The Dawn Theater in downtown Hillsdale has housed many Hillsdale events—from Derby Days, to Mock Rock, to Battle of the Bands, and more. It may now be developed into a different type of facility following its purchase by the City of Hillsdale’s tax increment finance authority (TIFA). TIFA bought both the Dawn Theater and the...
We can all thank senior Tim Allen for bringing the pop-folk husband and wife duo The Grey Havens to the Dawn Theater again this Saturday. The show is free for Hillsdale College students and begins at 8:00 p.m. at the Dawn Theater. Last year, front man Dave Radford announced a tour and asked fans for...
Historic Dawn Theater co-owners Jeff and Marcy Horton decided to keep the theater open on a temporary basis after a Dec. 31 closing announcement induced an outpouring of sadness and support for the local venue. “Yesterday, they [the Hortons] had a change of heart from the comments on Facebook and people who enjoy the place,”...
The historic Dawn Theater in downtown Hillsdale will host free entertainment nights every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday throughout the fall. The weekly events, open to all students, faculty, and community members, run from approximately 7 p.m. to 2 a.m., with karaoke on Thursdays, community open mic night on Fridays, and DJ dance parties or live...