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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.
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Chicago’s old movie theaters refuse to fade away
CHICAGO, IL — This article in the Chicago Tribune details the rich history of Chicago movie palaces and how some of them have managed to hang on.
Thanks to Anne Rossley for providing the photo.