IOKA in the News

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IOKA in the Union Leader

April 23, 2009

Landmark Ioka theater may be saved

By JASON SCHREIBER
Union Leader Correspondent

A Bedford television and film producer has made a deal to stop the dismantling of the historic Ioka theater -- but said he has no money to work with other than his credit card.

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May 07, 2009

Ioka Theater drive reaches its $10,000 goal

By JASON SCHREIBER
Union Leader Correspondent

EXETER — The marquee on the Ioka Theater has been dark since it closed in December, but it was once again glowing brightly over Water Street last night.

As soon as the marquee was turned on to display a message of thanks, a small crowd below applauded and passing cars honked.

A community campaign to save the Ioka reached its first milestone last night when $10,514 was raised to place a "good faith" deposit on the historic downtown theater.

"It's going to be exciting because it lets us move to the next step," an elated Marc Murai told supporters who gathered to hear whether the $10,000 deposit needed by last night's deadline would be raised.

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November 18, 2008

It's curtains for the venerable Ioka

By JASON SCHREIBER

One of New Hampshire's entertainment landmarks, the historic Ioka Theater, will close after 93 years.

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