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May 11, 2007
Theatre Historical Society extends special discount for June Conclave/Theatre Tour!
Limited space is still available for the Theatre Historical Society’s annual summer Conclave/Theatre Tour visiting Milwaukee and Minneapolis, June 19-24. The special online discount registration rate of $400 per person has been extended through June 10th.
More than 100 theatre enthusiasts have already signed up for the tour, which visits two dozen historic theatres in, around and between the two cities and includes other activities such as a welcome reception, silent auction of theatre items, several lunches and a final banquet. There is also an optional one-day “Afterglow” visiting several additional theatres in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
“We want to extend a very special invitation and welcome to all Cinema Treasures members,” THSA president Karen C. Noonan said. “We know you’ll feel right at home with our THSA members, who all love historic theatres just as you do!”
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DuPage Theater meets end
LOMBARD, IL — Despite a heroic batttle fought by the Friends of the DuPage Theater, two courts refused to extend a restraining order that prevented further demolition of the theater. The auditorium was “deconstructed” earlier to facilitate a developer’s plan for the rest of the theater. The Village of Lombard had a demolition crew waiting for the 3:00 deadline to come. They wasted no time. The marquee succumbed this afternoon.
For more, check out the Chicago Tribune.
A renowned developer had $40 million plans to redevelop the site which was to include portions of the 1928 vintage building. It is truly a sad day for Lombard.
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Free theater seats
SEDALIA, MO — We have about 450 good cinema seats with cup holders. Also have several hundred old seats, circa 1935. Most have been removed from floor bolts. Renovating donated historic theatre. eed to get all out NOW. Contact: Sedalia Downtown Development, Inc., .
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May 10, 2007
Theatre house color
What is the best color to have the walls and ceiling of theatre painted? My place is a quonset hut, so walls and ceiling are the same thing. I’m asking because I am sure that some colors don’t work due to reflection of light and so on. Any insight?
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May 9, 2007
Chaser light system wanted
If anyone has a lead on a controller for a chaser light setup, please contact me at Thanks!
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May 8, 2007
Mann National Theatre to reopen this week
LOS ANGELES, CA — I was walking in Westwood Village after a screening of Spiderman 3 at the Village Theatre. I passed by the National Theatre and the marquee made mention that the theatre will re-open on Friday 11 May 2007. I have no idea who the new operator will be.
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Text message advertisiments being tested
Mining theaters for more ways to get inside patrons' heads, ad campaigns are being introduced which involve text messaging with audience members.
The Guard, which has deployed recruitment ads to theaters before, fielded a new weapon: text-messaging moviegoers before the previews.
A slide in about 1,100 theaters in December invited patrons to use their cell phones to text in their age and let the Guard tell them about its required fitness level.
Those who opted in were messaged back sit-up, push-up and running requirements. They also got follow-up messages that touted enlistment benefits, such as tuition assistance.
For more, go to Indy Star.
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May 7, 2007
Partial Demolition of Lebowsky Center set to begin May 8
OWOSSO, MI — After a long delay caused by seasonal load limit laws keeping heavy loads off the roads, partial demolition of unsafe portions of the fire-damaged Lebowsky Center is set to begin on Tuesday, May 8. The Owosso Community Players have hired a contractor to manage demolition and possible reconstruction of the theater. The OCP’s insurance company will pay for the demolition.
Expected to remain in place are the front lobby, the balcony, the auditorium floor, the dressing rooms under the stage and the stage house. The east and west walls will be partially demolished, along with the projection booth and other areas.
More details from the Argus-Press and the Flint Journal.
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East Meets West[ern] at the Loew’s Jersey Theatre
JERSEY CITY, NJ — May is officially national Asian/Pacific-American Heritage Month – and the Landmark Loew’s Jersey Theatre has all kinds of extra goodies in store for its movie patrons.
May 11-12 East Meets West[ern] Film Series: Foreign Films and Their American Remakes
Fri: The Good, The Bad and the Ugly (1966) (based on Kurosawa’s Yojimbo
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May 4, 2007
West Wind Drive-Ins reopens Solano Twin Drive-In
CONCORD, CA — After two years of sitting dark, the Solano Twin Drive-In has reopened. Located at 1611 Solano Way, one of the last remaining Bay Area ozoners has been rejuvenated with a fresh paint job, newly paved ramps and a new projection system that promises to bring light to the screen that will rival that of a walk-in theatre.
Drive-In fans were treated to a free double feature on May 3rd of Shrek 2 and Nacho Libre. The Drive-In will continue on May 4th with a double feature of Spiderman 3 and Ghost Rider. Later in the month, the second screen will come to life later in May with another double feature.
West Wind continues value pricing of only $6.50 per person 12 and older. Children 11 and under continue to be free. Tuesdays is bargain night where each adult is only $4.50.