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October 30, 2012
Rex Allen Theater to be acquired by preservation group; movie showings may resume soon
WILLCOX, AZ — The Willcox Historic Theater Preservation Inc. has purchased the Rex Allen Theater from the Rex Allen Museum. They plan to reopen it for movies soon and eventually restore the ticket booth in front.
Read the full story in the Willcox Range News.
(Thanks to wsasser for providing the photo.)
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October 29, 2012
Closed Cinema 23 to be converted to retail/office space
CEDAR GROVE, NJ — After two dormant years, the Cinema 23 is on the road to being converted into office space. Even in the projection booth will be incorporated into one of the five units.
Read more in the Verona-Cedar Grove Times.
(Thanks to mark edmunds for providing the photo.)
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October 25, 2012
Retired teacher knows how to get film prints for Detroit-area’s classic Redford Theatre
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI — Detroit News had an entertaining story about the woman behind the classic film series at the Redford Theatre, retired teacher Peggy Grimshaw. She relentlessly calls studios to track down prints so they can present them at their theatre.
(Thanks to kiwiplant for providing the photo>)
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October 23, 2012
Lyric Theatre returns with huge benefit
BIRMINGHAM, AL — On September 28th, 2012, the Lyric Theatre hosted its first live performance in over 60 years. The event was a benefit concert by the Chad Fisher Jazz ensemble to raise funds for the continued restoration efforts for the Lyric. To accomplish this feat, volunteers laid down new temporary plywood flooring and lighting. Patrons brought their own chairs. Special dispensation was given by the City of Birmingham, Birmingham Fire Marshal and Code Enforcement to permit this special show. 200 tickets for this performance sold out in a matter of days.
Although the theater area has substantial water damage and decay, the sound quality was nothing less than astonishing. Live jazz spilled across the audience warm and rich as honey. There appeared to be clear sight and sound lines from all parts of the main floor. The band later reported that the sound quality and natural feedback from the venue walls was incredible.
(Thanks to Bhamwiki for the photo of the pre-renovation Lyric)
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October 22, 2012
NYC to get new theater exclusively for documentary films
NEW YORK, NY — A combination of public and private funds are coming together to build a $3 Million theatre specifically for documentaries. The Downtown Community Television Center is creating this 73-seat space in their Chinatown headquarters.
Read more in First Showing.
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Volunteers clean up Granada Theater in order to reopen it for film festiva
MORGAN HILL, CA — The ninth annual Poppy Jasper Film Festival went back to its roots by revisiting its first home, the Granada Theatre. An estimated $15,000 went into renovating the theatre, that closed seven years ago, so it could present films for the first time since then.
Read the full story in the Mercury News.
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October 19, 2012
Sun Theater gets new marquee; appeals to community to raise funds for digital projector
GRAND LEDGE, MI — The Sun Theater is hoping to raise enough money to purchase a digital projector by next year. While they aim to buy one for their main theatre, they will probably not be able to convert the one for their second screen.
Read more in the Lansing State Journal.
(Thanks to Chuck1231 for providing the photo.)
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New eight-screen theater soon to open in Brownwood
THE VILLAGES, FL — The centerpiece of the western-themed development, Brownwood, will be its new movie theater. The theatre will be miles closer than other local cinemas and will also be a home for dancing and other entertainment.
Read more in the Daily Commercial.
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October 18, 2012
Outlook grim for 1920’s era Centre Cinema
RUGBY, ND — The Centre Cinema’s days are numbered because it can’t afford to make the jump to digital. The local owner hopes someone can buy it and save it.
Read more in the Pierce County Tribune.
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October 17, 2012
Looking for Louis Wiltse’s archives of C. Howard Crane
Hello there!
I am trying to find any information on the whereabouts of Mr. Louis Wiltse – who holds or held the archives to architect C. Howard Crane.
Any leads would be really great! Our theatre – here in Atlanta – was heavily influenced by Mr. Crane.
Thank you!
Beth