?To be or not to be, that is the question,? at least for the Thompson Opera House at the moment. Les Derkovitz, who oversees the historic building in Pioche, appeared before the Lincoln County Commission board on Monday asking for help with ideas of what to do with the famed local landmark. At present, the […] This article is available to Lincoln County … [Read more...] about Historic Opera House in Need of Volunteers
Les Derkovitz
Donation Benefits Opera House
The Thompson Opera House in Pioche has been successful in promoting the venue as a unique destination for performers to visit and present their shows, and has been well received by the public, according to Les Derkovitz, member of the Chamber of Commerce who volunteers promoting the opera house as a guest/tourist information center on […] This article is … [Read more...] about Donation Benefits Opera House
Thompson opera house anticipates next concert
With the grand turnout the opera house received from the performance at the be-ginning of this month, Les Derkovitz is getting ready for an even bigger show. ?If you loved Melanie, you?ll really love Juni,? Derkovitz said. Derkovitz, after just recently purchasing some sound equipment for the opera house, said, ?It?s like Christmas-time in August.? […] This … [Read more...] about Thompson opera house anticipates next concert
Pioche?s Thompson Opera House sees revival
Thompson Opera House on Main Street in Pioche was originally built in 1873, and held performances until the 1940s. For 70-some years, the hall held grand performances, ballroom dances, staged plays or acted as a gathering location for occasions and events. Finally, after 70-some years of being closed, the hall is seeing a breath of […] This article is … [Read more...] about Pioche?s Thompson Opera House sees revival
Letters to the Editor: May 16, 2014
Dear Editor, Response to a Marijuana Medical? ? Growing Facility in Lincoln County? The facility can be a target for break-ins which would increase drug trafficking on the street. Our citizens might not be safe from the people who would attempt to break in and steal the product. Many communities have raised questions about security, specifically about preventing the … [Read more...] about Letters to the Editor: May 16, 2014



