Making History
As I said, in my first blog, part of what I love about the increasing fascination for this island of Alameda, is the fact that I feel I am now being woven into its history-and not artbitrarily. Or perhaps, it is because is has already written itself deeply into my history...more on that on another day.
Right now, I'd like to take a trip to the theatre!
The Theatre by day...
it has been adjoined by Alameda Cinema Grill and houses several cinemas as a compliment to the main one...
I recommend googling "Alameda Theatre Images" to get any real notion of what this place is like.
Seriously, these establishments are to be experienced!
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| By night...the visual magic is beautiful. |
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| Just realised the top A is out in these photos. |
I'm sure it's all fixed now lol
This theatre was built in 1932, the last grand movie palace built in the San Francisco region and was recognised as an Alameda Historical Monument in 1976. It closed in its final form as a triplex cinema in '79 and was rented out for many purposes, including a rollerskating rink and a gymnastics school. However, it was fully and elaborately restored and reopened as a wondrous multiplex cinema in 2008.
Now, if that history isn't grand enough... and it's pretty grand to see...we , Larrie and I, got to sing on that main theatre stage a couple of weeks ago. And have again since.. and will again...and again.
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| From the wings |
Backstage
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| And our view, from the stage. |
And here's the video to prove it! :)
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