Comments from Karen Colizzi Noonan

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Karen Colizzi Noonan commented about RKO Keith's Theatre on Apr 9, 2011 at 5:13 pm

It was a tremendous honor to be one of Jim’s pallbearers. He and his wife Irene truly took me under their wing when I was a young, idealistic and enthusiastic theater lover so very long ago. Today I owe a great deal to Jim’s mentoring.

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Karen Colizzi Noonan commented about RKO Keith's Theatre on Apr 9, 2011 at 8:07 am

Right, right, RIGHT you are Ed! This is Syracuse. Date? Let me ask an expert and I’ll post his reply.

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Karen Colizzi Noonan commented about Temple Theatre on Mar 26, 2011 at 10:51 am

Theatre Historical Society will be visiting this theater during our 2011 Conclave – “The Michigan Roads Less Traveled” June 21-25. See the website for details www.historictheatres.org

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Karen Colizzi Noonan commented about State Theatre on Mar 26, 2011 at 10:50 am

Theatre Historical Society will be visiting this theater during our 2011 Conclave – “The Michigan Roads Less Traveled” June 21-25. See the website for details www.historictheatres.org

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Karen Colizzi Noonan commented about Strand Theatre on Mar 26, 2011 at 10:49 am

Theatre Historical Society will be visiting this theater during our 2011 Conclave – “The Michigan Roads Less Traveled” June 21-25. See the website for details www.historictheatres.org

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Karen Colizzi Noonan commented about Vassar Theatre on Mar 26, 2011 at 10:49 am

Theatre Historical Society will be visiting this theater during our 2011 Conclave – “The Michigan Roads Less Traveled” June 21-25. See the website for details www.historictheatres.org

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Karen Colizzi Noonan commented about Pines Theatre on Mar 26, 2011 at 10:48 am

Theatre Historical Society will be visiting this theater during our 2011 Conclave – “The Michigan Roads Less Traveled” June 21-25. See the website for details www.historictheatres.org

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Karen Colizzi Noonan commented about Ideal Theatre on Mar 26, 2011 at 10:47 am

Theatre Historical Society will be visiting this theater during our 2011 Conclave – “The Michigan Roads Less Traveled” June 21-25. See the website for details www.historictheatres.org

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Karen Colizzi Noonan commented about Ionia Theatre on Mar 26, 2011 at 10:45 am

Theatre Historical Society will be visiting this theater during our 2011 Conclave – “The Michigan Roads Less Traveled” June 21-25. See the website for details www.historictheatres.org

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Karen Colizzi Noonan commented about Riviera Theatre on Mar 26, 2011 at 10:44 am

Theatre Historical Society will be visiting this theater during our 2011 Conclave – “The Michigan Roads Less Traveled” June 21-25. See the website for details www.historictheatres.org

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Karen Colizzi Noonan commented about Wealthy Theatre on Mar 26, 2011 at 10:42 am

Theatre Historical Society will be visiting this theater during our 2011 Conclave – “The Michigan Roads Less Traveled” June 21-25. See the website for details www.historictheatres.org

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Karen Colizzi Noonan commented about City Opera House on Mar 26, 2011 at 10:41 am

Theatre Historical Society will be visiting this theater during our 2011 Conclave – “The Michigan Roads Less Traveled” June 21-25. See the website for details www.historictheatres.org

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Karen Colizzi Noonan commented about State Theatre on Mar 26, 2011 at 10:40 am

Theatre Historical Society will be visiting this theater during our 2011 Conclave – “The Michigan Roads Less Traveled” June 21-25. See the website for details www.historictheatres.org

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Karen Colizzi Noonan commented about Cherry Bowl Drive-In on Mar 26, 2011 at 10:39 am

Theatre Historical Society will be visiting this theater during our 2011 Conclave – “The Michigan Roads Less Traveled” June 21-25. See the website for details www.historictheatres.org

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Karen Colizzi Noonan commented about Garden Theater on Mar 26, 2011 at 10:38 am

