Especially over the holiday season, most of us are striking up casual conversations with relatives, friends or colleagues who we haven't seen in a while. If you have attended a holiday party or simply visited with an old friend, the conversation occasionally turns to West Chester, the place. Someone often offers, "If we only had a theater!" The focus is varied; films, shows or music, but most residents and visitors agree that a theater that could do all three would be a great addition to the downtown scene. More times than not, the Warner Theater comes up, which closed its doors in the early 1980s, after several attempts were made to save it. Alishia M. Faller and Jim Jones give us a historical account of the Warner Theater as a part of their Riggtown Series which can be found here: http://courses.wcupa.edu/jones/his480/reports/warner.htm.
Since its closure, groups of active citizens have brainstormed ways to bring a similar theater back into town. In 2008, “The Note” a bar and music venue, opened on East Market Street. It brings live music into town. Can West Chester townspeople support another theater, and if so, what should it look like? The West Chester LLC is interested in the prospect of getting another theater going, let us know what you think about the idea.
The Business Attraction Committee of the West Chester BID, partially in an attempt to gage our collective interest in movies, has been showing a movie night series. They have been partnering with the West Chester Film Festival and the West Chester Historical Society to bring us dinner and a movie on the third Thursday of every month, which is today!
MOVIE NIGHT SERIES at CHESTER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Thursday, December 16, 7:00 PM
ELF starring Will Ferrell.
Join us for the Holiday edition of the "Dinner and a Movie" series featuring the Christmas favorite Elf. This hilarious elfen tale starring Will Ferrell is laugh-out-loud fun for the whole family! The series is presented by the West Chester BID, the Chester County Historical Society, and the West Chester Film Festival. The feature film will be preceded by a short film from the West Chester Film Festival. Appetizers and treats will be provided by The Lincoln Room. Soda and water will also be provided. Tickets are $12 (or $10 for CCHS members). Purchase your tickets online at http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=85pnawcab&et=1104085828908&s=1002&e=001grJPLI0GtgLyXUUhTy_R0acxIaGXkYB4mio2TU81HjgkmV6nxA3sK2JDijqfWakD5qp0an6VgbPxNqiZC9oyEkR1FTWk5vmYmfThoodesWnk8JQ6vkFFkWNtxPfNPrOq or at the door. Read about all the films slated for the series at http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=85pnawcab&et=1104085828908&s=1002&e=001grJPLI0GtgLfUeXPmzhwWJK6Odwsr-E9_G1nfBdFmMRNgEXUuxxjAvOmMT_CFiLGiRZknkmZR1QwrW_zUE-5zNpmg7ar-ualEwe9z6LN_MxGqpFStctlUfFnFWKXn9NU
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