mattepntr: Ditto your thoughts! We have a neglected and decaying old movie theatre here in Charlotte that I’m sure has a ghost(s) or a soul. Though I can’t say I’ve ever been in a theatre at 3 in the morning, I would imagine that one could easily have “some pretty freaky feelings”. If Mr. King is listening or reading, he might write his next novel in and around a movie theatre plot as you suggest! I’m sure the general thought is that old abandoned theatres are probably haunted.
steiner: I sure enjoyed chatting with your father about theatres in the Erie PA area and look forward to meeting him this summer and seeing his theatre scrapbook!
stevepatrick: You are quite welcome and I wish you the very best on your upcoming trip to Chicagoland! Amazing how a couple of emails can make a difference! And if I find myself in St. Charles in June with my hubby and if you are living there by then, I will most definitely want to meet you!
Thanks for the Bush information and since there are 2 pages devoted to the Arcada Theatre this one and the official #63 Arcada Theatre page I try to keep up on both Cinema Treasures pages so this theatre is in need of concern, support and TLC.
stevepatrick: The following is a recent email that I rec’d from someone named Matt at the Arcada Theatre and it is definitely for YOUR EYES!
Hello Patsy, I see your interested in the Arcada Theater. The current people that ran the theater do not own the building and rent it. They can no longer afford the huge rent payments to the landlord and is not there choice what happens to the theater now. Todd Smith was the person running the theater and wish he could keep it going. I have rented out the theater twice last year to do a silent film show and the turn out was slim, around 100 people. We couldn’t understand why we couldn’t get more people out and personally I lost much money putting on the show. I love this theater and hate to see it go. The building owner I heard lives out of state I hear and that is who you should contact. I could put you in touch with Todd Smith if you wish to talk to him and don’t put the blame on him. Regards, Matt
You have a great sense of humor and wonderful writing style which I’ve told I have also, but then again a family member got her degree in journalism and works for USDA/Radio in D.C. I’ll keep you posted on anything theatre related that comes across my desk in regards to the Arcada since my hubby travels to St. Charles each and every June for a Corvette show….Bloomington Gold held at Pheasant Run Resort. I have never accompanied him to this Illinois town, but have been told that it is very quaint and just a lovely community with lots of culture and only an hour west of Chicago. If I ever did go with him, I’d take it all in and try to get tickets for an Oprah taping. Your description about Kennebunkport was cute i.e. culture and yogurt! Must ask…..have you ever seen the Presidential family?
Arcada Theatre
The following came off the www.visitstcharles.com site about the Arcada Theater………..
105 E. Main Street | St. Charles, IL 60174 | (630) 845-8900
Beautifully restored 1926 theater showing recent films,special presentations, and live in a beautiful setting. LIVE Entertainment nearly every week with special concerts! Bookmark the Arcada’s web site for all the latest! Presenting “At the BREWvies” – select movie times for age 21+ where alcohol is available. The pipe organ is played before the early movies on Friday and Saturday, and there is also live entertainment scheduled. Call or visit the Arcada web site link for details. www.arcadatheatre.comwww.arcadatheater.com
Travis: Thanks for weighing in on this hot theatre topic as it would be a shame to see this theatre close after so much work has been put into it! Please email a letter of support to a man named Todd in regards to this theatre’s future! Just go to the official website and click on Contact Us.
No, quite the contrary as I loved reading about your Second City connection! WOW! It’s like I’m talking to “Hollywood”! WOW! BTW, I’m pulling for Jamie Foxx to win Best Supporting Actor for Ray, but like Leonardo in The Aviator! Had to laugh when you wrote about “divine intervention” and the town having the word, “Saint”! And you living in Kennebunkport was fun to read…never been there, but hope to someday! Must check out LL Bean while in the State, too!
Sorry….I’m typing too fast should read….“I posted your name and interest in the Arcada on the Arcada page”…….Just so happy that you replied so soon with interest in saving this St. Charles theatre!
Yes, ASAP! God Bless you and all of us wish you the very best in your theatre effort! And again, keep us posted. My email address is provided on my profile page!
The Town of St. Charles is a very quaint midwestern town as told to me by my husband who is there each June for a car function held at the Pheasant Run Resort! They have a wonderful website you can visit which will give much information for newcomers! The site is www.visitstcharles.com
Member “stevepatrick” is interested in helping save this theatre and his recent post is under Theatre News (Arcada) if anyone is interested in contacting him!
THIS is the kind of theatre news we all like to read! Congratulations!
mattepntr: Ditto your thoughts! We have a neglected and decaying old movie theatre here in Charlotte that I’m sure has a ghost(s) or a soul. Though I can’t say I’ve ever been in a theatre at 3 in the morning, I would imagine that one could easily have “some pretty freaky feelings”. If Mr. King is listening or reading, he might write his next novel in and around a movie theatre plot as you suggest! I’m sure the general thought is that old abandoned theatres are probably haunted.
steiner: I sure enjoyed chatting with your father about theatres in the Erie PA area and look forward to meeting him this summer and seeing his theatre scrapbook!
