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November 2, 2012
Small town Nebraska theaters feeling the the heat to go digital
CENTRAL CITY, NE — Small town theaters are struggling to decide how they can stay in business with the depleting number of film prints available. Theaters like the State don’t have the money to upgrade to digital and the subsidy system setup by the studios doesn’t make it particularly easier.
Read more in the World-Herald.
(Thanks to Rod_Zemke for providing the photo.)
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Movie theater reopens after fire
FORT HOOD, TX — The Palmer Theater recently reopened after a six-month closure due to a fire. They now have new stadium seating as well.
Read more at KWTX.
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November 1, 2012
ICE closes Chatham 14 in Chicago after sheriff posts eviction notice on the theater
CHICAGO, IL — Community were very disappointed with the sudden closing of the ICE Chatham 14. This leaves no theaters on the South Side of Chicago and few entertainment options for the neighborhood period.
Read more in the Chicago Sun Times.
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Historic Ridglea Theater in Fort Worth reopens with Retro Ball after extensive renovations
FORT WORTH, TX — After some dark times two years ago, the Ridglea Theater is back and better than ever. New owner Jerry Shults has lovingly restored the theatre to replicate how it looked when it opened in the early 1950’s and. They reopened it with a Retro Ball and plan to use it for special live events and film screenings.
Read more in the Star Telegram.
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October 31, 2012
Orpheum to reopen as performing arts venue; new managers hope to eventually acquire theater in forclosure sale
MADISON, WI — The Orpheum Theatre is set to reopen under new management, Frank Productions. They hope to lure back the Wisconsin Film Festival as well as major concert attraction with a goal of four key events a month.
Read more in 77 Square.
(Thanks to Lou Rugani for providing the photo.)
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Baby Grand Piano from the Poli Theater for sale
Interesting for sale listing looking for some research help as well…
I am trying to sell this piano that has been in the family since about 1928. The Piano was bought for my mother by her father who worked for the FBI so I guess he knew someone who knew someone. It was purchased for $500.00 from the Loew’s Poli Theatre in New Haven, CT.
I would like to make sure the dates I have attached are accurate. The story went…. My Grandfather wanted her to play when she grew up and the piano was being sold by the theater so he bought it for her even thought was only 1 or 2 years old. I wish we had known more about this piano before they were both gone and could have this documented somewhere. All I can prove is that it was the story we were always told about the piano by my grandparents and then my parents.
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October 30, 2012
Warren Theaters to build 14-screen upscale megaplex with dining in Broken Arrow
BROKEN ARROW, OK — What claims to be the first luxury theatre in Eastern Oklahoma is being built by Warren Theatres in the Shops at Aspen Creek. It’ll feature reserved seating and in-theater dining.
Read more at KRMG.
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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
70-year-old Marion Theater closes, will reopen under new owner
OCALA, FL — The Marion Theater has a new owner again after word got out that Carmike wanted to leave the property. Local operator Cesar Soto has stepped in and plans to reopen it next month following the addition of a new projector and screen.
Read more at Ocala.com.
(Thanks to byclosser for providing the photo.)
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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.)