Babcock Theatre Preservation Society

05/28/2026

We need volunteers for a Community Cleanup tomorrow! 10 AM at the theatre🧹

05/13/2026

05/10/2026

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05/05/2026

The future of the Babcock Theatre is getting a fresh set of ideas.

Join us tomorrow, May 6 from 4–6 PM at the Wellsville Creative Arts Center to see building design concepts created by Alfred State architecture students and vote for your favorite.

Free event -- all are welcome!

04/29/2026

MAY 6th 4-6pm AT THE CREATIVE ART CENTER

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

ALFRED STATE COLLEGE ARCHITECTECTURAL STUDENTS OF PROFESSORS MATT DIRADO AND BETH JOYCE WILL BE PRESENTING THEIR PLANS FOR THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF THE BABCOCK THEATER. THEY HAVE BEEN WORKING ON THIS PROJECT THIS SEMESTER.

COME SEE WHAT THEY HAVE COME UP WITH!
VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE CHOICE.

04/27/2026

Please join us tomorrow, April 28 at 5:00pm at the David A. Howe Public Library to learn about an exciting new workshop series! And mark your calendars now for the first FREE hands-on puppetry workshop on May 16th from 11am-2pm, also at the library.

We are excited to partner with the Wellsville Area Chamber of Commerce to make our annual Santa Parade tradition even brighter this year.

This project is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrants Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered by the Arts Council for Wyoming County.

04/24/2026

Upcoming events for the BTPS.

April 24 - Starlight Theater Fundraiser Concert 7pm Grace Unity Mission Center (Former Christian Temple)

April 25 - Babcock Theatre Community Meeting 2pm Monday Club room David A Howe David A. Howe Public Library

April 28 - Santa Parade Info Session 5pm Monday Club room David A Howe library. We are partnering with the Chamber to make the Santa parade bigger and better. Local and visiting artist will be involved in float building and puppet workshops.

May 6 - Alfred State architectural students presentations of their plans for the exterior and interior plans for the theater. They have been working on the project this semester. Open to the public. Vote on the plan you like best. 4-6pm at the Creative Art Center.

May 16 - First free puppetry workshop. 11am-2pm David A Howe library. We will be building bird puppets with professor Jennie Thwing from Alfred State.

June 7 - Reel BBQ Fundraiser 12:00-2:00 Duke Hose Fire Hall
80 Steven’s St.

04/22/2026

A little blurry, but too good not to share!

With the help of Emerald Hook & Ladder Co. No. 3, Inc., we were able to uncover original proscenium arch details above the stage--another glimpse into The Babcock’s rich history.

04/18/2026

Happy 106th Birthday Babcock Theatre
Opening Night April 21, 1919!