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sdoerr commented about Fine Arts Theatre on Feb 14, 2006 at 6:02 am

Great news!

“The Right Productions has started booking performances for the Fine Arts Theatre on Woodward in Midtown. The theater had not been in use for over a decade.

The Right Productions occupied the space late last year and is in the process of buying it. They’ve held seven events in the 1914-theater since December, including four during Super Bowl week. "

Full Info

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sdoerr commented about Chicago Shubert Renovations Turn Up Lost History on Feb 13, 2006 at 6:28 am

What genious! Some unknown person knew they were unique and couldn’t be recreated.

Amazing what lies behind stuff

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sdoerr commented about Admiral Theatre on Feb 12, 2006 at 7:20 pm

It also appears the mystery as to what is happening to the Admiral has been solved:

View link
This redevelopment site is anchored by a market with 11,000 sf of newly remodeled office on 2nd floor offers a unique
opportunity for a variety of retail/office users. There are 4 storefronts that offer excellent accessibility to Detroit’s eastside.

So it appears that the building is office and retail now.

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sdoerr commented about Admiral Theatre on Feb 12, 2006 at 6:54 pm

I have a scan of the entrance to the theater when it was Brown’s Chapel. I will upload it soon when I get some time.

The marquee reads “Brown’s Chapel Missionary Baptist Church
Office No. 331-2510 11205 Fr. Brown Pastor”

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sdoerr commented about Villa Theatre on Feb 12, 2006 at 4:26 pm

I agree now, I thought the new owner would keep everything the way it was and restore it all.

Instead we get fake columns, removal of the canopy sign, painting over the murals… so much for the villa being the way it was

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sdoerr commented about Madison Theatre on Feb 9, 2006 at 10:41 am

They have had the building complete for a couple months. It looks very beautiful with details such as rosettes between floors, it is some great infill.

The building hosted a temporary bar for the Super Bowl. They said they plan to have it all finished in the near future

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sdoerr commented about Michigan Theatre on Feb 8, 2006 at 11:34 am

Great to see another memory of this fine palace.

i would love to see your artifacts from the building. I have unused tickets to the shows, such as BOC, Kiss, Aerosmith, etc. in addition to floorplans and a few other things.

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sdoerr commented about Fillmore on Feb 8, 2006 at 11:31 am

The exterior was quite beautiful for the Super Bowl. It had red, white, and blue floods on it.
I believe the exterior was recently cleaned and restored also.

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sdoerr commented about National Theatre on Feb 8, 2006 at 11:29 am

I should add that the facade wasn’t cleaned well and not very complete. They basically cleaned the areas under the little mini roof on the facade. They didnt bother to clean the towers (which are still filled with grime and grime)

Thy should have cleaned it all and lit it like it was back in that day

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sdoerr commented about Gem Theatre on Feb 2, 2006 at 10:35 am

Jimmy Kimmel has been utilizing the Gem as his taping locations while he is in for Super Bowl. He will be taping for a week.

i seen it yesterday, I liked the Detroit flavor of the opening and scenes. The musical guests performed on the Century Grille stage. They covered up the nice little arch with wood paneling.

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sdoerr commented about National Theatre on Feb 2, 2006 at 10:35 am

Scaffolding down, a nice white, clean facade has risen.

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sdoerr commented about Fox Theatre on Jan 27, 2006 at 9:04 pm

Great new on the tower

As of last night it was up and running, the LED lighting and animated star, looks quite nice!

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sdoerr commented about Norwood Theatre on Jan 20, 2006 at 2:39 pm

If anyone has any photos of this theater (interior or exterior) from 1915-1949 it would be greatly appreciated, as it was designed by WS Joy an architect I am constantly curious about.

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sdoerr commented about Fox Theatre on Jan 14, 2006 at 4:41 am

They have a rendering under their photo gallery, as well as what the old one looked like. View link

They have already finished installing them (what a turnaround!), unfortunately I haven’t been down to get some photos of it yet.

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sdoerr commented about Fox Theatre on Jan 12, 2006 at 5:40 am

Great news! The tower along the top of the Fox will be recreated with a cool LED scheme. Full info on that here: View link

Today Ilitch had a press conference that included the United Artists, Fine Arts Building, Fox Theater, former Madison-Lenox Site and Detroit Building.

Full press release here.

Pics are under Media Room>Photo Gallery

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sdoerr commented about Adams Theater on Jan 12, 2006 at 5:38 am

Today Ilitch had a press conference that included the United Artists, Fine Arts Building, Fox Theater, and former Madison-Lenox Site and Detroit Building.

Full press release here.

Pics are under Media Room>Photo Gallery

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sdoerr commented about United Artists Theatre on Jan 12, 2006 at 5:38 am

A gate has been put up around the building as well as two huge mutlistory banners advertising a development oppurtunity.

Today Ilitch had a press conference that included the United Artists, Fine Arts Building, Fox Theater, and former Madison-Lenox Site and Detroit Building.

Full press release here.

Pics are under Media Room>Photo Gallery

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sdoerr commented about Adams Theater on Jan 10, 2006 at 6:15 pm

Though a bit late, a thank you to UA80 for posting those archives.

When I was in the theater a few months ago, I noticed a little bit of police tape in the balcony. I thought back to the articles you posted, made me wonder if that is what they were from.

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sdoerr commented about Any other 'Urban Outfitters' theaters? on Jan 6, 2006 at 12:01 am

The first floor seating of the State Theater in Ann Arbor is an Urban Outfitters. Only the twinned balcony is used for movies.

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sdoerr commented about Granada Theatre on Jan 3, 2006 at 8:57 am

Wow, this appears to be a beauitful theater.

Reminds me somewhat of the Michigan Theater here in Detroit.

The lobby is comparable to that of Rapp & Rapp.

Such a shame this beautiful treasure had to be demolished.

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sdoerr commented about United Artists Theatre on Jan 3, 2006 at 7:28 am

Can’t forget about the Cinema Treasures book aslo, EdSolero!

The owner of the Michigan Theater was kind enough to give me a copy of the Theater Society Annual from 95'. It has some great pics never seen before.

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sdoerr commented about Buy the State Theatre in South Bend on Dec 30, 2005 at 12:59 pm

Too bad they are tearing down the Studebaker Plant there. That place is a landmark

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sdoerr commented about United Artists Theatre on Dec 25, 2005 at 1:53 pm

Indeed this is a location in Detroit, Ed.

This is the beautiful Michigan Theater here in Detroit. here is my My page and here is the cinema treasures page for it.

My favorite theater of all time, the Michigan has been a cameo for quite a few movies.

Also in “The Island,” right after the Michigan Theater part, Johnny Rockets, the car crash/msn lookup scene, and the clone shoot scene with the angel, were all shot here in Detroit.

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sdoerr commented about No Cell Phone Signals in Theaters? on Dec 19, 2005 at 9:57 am

I agree

Cell phones maybe needed in an emergency such as a death in a family. I see putting the cell phone in silent or beeper mode in case an emergency occurs.

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sdoerr commented about Movie Theatres Wanted on Dec 10, 2005 at 3:19 pm

Ok here is the info I could find:
Quo Vadis Theater
7420 Wayne Road
Parcel ID: 015-03-0004-001
Zoned: CB-3 General Commercial Business
Permitted uses: Wide variety of commercial retail and service uses
Approximately 6 acres Located at the NE corner of Wayne and Warren Roads, across from Westland Shopping Center
For further information contact Bruce Thompson AICP, Planning Director, City of Westland (734) 467-3219