Waverly’s Palace Theatre is nearing the end of its extensive renovations and is scheduled to have its grand opening on Friday, Nov. 21.

“We’re finally getting there, so it’s pretty awesome,” said Manager Heidi Dohlmann.

Last weekend, Nov. 7-9, the theater hosted a soft opening by invitation only, a kind of “dress rehearsal” to train the all-new staff. According to Dohlmann, there are a few kinks to work out before the business opens to the public.

“We really learned a lot of things,” she said. “We definitely have a few things that we’re trying to get right in the next two weeks.”

Not everyone focused on what needed to be tightened up. Chelsea Petersen, executive director of the Waverly Chamber of Commerce, attended with her husband on Sunday evening and raved about her visit, calling i

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