The smell of popcorn is filling the air with a scent the residents of this community thought they might not enjoy ever again. But after more than a decade the historic Village Theater on Coronado is finally open again.
Plagued by problems including a building in severe disrepair, asbestos and of course, funding, this re-opening has been long in coming. Most residents of this lovely island would walk by the shut up landmark, built in 1947 and have fond memories of going to a movie with family and friends. But for so many years the seats sat empty, rotting, a lonely seemingly unwanted relic.
However this treasure was never unwanted, abandoned or forgotten. In fact, many in this community rallied around the theater like wrapping it in a blanket of love. Now, the transition is complete and the blanket is coming off revealing a 3 million dollar renovation that brings you back to the glory days of this beautiful old theater, only better.
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