Varsity to re-open as bargain cinema
CHAPEL HILL, SC — Although previously reported to be closed permanently, the Varsity Theater will be re-opening under new ownership as a $3 discount house.
Chapel Hill residents Susan and Paul Shareshian have begun working to restore the theater to its former elegance. “We want to bring back the feeling of a classic old-time movie theater and also provide a clean and fun space — with excellent service and a customer-focused staff — where local residents can enjoy a movie at a reasonable price,” says Paul Shareshian in a news release.
Read more in the News Observer.
Correction: You labeled in the writing Chapel Hill,SC.
It's suppose to be Chapel Hill, NC. Just to let you know.
The Varsity is scheduled to reopen on November 9,2009.
The owners under new management,will show mainstream films as well as classic movies. However,since the Varsity was known for independent and foreign films,it will occasionally showed them at reduced prices.....
It will operate as a single screen theatre,with a conference area for lectures and a children's center.
Neat,don't you think?