Take a sneak peek of Music Hall in my personal tour of what you’ll see in the newly renovated lobby and Springer Auditorium.

The ribbon was cut at Music Hall this morning, to the applause of about 100 donors and supporters on the front steps. During speeches praising those who spearheaded, shepherded and paid for the 16-month, $143 million renovation, there were a few notable quotes:

“Music Hall is no longer endangered. It has been saved.” — Joe Rudemiller of 3CDC

“This building is a testament and a monument to everyone who built this city.” — Rep. Bill Seitz. Majority Leader, Ohio House of Representatives, adding that the state pitched in $30.5 million, including a onetime historic tax credit of $25 million.Read More »