March Restoration Update
As March arrives, and we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, we’re reminded that while a little luck never hurts, the real magic behind the restoration of the Auburn State Theatre is you – our community.
Spring is just around the corner. The days are getting longer, the light is changing, and there’s a renewed sense of possibility in the air. That same feeling is present inside this restoration project.
Progress Behind the Scenes
Following our successful submission of our Construction Drawings to the City of Auburn, we continue working closely with our architects, engineers, and city partners to move through the review process. This phase requires patience and precision, but it is a critical step towards obtaining our building permit and moving forward.
While it may seem quiet from the outside, there is meaningful progress happening every week – refining details, answering technical questions, and ensuring that when construction begins, we are fully prepared to restore the Theatre safely, beautifully, and sustainably for generations to come.
When the doors reopen, the restored Auburn State Theatre will once again be:
- A gathering place for shared stories
- A stage for creativity and performance
- A cornerstone of downtown Auburn
- A space where memories are made across generations
Your continued support is what moves this work forward. Every gift, every encouraging word, every conversation about the Theatre helps build momentum.
Thank you for being the heart behind this effort. With your partnership, we’re not relying on luck – we’re building something lasting.
Wishing you a joyful St. Patrick’s Day and the promise of a bright spring ahead.
With gratitude,
Colleen M. Carberry Sands
Executive Director
Many Thanks to our generous community partners for hosting events while the Theatre is under reconstruction
On Stage • On Screen
Cinema at the State Presents
Cabaret
Sponsored by Bill Heisch
Master of Ceremonies (Joel Grey) welcomes guests to Cabaret, a place where life is beautiful, the girls are beautiful, and the orchestra is beautiful. Also starring Liza Minnelli, Michael York, Marisa Berenson, and Helmut Griem, the film blends flamboyant entertainment with serious political undertones, capturing the characters' desires to ignore the growing Nazi threat for personal pleasure and connection. Winner of eight Academy Awards.
Running time: 2h 4m
Thurs,
March 5, 2026
7:00 PM
Location— Odd Fellows Lodge #7, 1226½ Lincoln Way in Auburn
Tickets: $12 Adults, $10 Seniors and Kids under 12 ($2 fees included)
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Auburn Ravine Revival
Presents
Fundraiser for Auburn State Theatre / CD Release Party
Sponsored by Tim & Colleen Sands, Brenda Roper, Dean Prigmore and Patrice Taylor, Peak Mechanical Construction, Old Town Pizza, Gold Hill Gardens, RJT Construction, Robert Roth and 5 O’clock Shadow
Auburn Ravine Revival, voted Auburn’s “Best of the Best Band” for 2024 and 2025, will play a concert and host a CD release party as a FUNDRAISER for Auburn State Theatre. This beloved grassroots band offers a captivating mix of Classic Rock, Blues, and their own unique twist on Americana.
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Running time: 2.5h with Intermission
Fri, March 20, 2026
7:00 PM
Location— Odd Fellows Lodge #7, 1226½ Lincoln Way in Auburn
Tickets: (all prices include $6 fee)
General Admission Seated Downstairs $45
General Admission Standing Downstairs $30
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Please Note: This is a 21 and over event; ID is required.
Cinema at the State Presents
Hoosiers
Sponsored by The Kelty Family in Memory of Del Kelty
One of the most rousingly enjoyable sports movies ever made, inspired by true events. This small-town drama tells the story of the Hickory Huskers, an underdog basketball team from a tiny Indiana high school that makes it all the way to the state championship tournament. They achieve this by learning to play as a team using integrity and perseverance, as taught by new coach Norman Dale (Gene Hackman), who has a past and obstacles of his own to overcome. Just try to watch it without cheering!
Running time: 1h 55m
Sunday,
March 22, 2026
3:00 PM
Location— Odd Fellows Lodge #7, 1226½ Lincoln Way in Auburn
Free Admission! Please reserve your seat here or call the Box Office at 530-885-0156
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Cinema at the State Presents
Deep Blue
Sponsored by Jack and June Haugen
Join a voyage through aquatic realms where humans have rarely dared to go. Waddle with playful penguins, dart with lightning speed through schools of sharks, ride over stormy waves with massive whales and view rare alien-like creatures. An epic cinematic rollercoaster ride for all ages.
Running time: 1h 31m
Thurs,
April 9, 2026
7:00 PM
Location— Odd Fellows Lodge #7, 1226½ Lincoln Way in Auburn
Tickets: $12 Adults, $10 Seniors and Kids under 12 ($2 fees included)
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On Stage from the State Presents
Mark Hanson & Greta Pedersen
Mark Hanson and Greta Pedersen are, respectively, a Grammy-Award winning acoustic guitarist and a Young Audiences’ National Artist of the Year. Together, their concerts are a memorable mix of playful jazz, Americana, originals and eclectic pop highlighted by blazing fingerpicking and soulful vocals.
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Running time: 2h with Intermission
Sun, April 19, 2026
3:00 PM
Location— Odd Fellows Lodge #7, 1226½ Lincoln Way in Auburn
Tickets: $30 Adults, $26 Seniors and Youth 17 and under (includes $6 fee)
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Cinema at the State Presents
PRESERVED
Sponsored by Dean Prigmore and Patrice Taylor
In an era of wildfires, drought, and species decline, Vermejo is proof that ecosystem restoration is possible. And it's a blueprint for where it can happen next. PRESERVED is more than a film—it’s a call to action. From farmers and ranchers to hikers and hunters, we all have a role to play.
Running time: 1h 47m
Thurs,
April 23, 2026
7:00 PM
Location— Odd Fellows Lodge #7, 1226½ Lincoln Way in Auburn
Tickets: $12 Adults, $10 Seniors and Kids under 12 ($2 fees included)
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Cinema at the State Presents
Exhibition on Screen
Dawn of Impressionism: Paris 1874
Sponsored by Placer Artists Tour and Community Partner, Hotel Vista Sierra
The Impressionists are the most popular group in art history – millions flock every year to marvel at their masterpieces. But to begin with, they were scorned, penniless outsiders. 1874 was the year that changed everything…
Running time: 1h 30m
Thurs,
May 7, 2026
7:00 PM
Location— Hotel Vista Sierra, 13535 Bowman Road in Auburn