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January 24, 2007
Theater needed in New York
Dear All,
I’m looking to purchase a theater in New York in the next month or so to be used for the performing arts. If you have any information on where I should begin my search or specific theatres to look at, please let me know. Thanks so much!
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Elmer Behrns
It’s so good to see people interested in some of the buildings my Great Grandfather designed. If anyone has obscure questions they think I may be able to drum up answers to, feel free to ask. Thank you for preserving my families history.
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New life at the Rex Cinema
Members will be interested in the restoration of the Rex Cinema in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire. The theater currently shows first and second run films.
To see more, go to the Rex Cinema Site.
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January 23, 2007
Jim Rankin memorial site
Here’s a link for the Jim Rankin Memorial Site.
Comments and thoughts are welcome.
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Highland Theater may be lost
AKRON, OH — Citizens are banding together to save the Highland Theater. They are trying to setup a nonprofit group to lead its revival and prevent its razing.
Highland Square activists want to save Akron’s Highland Theater, perhaps to turn it into a community-based center for theater, films and music.
About 25 neighborhood residents rallied Tuesday night after learning that the movie theater might be razed.
Residents said they were unsure what was going to happen to the theater: Rumors are the space might be turned into city parking or perhaps be used to rebuild nearby Portage Path Elementary School.
To read more, go to the Beacon Journal.
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Star Theater in Utah is rescued, to be restored
GUNNISON, UT — The Star Theatre has been rescued by Lori Nay and Diana Spencer. They had been trying for 20 years to rescue the theater which opened in 1912. A potential one million dollar restoration is planned for the Beaux Arts theater. A unique feature of the theater is a well in the basement which was used for cooling and heating the theater.
To read more, go to the Desert News.
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ISO new space to rent
Hi,
I am a member of a Church that was renting space from another Church. This Church has been sold and we have 2 weeks to move. We are very active in the performing arts & we do not charge any fees for our shows. We are in need of a place to rent or purchase immediately. Please email me if you can help at all
Thank you so much.
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January 22, 2007
Muvico founder to offer movies – and much more
Out to compete with the growing number of luxury brands, Hamid Hashemi, former Muvico founder is taking the standard one step further with a new one-stop entertainment destination in his new venture, IPic Entertainment.
IPic Entertainment aims to attract young professionals with a concept that combines a luxury movie theater, with a sit-down restaurant, high-end bowling alley, full-service bar and live entertainment. The first location will open this summer in a Milwaukee suburb, with longer-term plans in the works for South Florida.
“People still want to go out, but they want to know they’re getting value and entertainment for their dollar,‘” said Hashemi, founder and chief executive of the Fort Lauderdale-based IPic. “When you go to this facility it’s not going to be just to see a movie, it’s going to be to spend the night. It’s a total entertainment destination. The theater is a small part of it.”
To read more, go to the Miami Herald.
CORRECTION 1/23: Please note that this project is not affiliated with Muvico. Our apologies for not highlighting that originally.
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Theater organ records available - what now?!
As part of the disbursement of an extensive theater collection, I have acquired about 100 to 125 record albums of various theater organs around the country. Could anyone PLEASE give me some direction on how to disburse these albums? They may have more “value” to a collector for the cover art. Should I try posting them on eBay? Is there any common posting place where I could invite those interested to email me for a list of available albums? HELP!
Many thanks to anyone who has suggestions.
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Drive-In Theatre fanzine News
Well, drive-in fans, it’s been a year of fun as the Drive-In Theatre Alliance (DITA) enters it’s second year with it’s 8th issue of Sprocket Sounds. Our newest issue spotlights the Blair Line Company, makers of model RR buildings, including a DRIVE-IN THEATRE kit.
Want to learn what’s behind that kit’s history? Subscribe to “Sprocket Sounds!” Send $15 for a year’s worth (6 bi-monthly issues) of focus on drive-in theatres to: Justin West, 14 SE 1st Street, Galva, IL 61434.