Performing Arts Center lands on its feet

Larsen has "done everything from cleaning the toilets to meeting with (state Sen.) Betsy Johnson and (Congresswoman) Suzanne Bonamici," Jones-Centeno said. "She is on all sides of this thing … That woman has been the force behind the life of the Partners for the PAC."

"She is a force. I wish I had her tenacity and fortitude."

Waisenan retained the right to rename the building if she wanted to. Unknown to Larsen, she chose to rename it the Charlene Larsen Center for the Performing Arts.

The new name debuted Monday.