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August 6, 2011
NBC 4 Los Angeles Profiles the Vineland Drive-In
For more information, view the original story on NBCLosAngeles.com.
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August 5, 2011
Director hopes to re-open Utah Theatre late this fall
LOGAN, UT — The Utah Festival Opera is hoping to raise another $2 Million to re-open the Utah Theatre. They want to build a fly system so they can use the space for live performances as well as movies.
Read the full story in the Herald Journal.
Thanks to carolvinzant for providing the photo.
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Movie theaters screening digital alternatives
HARTFORD, CT — The movement to have theaters show more than just movies is gaining steam as some Hartford-area emphasize new programming, especially on the lighter weeknights.
Read more in the Hartford Business Journal.
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August 4, 2011
Restaurant to takeover former Studio 1
LOS ANGELES, CA — Often overlooked, the long vacant Studio One theater is set to become the Mohawk Bend Restaurant very soon. On this occasion, the Eastsider takes a look at the history of the space and its role in the Echo Park neighborhood.
Thanks to waltarrrr for providing the photo.)
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Boston: A theater fan’s guide
BOSTON, MA — This article in the Statesman looks at the current large operating theaters in the Boston area for a variety of functions, some still showing films.
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August 3, 2011
The Red Vic’s place in S.F.
SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Another article takes a look at the Red Vic after its closing, this time from the perspective of its place in the city.
Read the full story in the San Francisco Chronicle.
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Movie ticket price hits all-time high
This might not seem like big news to many as a lot of us have been paying more than $8 on average for a long, long time, but the average ticket price has crossed that threshold. Of course, just about everything is going up in inflation these days.
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August 2, 2011
September reopening for Liberty Hall
TYLER, TX — A full slate of films and entertainment are planned for the September re-opening of Liberty Hall. Read the Republic about this town came together to preserve this theatre for future generations and make sure they came back with a bang.
Thanks to Jared Zimmerman for providing the photo.
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Owner considers building hotel on Beach 4 site
CAPE MAY, NJ — With demolition looking more and more likely, the question has arisen of what will be built on the Beach 4 site. The owner is leaning towards a hotel but adequate parking is also a concern.
Read more in the Press of Atlantic City.
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August 1, 2011
Movie Tavern gearing up for opening
COLLEGEVILLE, PA — The Phoenixville Patch covered the opening of the new location of Movie Tavern. Like their other locations, they’ll be an in-house restaurant and even small screening rooms for special events.