Comments from Trolleyguy - Cinema Treasures

Trolleyguy commented about Campus Square Theatres on Jun 1, 2023 at 10:36 am

Reconfigured into a brewpub.

Trolleyguy commented about Centre Theatre for the Arts on May 31, 2023 at 10:51 am

Website

Trolleyguy commented about CineArts at Palo Alto Square on May 30, 2023 at 9:43 am

The building owner wants to convert it to offices story

Trolleyguy commented about Harkins Poca Fiesta 4 on May 22, 2023 at 10:27 am

Current use should be fitness center.

Trolleyguy commented about Eastgate Cinemas on May 10, 2023 at 10:36 am

This former theatre complex has remained vacant since 2015 and never repurposed. The current owner has applied to demolish it by October.

Trolleyguy commented about Uptown Theatre on May 9, 2023 at 3:56 pm

Performances begin with a kickoff on June 10. Uptown

Trolleyguy commented about Plaza Cinema on May 9, 2023 at 10:15 am

More details on the closing here

Trolleyguy commented about Colonial Theatre on May 5, 2023 at 10:03 am

Some good news with pictures here

Trolleyguy commented about Tivoli Theatre on Apr 19, 2023 at 11:36 am

Paywall at above link.

Trolleyguy commented about Lakeside Theatre on Apr 11, 2023 at 10:26 pm

Above link here: Mural

Trolleyguy commented about Fairborn Twin Cinemas on Apr 8, 2023 at 10:23 am

Renovation article: Grant

Trolleyguy commented about Royal Theater on Apr 8, 2023 at 10:19 am

The City of Guadalupe has received a federal grant of $4.9 million to renovate this theatre. Story here: Grant

Trolleyguy commented about Frontier Stage Theatre on Apr 6, 2023 at 11:26 am

Their Facebook page says the theatre is community owned and operated by volunteers. Phone# (785)421-3344

Trolleyguy commented about Riviera Theatre on Apr 1, 2023 at 10:39 am

Thanks David for setting record straight.

Trolleyguy commented about Roxy Theater on Mar 30, 2023 at 10:02 am

According to the website, only the main screen auditorium is in use with a total of 330 seats. The 2 smaller rooms have poor sound and limited seating. They are hoping to remodel and put the 2nd and 3rd screens back into operation.

Trolleyguy commented about Lewiston Community Theatre on Mar 18, 2023 at 11:17 am

Updated website link theatre

Trolleyguy commented about Worm Creek Opera House on Mar 18, 2023 at 11:13 am

Updated website link worm creek

Trolleyguy commented about Chicago Theatre on Mar 10, 2023 at 10:58 am

1948 from the movie on the marquee. This was before the Greyhound bus terminal was built on Randolph. At the time of this picture,the station was in a storefront on State Street and buses loaded and unloaded at the curb.

Trolleyguy commented about Uptown Theatre on Mar 9, 2023 at 10:07 am

Plans are to reopen as an entertainment venue in May. Story here: Uptown

Trolleyguy commented about Art Theatre CO-OP on Mar 7, 2023 at 10:25 am

Link to above article.Art

Trolleyguy commented about Temple Theatre on Mar 3, 2023 at 10:21 am

More details here

Trolleyguy commented about AMC Madison 6 on Feb 16, 2023 at 10:25 am

The theatre will temporarily reopen for one week April 13-20 for showings of films at the Wisconsin Film Festival.Festival

Trolleyguy commented about Emagine Batavia on Feb 16, 2023 at 10:11 am

Apparently this complex will be opening soon with the largest IMax screen in Illinois. IMax

Trolleyguy commented about Liberty Theatre on Feb 15, 2023 at 10:03 am

This article about the Walnut Theater contains information about the possible restoration of the Liberty as well. Article

Trolleyguy commented about Walnut Theatre on Feb 15, 2023 at 10:00 am

Under new ownership to be restored. Story here