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October 3, 2014
Downtown Tucson gets first-run movie theater
TUCSON, AZ — For the first time in 40 years, downtown Tucson have a first-run movie theater. What was a former music club is now the Screening Room. The recently renovated theatre plans to show art-house fare in conjunction with Grand Cinemas and Arizona Media Arts Center.
Read more about the exciting news in Arizona Public Media.
(Thanks to jeterga for providing the photo.)
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October 2, 2014
New developer breathes life into the Natchez Ritz
NATCHEZ, MS — Outside of some marquee work six years ago, there’s been little news on saving the Ritz Theatre. With a new developer though, that may soon change. The plans are unclear but they’ll like be similar to the work currently being done on the Choctaw Cinema.
Read more in the Washington Times.
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October 1, 2014
Beloved Marin cinema could be torn down for housing
CORTE MADERA, CA — The 1969 shopping center cinema, the Century Cinema has been listed for sale and a developer is supposedly in the process of purchasing it to demolish it. The single-screen gem represents a style rarely seen in existing theaters and is a favorite of George Lucas and Steven Spielberg, holding many important test screenings over the years.
Read the full story in the Marin News.
(Thanks to Kevin Tredway for providing the photo.)
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Rescue the Russell from your seat
MAYSVILLE, KY — The Rescue the Russell campaign just announced the fall screenings for their increasingly popular film series taking place in the theatre. New classics like “Raiders of the Lost Ark” are mixed in with golden age favorites like “Holiday Inn” for only $5 admission. Just bring your own chair as that is the only option to sit in the theatre under renovation.
Get all the details at WMKY.
(Thanks to Drive-In 54 for providing the photo.)
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September 30, 2014
Big Anniversary coming for the Admiral
BREMERTON, WA — It’s three years away but locals are already making plans for the 75th Anniversary of the Admiral Theatre. They’re currently in the middle of a fundraising campaign to make essential updates to the theatre. That hasn’t stopped them from booking an ambitious slate of live performances and special events.
Read more in the Bremerton Patriot.
(Thanks to jeterga for providing the photo.)
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September 29, 2014
Bob White Theatre shows a film again
PORTLAND, OR — 25-year-old Nick Haas wants to bring entertainment back to the Bob White Theatre which would be its first in 30 years. He plans to purchase the building soon as well and present a mix of film and live entertainment.
Read more in the Oregonian.
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Inside the fight to save the Town
HIGHLAND, IN — The NW Times featured a personal look into the rallying to save the Town Theater. Closed for six years, the city now owns it and everyone seems very excited about the prospect of it opening again. How they’re going to get there is another story.
Check out one man’s account of the excitement of this process covered in uncertainty.
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September 26, 2014
Civic reopens
ALLENTOWN, PA — Civic Theatre’s Theatre514 reopened last week following extensive renovations including new seating and lighting. The art house’s capacity is now up to 92 and they’re now trying to get funds to improve the exterior.
Get all the details about the bustling Allentown theater landscape in the Express-Times.
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Updated organ and silent films at the Grand
EAST GREENVILLE, PA – Nowadays, it’s a privilege to be at any film screening with a live organ. That just wasn’t enough for the operators of the Grand Theatre. They recently invested $100,000 in their 1923 Marr & Colton organ and are breaking it in with their silent film series this fall. “Metrolpolis” this Sunday and more.
Read more in the Morning Call.
(Thanks to HowardBHaas for providing the photo and for providing a video of an organ performance there by Carl Black).
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September 25, 2014
Stratford theater to close
STRATFORD, CT — Not even more recent stadium seating theaters are immune to closure. The Regal Stratford 14 is set to shut its doors by early next year and become an LA Fitness. Replacing it doesn’t seem to be a high priority either.
Read more in the Stratford Star.