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May 12, 2003
Today’s Newsreel
Historic Tivoli Theater Ready for Its Close-Up
WASHINGTON, DC — Read the Washington Post article
Drive-In Reopens as Land Sale to Wal-Mart on Hold
LEBANON, OR — Read the AP/Statesman Journal story
American Cinematheque Announces Early Plans For Aero
SANTA MONICA, CA — Read the American Cinematheque press releaseThanks to Andreas Fuchs for the update.
Roseville Theatre Makes Return
ROSEVILLE, MI — Read the Community Free Press storyThanks to Gary Flinn for the news.
‘Buffy’ Finale With Stars Held At Pickwick
PARK RIDGE, IL — Read the Daily Herald storyThanks to Bryan Krefft for the news.
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May 9, 2003
Today’s (Large) Newsreel
Preservation Alert Varsity Theatre To Close, Future Unknown
CARBONDALE, IL — Read The SouthernThanks to Bryan Krefft for the news.
Theater Re-Opening Less Than Grand; Owners Forge On
DIMMITT, TX — Read the Amarillo Globe-News
Chabot Cinema Back In Limelight
CASTRO VALLEY, CA — Read the Contra Costa Times
Demolition Of Theater To Begin Soon
LANCASTER, PA — Read WGAL-TV’s coverage
Roseville Theatre To Reopen This Month
ROSEVILLE, MI — Read the Macomb Daily
Alhambra Getting New Owners, Troupe
EVANSVILLE, IN — Read the Courier & Press article
Town Hall May Return To Its Theater Roots
OLD SAYBROOK, CT — Read the Pictorial Gazette
Have a terrific weekend everyone … see you on Monday!
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May 8, 2003
Today’s Newsreel
Curtains for the Montauk
PASSAIC, NJ — Read the Herald article
Changes At Local Theaters
SAVANNAH, GA — Read the Savannah Morning News
Movies Make A Comeback At Colonial
LACONIA, NH — Read the Concord Monitor
Movies Might Roll Back Into 1927 Theater
WASHINGTON, NJ — Read the Express-Times -
May 6, 2003
Today’s Newsreel
Symphony Puts Heinz Hall (Former Loew’s Penn) On The Block
PITTSBURGH, PA —'Read the Pittsburgh Business Times
Thanks to Bryan Krefft for the news.
Ioka Theater For Sale
EXETER, NH — Read the Exeter News-LetterThanks to John Elwood for the update.
Vote For Your Favorite Washington, DC Theaters
WASHINGTON, DC — Vote for your favorite DC theater
1,200 Cinema Halls in Maharashtra to Shut Down From May 16
MAHARASHTRA, INDIA — Read the Rediff.com article
Sale Pending for Delsea Drive-In
VINELAND, NJ — Read The Press story
Film Firms ‘Block’ Cheap Seats Plan
ENGLAND — Read the BBC news
Friends of the Raymond Needs Your Help!
PASADENA, CA — According to the Friends of the Raymond, they need another $4,765 by the end of the week to consider appealing their lawsuit to stop the redevelopment of the Raymond Theatre.To donate, go to the Friends website, click on the “donate” link, and then the PayPal logo. Fore more information, call (818) 541-9522.
Donations to Friends of the Raymond are tax deductible, as allowed by law. The group is a project of Spirit of the Sage, under Social & Environmental Entrepreneurs (SEE), a California 501©(3) tax exempt organization, tax identification # 95-4116679.
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May 5, 2003
Today’s Newsreel
Stax Museum In Former Capitol Theatre Opens
MEMPHIS, TN — Read the GoMemphis.com story
Read the Reuters report
Read the WMC-TV articleThanks to Gary Flinn for the update!
New Corporation Will Try to Save Harms Center for the Arts
ENGLEWOOD, NJ — Read the Star-Ledger
No Takers to Have Name on Fox Marquee
STOCKTON, CA — Read The Record article
New Megaplex Palace, Krikorian Buena Park Metroplex 18, Opens
BUENA PARK, CA — View conceptual drawings of the ‘modern’ movie palace
Dallas Man Plans to Reopen Times Square Cinema
TYLER, TX — Read the Tyler Morning Telegraph -
May 1, 2003
Today’s Newsreel
Strand Theater’s Poor Condition Could Be Beneficial
ZELIENOPLE, PA — Read the Tribune-Review article
Victoria Theater Repairs OK
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April 30, 2003
Today’s Newsreel
County Helps Pay For New Look For Chabot Cinema
CASTRO VALLEY, CA — Read the Oakland Tribune
Man Who Restored North Bend Theatre Dies
NORTH BEND, WA — Read the Seattle Times
Can Old Theater Survive?
CHARLOTTE, NC — Read the Charlotte Observer editorial -
April 29, 2003
Today’s Newsreel
Vaudeville Veterans to Entertain Again in St. Charles
ST. CHARLES, IL — Read the Daily Herald storyThanks to Bryan Krefft for the news!
Tivoli Theater Restoration To Begin Soon
WASHINGTON, DC — Read the NBC4.com story
Read the Washington Post
Beijing Theaters Close Due To SARS
BEIJING, CHINA — Read the Examiner
Odeon Theatre in Ghatkopar To Be Gutted To Make Way For Multiplex
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April 28, 2003
Today’s Newsreel
The Normal Theater Goes Above and ‘Beyond'
NORMAL, IL — Read the Daily Vidette
Vaudeville Performer (And Former Theater Owner) Irving Foy Dies
ALBUQUERQUE, NM — Read the Washington Post article
Lack of Ticket Sales has Future of City Landmark in Question
BATON ROUGE, LA — Read the WBRZ-TV, Channel 2 report
Theaters Applying For Grants In Maryland
NORRISTOWN, MD — Read the Pottstown Mercury
Plans To Renovate Tennessee Theatre and Convert Cafeteria Underway
KNOXVILLE, TN — Read the Knoxville News
Store, theater Show Interest in Ames Plaza
NORWICH, CT — Read the Norwich Bulletin -
April 25, 2003
Today’s Newsreel
Last Call For Former Mai Kai Theater
LIVONIA, MI — Read the Community Free Press eulogyThanks to Gary Flinn for the update.
Preservation Alert Gateshead Odeon In Peril
GATESHEAD, ENGLAND — Read the Journal
Avalon’s Spirits Rising At Former Regency
SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Read the San Francisco Chronicle story
Council Aid Urged for Rivoli
MYRTLE BEACH, SC — Read the Sun News
Preservation Alert Former Gaiety/Publix Theater In Danger
BOSTON, MA — Read the Boston Globe article
Have a great weekend everyone … see you Monday!