Bway, I like your optimism : “the beginning of the future”, and getting the right path open.
You’re most welcome, NativeForestHiller (Michael). The only group that comes to mind was a group of high school kids in Bushwick doing Shakespeare, but I have no contact person for them.
Correction. The Ridgewood’s phone number, (718) 821-5993, has a message saying it has been temporarily disconnected. That sounds worse than temporarily closed.
When one calls the Ridgewood, one hears a message saying that it is “temporarily” closed. So perhaps the second floor will re-open soon as a cinema. At least, I hope so.
I’m glad to be back on CT after a long absence. I think any sort of chat that brings people together, and which gets them to share amicably about their past, is good, whether or not it is here, Tapeshare, Bushwick Buddies, or elsewhere.
I remember Petey Della’s Bar / Restaurant, John Dereszewski, from my Greenpoint hangout days, 1973-76. I’ve been to the Chopin and the Meserole Theaters. Thanks for your post.
Thanks for posting your memories, robertwa.
How did you and your classmates enjoy “The Ten Commandments” at the Oasis ?
I saw it at the RKO Madison at age ten in its summer 1966 re-release, and enjoyed it then.
Let’s gather some data. What has happened to and with the Ridgewood Theatre since it showed its last movies on Sunday March 9, 2008 ?
Grover Cleveland High School had its graduation ceremony at the RKO Madison Theatre in 1965 and 1972.
Polish rap is heard at night near Forest Avenue and Grove Street, so how about Polish rap and hip hop concerts at the Ridgewood Theatre ?
Good thoughts, Lost Memory and Bway. Thanks.
Thanks, John and Jeffrey, for this detailed information. Such loving attention to fine detail shows your love of this subject so clearly.
All that having been said, what would be the most appropriate live acts to now have in the Ridgewood Theatre ?
Thanks, NativeForestHiller.
All too true, Life’s too short.
Bway, I like your optimism : “the beginning of the future”, and getting the right path open.
You’re most welcome, NativeForestHiller (Michael). The only group that comes to mind was a group of high school kids in Bushwick doing Shakespeare, but I have no contact person for them.
Thanks, J.D. Good to know about Salerno’s / Sorrento’s, and the surviving Jahn’s in Jackson Heights.
Queens crap, eh ?
I commend your effort, Michael, but, unfortunately, can think of no trustworthy contacts to offer you.
Correction. The Ridgewood’s phone number, (718) 821-5993, has a message saying it has been temporarily disconnected. That sounds worse than temporarily closed.
When one calls the Ridgewood, one hears a message saying that it is “temporarily” closed. So perhaps the second floor will re-open soon as a cinema. At least, I hope so.
Thanks, Panzer65. I shall look forward to that.
You and me both, Panzer65. You and me both. Please let us know what you find out about it.
Very sad about the Ridgewood Theater finally closing.
I’m glad to be back on CT after a long absence. I think any sort of chat that brings people together, and which gets them to share amicably about their past, is good, whether or not it is here, Tapeshare, Bushwick Buddies, or elsewhere.
Good for you, frankie.
Thanks for your answer, Warren.
Thanks, Warren. I asked you how much you donated that week on the Madison Theater page.
Thanks, Warren. Did you contribute that week ? If so, how much ?
I remember Petey Della’s Bar / Restaurant, John Dereszewski, from my Greenpoint hangout days, 1973-76. I’ve been to the Chopin and the Meserole Theaters. Thanks for your post.
Thanks, Joe G. and Peter L.
Warren, who is Sumner Redstone ?
That’s a good idea, Bway. Perhaps you should suggest it to the management.