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Theaters
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August 8, 2014
Remembering Bay Area cinemas
SAN FRANCISCO, CA — The Chronicle has been profiling theaters lost long ago. While there are still some great ones around, as featured in a separate article, this piece looks at the great palaces.
Fox Theatre Peninsula Theatre Haight Theatre Coronet Theatre Fairfax Theatre Millbrae Theatre
(Thanks to William for providing the photo.)
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August 7, 2014
Castro Theatre Organ IndieGoGo Campaign
SAN FRANCISCO, CA — The old organ will soon be removed from the Castro Theatre, have started an Indegogo crowdfunding campaign to help fund the creation of a new organ for the theatre that will be the largest pipe/digital organ in the world, with seven keyboards and over 800 stops. The SFCODA website boasts that, “it will retain the glorious sound of the Wurlitzer pipes while employing cutting-edge digital technology to expand it into a classical and orchestral concert organ of unprecedented versatility.” An organ of similar design would usually cost somewhere in the millions of dollars to create, but the organ builder who is doing the work pro-bono is building and installing the organ for $700,000.
Read more about IndieGoGo campaign here and more about the Castro Biscuit here.
(Thanks to Tinseltoes for providing the photo.)
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August 6, 2014
Dormont theater reaches fundraising goal and then some
DORMONT, PA — The Hollywood Theatre has had its fair share of ups and downs over the years. After reopening in 2011, they quickly were faced with the digital challenge. An eleventh hour Kickstarter campaign has saved them once again and now has the operators able to look at long term plans for the neighborhood treasure.
Read the full story in Trib Live.
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Go! List names Best St. Louis movie theater
ST. LOUIS, MO — STL Toady names Ronnie’s 20 Cine as the top theater in the area. Not only does it have an IMAX screen, but they’ve gone to great length to use unique touches to foster a more engaging patron experience.
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August 4, 2014
Future bright at Newtown Theatre
NEWTOWN, PA — After reopening in May the Newtown Theatre is bringing the crowds in with adventurous programming and a community feel. They plan to add live performances as well and have also had success with a membership program.
Read more about how this historic gem made its way into the 21st Century in the Bucks County Courier Times.
(Thanks to Ken Roe for providing the photo.)
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July 31, 2014
Second City taking on Piper’s Alley
CHICAGO, IL — Second City is expanding into the former AMC Piper’s Alley, once one of the most popular houses in town. They’ll be using it for theatres as well as classrooms to compete in the ever-growing improv scene in Chicago.
Read the full story in the Chicago Tribune.
(Thanks to Ken Roe for providing the photo.)
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July 30, 2014
Historic marker unveiled for the Clayton
DAGSBORO, DE — Delaware’s last firs-run single screen theatre, the Clayton, received a historic marker recently for its 65 years of service. With digital prohjection they seem set for many more and the community couldn’t be more loyal.
Read more about the ceremony and select memories of the theatre at Delmarva Now.
(Thanks to Jack Coursey for providing the photo.)
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July 29, 2014
Kallett Theatre back and better than ever
PULASKI, NY — Following an extensive renovation, the Kallet Theatre reopened in November as a multi-use performing arts venue. They’re now attracting national acts and providing an intimacy that keeps people coming back.
Read the full story in the Watertown Daily Times.
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July 25, 2014
Friday Night Fright returns
OSHKOSH, WI — The Time Community Theater is celebrating five years back in business with some great repertory offerings. Besides their recent Free Fridays series of classic films, they’re relaunching Friday Night Fright, a free series of classic horror films.
Read more in the Post Crescent.
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Drive-ins face a digital future
SACO, ME — The days of film are coming to an end for drive-ins with many saying this is the last summer any that haven’t converted will be around. The Saco Drive-In made the jump though just in time for its 75th Anniversary.
Read more at NJ 101.5.