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October 24, 2003
Grand Illumination of Embassy Theatre Marquee
LEWISTOWN, PA — With all the pomp and circumstance befitting a grand picture palace, the Embassy Theatre’s beautifully replicated marquee of 1,000 Lights came to life in front of a crowd of about 1,000 spectators, a larger crowd than the theatre itself could seat! The multi-colored sign was lit officially on October 16, in a ceremony to mark this important milestone in the theatre’s rebirth. While much work remains inside the theatre until it can be opened, the restored marquee is a visible reminder that the theatre will once again become a proud part of the community.
Photo by Brian Auman
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October 21, 2003
Friends of the Loews Seeks Permanent Lease, Greater Role In Future Of Theater
JERSEY CITY, NJ — The Friends of the Loews, the non-profit group which has worked since 1986 to save and preserve the Loews Jersey, is seeking to replace its current lease of the theater with a more permanent arrangement. The lack of such an arrangement has made it difficult for the theater to attract corporate sponsors, according to this story in the Hudson Reporter.
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October 20, 2003
Park Theatre To Get 2nd Chance?
MENLO PARK, CA — After initially considering demolition, the owner of the Park Theatre is now reviewing two different proposals to revive the aging Art Moderne theater, according to the San Jose Mercury News. One proposal, from Landmark Theatres, would include adding a second screen to the Park (which would require a spitting of the theater’s main auditorium).
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Restoration Work Begins On DuPage Theatre
LOMBARD, IL — According to a recent Daily Herald article, work has at last begun on the restoration of the long-shuttered DuPage Theatre. Workers are replacing bricks on the DuPage’s stagehouse before winter arrives. The full restoration project of the theater is expected to begin in spring, including converting upstairs apartments into offices, opening retail space on the ground level, and finally, restoring the auditorium to its original appearance, for live performances, concerts and movies. The project is expected to be completed by late 2005. Though the current work is only a very small part of the project, one supporter of the theater’s restoration said, “We’re excited to see it get underway”.
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Everyman Cinema Drops Plans For Nightclub
HAMPSTEAD, UK — The owners of the Everyman Cinema have dropped their plans to convert the basement of the historic movie theater into a nightclub, according to a recent Hampstead & Highgate Express article. Instead, they have announced plans to use the space as a 2nd, 90-seat screen dedicated to independent films.
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October 17, 2003
Nederlander Group To Restore Bethesda’s Boro Theatre
BETHESDA, MD — According to a Business Gazette article, Nederlander Worldwide Entertainment has announced plans to transform Bethesda’s long-shuttered Boro Theatre. The group plans to convert the Art Deco movie house into a 700 seat performing arts center.
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October 15, 2003
City Weights Pros And Cons Of Saving Theater
According to a North Gate News Online article, the El Cerrito Planning Commission is considering a proposal to reopen the El Cerrito Theater as an anchor for its downtown redevelopment plans. The theater, which has been dormant as a movie theater since the 1950s, would include two screens and a cafe.
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Jackson’s Michigan Theatre
Tuesday’s issue of the State News included a profile of the Michigan Theatre and other classic movie theaters in the Detroit area.