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November 8, 2012
Multi-Media History Presentation on the History of Athol’s York and Captiol Theaters
ATHOL, MA — A Free Presentation on the York and Capitol Theater, by Jonathan A. Boschen, at the temporary location for the Athol Library. RSVP by calling the Athol Public Library: www.athollibrary.org/index.cfm?p=c.add
On Tuesday November the 13th at 5:30pm the Athol Public Library will feature a presentation by film history enthusiast Jonathan A. Boschen that explores these buildings during their reign as theaters throughout the 1930’s, through the 1950’s.
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October 24, 2012
Silent movie at The Brooklyn Paraount
BROOKLYN, NY — The New York Theatre Organ Society will present the 1925 horror movie classic “The Phantom of the Opera” starring Lon Chaney Sr. and yes the LIU- Brooklyn Paramount Mighty Wurlitzer will be the accompaniment for the film. The presentation starts at 3 PM on Sunday, October 28th 2012. Come and see just how movies were shown in 1925. The Paramount is located on Flatbush Ave. Extention at Dekalb Ave. Across from Juniors Restaurant. Easy to get to by bus, subway, LIRR and parking near by.
(Thanks to kiwiplant for providing the photo.)
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October 18, 2012
Donation keeps Riv film series rolling
NORTH TONAWANDA, NY — Thanks to a $10,000 donation, the popular family film series at the Riviera Theatre will continue for another season. There was talk of it being cancelled due to rising costs of operation.
Read more in the Tonawanda News.
(Thanks to Chuck1231 for providing the photo.)
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October 17, 2012
“Halloween” returns to the big screen at Classic Cinemas!
One of the most iconic horror films of all time will be coming to select Classic Cinemas theatres just in time for Halloween. John Carpenter’s original “Halloween” ® will be hitting the big screen on Tuesday, October 30th at 7:30 PM. This is a special 35th anniversary film with a bonus short that explores the movie’s impact on the horror genre called “You Can Kill the Bogeyman: 35 Years of Halloween,” directed by Fangoria’s Justin Beahm.
Released in 1978, “Halloween” is often credited as the start of the slasher horror movie craze. The film was the first installment in what became the Halloween franchise. The plot is set in the fictional Midwestern town of Haddonfield, Illinois. On Halloween in 1963, six-year-old Michael Myers murders his older sister. Fifteen years later, he escapes from a psychiatric hospital, returns home, and stalks teenager Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis) and her friends. Michael’s psychiatrist Dr. Sam Loomis suspects Michael’s intentions, and follows him to Haddonfield to try to prevent him from killing again.
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October 8, 2012
Celebrate popcorn this October at Classic Cinemas!
Did you know Americans eat 16 billion quarts of popcorn each year? That’s almost 51 quarts per person – people can’t get enough! In honor of October being National Popcorn Month and the Official Snack Food of the State of Illinois, Classic Cinemas is offering a FREE 46 oz popcorn to Classic Rewards members at each of their 13 theatre locations.
According to the Illinois State Museum, there are 333 Illinois farms that grow popcorn on 47,000 acres, making Illinois the largest grower of popcorn! In 2003, second and third grade students and their teacher in Joliet proposed popcorn as the official Illinois State Snack Food, and it was later voted as a state symbol!
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October 3, 2012
Camera Night at the Ivar
LOS ANGELES, CA —
Camera Night at the Ivar a group show
October 20 – November 25, 2012
Opening Reception Saturday October 20, 7-10 pm
“It’s cold out there, colder than a ticket taker’s smile at the Ivar Theatre, on Saturday night” Tom Waits – Nighthawks at the Diner
drkrm is pleased to present Camera Night at the Ivar, a group exhibition featuring rarely seen images from the Ivar Theatre in Hollywood presented for the first time together. Featuring photographs by Norman Breslow, Bill Dane, David Fahey, Anthony Friedkin, Michael Guske, Ryan Herz, Paul McDonough, Garry Winogrand. On display from October 20 through November 25, 2012.
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Lexington’s Kentucky Theater celebrates 90th anniversary
LEXINGTON, KY — A special screening of the silent classic “Wings” with organ accompaniment is scheduled tomorrow night in honor of the 90th Birthday of the Kentucky Theatre. A fundraising party next week caps off the celebration with funds going towards renovating the historic theatre that’s in need of new projection and seats.
Read the full story in the Herald Leader.
(Thanks to RobertR for providing the photo.)
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September 24, 2012
Midway turns 70 today
FOREST HILLS, NY — The UA Midway Stadium 9 is celebrating 70 years today with a special screening of “Rear Window” to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association. The late Thomas Lamb creation has weathered many changes but still stands as a tribute to veterans.
Read more about the event and its history in the Forest Hills Times.
(Thanks to William for providing the photo.)
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August 29, 2012
Garden Theatre announces 2012-13 Live Season
WINTER GARDEN, FL — The Garden Theatre, now in its fourth year of very successful operation after re-opening in 2008, will present a full slate of live theatre and musicians beginning in October.
“Legally Blonde, The Musical” plays October 5-28. November 30-December 16 will feature “A Christmas Survival Guide”. “Biloxi Blues” is February 8-24, and “Children of a Lesser God” plays March 15-30. The annual very popular community production will be “The Wizard of Oz”, April 19-May 26. In addition, the Orlando Ballet will present performances in November, January and March. Popular professional musicians are featured in November, January, March, and April.
The Garden is located at 160 West Plant Street. Phone 407-877-4736 for ticket information.
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August 27, 2012
Denver’s Esquire Theater celebrates 85th Anniversary