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November 9, 2012
Adirondac summer cinema closes and will be demolished; dates to 1926
INLET, NY — What local historians consider the first Quonset-type movie theater in the country, the Tamarack Movie House is set to the be torn down. It closed Labor Day Weekend after years of declining revenue and they plan to build a video arcade, miniature golf course and restaurant on the site.
Read the full story in the Post-Standard.
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Preservation Ready: Raising the Sattler’s curtain
BUFFALO, NY — Buffalo Spree published a wonderful article on the restoration efforts of the Broadway Theatre. Featuring stunning photos of the theatre in its current state, the piece discusses how the current owners plan on making it a groundbreaking performing arts space in the area.
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November 8, 2012
Multi-Media History Presentation on the History of Athol’s York and Captiol Theaters
ATHOL, MA — A Free Presentation on the York and Capitol Theater, by Jonathan A. Boschen, at the temporary location for the Athol Library. RSVP by calling the Athol Public Library: www.athollibrary.org/index.cfm?p=c.add
On Tuesday November the 13th at 5:30pm the Athol Public Library will feature a presentation by film history enthusiast Jonathan A. Boschen that explores these buildings during their reign as theaters throughout the 1930’s, through the 1950’s.
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ICE Chatham 14 in Chicago reopens under new management
CHICAGO, IL — After closing only weeks ago, the Chatham 14 has reopened. F&F Management will now handle day to day operations and upgrades are on the way as well.
Read more in the Chicago Sun Times.
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November 7, 2012
Ritz Theater turns to the community for funds and consideration as a not-for-profit in order to survive
MUNCY, PA — After almost 90 years in business, the Ritz Theatre is in danger of closing because it can’t afford to make a digital conversion. They’re hoping to raise money to become a non-profit so they can use other donations to purchase the equipment.
Read more at WNEP.
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Seattle’s Columbia City Cinema will reopen in 2012 as the Ark Lodge Cinemas
SEATTLE, WA — The former Columbia City Cinema is going back to its roots when it reopens as the Ark Lodge Cinemas next year. The new owner is renovating the theatre that closed last year and adding digital projection.
Read more in the Seattle Times.
(Thanks to jeterga for providing the photo.)
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November 6, 2012
Fire causes smoke damage at the famed Paradise Theatre
BRONX, NY — A fire caused smoke damage but no structural damage to the Paradise Theatre. It took 150 firefighters to put out the blaze that lasted an hour.
Read more in the New York Post.
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George West spirit revamped with arts venue
GEORGE WEST, TX — With a lot of community support and even some help from local inmates, the Dobie West Performing Arts Theatre is set to reopen soon. Through creative fundraising, they managed to come up with over $300,000 to revamp the theatre.
Read more at caller.com.
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Cinemark to unveil the new Century 12 in Napa Valley on November 9; will have large format XD scree
NAPA, CA — Cinemark’s new theatre hinted at September is set to open this Friday. They’ll feature their signature XD screen.
Read more in the Napa Valley Reigster.
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November 5, 2012
Front Street theater to open in mid-November
HARTFORD, CT — The Spotlight Theatre on Front Street is finally opening on November 16. The opening films are to be announced soon and they’ll play a mix of art house and mainstream fare.
Read more in the Courant.