In Uptown Dallas' West Village, the popular Magnolia Theater has a modern and streamlined art deco look and is an upscale version of a movie theater with luxe concession stands and a bar in the lobby. Screening only the most “sophisticated and intelligent” cinema, the Magnolia Theater has a knowledgable staff by employing local Dallas film-philes. One special perk, with the purchase of 2 regular movie tickets, visitors can drink a $10 bottle of wine in the theater.
Cresco Opera House (added 1981 – Building – #81000245)
Also known as Cresco Theater
115 W. 2nd Ave., Cresco
Historic Significance: Event
Area of Significance: Social History
Period of Significance: 1900-1924
Owner: Local Gov’t
Historic Function: Recreation And Culture
Historic Sub-function: Theater
Current Function: Recreation And Culture
Current Sub-function: Theater
The Strand Theater in Seymour is primarily a second-run movie house seating about 266 patrons. The theater also schedules live performances 3-4 times a year, and has worked with the Thomaston Opera House in running family events previously staged in Thomaston. The Strand Theater does not have its own lighting system, and theater productions must rent or borrow lighting when needed. There is a small orchestra area directly below the stage, and this allows for additional seating, if necessary. The theater is owned by the Knights of Columbus, and leased by the town of Seymour. The manager of the Strand Theater, Jeri Swinik, works with David Duff of the town’s Arts & Cultural Commission to program special usage.
Culture, Arts, Entertainment
The Culture and Arts Commission organizes an outdoor summer concert series at various locations in the community that features diverse musical styles. The high school Drama Club produces several professional quality plays and musicals and a regional theater company has scheduled several theater performances throughout the year. Commission members oversaw the renovation of the historic Strand Theater at 165 Main Street several years ago. The facility has been the recipient of generous grants and continues to upgrade its lighting and sound. The Art Deco period theater is used for films as well as live theater. It shows second-run feature films 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 4 p.m. Sunday.
In 1998 Entertainment Cinemas, a 12-screen movie theater complex in the Tri-Town Plaza shopping center, opened its doors. Located on Derby Avenue at exit 19 off Route 8, Entertainment Cinemas is the lower Naugatuck Valley’s only multi-screen theater. This state-of-the-art complex offers movie fans stadium-style seating and stereo surround sound. The theater houses a cafe-style concession stand where, along with popcorn, consumers will find coffee, cappuccino, pizza, nachos, hot dogs, and candy. A recorded listing of current movie features and ticket prices may be heard by calling the box office at 203-734-2000.
You have to buy the rest of the story if you want the details:
Town’s Serenity Shattered By 17 Fires Linked to Arson
*Please Note: Archive articles do not include photos, charts or graphics. More information. June 16, 1990, Saturday
By HAROLD FABER (NYT); Metropolitan Desk
Late Edition – Final, Section 1, Page 23, Column 2, 816 words
DISPLAYING FIRST 50 OF 816 WORDS -LEAD: At 11:15 P.M. on Thursday, when the film ‘'Enemies: A Love Story’‘ ended, the owner of the Copake Theater, Allen Lampman, carefully pulled the master electric switch to ’‘off’‘ as a precaution against fire before going home. At 11:15 P.M. on Thursday, when the film ’‘Enemies: A Love…
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Here is another link:
http://tinyurl.com/gsapn
Here is another link:
http://www.eunice-la.com/historic.html
Here is a blurb from Dallas.com:
In Uptown Dallas' West Village, the popular Magnolia Theater has a modern and streamlined art deco look and is an upscale version of a movie theater with luxe concession stands and a bar in the lobby. Screening only the most “sophisticated and intelligent” cinema, the Magnolia Theater has a knowledgable staff by employing local Dallas film-philes. One special perk, with the purchase of 2 regular movie tickets, visitors can drink a $10 bottle of wine in the theater.