Upon your return from Chicago I will be interested to know what did or didn’t develop in regards to the Arcada! My fingers will be crossed!
stevepatrick: You are quite welcome and I wish you the very best on your upcoming trip to Chicagoland! Amazing how a couple of emails can make a difference! And if I find myself in St. Charles in June with my hubby and if you are living there by then, I will most definitely want to meet you!
Be sure to read the email from Matt/Arcada Theatre on the official Arcada Theatre page!
Thanks for the Bush information and since there are 2 pages devoted to the Arcada Theatre this one and the official #63 Arcada Theatre page I try to keep up on both Cinema Treasures pages so this theatre is in need of concern, support and TLC.
Interesting to read that the building owner lives out of state so may not be as ‘involved’ as St. Charles residents. Good luck and keep us updated!
The email address to contact Matt and eventually Todd is as follows:
stevepatrick: The following is a recent email that I rec’d from someone named Matt at the Arcada Theatre and it is definitely for YOUR EYES!
Hello Patsy, I see your interested in the Arcada Theater. The current people that ran the theater do not own the building and rent it. They can no longer afford the huge rent payments to the landlord and is not there choice what happens to the theater now. Todd Smith was the person running the theater and wish he could keep it going. I have rented out the theater twice last year to do a silent film show and the turn out was slim, around 100 people. We couldn’t understand why we couldn’t get more people out and personally I lost much money putting on the show. I love this theater and hate to see it go. The building owner I heard lives out of state I hear and that is who you should contact. I could put you in touch with Todd Smith if you wish to talk to him and don’t put the blame on him. Regards, Matt
StarrBar: Congratulations on your plans to be married on the grand stage! What a neat idea and best wishes to you and your bride!
Congratulations to the folks of Danville VA in restoring the North Theatre for future generations!
And yes a BIG thank you to Bryan Krefft for bringing the Arcada to our immediate attention!
You have a great sense of humor and wonderful writing style which I’ve told I have also, but then again a family member got her degree in journalism and works for USDA/Radio in D.C. I’ll keep you posted on anything theatre related that comes across my desk in regards to the Arcada since my hubby travels to St. Charles each and every June for a Corvette show….Bloomington Gold held at Pheasant Run Resort. I have never accompanied him to this Illinois town, but have been told that it is very quaint and just a lovely community with lots of culture and only an hour west of Chicago. If I ever did go with him, I’d take it all in and try to get tickets for an Oprah taping. Your description about Kennebunkport was cute i.e. culture and yogurt! Must ask…..have you ever seen the Presidential family?
Arcada Theatre
The following came off the www.visitstcharles.com site about the Arcada Theater………..
105 E. Main Street | St. Charles, IL 60174 | (630) 845-8900
Beautifully restored 1926 theater showing recent films,special presentations, and live in a beautiful setting. LIVE Entertainment nearly every week with special concerts! Bookmark the Arcada’s web site for all the latest! Presenting “At the BREWvies” – select movie times for age 21+ where alcohol is available. The pipe organ is played before the early movies on Friday and Saturday, and there is also live entertainment scheduled. Call or visit the Arcada web site link for details. www.arcadatheatre.com www.arcadatheater.com
Stevepatrick: BTW, how has your winter been in Kennebunkport Maine?
Travis: Thanks for weighing in on this hot theatre topic as it would be a shame to see this theatre close after so much work has been put into it! Please email a letter of support to a man named Todd in regards to this theatre’s future! Just go to the official website and click on Contact Us.
No, quite the contrary as I loved reading about your Second City connection! WOW! It’s like I’m talking to “Hollywood”! WOW! BTW, I’m pulling for Jamie Foxx to win Best Supporting Actor for Ray, but like Leonardo in The Aviator! Had to laugh when you wrote about “divine intervention” and the town having the word, “Saint”! And you living in Kennebunkport was fun to read…never been there, but hope to someday! Must check out LL Bean while in the State, too!
Sorry….I’m typing too fast should read….“I posted your name and interest in the Arcada on the Arcada page”…….Just so happy that you replied so soon with interest in saving this St. Charles theatre!
Also, I posted about name your interest in the Arcada so am trying to get the word out via this cinema site, for now.
You must be in Ohio as many of your theatres on the profile page are Ohio related!
Yes, ASAP! God Bless you and all of us wish you the very best in your theatre effort! And again, keep us posted. My email address is provided on my profile page!
The Town of St. Charles is a very quaint midwestern town as told to me by my husband who is there each June for a car function held at the Pheasant Run Resort! They have a wonderful website you can visit which will give much information for newcomers! The site is www.visitstcharles.com
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Member “stevepatrick” is interested in helping save this theatre and his recent post is under Theatre News (Arcada) if anyone is interested in contacting him!