Annual Marquee Bulb Ornament Sale

Friday, December 2nd from 4:00p-6:00p in the Fischer Theatre lobby, just before the Night of Lights Parade Downtown.

We’ll be serving Hot Chocolate Cocktails and more for this festive annual tradition!

Here’s a message from artist Amy Chrisman to tell you more about this year’s ornaments:

Dear Friends,

I’m excited to announce that the 2022 Fischer Theatre Marquee Bulb Ornaments go on sale Friday, December 2, at 4 p.m. in the lobby of the historic Fischer Theatre in downtown Danville, IL. The sale takes place prior to the Night of Lights Parade which begins at 6 p.m. and passes by the front of the Fischer Theater on Vermilion Street.

This year there are only 30 ornaments of two different colors to choose from.
$75 each; limit 2 per person.
Must be present to purchase—no online orders or shipping.
First come-first serve; no holds or pre-sales.
Once sold out, no more will be created.

There will be NO PARKING on Vermilion Street due to the parade. Therefore, seek parking on streets nearby the Fischer. (There is a free parking lot on Walnut and Harrison street behind the Fischer.)

These are collector’s items of Danville’s history. Past ornament sales have sold out quickly so it is recommended to get there early.

Concessions such as hot chocolate and popcorn will be for sale in the Fischer.

Horse and carriage rides will be taking place nearby, as well.

This is the sixth year I have volunteered my time to design and handcraft a commemorative ornament using a vintage lightbulb that once lit up the Fischer’s marquee. This year’s design is based on a little known aspect of the Fischer’s history: The Portia Club. Between 1933-1975, the Portia Club was located on the third and fourth floors of the theater as apartments for reputable, single women. I can’t wait to tell you more about what I learned through my research—and I certainly will in a later post. Also, few people realize that those upper floors were not a part of the restoration of the rest of the theater in 2019, and that space is still in need of renovation.

As always, 100% of the proceeds from the sale of these ornaments benefit the Fischer Theatre.
I hope you will come out and support the Fischer with your purchase and stay to enjoy the Night of Lights Parade in downtown Danville.
I am looking forward to seeing you there!