Corpus Christi PATCH
Positive Action Towards Cultural Heritage
Dedicated to restoring the Ritz Theatre in Corpus Christi, Texas.

UPCOMING RITZ EVENTS

> Click here to view our google calendar

If you are interested in volunteering, please email info@ccpatch.org.

CLEANUP

Join us to clean up The Ritz to prepare for our State of The Ritz event.

Saturday, March 3rd, from 9-noon.

STATE OF THE RITZ - Public forum and party

Wednesday, March 7th, 5:30pm - 9:00pm 715 N. Chaparral Street Sponsored by Budweiser and Dr. Rockits Blues Bar Musical performance by HOBO (after the meeting) Free and open to the public

"Change. It has the power to uplift, to heal, to stimulate, surprise, open new doors, bring fresh experience and create excitement in life. Certainly it is worth the risk."
-Leo Buscaglia

2012 is The Year of The Ritz. This is the year when the community breathes new life into The Ritz and changes the face of Corpus Christi. The year where The Ritz transforms from an old theatre to an entertainment icon. The year where YOU can make it happen. Commit to a positive vision of the future and help bring real change to downtown—commit to The Ritz in 2012!

Come join us for a public meeting and party on the State of The Ritz! We'll be talking about upcoming events, plans for the future, and recruiting for committee volunteers who are ready to make big changes with The Ritz in 2012! After the meeting, stay for the party; HOBO will provide the music, Budweiser is sponsoring the refreshments, and Dr. Rockit's will provide the food. We are thrilled that HOBO will be the first band to play at The Ritz since 1989! Join us and see how 2012 will be The Year of The Ritz!

STATE OF THE RITZ MEETING:

• Strategic Plan—What's in store for The Ritz Theatre in 2012 and beyond.
• Building Use—What The Ritz can currently provide to the community.
• Grant Development—Current and upcoming grant development plan
• Ritz Mural—Enhance the aesthetics of the theatre's exterior.
• Remember The Ritz Documentary series—Update
• Elvis and The Ritz Theatre—Let's lift the ban on Elvis!

THE RITZ COMMITTEES
If you are ready for a hands-on role in shaping the future of The Ritz, consider joining one of The Ritz committees. Each committee is integral to the success of The Ritz and we need YOU to bring your energy and ideas to make change happen! Committees include:

• Event Committee – Plans, coordinates, and executes all events for The Ritz Theatre (with sub-committees).
• Media Committee – Web Site, Blog, and Facebook development; Video/Photography of The Ritz Theatre events; Remember The Ritz documentary series.
• ArtWalk Committee – Coordinates tour volunteers and lobby entertainment for monthly ArtWalk events.
• Building Committee – short term structural improvements, Clean Up events, building uses.
• Volunteer Committee – Recruit and communicate with all volunteers for Clean Up events, theatre tours and other events
• Campaign Leadership Team – Dedicated to creating and overseeing a successful development and fundraising plan for the future of The Ritz.
• Outreach Committee – Public Relations, community outreach, local and national networking.

Please come to the State of The Ritz Forum and Party and commit to bringing
real change for a great cause!

Dine with The Ritz and Famous

Thursday, July 12th, 2012 - Solomon Ortiz Center
6:30 p.m. cocktails and silent auction, 7:30 dinner and show
Solomon Ortiz Center
$60 per person (or sponsor a table!)

PAST RITZ EVENTS:

The Haunted Ritz - THE EVIL WITHIN

A Haunted House event
Friday - Monday, October 28-31th.
7 PM - Midnight
$10

For more information:

EMAIL: info@ccpatch.org
PHONE: 361-887-6055 or cell: 361-947-8457

Dine with The Ritz and Famous

Thursday, July 14th, 2011
6:30 p.m. cocktails and silent auction, 7:30 dinner and show
Solomon Ortiz Center
$60 per person (or sponsor a table!)

