Via 56572:
10 great places to revel in cinematic grandeur
On their list is the Fargo Theatre. I toured this magnificent gem shortly after it was restored to the way it looked in the '30s. It is a beauty in every sense of the word.
Here's what the USA Today said:
"The snow outside is white, but the delightful Art Deco/Moderne interior of this theater, featuring multicolored Deco mirrors and mahogany wood accents, shines in the blue-neon splendor of the 1937 remodeling. The region's leading art-house cinema has highlights that include silent-movie nights with the Mighty Wurlitzer organ." 701-239-8385; fargotheatre.org.
And here is one that I did not know of, but would like to visit. I've been through the town, but don't recall the theatre--the Watts Theatre in Osage, Iowa.
" 'Your key to Watts of entertainment, Watts of comfort ...' the opening program promised. After 28 years in the good care of Jim and Millie Watts, it is run today by Robert Williams and his family, who maintain this 1950s showcase. Recently, the son of the man who installed the original neon marquee restored it." 800-509-2887; wattstheatre.com.
Also in 56572's stack of links today is this one for lovers of Fargo (the city, not the movie).
Scroll down further and he has pictures of "sun dogs" or parhelia. We don't see those much in Illinois. I miss them.
Gothic houses of my youth.My home town had 8 theaters and each one was distinct, had unique themes and truly were the stuff that dreams were made of.
Its all cliches but they are also truths. My Embassy theater in New Britain Ct had stained glass lights, black marbel alcoves and statues that were at least 20 ft tall.
Certainly those movie going experiences are still with me today and I am still trying to describe ..the un describable as if it was all a dream
C Pope