| The Historic Sipp Theatre is located in Paintsville, KY, approximately 60 miles south of Ashland on U S Rt. 23(THE COUNTRY MUSIC HIGHWAY)and 110 miles East of Lexington. The theatre was constructed in 1931 and opened in January, 1932 as Paintsville's first "talkie" and has operated since that time as a combination movie/concert venue. In 1994 the structure was in poor condition and in danger of closing. Because of its unique place in the entertainment and social history of East KY, the Sipp Theatre Foundation was created to attempt to rescue the old theatre from the wrecking ball and to restore it to its original mission and purpose as a movie house and concert hall. The restoration began in May, 1994 and was completed to the point where the Sipp could re-open as a movie house in July, 1994. Work has continued since then and the Sipp staged its first concert since the re-opening in Nov, 1994, with J D Crow and the New South. It has hosted many concerts since, and presents about 15 events a year, with music ranging from its famous "Bluegrass At The Sipp" series to annual concerts by the Lexington Philharmonic Orchestra. |
| The Sipp hosted the greats in the entertainment world in the 30's, 40's and 50's. Originally built as both a movie and Vaudeville house, it has hosted the great stars of theVaudville circuit. It also hosted the greatest acts in music and western movies, including Roy Rogers, Tex Ritter, Gene Autry, as well as the greatest acts in country and bluegrass music, including Bill Monroe, the Stanley Brothers, Kitty Wells, Johnny Paycheck, Chrystal Gayle and many more. The "Bluegrass At The Sipp" series has done much to restore the old theatre to its former luster, bringing in the biggest stars of bluegrass each year, including Doyle Lawson, Ralph Stanley, the Osborne Brothers, Lonesome River Band, Lewis Family, III Tyme Out, Goins Brothers, Dave Evans, David Parmley and many more. these concerts are held on Sat. nights in the fall and winter, on a monthly basis. If you enjoy historic old theatres and great entertainment and you are going to be visiting the area, call the Sipp and check us out. Even if we're not having a concert when you are in town, come on in and enjoy a great blockbuster movie at a bargain price. All SEATS JUST $1.50!!! For ticket information, concert schedules and show times call 606-789-9014. Better still, drop us a line at 330 Second Street, Paintsville, KY 41240 and ask to be included on our mailing list and we will send you a notice of our concerts and special events. You can also fax us at 606-789-6939 or send an e-mail. |
Email: sipp@charterinternet.com
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Thanks To The Belhasen Family of Paintsville, KY For TheirContributions Of Time And Money To Save This Wonderful FacilityIn Memoriam: Peggy Belhasen Baldwin, 1949 - 2003 |
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