I just found this about the Flick Theatre which will be the Don Gibson Theatre in Shelby NC. It will be used as a music venue. I recall that Don Gibson is or was a country music singer possibly from Shelby NC.
Chuck/LM: Oh yes, after my visit! When talking to the lady in Shelby she also told me that the theatre that is being renovated will be called the Don Gibson Theatre.
Ah yes….that elusive white organ! LOL! BTW, a lady named Alison at Uptown Shelby Association just told me via our phone conversation that the word “renovating” is probably not the word to describe the Rogers at the present time. There is another theatre in town that is being completely renovated 2 blocks over in the Historic Shelby District. The Rogers Theatre renovation is not ongoing at the moment so the “bring your flashlight” comment is good advice. Will let you know if I get to see the Rogers Theatre interior!
What is the current status of this art deco theatre? I recently had a conversation with a gentleman who is with the City of Shelby and he told me to “bring a flashlight” if I wanted to see the theatre!
I had forgotten that the infamous wrecking ball was close to being in this theatre’s past. Thank goodness it is still with us though amazed at the cost to heat such a building in today’s economy. That is why it is so important to have theatre fundraisers, etc.
On the Marion website under the history section it mentions 2 other theatres that were in Ocala…the Dixie and the Ritz though I don’t think they are included on CT.
I have tried clicking on the Bob Schley name in 2 different locations and neither one seem to be deliverable email addresses and Chuck LaChiusa was of no help to me.
ken mc: Thank you for posting the above information about this theatre and its needs in the 21st century. I hope and urge anyone in or near the Canton OH area to consider attending their fundraiser event, “An Affair to Remember” fundraiser which will help support the Palace. As I’ve mentioned before…I’ve seen this theatre from top to bottom and it is an Eberson beauty still standing proud on Market Street in downtown Canton.
LOUB: Are there pictures of the auditorium showing the Opus 501 and the lobby, etc. And are they good clear photos? Don’t mean to be picky, but many of us are really wanting to see some good interior photos of this once great theatre! Would the Erie County Library be of any help to us?
I have found the current owners through their wonderful website www.opus501.com This organ has quite a history and road traveled among its many owners over the years.
LOUB: I also recall emailing the current owners of the Lafayette Theatre organ who live in Lebanon PA. Do you happen to have an email for that owner? If so, send it to me at
At 3000 seats the Lafayette was a huge theatre for Buffalo NY and perhaps compares to the seating at Sheas on Main Street. Thank goodness Bufflao has the Sheas if not the Lafayette nor the Paramount!
Don Borden: I just read your Feb. 9, 2005 post and mention of Dennis Unks. I’ve spoken to him, but not lately about the organ that used to be in the Paramount/Buffalo NY and is now, as far as I know, in Erie PA. A fellow CT member, LAF, would like photos of the Lafayette organ, etc. so I hope you contact him at the email given in his Jan. 29, 2009 post.
LOUB: Would the book “True Theatre History During the 20th Century” by John Basil be available in Chautauqua County or just in the Buffalo/Erie County area?
“theatres bring communities together”..A great slogan that we are not to forget even though so many are lost to us now yet the ones that remain need to remain!
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I just found this about the Flick Theatre which will be the Don Gibson Theatre in Shelby NC. It will be used as a music venue. I recall that Don Gibson is or was a country music singer possibly from Shelby NC.
http://local.shelbystar.com/dgt/
Chuck/LM: Oh yes, after my visit! When talking to the lady in Shelby she also told me that the theatre that is being renovated will be called the Don Gibson Theatre.
Ah yes….that elusive white organ! LOL! BTW, a lady named Alison at Uptown Shelby Association just told me via our phone conversation that the word “renovating” is probably not the word to describe the Rogers at the present time. There is another theatre in town that is being completely renovated 2 blocks over in the Historic Shelby District. The Rogers Theatre renovation is not ongoing at the moment so the “bring your flashlight” comment is good advice. Will let you know if I get to see the Rogers Theatre interior!
I will…plan to go tomorrow, Feb. 6th.
Well, I’ll let you know! ;)
http://www.nps.gov/nr/travel/shelby/rog.htm
What is the current status of this art deco theatre? I recently had a conversation with a gentleman who is with the City of Shelby and he told me to “bring a flashlight” if I wanted to see the theatre!
I had forgotten that the infamous wrecking ball was close to being in this theatre’s past. Thank goodness it is still with us though amazed at the cost to heat such a building in today’s economy. That is why it is so important to have theatre fundraisers, etc.
On the Marion website under the history section it mentions 2 other theatres that were in Ocala…the Dixie and the Ritz though I don’t think they are included on CT.
I have tried clicking on the Bob Schley name in 2 different locations and neither one seem to be deliverable email addresses and Chuck LaChiusa was of no help to me.
Don’t see the Lafayette Theatre on the above site though. I would think that Mr. Sandhu would have photos, if anyone!
http://www.buffaloah.com/h/movie/sandhu/index.html
How does one contact Mr. Sandhu?
ken mc: Thank you for posting the above information about this theatre and its needs in the 21st century. I hope and urge anyone in or near the Canton OH area to consider attending their fundraiser event, “An Affair to Remember” fundraiser which will help support the Palace. As I’ve mentioned before…I’ve seen this theatre from top to bottom and it is an Eberson beauty still standing proud on Market Street in downtown Canton.
LOUB: Are there pictures of the auditorium showing the Opus 501 and the lobby, etc. And are they good clear photos? Don’t mean to be picky, but many of us are really wanting to see some good interior photos of this once great theatre! Would the Erie County Library be of any help to us?
If anyone has interior photos of this theatre, please contact or myself. Thank you!
I have found the current owners through their wonderful website www.opus501.com This organ has quite a history and road traveled among its many owners over the years.
Love this theatre’s marquees!
LOUB: I also recall emailing the current owners of the Lafayette Theatre organ who live in Lebanon PA. Do you happen to have an email for that owner? If so, send it to me at
At 3000 seats the Lafayette was a huge theatre for Buffalo NY and perhaps compares to the seating at Sheas on Main Street. Thank goodness Bufflao has the Sheas if not the Lafayette nor the Paramount!
Don Borden: I just read your Feb. 9, 2005 post and mention of Dennis Unks. I’ve spoken to him, but not lately about the organ that used to be in the Paramount/Buffalo NY and is now, as far as I know, in Erie PA. A fellow CT member, LAF, would like photos of the Lafayette organ, etc. so I hope you contact him at the email given in his Jan. 29, 2009 post.
LAF: Sorry…I see there is much info posted earlier on this link about the Lafayette organ, but any additional would be fine, too.
LAF: Can you give us some background information about the organ that was in the Lafayette?
LOUB: Would the book “True Theatre History During the 20th Century” by John Basil be available in Chautauqua County or just in the Buffalo/Erie County area?
“theatres bring communities together”..A great slogan that we are not to forget even though so many are lost to us now yet the ones that remain need to remain!