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May 15, 2006
PA Theater Summit
I found this interesting event on the Pennsylvania Downtown Center website…
Theater Summit
PDC is spearheading the creation of a network of independent theaters (Pennsylvania Association of Independent and Neighborhood Theatres) for the purpose of creating a more level playing field. PDC recognizes the challenges faced by smaller, independent film and live theaters and with the creation of this network, we hope to create leverage that places PA’s independent theaters in the league of larger, corporation owned theaters, as well as provide a support system among theater owners.
PDC will be hosting a summit to bring people together to discuss some of these issues and to provide a forum of networking. This will be held May 15 and 16, at the Comfort Suites in Carlisle. Items on the agenda include who we are and what the theatre network hopes to accomplish, managers' presentations (theatre owners' introductions of themselves and their theatres), educational sessions on feasibility studies, and funding, a facilitated discussion about cooperative marketing, vendors, and productions, and a presentation of the fall theatre promotion.
We have reserved a block of rooms at the Comfort Suites. Meals will be on your own, but we will plan a group dinner at a local restaurant for Monday night for those who wish to attend. We expect cost to be about $20 per person. We intend on finishing the Summit around noon on Tuesday.
Registration Form
Please have this returned to us by May 1, 2006. We will allow later registrations, but printed materials may not be available to those who register after this date, or at the door.
For more information about this, please contact Kristen Janowski at
This may be a little late, but it looks like it is good theater news in Pennsylvania.
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Know someone who can refurbish marquees and ticket booths?
Can anyone give me info on who refurbishes marquees and ticket booths?
Need help in fixing my marquee with new neon. Also, does anybody build ticket booths from old pictures?
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May 12, 2006
Livingston Arts Council Takes Key Step in Historic Opera House Restoration
LANSING, MI — Master-planning will commence this spring, for the transformation of the original Opera House into a historically updated version of what Opera House patrons might have experienced in the 1800s. The owner of The Opera House, Livingston Arts Council (LAC), has chosen The Christman Company of Lansing and the Ann Arbor office of SmithGroup, Inc., as its design/build team to develop a master plan for the restoration.
The project will begin with a review of a 2001 Development Plan Report and a series of quality, cost and modeling workshops to assist LAC in identifying and balancing its needs, priorities and cost constraints. The series of workshops will help determine a detailed project scope and schedule for the building’s eventual restoration.
“This project is especially meaningful because much of our staff, me included, is from Livingston County and call the County home,” said Ron Staley, Director of National Preservation at The Christman Company. “I have personally witnessed the difference made in the community by the preservation of the Livingston County Courthouse and the Carnegie Library (other local Christman projects). This project will provide the community with more than a theater; it will also give us a more complete glimpse into the past.”
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Seeking vintage movie theater ads
It seems to me that one of the major factors that fostered my love of theaters and movies from my youth was the way they were advertised in our local papers.
The ads were designed to enthrall you to view the movies-many conveyed special images, catch phrases,and imagination-surging presentations.
I love the comments sent by your members that include some of these pages concerning the particular theater, especially since nowadays the newspaper ads are so lackluster (or even absent altogether) that there is nothing to provoke the reads into attending the particular theaters in question.
I was wondering if you could invite members to submit more of these ads and add a link to them.
Thanks for listening!
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May 11, 2006
Historic Texas movie theater for sale on eBay
KENEDY, TX — The Rialto is currently listed on eBay as Item number: 4461464199. It looks like someone ignored the roof and it is in rough shape, but the starting bid is only $5,000.
Auction ends in 2 days (sorry, I just noticed it).
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Rumored Sunset at Old Hyde Park Theater
TAMPA, FL — Tampa newspapers and local television stations are having a frenzy with rumors of Sunrise Cinemas at Old Hyde Park closing its doors.
Wasserman Vornado Strategic Real Estate Fund LLC is buying most of the Old Hyde Park Shopping Mall and turning it in to condominiums. Just what the world needs… more condos.
The rumors are getting a little over blown, but needless to say it is still a concern. The area has been contacting Old Hyde Park in efforts to stop them from selling the theater and shops. The theater means a lot to people in the area. Some say they purchased homes with the added thought that they could walk to see a film.
The theater is an asset to Old Hyde Park. Sunrise presents not only independent and foreign films, but also first run films as well. With The Wine Exchange (a little beverage cafe) next door and the patio setting area being in front of the box office, the theater does very well and would not be closing if not for being purchased for condominiums.
If you live in the Tampa area or are a patron of the theater or shops, please contact either Old Hyde Park Mall Management Wasserman Vornado Strategic Real Estate Fund LLC to urge them to rethink their plans.
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May 10, 2006
Pasadena’s Historic Raymond Theatre Needs Buyer Immediately!
PASADENA, CA — After a 19-year preservation battle to save the historic Raymond Theatre. Bulldozers are now on the theatre grounds and poised to start gutting the theatre for housing.
The Raymond Theatre opened in 1921 and was one of the finest theatres on the West Coast, it has presented vaudeville, movies and in it’s last incarnation it was known as one of LA’s top concert venues, Perkin’s Palace.
Friends of the Raymond Theatre have secured major operators, concert promoters and the ability to use historic tax credits for renovation.
A buyer (or someone to lease) the theatre is needed immediately!
Please contact us at:
Friends of the Raymond Theatre
www.raymondtheatre.com
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May 9, 2006
850 theater seats for sale
850 Theater seats for sale
Consession counters for sale
Pop machine motors, compressors and pumps Misc. for sale
Location, Phoenix, AZ.
Contact Pete. 480-227-6217
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Want to lease old theater with option
I am searching for an old movie house to lease with a future option to buy. Must be in operation, will consider the grand old type, but would like to be able to show “scope” 70mm (would be idea) for special festivals, etc. Not looking for first run.
Makes no difference what area of the country it is located will consider all. If it the right fit, i will go for it.
If you have one or know of someone who has one on the market, email me ASAP. Even you guys who want to sell, why not consider lease with option?
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May 8, 2006
Who owns the Vogue Theatre?
HOLLYWOOD, CA — I was wondering if anyone knew the name of the owner or company that owns or operates the Vogue Theatre located at 6675 Hollywood Blvd.
I’ve been trying to reach the owners for some time now with no luck. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I’m very interested in the property which would be used for live children theatrical shows based on a series of characters I’ve created.
I think some fun “theatre” style events on Hollywood Blvd. would do it some justice…..Thanks!