LINKS TO PHOTOS:

> Cara Mia Photography (coming soon)
> D&P Photography
> Jason Page Photography
> New Wave Photography

A HUGE night of entertainment! This is a show you won't want to miss!
It's our first big fundraiser in support of The Ritz restoration. Come show your support!

Professional impersonation show featuring:
Emcee Aaron Davis
Tommie Ross as Billie Holiday & Diana Ross
Coti Collins as Judy Garland & Reba McEntire
Erica Andrews as Joan Crawford & Cher

There will also be two dance acts:
Holly Schmidt and the Crush Dancers

Featuring the Crush Girls as vintage "cigarette" girls

Featuring New Wave Photography, D&P Photography, Jason Page and many others as vintage paparazzi on the red carpet!

See old cars by Vinatage Chauffer and Coastal As and Rods!

The theme is "old hollywood" so come in vintage style if you so desire. Black tie optional.

Sponsored by Solomon Ortiz Center, La De Da Events, Josh Salinas and Company, Dr. Rockstar, Blossom Shop, Cooper Outdoor and Image Cinema. Featuring the Crush Girls as vintage "cigarette" girls Eva Longoria is donating to the silent auction! Don't miss out. This is THE event of the year! Help support The Ritz Theatre!

Dine with The Ritz and Famous is also sponsored in part by: Vein Centers of Texas, Sawyer Audiology, NuStar Energy, Grande Communications and more!

Purchase tickets below or call 361-887-6055.

Tickets are now only available at the door (tables are 8-tops).

> Click here for sponsorship information

Cleanup The Ritz - Part 2

Saturday, June 25th, 2011
9am until 1pm
715 N. Chaparral

We still have some cleaning up left over from the last one to prepare to start filming our documentary event on July 1st (well, we film at the cleanups too). Get your hands dirty and help The Ritz!

Sponsored by Brian Devaney of EMD Services - keeping the air clean while we clean! Dr. Rockits is providing refreshments, bathrooms and air conditioning when you need a break!

Main things we need to do:
Rip up carpet in stairwells
Build wheelchair ramp on right or left side of lobby
Replace ceiling tiles in lobby (donated by KJM Commercial!)
General trash cleanup
Rope off seats that are unsafe that we are not taking out
Retouch the mural
Repair windows on front of building
Clean up projection booth
Clean up parking lot (can someone bring a weed-eater? Mine is broken)
Paint the bar
We'll have on hand good face masks with filters, trash bags, we have 50 sets of gloves, building materials, about 10 brooms with dust pans, a wheel barrow, general cleaning supplies, etc. we could use extra hand tools (write your name on them) Bring a friend! Call Monica with questions! 947-8457

Remember The Ritz

A Documentary Project
Friday, July 1st, 5:30-8:30 pm
715 N. Chaparral Street
In conjunction with the First Friday ArtWalk

Did you attend a show at The Ritz? We want to hear about it! Come tell us your stories!
It's a documentary you can be a part of!
Tell your story or give your support as we start our documentary about The Ritz.

Sponsored by The CC Chamber Ambassadors, Ovations at the Ortiz Center, 1st Community Bank, Image Cinema, Big Box Pro and D&P Photography & Videography Refreshments sponsored by Andrews Distributing and Coca-Cola

For more info, call Monica Sawyer361-887-6055, email info@ccpatch.org

Press Conference - Friday, February 18th, 2011, 10:30 a.m.

715 N. Chaparral Street (on the corner of Chaparral and Taylor),

Upcoming event announcements will be made and the building will be open for viewing at this time. All volunteers, past sponsors, and supporters are invited to attend this event to help celebrate this major milestone for Corpus Christi.

RESURRECTION OF THE RITZ
A Paranormal Investigation

Friday, February 11th, 2011
10pm–midnight, $20 per person

Bring your cameras and tape recorders! Join us to participate in an actual paranormal investigation of The Ritz Theatre.

Who is the woman that has been seen walking in the downstairs seating area? Could this be the restless spirit of the woman that was rumored to be murdered by her jealous boyfriend? Could the unexpained activity be the spirits of performers past? Please join us as we try to answer these questions.

