Feliks Banel’s guest on this BONUS EPISODE of CASCADE OF HISTORY is Courtney Cooper Neese, owner with her husband of the historic Roslyn Theatre in Roslyn, Washington.
Courtney Cooper Neese joined CASCADE OF HISTORY and told the story of purchasing the Roslyn Theatre just four years ago, and how she's focused on being a "guardian of the culture" - and history - of a beloved community resource, from limiting changes to the look and feel of the interior, to learning how to make "gravy style" popcorn. Courtney Cooper Neese also broke some exciting news about the old Vogue Theatre in nearby Cle Elum, Washington.
The Roslyn Theatre has participated in the State of Washington's Historic Theatre Grant Program, and Courtney Cooper Neese explains how grants have helped restore, improve and preserve the structure and ensure its continued viability.
The next Historic Theatre Grant Program application deadline is coming up on Sunday, December 21, 2025. Historic Theatre grants are a program of the Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP) and are administered by the Washington Trust for Historic Preservation.
For more information about eligibility and how to apply to the Historic Theatre Grant Program:
https://preservewa.org/programs/grants/historic-theater-grant-program/
For more information about The Roslyn Theatre:
https://roslyntheatre.com/
CASCADE OF HISTORY is broadcast LIVE most Sunday nights at 8pm Pacific Time via SPACE 101.1 FM in Seattle and gallantly streams everywhere via www.space101fm.org. The radio station broadcasts from studios at historic Magnuson Park – located in the former Master-at-Arms’ quarters in the old Sand Point Naval Air Station - on the shores of Lake Washington in Seattle.
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Feliks Banel’s guest on this BONUS EPISODE of CASCADE OF HISTORY is Courtney Cooper Neese, owner with her husband of the historic Roslyn Theatre in Roslyn, Washington.
Courtney Cooper Neese joined CASCADE OF HISTORY and told the story of purchasing the Roslyn Theatre just four years ago, and how she's focused on being a "guardian of the culture" - and history - of a beloved community resource, from limiting changes to the look and feel of the interior, to learning how to make "gravy style" popcorn. Courtney Cooper Neese also broke some exciting news about the old Vogue Theatre in nearby Cle Elum, Washington.
The Roslyn Theatre has participated in the State of Washington's Historic Theatre Grant Program, and Courtney Cooper Neese explains how grants have helped restore, improve and preserve the structure and ensure its continued viability.
The next Historic Theatre Grant Program application deadline is coming up on Sunday, December 21, 2025. Historic Theatre grants are a program of the Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP) and are administered by the Washington Trust for Historic Preservation.
For more information about eligibility and how to apply to the Historic Theatre Grant Program:
https://preservewa.org/programs/grants/historic-theater-grant-program/
For more information about The Roslyn Theatre:
https://roslyntheatre.com/
CASCADE OF HISTORY is broadcast LIVE most Sunday nights at 8pm Pacific Time via SPACE 101.1 FM in Seattle and gallantly streams everywhere via www.space101fm.org. The radio station broadcasts from studios at historic Magnuson Park – located in the former Master-at-Arms’ quarters in the old Sand Point Naval Air Station - on the shores of Lake Washington in Seattle.
Subscribe to the CASCADE OF HISTORY podcast via most podcast platforms and never miss regular weekly episodes of Sunday night broadcasts as well as frequent bonus episodes.
BONUS EPISODE: "Exit Interview" with Deborah Horne after 34 Years at KIRO TV
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BONUS EPISODE: "Exit Interview" with Deborah Horne after 34 Years at KIRO TV
On this BONUS EPISODE of CASCADE OF HISTORY, Feliks Banel speaks with Deborah Horne for the latest in our series of "Exit Interviews" with people who've had long careers in media and/or history in the Pacific Northwest.
Deborah Horne retired earlier this month after 34 years at one station in Seattle - KIRO TV - under three different station owners: Bonneville, Belo and Cox. She's been a consistent and trusted presence on TV news in Seattle since 1991, after beginning her career in print journalism and then TV in Providence, Rhode Island.
This far-ranging and extended conversation was recorded on Tuesday, October 14, 2025.
More information about Deborah Horne's upcoming appearance with the Seattle Symphony on October 18, 2025:
https://www.seattlesymphony.org/en/concerttickets/calendar/2025-2026/25fam1
CASCADE OF HISTORY is broadcast LIVE most Sunday nights at 8pm Pacific Time via SPACE 101.1 FM in Seattle and gallantly streams everywhere via www.space101fm.org. The radio station is located at historic Magnuson Park - formerly Sand Point Naval Air Station - on the shores of Lake Washington in Seattle.
Subscribe to the CASCADE OF HISTORY podcast via most podcast platforms and never miss an episode.
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Feliks Banel’s guest on this BONUS EPISODE of CASCADE OF HISTORY is Courtney Cooper Neese, owner with her husband of the historic Roslyn Theatre in Roslyn, Washington.
Courtney Cooper Neese joined CASCADE OF HISTORY and told the story of purchasing the Roslyn Theatre just four years ago, and how she's focused on being a "guardian of the culture" - and history - of a beloved community resource, from limiting changes to the look and feel of the interior, to learning how to make "gravy style" popcorn. Courtney Cooper Neese also broke some exciting news about the old Vogue Theatre in nearby Cle Elum, Washington.
The Roslyn Theatre has participated in the State of Washington's Historic Theatre Grant Program, and Courtney Cooper Neese explains how grants have helped restore, improve and preserve the structure and ensure its continued viability.
The next Historic Theatre Grant Program application deadline is coming up on Sunday, December 21, 2025. Historic Theatre grants are a program of the Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP) and are administered by the Washington Trust for Historic Preservation.
For more information about eligibility and how to apply to the Historic Theatre Grant Program:
https://preservewa.org/programs/grants/historic-theater-grant-program/
For more information about The Roslyn Theatre:
https://roslyntheatre.com/
CASCADE OF HISTORY is broadcast LIVE most Sunday nights at 8pm Pacific Time via SPACE 101.1 FM in Seattle and gallantly streams everywhere via www.space101fm.org. The radio station broadcasts from studios at historic Magnuson Park – located in the former Master-at-Arms’ quarters in the old Sand Point Naval Air Station - on the shores of Lake Washington in Seattle.
Subscribe to the CASCADE OF HISTORY podcast via most podcast platforms and never miss regular weekly episodes of Sunday night broadcasts as well as frequent bonus episodes.
