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October 26, 2012
City Council sees ‘jewel’ in uptown’s old Carolina Theatre
CHARLOTTE, NC — The future is looking bright for the Carolina Theatre after a series of recent proposals for its reuse. One is to transform the space into a civic meeting while another proposal would use it as a performance venue.
Read more in the Charlotte Observer.
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Eaton Twin Theatres prepare for digital transition
CHARLOTTE, MI — The second-generation owners of the Eaton Twin Theatres are preparing to make the expensive transition to digital projection. They hope to purchase a digital projector for its main floor auditorium but cannot afford a second digital projector for the smaller upstairs auditorium in the former balcony.
Further details are in the Lansing State Journal
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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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Drive-in movie theater to open on top of LA parking garage
LOS ANGELES, CA — Downtown L.A. has another new theatre with the opening this Sunday of the Electric Dusk Drive-In. The theatre on top of a parking garage will have carhop service and the films will be projected on an inflatable screen.
Read more in the Los Angeles Times.
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October 24, 2012
Michael Moore’s theatre gets $125,000 upgrade aid
TRAVERSE CITY, MI — The State Theatre has received a $125,000 grant for renovations courtesy of CMS Energy Corp. It will be used to repair the exterior of the theatre, known as the home of the Traverse City Film Festival.
Read more in Detroit News
(Thanks to SchineHistorian for providing the photo.)
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Silent movie at The Brooklyn Paraount
BROOKLYN, NY — The New York Theatre Organ Society will present the 1925 horror movie classic “The Phantom of the Opera” starring Lon Chaney Sr. and yes the LIU- Brooklyn Paramount Mighty Wurlitzer will be the accompaniment for the film. The presentation starts at 3 PM on Sunday, October 28th 2012. Come and see just how movies were shown in 1925. The Paramount is located on Flatbush Ave. Extention at Dekalb Ave. Across from Juniors Restaurant. Easy to get to by bus, subway, LIRR and parking near by.
(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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Residents leading effort to restore long-closed Westmont Theater to live performance venue
WESTMONT, IL — Local groups are trying to raise money to renovate the Westmont Theatre. They’ve already put together $800,000 but need $400,000 more to reach their goal. The town has a rich music history and wants to make the venue available again for live performances.
Read the full story in the Chicago Tribune.
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October 22, 2012
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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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.