This is an event that we can all be proud of. 100% of the proceeds benefit the renovation of the Ritz Theatre. Don't forget your flashlights!

Please help support the Ritz restoration effort. Every dollar from the Ritz ghost hunt goes toward The Ritz Theatre restoration. For more information, email info@ccpatch.org.

The Haunted Ritz Theatre presents
Something Wicked This Way Comes
A Haunted House Event!

715 N. Chaparral Street, Corpus Christi, Texas 78401 (next to Dr. Rockits, behind the Omni Hotels)

October 28, 29, 30 - 7pm to Midnight
October 31 - 7pm to 1am

$10 per person (pay at the door)
All proceeds benefit The Ritz Restoration
Click on the flyer below and print it out for $1 off admission or bring your student id for $2 off admission!

If you would like to volunteer, please email info@ccpatch.org

RESURRECTION OF THE RITZ
a real paranormal exploration with the Corpus Christi Ritz Ghost Hunters

Saturday, October 9th, 2010
10pm–midnight, $20 per person (only 15 tickets available per ghost hunt, so act now!)

Bring your cameras and tape recorders! Join the Corpus Christ Ritz Ghost Hunters and participate in an actual investigation of The Ritz Theatre.

During our Halloween event, we experienced a ton of NEW paranormal activity! Shadows of people walking up stairs, voices, cold spots, unexplained noises and other interesting activity. Join us to see if we can find out what all this new activity means. Who is the woman that has been seen walking in the downstairs seating area? Could this be the restless spirit of the woman that was rumored to be murdered by her jealous boyfriend? Could the unexpained activity be the spirits of performers past? Please join us as we try to answer these questions.

This is an event that we can all be proud of. 100% of the proceeds benefit the renovation of the Ritz Theatre. Don't forget your flashlights!

**Wear comfortable clothing you don't mind getting dirty. Bring flashlights and cameras, but please not video recorders. Must be at least 18 years old to participate or accompanied by a parent or guardian. Please, no children under the age of 13. > Click here to download the waiver form for The Ritz events. All minors (under 18) must have a copy of this form signed by a parent or guardian. Thank you for your cooperation.

> Click here to download the waiver form for The Ritz events. All minors (under 18) must have a copy of this form signed by a parent or guardian. Thank you for your cooperation.

RESURRECTION OF THE RITZ
with the Gulf Coast Ghost Hunters Association (GCGHA)
This is a real paranormal exploration.

Friday, September 25th, 2009
8–10pm and 10pm–midnight, $20 per person

> Click here for more information on the GCGHA.

Bring your cameras and tape recorders! Join the Gulf Coast Ghost Hunters Association and participate in an actual investigation of The Ritz Theatre.

Who is the woman that has been seen walking in the downstairs seating area? Could this be the restless spirit of the woman that was rumored to be murdered by her jealous boyfriend? Could the unexpained activity be the spirits of performers past? Please join us as we try to answer these questions.

This is an event that we can all be proud of. 100% of the proceeds benefit the renovation of the Ritz Theatre. Don't forget your flashlights!

Please help support the Ritz restoration effort. Every dollar from the GCGHA Ritz tour goes toward The Ritz Theatre restoration. For more information, email info@ccpatch.org.

JUNIOR LEAGUE’S HELPING HANDS – “PATCHING UP THE RITZ”
SATURDAY,  April 4th, 2009
RITZ THEATRE – 715 N. CHAPARRAL ST.
9:00  A.M. TO 2:30 P.M.

On Saturday, April 4th, 2009, members of the Junior League of Corpus Christi, Inc. (JLCC) will once again put on their tool belts, grab their paintbrushes and bring the positive energy needed to complete their Helping Hands – “Patching Up The Ritz” Project! Beginning at 9:00 a.m. and running through 2:30 p.m., JLCC members will begin by cleaning the lobby area of the Ritz Theatre located at 715 N. Chaparral Street.  In addition, the abandoned look of the building as provided by the current plywood-covered windows will be replaced with a removable, hinged covering complete with a colorful painted mural – all designed and provided by JLCC members as a gift to the community in partnership with PATCH, Inc. As part of the JLCC’s continuing hands-on community outreach, the restoration of the Ritz Theatre falls squarely within The League’s Vision Statement: Together we will build a better future by responding to community needs, working together for positive change, and enhancing the potential of our membership.

