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February 16, 2012
Tax credit to speed Senator Theatre renovations
BALTIMORE, MD — A Sustainable Communities Tax Credit is going to bring some improvements to the Senator Theatre. Additional screens and a restaurant are what’s in store and it should all be done by the holidays. Hopefully, the new features can solidify a future for this oft-troubled palace.
Read more in the Baltimore Sun.
(Thanks to JackCoursey for providing the photo.)
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Suburban World for sale
MINNEAPOLIS, MN — The atmospheric gem, Suburban World Theatre, is up for sale for close to $900K. The Commerce Bank of Edina is selling it following some recent renovations to the roof.
Read more in the Star Tribune.
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February 15, 2012
Locals try to revive Ramova Theater
CHICAGO, IL — A local group has put the wheels in motion to save the Ramova Theatre. Vacant for over 25 years, the theatre has fallen into severe disrepair. However, a popular Facebook Fan Group is mobilizing the neighborhood and working towards raising money for the initial steps to revival.
Read the full story in the Chicago Tribune.
(Thanks to Ramova7717 for providing the photo.)
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Marcus now owns 10 MN movie theaters after latest purchase
DULUTH, MN — Marcus is expanding its reach into Minnesota with the acquisition of its tenth theater there. They’ll be converting the Omnimax theater at the Convention Center into another of their UltraScreen theaters.
Read more in the Milwaukee Business Journal.
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February 14, 2012
Former theater seen as a centerpiece for Baltimore arts district
BALTIMORE, MD — The Centre Theatre hasn’t operated as a theater in over 50 years. Thanks to a developer along with financial assistance from the Maryland Institute of Art, it will rise again as the cornerstone of a redeveloped Station North neighborhood. They plan to use it for concerts, workshops, film and more.
Read the full story in the Baltimore Sun.
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Riots destroy Athens cinemas
ATHENS, GREECE — An unpopular loan agreement incited riots around Athens that led to extensive fire damage to the [Asty]/theaters/37677, Attikon and Apollon Renault cinemas. It’s unclear how bad the petrol bombs were but their future looks grim.
Read more in The Star.
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February 13, 2012
400 is the new 100
CHICAGO, IL — With the recent reopening of the New 400, its manager is looking towards the future. This year, the theatre celebrates 100 years in business, and with a dedicated staff and neighborhood, they hope for many more.
Read the full interview in the Chicago Reader.
(Thanks to Ken Roe for providing the photo.)
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Of manners, movies and the sorry state of spectatorship
WASHINGTON, DC — A piece in the Washington Post discusses the year in moviegoing. From angry patrons at “Tree of Life” to cranky texters at the Alamo Drafthouse, it covers the highlights from a patron perspective.
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February 10, 2012
16-screen movie theater could rejuvinate downtown Towson
TOWSON, MD — Following the closing of the Commons last year, Towson has been clamoring for a theater. They’ll have to wait two years but a new entertainment complex will feature a a new 16-screen theater from Cinemark.
Read more in the Towerlight.
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Bringing back old film at Essex Cinemas
ESSEX JUNCTION, VT — Essex Cinemas is bringing back the classics through their Throwback Thursdays series. Their T-Rex Theater features audience suggested films with a mix of classics and more obscure titles.
Read more in the Burlington Free Press.