Save the Comet Theater
A project in Cook, MN by Carol Carlson000days
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The Historic Comet Theater needs your support to purchase new digital equipment to continue projecting into the future.
Backers: 381
Average Pledge Per Backer: $215
Funded: $81,866 of $80,000
Dates: Mar 15th -> May 14th (60 days)
Project By: Carol Carlson
Backers: 381
Average Pledge Per Backer: $215
Funded: $81,866 of $80,000
Dates: Mar 15th -> May 14th (60 days)
Project By: Carol Carlson
$81,866
current pledge level
Last Updated: May 14 @ 10:31 -0400 GMT
102%
of goal
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Latest News
These are the Indie Cinemas that Kickstarter Saved in 2013
January 9th - via: messynessychic.com
Last year was a particularly uncertain and scary time for cinemas everywhere as the take-over of the digital projector forced thousands of independents to “go digital or go dark”. With the looming worldwide deadline at the end of 2013 to convert to an $85,000+ piece of equipment, small business owners had to come up with a money-making solution quick, or face closure. And in a twist of irony, that’s where the digital age gave back; with a little website called Kickstarter. Thanks to the world’s largest funding platform for creative projects, more than 70 independent cinemas were saved. (Read More)
The Comet is feeling "out of this world"!!! 
May 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Patrons of the Comet, you did it....and with 17 hours to go. I am elated at the commitment and enthusiasm you showed in our desire to take the Comet Theater digital. I am in the process of writing everyone who joined in in the last 48 hours...but... (Read More)
Once in a land far far away....
May 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Once in a land far far away, where Ice Fairies lingered sometimes into May (May 11th on this day). A magical theater was sent from above on a fast moving Comet carried by love. It played movies to the people threw good time and bad, and served... (Read More)
99 bottles of beer on the wall...???
May 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Well as of now there may be 99 bottles of beer on the wall, and only $91 dollars to reach our goal...but I am reserving 368 cyber hugs to ALL OF YOU who have taken this from a dream to reality. Thank you for getting us this far. Carol (Read More)
The Comet is so much more than nostalgia, to us living and vacationing here its community!
May 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Wow, wonderful things happing as we get to the end.... These last few days are overwhelming, everyone is stepping up. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart. (Read More)
Its a bird, its a plane, no its a Comet...
May 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Way to go patrons of the Comet. Thank you for this great day. I want to know everyone so much better...you all are amazing!!!! (Read More)
A slice of the Comet Theaters hometown history from no electricity to digital?
May 7th - via: kickstarter.com
The Comet was built in 1939 by L.D. Gustafson, who had come to the Cook area in 1918 to be a teacher. He taught in the Alango school as was later reassigned to Cook as principle of a 3 room school. After a few years he realized teaching was not... (Read More)
Tell us more
April 28th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)
The Comet celebrated its roots this weekend....
April 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
We had a party at the Comet this weekend to gather community and generate enthusiasm for our KICKSTARTER campaign. With a "WIZARD OF OZ" theme we dressed up, ate, drank and visited until "OZ THE GREAT AND POWERFUL" movie was shown. Although we... (Read More)
30 day update!
April 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Even with all this challenging weather, it looks like brighter days are to come. We have found out the Comet has a benefactor who wants to help you help us reach our goal of going digital. He would like to match funds that you donated. So if you... (Read More)
Support from the local news papers!
March 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Just wanted to let you know that the Comet Kickstart Campaign is continuing to do well and people have been so kind and supportive. Today 2 local papers carried the story. Tom Klien, from the "TIMBERJAY" out of Tower wrote a great article about... (Read More)
Comet Stars
March 20th - via: kickstarter.com
I am getting to thanking everyone personally, but if I haven't got to you yet I will soon. The response has been so wonderful. Its heartwarming to learn how much the Comet Theater means to so many of you. As our small towns loose business and... (Read More)
A overwhelming kick off for the Comet Theater.
March 18th - via: kickstarter.com
We posted our online campaign on Friday morning and the response has been unbelievable. Your donations, stories, memories and good wishes are so encouraging. Today, Monday March 18th, there was a really nice article published in the Duluth News... (Read More)
WOW! What a launch!
March 17th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)
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