Rio Theatre

271 Broadway,
Idaho Falls, ID 83405

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RonP
RonP on November 3, 2011 at 7:36 pm

On February 9, 2011 the Idaho Falls Arts Council (IFAC) announced the construction of an interactive visual arts learning center for youth in the Rio. Due to open in the summer of 2012, it will be called the ARTitorium on Broadway. The estimated cost will be $1.5 million. They reportedly have raised over $1 million, which was helped by a $285,000 grant from the Department of Education. Rio owner, Jeff Neiswaanger is giving IFAC a long-term rent-free lease. http://www.growidahofalls.org/content/media-advisory-press-conference-wednesday-february-9-200

lostmemory
lostmemory on April 18, 2009 at 4:07 pm

Here is another 1984 photo.

lostmemory
lostmemory on April 18, 2009 at 12:21 pm

1983 Photo

1984 Photo

op712
op712 on September 28, 2007 at 9:44 pm

There were times that the Paramount on “A” street and the Rio on Broadway would compete in being the best theatres in town. In the middle 50’s, for a couple of years, the RIO had the lead in that exhibition race, but eventually, Fox Intermountain’s “Paramount” would reign supreme for the city.

lostmemory
lostmemory on August 14, 2006 at 7:56 am

Here is a 2006 photo of the Rio theater. It appears that this former theater is now a Destinations Inn or will become one shortly.

Chuck1231
Chuck1231 on March 24, 2006 at 9:25 am

Seaating for the Rio Theatre is listed as 866.

RobertR
RobertR on April 26, 2005 at 8:29 am

What a great place, too bad it’s closed.

teecee
teecee on April 26, 2005 at 7:43 am

Recent night photo at this link:
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