![]() ![]() Illinois Humanities is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) and the Illinois General Assembly, as well as by contributions from individuals, foundations and corporations.Īny views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed by speakers, program participants, or audiences do not necessarily reflect those of the NEH, Illinois Humanities, our partnering organizations or our funders.ģ12.422.5580 | 312.374. Illinois Humanities respects the privacy of its audiences and will at no time sell or distribute personal information to any party not directly affiliated with Illinois Humanities and its programs. Uplifting films, events, and conversationto strengthen bonds of friendship in the community. Contact Gloria Gibson (224) 765-2160 for more information. Wayfarer Theaters, Highland Park, Illinois. Apple Tree Theatre in Highland Park, IL, has announced the appointment of Todd Schmidt as new managing director and Broadway actor and Chicago vet Ross. HPHS combined bands dress for Halloween and play the greatest Halloween favorites!Īll performances in the school auditorium unless specifically mentioned. Program includes work by Handel, Bach, Haydn’s, Sarasate Ziegeunerweisen, Sait Saen’s and Rondo Capriccioso, soloists and brothers Nikki Chooi and Timothy Chooi. Friday, Jun 16 Jacob Collier: Djesse World Tour Saturday, Jun 17 Ruth Page Civic Ballet and Friends Saturday, Jun 17 A Special Evening with Ms. Stephanie Ettelson presents “The Art of Listening to Today’s Concert”, followed by the Opening concert of Strings’ 34th season conducted by Francesco Milioto, featuring the Fabulous Fiddlers. The new venture will have its soft opening on Feb. The Vision of the Board of Directors is to provide an accessible, hands-on theatre for the city of Highland Park. Clay Stamper, left, and Steve Sarowitz sit in one of five theaters at Wayfarer Theaters in downtown Highland Park. It was equipped with a Barton 3 manual 13 ranks organ. Highland Park Players is a non-profit organization, founded in 1988 by Susan Haimes, Lois Israel, and Donna Lubow. Highland Park Strings at Highland Park High School 445 Central Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035 Closed Demolished 4 screens 965 seats 11 people favorited this theater Overview Photos Comments View larger map Previously operated by: Brotman & Sherman Theaters Architects: The Tudor Revival style Alcyon Theatre was opened on September 24, 1925. Improv performances by HPHS students in the school studio theatre Performance in school auditorium (929 Edgewood Road) Performances by the HPHS Music Department, featuring the bands, chorus, and orchestra 1940.Original musical produced and performed by HPHS students (cost) In 1940, Pearl installed additional RCA sound equipment in the (now) 1150 seat theater.“ (Motion Picture Herald. The Bulletin of the Chicago Medical Society V33 cites the Alycon for installing systems so the “hearing impaired” could listen to “Talkies.” The thief covered the assistant manager, Saul Greenberg, with a blanket before locking him in the washroom. In January 1928, a “bandit” robbed the safe and fled with $2100, 3 days income. Pasadena, Calif: Showcase Publications, 1985.) Encyclopedia of the American Theatre Organ. The 1925 theater installed a “3/13” Barton Organ. 3, 1925), citing lawyers for both parties. ![]() Shortly after the opening, owners William and Bertha Pearl executed a 15 year lease for both the Alycon and Pearl for 35,000$/year to the Highland Park Theater Co, according to the Chicago Tribune (Nov. (Surely if the City cared, some improvements to meet fire code could have kept it open.) The other factors make up the typical recipe for losing an old theater, so far as I can see.Īdditional history below credit Highland Park Historical Society. The weird chapter of the theater being owned and run briefly by the City is fun to discuss but not really relevant. Their communication efforts were not helped by the fact that the theater’s historic architecture and charm had been totally compromised and papered over decades prior, so that hardly anyone could muster any sentiment for the building. Meanwhile, Alcyon Foundation could not generate sufficient interest in the community in having and preserving a vintage theater. ![]() Too many screens in too small a geography. Highland Park Players is a non-profit organization, the purpose of which is to enrich, educate and entertain our. I spoke last summer to Willis Johnson, owner of Classic Cinemas who saved a good number of theaters in the Western Suburbs, and basically he said the primary factor that sealed the HPT’s fate was when the city allowed Landmark to build its multiscreen theater practically next door at Renaissance Place. ![]()
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