The link posted above has a series of interior and exterior photos:
http://tinyurl.com/odnxu
This link has some interesting exterior and interior photos:
http://tinyurl.com/oj5zo
This link has photos of the May:
http://tinyurl.com/oge9r
Here is a link with some photos of the Redland:
http://tinyurl.com/m5roc
Here is a promotional website:
http://www.mainstreetshowcase.com/
Here is another photo of the Rialto:
http://tinyurl.com/hbpu7
Here is an article from last December:
http://tinyurl.com/hkjfj
Here is the registry information:
Cresco Opera House (added 1981 – Building – #81000245)
Also known as Cresco Theater
115 W. 2nd Ave., Cresco
Historic Significance: Event
Area of Significance: Social History
Period of Significance: 1900-1924
Owner: Local Gov’t
Historic Function: Recreation And Culture
Historic Sub-function: Theater
Current Function: Recreation And Culture
Current Sub-function: Theater
The Capri III is listed under Illinois. That accounts for the duplication as it should have been listed under Iowa.
Here is another photo of the marquee:
http://tinyurl.com/z5k78
Demolition of the Penn:
http://tinyurl.com/oxnhq
Here is a link:
http://tinyurl.com/ewhv
Here is a link:
http://tinyurl.com/ljsnf
Here is a link:
http://tinyurl.com/nfsrd
Here is a comparison of the old and new marquees:
http://tinyurl.com/msveb
From the Naugatuck Arts Commission:
The Strand Theater in Seymour is primarily a second-run movie house seating about 266 patrons. The theater also schedules live performances 3-4 times a year, and has worked with the Thomaston Opera House in running family events previously staged in Thomaston. The Strand Theater does not have its own lighting system, and theater productions must rent or borrow lighting when needed. There is a small orchestra area directly below the stage, and this allows for additional seating, if necessary. The theater is owned by the Knights of Columbus, and leased by the town of Seymour. The manager of the Strand Theater, Jeri Swinik, works with David Duff of the town’s Arts & Cultural Commission to program special usage.
From the town website:
Culture, Arts, Entertainment
The Culture and Arts Commission organizes an outdoor summer concert series at various locations in the community that features diverse musical styles. The high school Drama Club produces several professional quality plays and musicals and a regional theater company has scheduled several theater performances throughout the year. Commission members oversaw the renovation of the historic Strand Theater at 165 Main Street several years ago. The facility has been the recipient of generous grants and continues to upgrade its lighting and sound. The Art Deco period theater is used for films as well as live theater. It shows second-run feature films 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 4 p.m. Sunday.
In 1998 Entertainment Cinemas, a 12-screen movie theater complex in the Tri-Town Plaza shopping center, opened its doors. Located on Derby Avenue at exit 19 off Route 8, Entertainment Cinemas is the lower Naugatuck Valley’s only multi-screen theater. This state-of-the-art complex offers movie fans stadium-style seating and stereo surround sound. The theater houses a cafe-style concession stand where, along with popcorn, consumers will find coffee, cappuccino, pizza, nachos, hot dogs, and candy. A recorded listing of current movie features and ticket prices may be heard by calling the box office at 203-734-2000.
George Tilyou owned the Million Dollar Pier in Atlantic City. I’m sure he had his hand in a few other enterprises as well.
You have to buy the rest of the story if you want the details:
Town’s Serenity Shattered By 17 Fires Linked to Arson
*Please Note: Archive articles do not include photos, charts or graphics. More information. June 16, 1990, Saturday
By HAROLD FABER (NYT); Metropolitan Desk
Late Edition – Final, Section 1, Page 23, Column 2, 816 words
DISPLAYING FIRST 50 OF 816 WORDS -LEAD: At 11:15 P.M. on Thursday, when the film ‘'Enemies: A Love Story’‘ ended, the owner of the Copake Theater, Allen Lampman, carefully pulled the master electric switch to ’‘off’‘ as a precaution against fire before going home. At 11:15 P.M. on Thursday, when the film ’‘Enemies: A Love…
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Here is another link:
http://tinyurl.com/occm4
Here is a link with some photos:
http://www.eco-absence.org/stl/regal/
Here is a photo:
http://tinyurl.com/lfgwm