Comments from Bruce C.

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Bruce C. commented about State Theatre on Oct 26, 2023 at 9:47 am

The website link above does not work. Here is the correct URL https://www.springfieldstatetheater.com.

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Bruce C. commented about Grandview Theater and Drafthouse on Oct 26, 2023 at 9:14 am

The Grandview Theater & Drafthouse website is https://www.grandviewtheater.com. The “About” tab on their website says they now “offer two movie screens”.

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Bruce C. commented about Studio 35 Cinema on Oct 26, 2023 at 9:07 am

The “About” tab on the Studio 35 Cinema & Drafthouse website says they have two screening rooms. The Photo Gallery shows images of the new intimate screening room.

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Bruce C. commented about Oriental Theatre on Sep 22, 2023 at 11:38 am

The Oriental has named each of their three auditoriums: the main auditorium is the Abele Cinema and the two smaller auditoriums are the Lubar and Herzfeld Cinemas.

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Bruce C. commented about Annex Theater on Aug 21, 2023 at 12:54 pm

The Annex Theater is now Stemm’s Cafe & Coffee Shoppe. Here are their Facebook and website links.

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Bruce C. commented about Hi-Way 50 Drive-In on Aug 17, 2023 at 9:39 am

The Hi-Way 50 Drive-In is open for the 2023 season. Check out their Facebook page or their website for more information.

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Bruce C. commented about Opera House on Aug 11, 2023 at 10:05 am

Here’s a February 22, 2023 article from The Southern Illinoisan about the Sesser Opera House: Phantom of the Small Town Opera | A Southern Illinois opera house is fighting to avoid extinction.

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Bruce C. commented about Geneva Stage on Jul 29, 2023 at 2:28 pm

This theater is now called Geneva Stage. Here’s some information taken from their website, “… return to the theater’s original roots, renamed Geneva Stage. Another round of renovations included converting the two side auditoriums to Geneva Tap House, and returning the second floor auditorium to a balcony. The original stage in the main auditorium was restored, including new sound, lighting and video equipment. A large retractable movie screen still allows the showing of movies. And, a fully-refurbished 1920s Wurlitzer is being installed for organ recitals and silent movies.”

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Bruce C. commented about Nostalgia Theatre on Jul 10, 2023 at 1:48 pm

Here’s an article about the reopening of the Town (now Nostalgia) Theatre… Group revamps old Flora theater.

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Bruce C. commented about Nostalgia Theatre on Jul 10, 2023 at 1:45 pm

Here is the Nostalgia Theatre’s Facebook page.

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Bruce C. commented about Arcadia Cinema on Jul 10, 2023 at 12:49 pm

Here’s a Fall 2021 article about the possible reopening of the Arcadia Cinema as an event space and concert venue… Local group looks to reopen historic theater

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Bruce C. commented about Stadium Theatre on Jul 10, 2023 at 11:36 am

The Stadium Theatre has been a 3 screen cinema since around 2016.

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Bruce C. commented about Globe Theatre on Jul 10, 2023 at 11:18 am

The Globe Theatre’s website has not been updated in quite a while. There have been no social media posts (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) in years either. Here is their last Facebook post from March 14, 2020:

“Globe Theatre closes doors to mitigate COVID- 19 spread Effective immediately, the Globe Theatre will stop exhibiting movies until further notice. In order to protect our patrons and employees the Globe Theatre projectors will go dark. All movie show times will be cancelled beginning Monday, March 16, 2020. We are very sorry for this inconvenience. We are one of very few local entertainment options. The decision to close has been difficult but we feel that community and employee health concerns are more important. It is critical that we all do our part to slow the spread of COVID-19 virus.

Movie theatre seating and public areas do not meet the CDC guidelines for social and physical distancing. Other theatres remaining open are encouraging public gatherings which put all of us at risk for spreading this disease more rapidly. The Globe wants to do its part to “flatten the curve”.

The timing of reopening will be determined by future circumstances. Any private parties currently booked at the Globe will be contacted for rebooking. All questions should be directed to Dave Willey via email, , or by telephone at (618) 267-1643.”

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Bruce C. commented about Lake Theatre on Apr 1, 2023 at 9:25 am

The Lake Theatre is getting new seats. Read about it here.

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Bruce C. commented about Heart Theatre on Mar 12, 2023 at 1:26 pm

Here’s the new website for The Heart Theatre in Effinghma. The Gallery includes recent photos of the interior.

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Bruce C. commented about Morris Theater on Mar 6, 2023 at 2:17 pm

The Morris Theater will reopened as a music venue. The grand reopening will be March 15, 2023. Here’s an article with all the details.

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Bruce C. commented about Canna Theatre on Nov 23, 2022 at 4:08 pm

Here’s a February 2022 article on the Canna Theatre: Gillespie City Council rejects Canna Theater offer.

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Bruce C. commented about LaGrange Theatre on Nov 16, 2022 at 9:23 am

This theater is open and now has six screens. Saw a movie here (on Screen #6) a couple weeks ago and was amazed at how great the building looks. Even the small auditoriums have large screens with great sound systems.

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Bruce C. commented about Lyric Theatre on Sep 22, 2022 at 2:47 pm

Here’s their new website: https://www.lyrictheater.com

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Bruce C. commented about Galva Theater, Galva, IL on Aug 27, 2022 at 2:31 pm

The Galva Theatre was actually in the building on the right.

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Bruce C. commented about Paramount Theatre on Aug 27, 2022 at 12:39 pm

The left side (111 E. Williams) of the first floor is the Illinois Driver Services Facility and the right side (109) is The Edge Salon.

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Bruce C. commented about Dawson Theater on Aug 22, 2022 at 2:48 pm

The building to the left is 119 S. Broadway which would make the theater 121 or 123 S. Broadway.

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Bruce C. commented about Woodbine Theater on Aug 21, 2022 at 3:23 pm

The Woodbine Theater is currently being converted into Lilly’s Sweet Shop (new photo has been posted).

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Bruce C. commented about Princess Theatre on Aug 21, 2022 at 2:41 pm

This building has been demolished. See the photo that I posted today (August 21, 2022) which shows my photo from August 2016 (top) and August 2022 (bottom). The theater and the building to its left were both torn down. The building to the right of the theater is still standing.

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Bruce C. commented about Pike Theatre on Jul 11, 2022 at 1:58 pm

This building has been demolished (see my image in Photos).