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August 5, 2003
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Silent Film Collection Could Be Heading South
JACKSONVILLE, FL — Read the MSNBC News article
Saenger Theatre Renovations Continue On Schedule
BILOXI, MI — Read the Mississippi Press article
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Are Outdoor Theaters On The Rise?
NEW YORK, NY — Read the USA Today article
July Box Office Admissions Hit Six-Year Low
LOS ANGELES, CA — Read the Hollywood Reporter article0 comments -
August 4, 2003
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Inside Regal Entertainment’s Success
NEW YORK, NY — Read the New York Times article
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For Rent: The Loew’s Paradise
NEW YORK, NY — Read the New York Times article (reg. required)
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Frontier Cinema Restoration Hampered By Collapsed Roof
NAMPA, ID — Read the KTVB article
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Royal Theatre Seeks National Register Landmark Status
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August 1, 2003
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A Recent Look At Seattle’s Olympic and Edmonds Theaters
SEATTLE, WA — Read the Seattle Times article
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Upcoming Tour To Visit Detroit’s Historic Theaters
DETROIT, MI — Get more information and purchase tickets(Thanks to Michael Hauser for this info!)
“Soda Shop Matinees” Return to Lafayette
LAFAYETTE, IN — Read the Exponent Online article
Canadian Theaters Struggle To Make Profit
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July 31, 2003
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Coolidge Corner Caters To Seniors
BROOKLINE, MA — Read the TownOnline.com article
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Beverly Drive-In Serves Up Summer Fun
HATTIESBURG, MS — Read the HattiesburgAmerican.com article
Maumee Theater To Get Makeover
MAUMEE, OH — Read the ToledoBlade.com article
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Afghan Moviegoers Get Roadshows
KABUL, AFGHANISTAN — Read the Yahoo! News article
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July 30, 2003
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Waverly Theater Set To Reopen
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Fox Theatre Carpet For Sale On eBay
ATLANTA, GA — View the eBay auction
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Park Cinema Plans Still A Go
PROVIDENCE, RI — Read the Providence Journal Bulletin article
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Stonington Opera House Still Going Strong
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July 29, 2003
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Thanks For The Memories; Bob Hope Passes Away
TOLUCA LAKE, CA — Read CNN’s special coverage
ABC Cinema To Become $3 Million Sports Bar
GLASGOW, UK — Read the Evening Times article
Bremen Theatre Ends 30 Year Run
TINLEY PARK, IL — Read the Daily Southtown article
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DeKalb Theatre Celebrates Its Cinematic Past
FORT PAYNE, AL — Read the Times-Journal article
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July 28, 2003
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Saving Theaters Helps Save Cities
DOYLESTOWN, PA — Read the Philadelphia Inquirer article
Hollywood Theatre Restoration Plan Wins Approval
MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Read the Star Tribune article
Florida Theatre Renovations Begin
VERO BEACH, FL — Read the Press Journal article
Broadway Theatre In Danger
PITMAN, NJ — Read the Philadelphia Inquirer article
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Parisian Revival Houses Fight To Survive
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July 25, 2003
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Regal Entertainment Posts Modest Revenue Gain
KNOXVILLE, TN — Read the Kansas City Star article
Fox California Seeks Buyer
SALINAS, CA — Read the Californian article
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Theater Lovers Discover Hidden Movie Palace In Drugstore
ILFRACOMBE, UK — Read the North Devon Journal article
Ownership Issues Cloud Strand Theater Restoration
MARIETTA, GA — Read the Atlanta Journal Constitution article
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July 24, 2003
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Loews Cineplex To Expand Baby-Friendly Screenings Program
NEW YORK, NY — Read the WSOCTV article
Stiefel Theatre Names New Executive Director
SALINA, KS — Read the Salina Journal article
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Campus Cinema Closes Today
WAKEFIELD, RI — Read the Providence Journal article
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Bijou Theater Brings Dinner And Art Movies To San Antonio
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July 23, 2003
Tivoli Theatre Makes ‘Best of Chicago’ List
CHICAGO, IL — The Tivoli Theatre located in Downers Grove, Illinois is featured in the August issue of Chicago Magazine’s “Best of Chicago”. The Tivoli Theatre is featured with a gorgeous full page color photo of the theatre under the category of “Best Golden Age-Silver Screen” on page 99.
The Tivoli Theatre also receives several mentions in the July/August Western Suburban Living Magazine, which has a feature story on Downers Grove.
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(article not available online)Thanks to longtime Cinema Treasures user and contributor Paul Salley for this one!