Rescuing 1918 glory
Published November 30, 2007
YBOR CITY - The Cuban Club's theater, built in 1918, needs a lot of work, so much so that structural work takes precedence in the allocation of a $300,000 grant. But what about the faded, ornate details? Transfixed by the neoclassical theater's beauty during a performance earlier this year, artist Jeff Monsein sprang into action. He's assembling a team of artists to restore the colors to their former glory - for free. Story, 7