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February 9, 2004
DuPage Theatre Restoration Moving Forward
LOMBARD, IL — Restoration work on the 1928 DuPage Theatre in downtown Lombard is moving ahead, according to the DuPage Theatre Foundation, a non-profit group which recently signed a 20-year lease with the village of Lombard.
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Coming Soon to the Oriental Theatre: “BROKEN BLOSSOMS” by D.W. Griffith
MILWAUKEE, WI — If you can be at the corner of Farwell Ave. at North Ave. on Milwaukee’s east side just six blocks from the lake on the afternoon of Saturday, Feb. 14th, you will have the rare opportunity to view one of the masterworks of the director who is called the greatest pioneer in American film: D.W. Griffith.
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January 29, 2004
Reminder — Community Forum to Save the Fox Tonight
FULLERTON, CA — A community forum will be held tonight at 7:00 pm at the Wilshire Auditorium (on Lemon between Chapman and Wilshire in Fullerton) to help save the Fox Fullerton Theatre from the clutches of demolition-minded developers.
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January 23, 2004
The El Rey Celebrates Its Grand Reopening
ALBUQUERQUE, NM — Some two years after reopening to the public on a limited basis, the El Rey Theatre is celebrating its grand reopening according to a report in the Daily Lobo.
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‘Save the Fox’ Community Forum To Be Held Jan 29th
FULLERTON, CA — The Fox Fullerton writes:
“If you attend just one meeting for the Fox, make it this one. It is critical that we pack the auditorium to show community support for saving the Fox! We will present our latest plans, and there will be an opportunity to give input. This may be our last chance to save this wonderful theatre.
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• Rare vintage photos of the Fox from the Academy of Motion Pictures!
• Never-before-shown photos from private collections showing unique, hidden details!
• Artists' renderings of the Fox as an independent, art film center and live stage venue! -
January 22, 2004
Take Your Seats—Literally—at the Colonial Theatre
PHOENIXVILLE, PA — With their “Take A Seat” campaign, the Association for the Colonial Theatre (ACT) is seeking to raise more funds for their renovation of the 101 year-old Colonial Theatre, according to a report in the Phoenixville News.
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January 13, 2004
REMINDER: Sid Grauman Event Tonight!
HOLLYWOOD, CA — The Fullerton Historic Theatre Foundation will be hosting noted architectural historian Alfred Willis this evening. Willis will be speaking about “Sid Grauman and the Courtyard Theatres of California.” The event takes place at 7:00pm at the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood, located at 6712 Hollywood Boulevard. Admission is free!!!
More details can be found in our previous report.
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January 12, 2004
See Where It All Began — in Chicago!
CHICAGO, IL — Silent Film Returns to the Historic Central Park Theatre!
“Within Our Gates,” the famous 1919 silent film by Oscar Micheaux, will be screened at the historic Central Park Theatre in Chicago on Sunday, February 15, 2004. This will be the first film shown in the theater since 1971. The event begins at 3 p.m. at 3535 W. Roosevelt Road in Chicago’s West Side, Lawndale neighborhood.
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January 9, 2004
Sid Grauman and the Courtyard Theatres Event at the Egyptian
HOLLYWOOD, CA — The Fullerton Historic Theatre Foundation will present noted architectural historian Alfred Willis speaking about “Sid Grauman and the Courtyard Theatres of California.”
FTHF is a non-profit organization raising funds to purchase and restore the Fox Fullerton Theatre which will be featured in the talk along with other Meyer and Holler theaters including the Egyptian and Chinese theaters in Hollywood.
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December 15, 2003
See a Movie at the Historic Central Park Theatre!
CHICAGO, IL — Plans are underway to host “Within Our Gates,” the famous 1919 silent film by Oscar Micheaux, at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, at the historic Central Park Theatre, 3535 W. Roosevelt Road, Chicago. This will be the first film to be shown in the theater since 1971.