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October 18, 2011
Short North theater to make ‘Follies’ into fortune
COLUMBUS, OH — The Garden Theatre reopened its doors the other week with a run of ‘Follies’. Staging the production is one of the first steps in raising money to restore the theatre for future engagements.
Read the full story in the Lantern.
(Thanks to Keith, Anne Evans, and Columbus Underground for providing the photo.)
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September 29, 2011
A dried out Latchis Hotel and Theater will reopen
BRATTLEBORO, VT — Hurricane Irene can only keep the Latchis Theatre down so long. They’re stepping up repairing the water and electrical damage so it can reopen by November.
Read more in the Reformer.
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September 19, 2011
Bijou Theatre rebirth
BRIDGEPORT, CT — After tireless work by its new owner, the Bijou reopened last weekend. They hope for it to be the centerpiece of a new downtown.
Read more in the Bridgeport News.
(Thanks to lynnjulian for the photo of the Bijou.)
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September 15, 2011
Neptune grand re-opening
SEATTLE, WA — Even though they had what they now call a “soft opening” a few months back, there are still more celebratory engagements planned for the recently restored Neptune Theatre.The Seattle Times reports that they will have a Grand Re-opening on September 25 along with a full season of live events to showcase the venue.
(Thanks to yelahneb for providing the photo.)
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Exit Art announces the opening of Digimovies
NEW YORK, NY — Part gallery, part theater, Exit Art will be opening a new screening room called Digimovies to showcase digital films of all genres. The room will also be able to present a variety of cinema formats.
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September 2, 2011
Lewisburg celebrates reopening of theater
LEWISBURG, PA — The 70 year-old Campus Theatre just reopened after a six month, $2.5 Million renovation and the town couldn’t be happier. The integral institution now has a refurbished projection and sound system along with other amenities.
Read the full story in the Daily Item and see more pictures here.
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August 15, 2011
SIFF to reopen Uptown
SEATTLE, WA — After closing last year, the Uptown Cinemas will reopen in October under the new management of the Seattle International Film Festival. The three-screen theatre built in 1926 will now have year round programming by the Festival with some digital capabilities as well.
Read more in the Seattle Times.
Thanks to miss niki chan for providing the photo.)
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August 4, 2011
Restaurant to takeover former Studio 1
LOS ANGELES, CA — Often overlooked, the long vacant Studio One theater is set to become the Mohawk Bend Restaurant very soon. On this occasion, the Eastsider takes a look at the history of the space and its role in the Echo Park neighborhood.
Thanks to waltarrrr for providing the photo.)
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August 2, 2011
September reopening for Liberty Hall
TYLER, TX — A full slate of films and entertainment are planned for the September re-opening of Liberty Hall. Read the Republic about this town came together to preserve this theatre for future generations and make sure they came back with a bang.
Thanks to Jared Zimmerman for providing the photo.
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August 1, 2011
Movie Tavern gearing up for opening
COLLEGEVILLE, PA — The Phoenixville Patch covered the opening of the new location of Movie Tavern. Like their other locations, they’ll be an in-house restaurant and even small screening rooms for special events.