As part of the Schuster Center's fifth anniversary celebration, we invite you to browse our photo galleries. Currently on display are photos that capture the construction of the Benjamin and Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center, as well as the Gala Celebration that opened the facility. Look for a photo tour of the Schuster Center this summer.

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July 1999 - Second and Main Ltd,. announces the project and fundraising campaign to the public.

November 1999 - The former Rike’s/Lazarus department store building is imploded to make way for construction of the new performing arts center.

February 2000 - Site cleanup is completed.

April 2000 - Groundbreaking ceremony is held for the Schuster Center site.

June 2000 - Project officials award first construction contract, for shoring and excavating.

July 2000 through February 2001 - Contracts are awarded and construction commences.

June 2001 - A special ceremony is held to unveil the Schuster Center model.

October 2001 - Food service provider for the Schuster Center is announced.

April 2002 - Wintergarden glass wall enclosure is completed.

October 2002 - Time capsule placed in the Schuster Center.

February/March 2003 - Gala Celebration held to mark completion and opening of the Schuster Center.