By Brandi Makuski

City officials have confirmed no public tours of the Fox Theater on Main Street will be permitted during this weekend’s Discover Downtown event. 

“After having the fire department’s inspection report forwarded to me, the building cannot be opened to the public at this time until some issues are addressed,” said City Attorney Logan Beveridge.

Beveridge said the inspection report noted electrical problems, poorly- marked exits and other safety and access issues.

A statement was released late Thursday morning on the Facebook page for The Fox on Main.

“Due to issues with code compliance the City of Stevens Point has requested that we put off hosting any public events at the Fox until we have met all requirements for public safety,” the statement reads. “We are eager to get the public back inside the facility, but we regrettably must cancel the public tours planned for this Friday’s and Saturday’s Discover Downtown event. If you have already purchased tickets, please check your email for more information. Please stop by our doors if you would like to see pictures, to learn more about our efforts, or to make a donation in support of the necessary repairs.”

Several other planned events for Discover Downtown, which replaces the longtime Crazy Days event, are still in play, though, with downtown retailers offering special sales, sidewalk clearance, llamas on display and the popular ping-pong ball drop at noon on Friday and Saturday.

More information the event can be found here.