Here are some phone pictures I took of the concession area last week when I took the kids to see WALL-E.They aren’t the best, but they will give you an idea of what it looks like inside. I had planned on taking more, but it was pure madness! I’ve always loved the gold crown molding in this area. And if I’m not mistaken, it’s the same molding that’s in the vestibule / ticket area. Enjoy!
I drew a portrait of The Gem in 2006 and sold the original to J.J. Abrams, the director of Mission Impossible 3, which was on the marquee when I took the photo.
If any of you ever get a chance to visit Kannapolis, stop by this Visitor’s Center. They have photos inside of the theater in the ‘40s. And then go to The Gem Theatre!
There was a third theater in Kannapolis called The Dixie Theater. There was a grocery store occupying it until about 2 months ago. It’s scheduled for demolition!
The old Dixie Theater is scheduled for demolition, or so I have heard. The grocery store (Table Supply)has shut down and I believe it’s First Charter that will be building a new bank in it place. e-mail me for a photo.
I am a local artist in Kannapolis, and I am working on a pen and ink drawing of “A Gem”. You can see the progress at www.eagleartgallery.com and pre-order a copy.
Here are some phone pictures I took of the concession area last week when I took the kids to see WALL-E.They aren’t the best, but they will give you an idea of what it looks like inside. I had planned on taking more, but it was pure madness! I’ve always loved the gold crown molding in this area. And if I’m not mistaken, it’s the same molding that’s in the vestibule / ticket area. Enjoy!
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I drew a portrait of The Gem in 2006 and sold the original to J.J. Abrams, the director of Mission Impossible 3, which was on the marquee when I took the photo.
Kevin Eagle
EagleArtGallery.com
If any of you ever get a chance to visit Kannapolis, stop by this Visitor’s Center. They have photos inside of the theater in the ‘40s. And then go to The Gem Theatre!
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Here’s a link to the building they tore down, and is still a vacant lot after a year. Go progress!
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The Gem has a website now.
www.gem-theatre.com
Sorry, my website got wiped out. I will upload another photo when I get the chance.
I uploaded a photo of the Dixie to my website since we still can’t do it here. Enjoy. View link
That’s a great picture of the Gem. Thanks Bob
There was a third theater in Kannapolis called The Dixie Theater. There was a grocery store occupying it until about 2 months ago. It’s scheduled for demolition!
The old Dixie Theater is scheduled for demolition, or so I have heard. The grocery store (Table Supply)has shut down and I believe it’s First Charter that will be building a new bank in it place. e-mail me for a photo.
I do not have a studio but the website is pretty much my portfolio.
I am a local artist in Kannapolis, and I am working on a pen and ink drawing of “A Gem”. You can see the progress at www.eagleartgallery.com and pre-order a copy.