Theatre Historical Society will be visiting this theater during our 2011 Conclave – “The Michigan Roads Less Traveled” June 21-25. See the website for details www.historictheatres.org

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Karen Colizzi Noonan commented about Old Regent Theatre on Mar 26, 2011 at 10:35 am

Theatre Historical Society will be visiting this theater during our 2011 Conclave – “The Michigan Roads Less Traveled” June 21-25. See the website for details www.historictheatres.org

The profile of this theater used in our Marquee magazine story was taken from this site as written by Bryan Krefft. MANY thanks, Bryan, for providing such a great succinct history of the Regent for the Marquee readers!

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Karen Colizzi Noonan commented about Auburn Schine Theater on Mar 5, 2011 at 10:11 am

My sincere apologies — NO implication was intended Don!

I simply meant that if anyone who reads this would like to support the Schine restoration and purchase postcards for themselves they can contact that email address, which is for one of the Save Our Schine team members. Now that i re-read my post i realize it was not specific that it invited anyone who wants a copy to contact SOS. Since there is no mechanism to edit posts, please allow this to stand as a correction and clarification.

When i said “all entities work together” I meant the long-standing internal struggle in the City of Auburn that has stymied this project for close to 2 decades now. Thank you so much for showcasing this excellent photo of the Schine’s heyday – people would not recognize it today from this stunning photo. It needs much love and MUCH care.

This is one of my all time favorite theaters and i would love more than anything in the world to see it reopened and in all its glory once again. I appreciate your taking the opportunity to share it with the Cinema Treasures audience. – Karen

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Karen Colizzi Noonan commented about Auburn Schine Theater on Mar 5, 2011 at 12:34 am

Stunning, isn’t it?! And it can be again… if all entities could just work together.

Please remember that this postcard is available from the Save Our Schine organization as a FUND RAISER. Please don’t download and/or copy for distribution. Copies can be purchased by contacting

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Karen Colizzi Noonan commented about Schine Holland Theatre on Dec 8, 2010 at 10:55 am

Just a reminder, that website is at http://www.thehollandtheatre.org/

Be sure to check out the interior photos at http://www.thehollandtheatre.org/insidelook.html to see just what makes this theater truly a one-of-a-kind masterpiece! There isn’t another one like it anywhere in the world. What a wonderful distinction for the folks of Bellefontaine!

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Karen Colizzi Noonan commented about Strand Theater on Nov 24, 2010 at 10:10 am

Wishing all the best to Casey and Amy and the Strand Theater from all of us at Theatre Historical Society!

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Karen Colizzi Noonan commented about Center Theatre on Nov 22, 2010 at 9:56 pm

Well, I am sorry to say that in 2010 the building does not look any better.

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I can only hope that the plywood covering the entrance doors is there for protection and not because the Deco doors are missing.

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Karen Colizzi Noonan commented about Rivoli Theatre on Nov 16, 2010 at 11:20 pm

I had a wonderful visit with Sally and Bunny at the Rivoli on Monday, November 16, 2010. This darling little theater has a lot of heart and I look forward to returning one day soon to see the restored marquee light up the night sky!

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Karen Colizzi Noonan commented about Oneonta Theatre on Nov 16, 2010 at 10:51 pm

Photos taken November 15, 2010 at the Oneonta Theater. It was great to meet Tom the owner and supporters Julie and Patrice.

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Karen Colizzi Noonan commented about Rivoli Theatre on Nov 7, 2010 at 10:26 am

As President of Theatre Historical Society, I am thrilled to be visiting the Rivoli next week! Really looking forward to meeting the crew there and taking photographs for inclusion in the THS archive.

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Karen Colizzi Noonan commented about Cohoes Theatre on Nov 7, 2010 at 9:32 am

We lose another Eberson creation. We can’t save them all, but it sure would be nice to try! I will be in Albany on Friday and will swing by to take a few demo files for the Theatre Historical Society archive file. Would rather be taking grand re-opening photos, however…