Comments from steelbeard1 - Cinema Treasures

steelbeard1 commented about Theatre Royal on Aug 8, 2023 at 6:03 pm

Not the same theater. Note the address.

steelbeard1 commented about United Artists Theatre on Oct 1, 2022 at 12:14 am

While the office building with the lobby is being renovated, the theater itself is being demolished.

steelbeard1 commented about Sanctuary Cinema on Sep 30, 2022 at 10:52 pm

Renovations are finally underway. The cinema is now called Sanctuary Cinema. Read articles at https://www.thealpenanews.com/news/local-news/2022/07/alpena-welcomes-the-sanctuary-cinema-to-town/ and http://www.wbkb11.com/alpena-breaks-ground-on-new-movie-theater-coming-downtown

steelbeard1 commented about Maltz Opera House on Jul 16, 2021 at 9:52 pm

Please rename this theater entry to Maltz Opera House, the name it is going by today.

steelbeard1 commented about Sanctuary Cinema on May 20, 2021 at 3:51 pm

The theater is not only being renovated, it will be getting a new name, the Fremont Theatre. A web page in its early stages as I type this is at https://alpenamarc.com/fremont/

steelbeard1 commented about Maltz Opera House on May 20, 2021 at 3:34 pm

The old Maltz Opera House which became the State Theatre is being restored to its original glory. Demolition is underway of the three smaller auditorium which hid the beauty of the 1925 vintage theater. Details at https://alpenamarc.com/

steelbeard1 commented about KP Cinemas on Jan 25, 2018 at 5:36 pm

Please change the name of this theater to the AMC Portage Street 10.

steelbeard1 commented about Capitol Theatre on Dec 26, 2017 at 12:48 am

The restored Capitol Theatre is now open. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZJEmyDI8jU

steelbeard1 commented about Joseph H. Lebowsky Center on May 29, 2016 at 7:21 pm

The Lebowsky Center’s marquee has been restored with new LED lighting and electronic attraction boards which mean no more using a ladder to change the program.

steelbeard1 commented about WCMU's Destination Michigan visits the US 23 DI on Apr 6, 2015 at 4:19 pm

At the request of the producers of Destination Michigan, the video has been deleted.

steelbeard1 commented about Vassar Theatre on Aug 26, 2014 at 10:20 pm

The late owner’s sister has put the closed theater up for sale. The asking price is $179,000. http://www.loopnet.com/Listing/18855564/140-E-Huron-Vassar-MI/#

steelbeard1 commented about Minivan slams into former State-Lake Theatre on Aug 21, 2014 at 4:13 pm

Full video from WLS-TV can be found on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZqng1s2v9E

steelbeard1 commented about St. Albans Drive-In closes on Jul 21, 2014 at 3:50 pm

Reading the linked article, it became clear he could not afford a digital projector.

steelbeard1 commented about Cinemark Flint West 14 on Jul 15, 2014 at 2:11 am

The cinema has been renovated and the roadside sign now says Rave Cinemas as well as Cinemark.

steelbeard1 commented about Lebowsky Center reopens May 9 with "Shrek the Musical" on May 8, 2014 at 8:36 pm

Another story from the Lansing State Journal. http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/article/20140504/THINGSTODO/305040069/Owosso-Community-Players-reopen-historic-Lebowsky-Center-theater-after-2007-fire

steelbeard1 commented about Joseph H. Lebowsky Center on May 6, 2014 at 5:53 am

Please change the seating capacity of the Lebowsky Center to 550. The reason for the reduced capacity is an enlarged lobby and more leg room with the new stadium seating.

steelbeard1 commented about Joseph H. Lebowsky Center on May 6, 2014 at 5:39 am

The reconstruction is finally completed. http://www.abc12.com/story/25432667/renovations-now-complete-at-lebowsky-center-after-2007-fire

steelbeard1 commented about Lebowsky Center reopens May 9 with "Shrek the Musical" on May 6, 2014 at 5:36 am

Here’s a news report from WJRT. http://www.abc12.com/story/25432667/renovations-now-complete-at-lebowsky-center-after-2007-fire

steelbeard1 commented about Lebowsky Center reopens May 9 with "Shrek the Musical" on May 5, 2014 at 12:28 pm

Here’s a story from the Lansing State Journal about the show. http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/article/20140504/THINGSTODO/305040067/-Shrek-Musical-aims-lure-kids-Owosso-theater

steelbeard1 commented about Summit Place Cinema on Apr 8, 2014 at 3:38 pm

National Amusements took over management of this cinema in 1983 operating it for a decade before it closed permanently.

steelbeard1 commented about Summit Place Cinema on Apr 3, 2014 at 4:23 am

Later called the Summit Place Cinema after the Pontiac Mall changed its name, it was torn down in 2014 after being abandoned for several years. http://www.theoaklandpress.com/general-news/20140204/crews-begin-demolishing-old-waterford-movie-theater-could-summit-place-mall-be-next

steelbeard1 commented about Studio 28 to come down on Mar 11, 2014 at 3:20 pm

How about bringing back the Beltline Drive-in Theatre?

steelbeard1 commented about Ribbon cutting of the Quality 10 GDX in Saginaw, MI on Feb 21, 2014 at 3:49 pm

That should be the Quality 10 GDX.

steelbeard1 commented about New Quality 10 GDX opens today with benefit $1 movies on Jan 17, 2014 at 4:05 pm

The benefit opening night at the new cinema was a rousing success with all shows sold out. Details from the Saginaw News at http://www.mlive.com/entertainment/saginaw/index.ssf/2014/01/saginaw_countys_newest_movie_t.html#incart_river

steelbeard1 commented about Moviegoers say goodbye to the Saginaw 12 on Jan 14, 2014 at 3:55 pm

In this story from the Saginaw News, Bob Goodrich, the head of Goodrich Quality Theaters, gives his memories about the Quad/Saginaw 12 at http://www.mlive.com/entertainment/saginaw/index.ssf/2014/01/saginaw_12_closure_movie_theat.html#incart_river