
Puttin' on the Ritz - 2012
The historic Ritz Theater, one of Parke County's great treasures was built in 1912, then known as the Rockville Opera House. The first show that appeared at the Ritz was “The Only Son” on October 15, 1912. That night, 540 seats were sold at $5.00 apiece. The program for that night stated that the theater was “Dedicated to the Entertainment Loving People of Parke County”, which still holds truth today. Over the past century this iconic gem has hosted live music acts, silent m