ROCKLAND — The Strand Theatre, 345 Main Street, was recently selected as a beneficiary of the “Hannaford Helps” Reusable Bag Program featuring their bright blue bag. For every blue “Good Karma” Reusable Bag purchased at the Rockland Hannaford, 75 Maverick Street, the Friends of the Strand Theatre will receive a $1 donation in order to help fulfill their mission in serving as a gathering place for educational and cultural enrichment in the Midcoast, as an anchor for Rockland vibrant downtown community, and as a hometown institution of entertainment for all. 

Strand Executive Director Jessie Davis, said, in a news release: “We greatly appreciate Hannaford’s efforts to give back, and we are honored that they recognized the Strand’s value to the community by choosing us as the beneficiary for this fledging program. And, as if that wasn’t great enough, the bags are totally useful and sturdy and even have handy bottle holders built in so your seltzer doesn’t go rolling all over the place. This is truly a win win!” 

The Strand will be sponsored by this new program through Dec. 31, 2015. 

The Historic Strand Theatre has been entertaining audiences since 1923. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the theater underwent an extensive renovation in 2005, which included new sound and projection equipment, a fully restored interior and exterior, and a bright new marquee. In 2014, the theater became a non-profit organization, and is now owned and operated by the Friends of the Strand Theatre. Today, the Strand Theatre is a multi-use venue offering the best of current independent and world films, live musical performances and concerts, comedy, conferences, The Metropolitan Opera, Bolshoi Ballet and National Theatre of London Live In HD broadcasts, and other special events.  

The Strand Theatre depends on revenue from their Membership program, sponsorships, and donations to supplement the income derived from ticket and concessions sales. 

For more information about the Strand Theatre, visit rocklandstrand.com, call (207) 594-0070 or email at info@rocklandstrand.com.