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May 14, 2014
Strand still shines after 90 years
ROCKLAND, ME — The landmark gem, the Strand Theatre, seems to be better than ever thanks to a loyal community. By being a truly independent theatre, they’re able to book what their fans really want with everything from esoteric documentaries to art-house hits.
Read the full success story in the Press Herald.
(Thanks to wsasser for providing the photo.)
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Next steps for the State
SIOUX FALLS, SD — It’s been a long road for the multi-year renovation of the State Theatre but the end is near. The lobby work has been completed and they’re focusing now on bringing the auditorium to a modern digital standard while still preserving its past.
Read the full story in the Bellingham Herald.
(Thanks to jasperdo for providing the photo.)
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May 13, 2014
Scottsdale Six demolished
SCOTTSDALE, AZ — After three dark years, the Scottsdale Six is really gone for good. It was demolished last week with future plans for some type of commercial development. It was open for over 30 years.
Read the full story in the Phoenix Business Journal.
(Thanks to Scott Neff for providing the photo.)
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May 12, 2014
Key designer of Radio City Music Hall remembered
A new book is out about artist and sculptor Hildreth Meière who barely anyone knows as the designer of the three roundels on the side of Radio City Music Hall. A prolific muralist as well, she also did work at the Nebraska State Capitol and The Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis.
Go to the Atlantic to read the full story on this forgotten genius.
(Thanks to Ken Roe for providing the photo.)
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Tug of war over the Jersey
JERSEY CITY, NJ — The jury is still out on what lies in the future for the Loew’s Jersey. Lovingly operated for years by the Friends of the Loew’s, the city is now looking to bring a for-profit concert promoter in to revitalize the venue. But which is the best path for the theatre long term?
Read more in the Star-Ledger.
(Thanks to kiwiplant for providing the photo.)
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May 9, 2014
Another act for Miller’s
NAVASOTA, TX — Miller’s Theater closed three months ago but locals won’t have to wait long to visit their favorite theatre again. It reopened last weekend with digital projection and sound which will give it the option of presenting more than just movies. Stadium seating may be on the way as well.
Read more in the Navasota Examiner.
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DelChar reopens after dark months
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May 8, 2014
Garden Theatre summer film series announced
WINTER GARDEN, FL — Another summer means another series of film classics at the Garden Theatre. “It Happened One Night,” “Casablanca,” “ and "High Noon” highlight the season which includes talkbacks on select evenings.
Find out more at Broadway World.
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May 7, 2014
Updated Los Gatos reopens
LOS GATOS, CA — After two quiet years, the Los Gatos Theatre is making a triumphant return. Newly renovated, the theatre opened to guests the other week and has a new upstairs screening room. The single-screen has been restored downstairs and they have equipment to take them into the next generation as well.
Read more in the Mercury News.
(Thanks to GaryParks for providing the photo.)
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May 6, 2014
Michigan man builds theater empire
The Detroit Free Press did a feature recently about Paul Glantz, a local man with a finance background that built the Emagine chain. Now 12 years later, they’re still bringing in crowds by keeping up with technology every step of the way.