The Hickory Nut Gorge Brewery at Mars Theater opened November 16, 2019. Many original details remain. The large stainless brewing tanks line the right side wall in the lower seating area. The screen remains as well as some of the seating. Several areas in the balcony and orchestra floor have been leveled for seating and bar areas but the overall vibe is original and cool. Always a modest building, it still has interesting touches throughout. The original glass windowed baby cry room is intact in one back corner of the balcony. The original ticket booth and projection room are on view with one projector still in place. Remnants of the segregated entrance and seating area for black patrons is in the other rear corner of the balcony. Definitely worth a trip to see the adaptive reuse of this vintage small town theater.
The construction crane is being erected for the 34 story high rise hotel going over the lobby area. Target dates for completion: Fall 2021 for the theater and spring 2022 for the Intercontinental Hotel.
Permanently closed after a December 2018 snowstorm caused damage to the roof. Engineering cost estimates for repair proved too high to make repairs feasible according to the owners.
This building still stands at 41 N. Main but has been extensively remodeled. The upstairs is residential while the downstairs is being used for storage.
The Iron Horse Station at 24 Andrews Ave. states on their web site that the building they occupy was formerly a movie theater. I assume this was the Times Theatre.
This theater is still standing and worth a look inside. It’s been extensively remodeled but the lobby area gives a glimpse of how grand the space was. The balcony has been leveled to serve as retail space and is currently a consignment store. The lower level is a custom upholstery furniture store.
Reopened as the Hometown Cinemas in June 2019 after a remodeling inside and out. It’s still a twin with each theater holding 250 and shows first run films
The Foundation for the Carolinas announced that construction will start on the Carolina Theatre in May and that a 20 story hotel will be built atop the vacant land of the former lobby area. The budget has grown to $42 million.
After a long renovation the Mars Hill Radio Theatre reopens today, June 11, 2016 with a music concert. Movies are part of the mix as well and they kick off soon. A radio station is also based in the theater. This is welcome news for the theater that had been closed since 1992.
The Charlotte Mecklenburg County Commission has awarded a $4.2 million grant to the Carolina Theater project. This brings the total raised to $31.2 million with a total goal of $35 million. This is the first public money raised so far. The swift fundraising will allow construction to start in 2016. It looks to be a very exciting project.
The Charlotte Observer reports that a recent gift from Wells Fargo of $2 million brings the total raised for renovation of the Carolina Theater to $27 million.
Work is under way to renovate the Mars. The doors were open recently and I peaked inside. This place has great potential. It’s interesting to step inside the small lobby and then enter right into the back row of the balcony. The main floor has a fairly steep rake to it and the entire space has a wonderful vibe. The curved screen is still in place and the stage area is being enlarged. 2015 should hopefully see this retro theater back in service. I’m not sure yet what the programming mix will be.
The Charlotte Observer reports today that Bank of America has pledged a $5 million gift to kickstart the renovation of the Carolina Theatre. It is a good start on the estimated $25 million renovation budget. The Foundation for the Carolinas is leading the project with a planned opening date of 2016
I think this is the only movie theater in Madison County. It has an interesting interior layout. It’s built on a hill and after coming into the small lobby you enter into the rear of the balcony or take a staircase down to the main floor. Although it’s been vacate for some time the seats and screen are still in place. The theater has a sign in the window saying it is available.
The address for this theater was 210 9th ave N. The building at that address now looks like it is a remodeled version of the old Gloria shell. It appears the old ticket window and side entrance to the balcony for blacks is intact on the left front corner.
Excellent news for the future of the Carolina. The city has given the Foundation for the Carolinas – the next door neighbor of the theater -the option to purchase, redevelop and renovate the site. More information from the Charlotte Observer
Read more here: http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2012/12/17/3732909/charlotte-selects-foundation-for.html#storylink=cpy
Charlotte Observer article about plans for the Carolina Theatre from 10-15-12. http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2012/10/15/3598083/city-council-sees-jewel-in-old.html
A glimmer of hope for the Carolina as reported in the Charlotte Observer. The Foundation for the Carolinas – a local non profit umbrella organization and the new next door neighbor of the Carolina -has asked the city to investigate possible reuses now that the developers option to purchase the theater has expired and will not be renewed.
www.charlotteobserver.com/2012/03/30/3137372/possible-rebirth-of…
The Garr Auditorium that was built out of the salvage of the old Charlotte Auditorium is currently being demolished. It has been vacant since Hurricane Hugo opened up parts of the roof in 1989. The city has forced the demolition after it was determined that the structure was too far gone to save.
