Newlyweds Renovate Historic Rialto Theater as Art and Event Space
Some couples buy a small starter house and save for their dream home. Hope Donnelly and George Carter II are aiming for bigger and bolder. They bought the 88-year-old Rialto Theater with a plan to renovate and run creative arts businesses in the historic movie palace...
Dancers in Step from the Start
As if wedding planning isn’t crazy enough, imagine buying and restoring the 88-year-old Rialto Theater just six months before the big day. Hope Donnelly and George Carter II saw professional dance competitions, photography exhibitions and charity fundraisers among the...
Tampa’s Historic Rialto Theatre Morphs Into Collaborative Space For Creatives
Hope Donnelly started this year with a mantra: “If you’re not scared, your dreams are not big enough.” Her dream? To create a place that provides a sense of community, self-preservation and exploration of arts and creativity in a safe, supportive environment. Read the...