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Currently basking in its 150-anniversary year, the Lobero Theatre continues to be in the midst of a Lobero lovefest. Let us count the ways and the reasons, two of which are passing through the room in the next week. Both Graham Nash and dobro master Jerry Douglas have previously established their status as artists whose music has a special resonance in this historic theater, and who have been privy to a mutual admiration society of artist, venue atmosphere, and audience appreciation.
On top of other points of love, just this week, the Lobero was anointed as the 11th most beautiful theater in the world by no less a knowing source than Architectural Digest. (see story here).