The Hickory Nut Gorge Brewery at Mars Theater opened November 16, 2019. Many original details remain. The large stainless brewing tanks line the right side wall in the lower seating area. The screen remains as well as some of the seating. Several areas in the balcony and orchestra floor have been leveled for seating and bar areas but the overall vibe is original and cool. Always a modest building, it still has interesting touches throughout. The original glass windowed baby cry room is intact in one back corner of the balcony. The original ticket booth and projection room are on view with one projector still in place. Remnants of the segregated entrance and seating area for black patrons is in the other rear corner of the balcony. Definitely worth a trip to see the adaptive reuse of this vintage small town theater.
The construction crane is being erected for the 34 story high rise hotel going over the lobby area. Target dates for completion: Fall 2021 for the theater and spring 2022 for the Intercontinental Hotel.
According to the theaters web site movies have been discontinued at this venue as of September 2019.
Permanently closed after a December 2018 snowstorm caused damage to the roof. Engineering cost estimates for repair proved too high to make repairs feasible according to the owners.
This building still stands at 41 N. Main but has been extensively remodeled. The upstairs is residential while the downstairs is being used for storage.
New ownership and much remodeling will soon turn this space into the Hickory Nut Gorge Brewery at Mars Theatre.
The Iron Horse Station at 24 Andrews Ave. states on their web site that the building they occupy was formerly a movie theater. I assume this was the Times Theatre.
This theater is still standing and worth a look inside. It’s been extensively remodeled but the lobby area gives a glimpse of how grand the space was. The balcony has been leveled to serve as retail space and is currently a consignment store. The lower level is a custom upholstery furniture store.
Reopened as the Hometown Cinemas in June 2019 after a remodeling inside and out. It’s still a twin with each theater holding 250 and shows first run films
Signage recently went up that this theater is currently for lease or sale.
The construction fence is up around the theater and work has begun on the renovation.
The Foundation for the Carolinas announced that construction will start on the Carolina Theatre in May and that a 20 story hotel will be built atop the vacant land of the former lobby area. The budget has grown to $42 million.
After a long renovation the Mars Hill Radio Theatre reopens today, June 11, 2016 with a music concert. Movies are part of the mix as well and they kick off soon. A radio station is also based in the theater. This is welcome news for the theater that had been closed since 1992.
The Charlotte Mecklenburg County Commission has awarded a $4.2 million grant to the Carolina Theater project. This brings the total raised to $31.2 million with a total goal of $35 million. This is the first public money raised so far. The swift fundraising will allow construction to start in 2016. It looks to be a very exciting project.
The Charlotte Observer reports that a recent gift from Wells Fargo of $2 million brings the total raised for renovation of the Carolina Theater to $27 million.
Work is under way to renovate the Mars. The doors were open recently and I peaked inside. This place has great potential. It’s interesting to step inside the small lobby and then enter right into the back row of the balcony. The main floor has a fairly steep rake to it and the entire space has a wonderful vibe. The curved screen is still in place and the stage area is being enlarged. 2015 should hopefully see this retro theater back in service. I’m not sure yet what the programming mix will be.
The Charlotte Observer reports today that Bank of America has pledged a $5 million gift to kickstart the renovation of the Carolina Theatre. It is a good start on the estimated $25 million renovation budget. The Foundation for the Carolinas is leading the project with a planned opening date of 2016
I think this is the only movie theater in Madison County. It has an interesting interior layout. It’s built on a hill and after coming into the small lobby you enter into the rear of the balcony or take a staircase down to the main floor. Although it’s been vacate for some time the seats and screen are still in place. The theater has a sign in the window saying it is available.
The address for this theater was 210 9th ave N. The building at that address now looks like it is a remodeled version of the old Gloria shell. It appears the old ticket window and side entrance to the balcony for blacks is intact on the left front corner.
Excellent news for the future of the Carolina. The city has given the Foundation for the Carolinas – the next door neighbor of the theater -the option to purchase, redevelop and renovate the site. More information from the Charlotte Observer
Read more here: http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2012/12/17/3732909/charlotte-selects-foundation-for.html#storylink=cpy
Charlotte Observer article about plans for the Carolina Theatre from 10-15-12. http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2012/10/15/3598083/city-council-sees-jewel-in-old.html
A glimmer of hope for the Carolina as reported in the Charlotte Observer. The Foundation for the Carolinas – a local non profit umbrella organization and the new next door neighbor of the Carolina -has asked the city to investigate possible reuses now that the developers option to purchase the theater has expired and will not be renewed.
www.charlotteobserver.com/2012/03/30/3137372/possible-rebirth-of…
The Garr Auditorium that was built out of the salvage of the old Charlotte Auditorium is currently being demolished. It has been vacant since Hurricane Hugo opened up parts of the roof in 1989. The city has forced the demolition after it was determined that the structure was too far gone to save.
The Center has been demolished as planned in 2009.
Triplexed in November 1982.