Decline of the Rite: Planned Transfer to County Driven by Changing Tastes, Infrastructure Needs

The public investment that restored the long-dormant Scottish Rite Auditorium to active use in the early 2000s turned on its reinvention as a wedding and events venue. But with wedding business drying up and overhead costs for its historic theater climbing, officials say a transfer to the county government remains the best outcome for the facility. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading…

October 9, 2026