports of COVID-19 (the Coronavirus) each day, and feel that at this time with the Mayor’s declaration of a State of Emergency, it is most prudent for us to consider the health and welfare of our patrons, volunteers, staff, crew, and performers as our highest priority. Therefore the Folly Theater will be closed for events and gathering through April 3rd.
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The Folly’s Response to the State of Emergency in Kansas City, MO
Mayor Quinton Lucas has recently announced a state of emergency for the City of Kansas City, MO. Part of the announcement includes the cancellation of any event with over 1,000 individuals in attendance.
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Regarding COVID-19 & the Folly Theater
At the Folly Theater, The health, safety, and security of our guests, performers, staff, and volunteers is our highest priority. We are closely monitoring the evolving Coronavirus through updates from local, state, and federal officials. The Folly Theater continues to welcome guests to our venue, and have implemented preventative measures inline with CDC and local health authorities guidelines.
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