Support Rescue the Russell while sending holiday greetings. Click here to order your set of 10 cards & envelopes, which feature an original painting of the Russell Theatre marquee announcing Rosemary and Bing’s feature “White Christmas,” for just $16.95 plus shipping.   The Mission of “Rescue the Russell” The mission of the Rescue the Russell Foundation, Inc., is to restore the Russell Theatre to its original splendor, preserving its unique exterior architecture and reinstating its sumptuous interior elegance, so that it can once again become a functioning element of historical Maysville, Kentucky and provide the community with quality entertainment and cultural enrichment through all aspects of the performing arts, as well as create educational opportunities for youth and adults to enhance understanding and enjoyment of life through the creation and presentation of the arts. In addition, a portion of the theatre will serve as a museum to Rosemary Clooney and her family in gratitude and in recognition of her many contributions to the community and theatre arts, and to honor her as Maysville’s “Ambassador to the World.” Restoration Progress While the process of raising funds and completing a project of this size is an arduous one, the foundation is making significant progress. Through grants and small donations the roof of the theatre and annex have been replaced, the marquee restored and Phase 1 of the restoration completed. With the physical stability of the structure now secure, further decay prevented and the safety of those working in and around the facility ensured, work begins on Phase II, which includes all the engineering elements of the building such as electrical, plumbing and heating. Current total estimates for the theatre’s restoration exceed 3.5 million. To date approximately $350,000 has been raised.	Maysville, Kentucky's Historic Theatre and home to the premier of Rosemary Clooney's first movie  "The Stars Are Singing" in 1953 History of the Russell Theatre Buy A Brick for the Russell Theatre Walk of Fame Become a Member of Rescue the Russell Purchase Memorabilia From The First Rosemary Clooney Music Festival Rosemary Clooney Music Festival Nick Clooney Remembers the Russell The Rosemary Clooney Palladium The Stars Are Singing   The Rescue the Russell Inc. P.O. Box 371 Maysville, Kentucky 41056 email to: info@rescuetherussell.com   Click on the button above to make your tax-deductible contribution to Rescue the Russell using your credit card	What's New 10/2/04 - Photos and recaps of the events of the 6th Annual Rosemary Clooney Music Festival have been added. See photos of Mrs. Kathryn Crosby with volunteers, Rosemary's highway marker and her star on the walk of fame, plus the costume that Rosemary wore in The Stars Are Singing that will one day be displayed at the restored Russell Theatre. 9/7/04 - Details added to the Festival page regarding the unveiling of Rosemary's highway marker in front of the Russell Theatre on Friday, Sept. 24. 8/26/04 - Plans are underway for the Sixth Annual Rosemary Clooney Music Festival and the "Clooney-Crosby Connection II" program. Join us as we honor Rosemary and celebrate the 50th Anniversary of "White Christmas" Stay tuned for details on how you can be an absentee bidder at the silent auction held at the festival. 9/22/03 - Read about and see pictures from all the activities at the Fifth Annual Rosemary Clooney Music Festival which raised $23,850 for the theatre.