“GET ‘EM WHILE THEY LAST”
CORONADO – The Coronado Village Theatre will open its doors Thursday night, June 23. Three identical opening night ceremonies will take place that evening and complimentary tickets will be available at the box office on a first come, first served basis for anyone wishing to attend.
The Grand Opening Event times are at 5:30 p.m., 7:45 p.m. and 9:45 p.m.
Tickets will be available at the box office starting Monday June 20, from 5-8 p.m., and will continue through Wednesday while the supply last. There is a two-ticket limit per person and ticket holders must arrive 30 minutes prior to show time to gain admission.
Each event will last about 70 minutes and include introductions, a short Oscar-winning film on the first 100 years of motion pictures, and other brief tributes and promotions. Guests will have an opportunity to walk through all three screening rooms. A complimentary popcorn and drink is included.
Beginning at one-minute past midnight Friday, June 24, the Village Theatre will begin running regular screenings of their first film, “Cars 2,” at regular prices.
General Admission tickets are $10.50, children under 12 and seniors 62 and over are $7.50 with Bargain Shows before 6 p.m. $8.50. Special 3D showings are an additional $2 per ticket. Vintage Cinemas Gift Books will be available at the box office.
The Village Theatre is located at 820 Orange Avenue. For more information call (619) 437-6161 or visit www.vintagecinemas.com.
The Terrazzo has been restored, the carpet is down, the murals are up, lighting and sound are being
fine-tuned and the Village Theatre has officially been reborn. This Art Deco palace is a tribute
not just to designer Joseph Musil, but to Vintage Cinemas, who never gave up hope that
Coronado’s Post World War II theatre would once again open its doors to an eager community.
Photo by Joe Ditler.
