I’m the individual now responsible for the ultimate demise of the Capri/Rocket. It has wonderful potential despite the few issues that are currently being addressed. It’s a great example of an art deco theater. It begs to offer Childrens' Theater on Saturday and Sunday afternoons and classic movies the way they were meant to be viewed, on the big screen. There would be public dollars available for return this theater to its original condition if the private dollars would show themselves first to proove there’s interest from the private sector. jstep refers to the empty downtown….if the Capri/Rocket were active it could be a spur for restaurants and coffee shops to remain open. Childrens' theater in conjunction with both a book store and a toy store whereby the retailers could take advantage of the play or movie being presented to sell the related books and toys would be a great boon to downtown Rock Island. Please let me know your opinions.
Marsha Walker; Director, Business Development, Development Association of Rock Island 309.788.6311
I’m the individual now responsible for the ultimate demise of the Capri/Rocket. It has wonderful potential despite the few issues that are currently being addressed. It’s a great example of an art deco theater. It begs to offer Childrens' Theater on Saturday and Sunday afternoons and classic movies the way they were meant to be viewed, on the big screen. There would be public dollars available for return this theater to its original condition if the private dollars would show themselves first to proove there’s interest from the private sector. jstep refers to the empty downtown….if the Capri/Rocket were active it could be a spur for restaurants and coffee shops to remain open. Childrens' theater in conjunction with both a book store and a toy store whereby the retailers could take advantage of the play or movie being presented to sell the related books and toys would be a great boon to downtown Rock Island. Please let me know your opinions.
Marsha Walker; Director, Business Development, Development Association of Rock Island 309.788.6311