Variety show benefit set for movie theater

The Ralston Grange will host “Puttin’ on the Ritz,” a variety show, on Friday, April 19, to benefit The New Ritz Theatre.

Decorations and the theme of the event will celebrate the vintage showhouse atmosphere. Movie style snacks including popcorn will be available for purchase.

The grange membership, with support from the Ritzville Downtown Development Association and the Ritzville Area Chamber of Commerce, will host the benefit event to help raise funds for the purchase of a new movie projection equipment. The historic theater must upgrade to the industry’s digital projection system in order...