The restoration of the Lyric Theatre in Downtown Brownwood will reach a milestone in July, and organizers of the project are throwing a huge party to celebrate the occasion.   Renovation of the exterior lobby area is going to be completed at the Lyric in mid-July, and the new theatre sign that was installed in April will be lit for the first time. To commemorate the occasion, the Lyric board is throwing a huge street party in Downtown Brownwood on July 20th.  The event will feature live music and a street dance on Center Avenue near the Lyric Theatre.   Vintage films will be shown outside for all to see and spectators can enjoy hamburgers, hot dogs, and fun.

Performers from this year’s Lyric Performing Arts Company’s annual musical will do a scene from “Annie” on the street during the event.

The evening will be topped off as 4th grade students will get to flip the switch on the Lyric sign that will light up Downtown Brownwood for years to come. The students were chosen through an essay contest where they wrote about how important the Lyric Theatre is to Brownwood.

Those in attendance who want to help further the renovation of the Lyric Theatre can receive an exclusive commemorative t-shirt for a minimum donation during the event.  The money will help pay for the final phase of renovation of the theatre and complete the last $500,000 needed in the $1.5 million capital campaign. The “Light the Sign Street Party” will take place on July 20th from 6pm until dark.