Texas International Boat Show April 24-27, 2008 Howards BBQ is donating chopped beef and turkey BBQ sandwiches for PATCH to sell at the Boat Show Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. All proceeds from the BBQ sales go toward The Ritz Revival! Visit the Boat Show at the newly updated marina, look for our Ritz booth, and support The Ritz Theatre! www.txintlboatshow.com Peoples Street T-head and Marina Thursday, April 24th, 11am - 6pm Friday, April 25th, 11am - 8pm Saturday, April 26th, 10am - 10pm Sunday, April 27th, 11am - 6pm WE NEED VOLUNTEERS! To volunteer, email info@ccpatch.org or call 361-887-6055

JUNIOR LEAGUE’S HELPING HANDS – “PATCHING UP THE RITZ”
SATURDAY,  MARCH 1, 2008
RITZ THEATRE – 715 N. CHAPARRAL ST.
9:00  A.M. TO 2:30 P.M.

On Saturday, March 1, 2008, members of the Junior League of Corpus Christi, Inc. (JLCC) will once again put on their tool belts, grab their paintbrushes and bring the positive energy needed to complete their Helping Hands – “Patching Up The Ritz” Project! Beginning at 9:00 a.m. and running through 2:30 p.m., JLCC members will begin by cleaning the lobby area of the Ritz Theatre located at 715 N. Chaparral Street.  In addition, the abandoned look of the building as provided by the current plywood-covered windows will be replaced with a removable, hinged covering complete with a colorful painted mural – all designed and provided by JLCC members as a gift to the community in partnership with PATCH, Inc. As part of the JLCC’s continuing hands-on community outreach, the restoration of the Ritz Theatre falls squarely within The League’s Vision Statement: Together we will build a better future by responding to community needs, working together for positive change, and enhancing the potential of our membership.

PAST 2007 RITZ EVENTS:

Texas International Boat Show April 26-29, 2007 Howards BBQ is donating chopped beef and turkey BBQ sandwiches for PATCH to sell at the Boat Show this Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. All proceeds from the BBQ sales go toward The Ritz Revival! The organizers have also allowed PATCH to design and sell the Official Boat Show t-shirt. Check out the design (pictured at left) by McLeod Creative. Proceeds from t-shirt sales go toward The Ritz Revival! Visit the Boat Show this weekend at the newly updated marina, and support The Ritz Theatre! www.txintlboatshow.com Peoples Street T-head and Marina Thursday, April 26th, 11am - 6pm Friday, April 27th, 11am - 8pm Saturday, April 28th, 10am - 10pm Sunday, April 29th, 11am - 6pm

Thursday, March 29th, 2007 5:30 – 8:00 pm Spend a beautiful Spring evening in DTOWN. Join the community as we celebrate local art in a great urban setting. Artisans and face painters will be in La Retama Park (500 blk of Mesquite Street). The Yin Yang Fandango Drum Circle will treat DTOWN with their funky music flow. And make sure to check out our fantastic businesses showing fabulous local art!

Participating venues:
CC PATCH - 508 Mesquite Street
West Light Studio - 508 Mesquite Street
FYI - 508 Mesquite Street
McLeod Creative - 508 Mesquite Street
Prego and Fab - 427 Peoples Street
Wrapsody Gift Planners and Gifts - 425 Peoples Street
Peoples Street Photo Project - 415 Peoples Street
El Zocalo - 615 Mesquite Street
House of Rock - 511 Starr Street
K SPACE ART STUDIO - 415 Starr Street

If you are interested in helping in any way, contact Monica Sawyer, President of PATCH at info@ccpatch.org or call 361-887-6055.