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CHICAGO – The late playwright August Wilson left a gift to the world in the form of his “American Century Cycle,” a series of plays each individually set in a decade of the 20th Century, focusing on the black experience. Chicago’s Goodman Theatre presents Wilson’s “Joe Turner’s Come and Gone,” now through May 19th, 2024 (click here).
Film News: Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Opens in Chicago’s Wrigleyville on Jan. 27, 2023
Submitted by PatrickMcD on January 25, 2023 - 9:15pm
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Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Opens in Wrigleyville, Chicago
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The Grand Opening of Alamo Drafthouse Cinema in Chicago is January 27th, 2023, at their new location at 3519 North Clark Street. Click link above for details and ticket purchase information.
© 2023 Patrick McDonald, HollywoodChicago.com
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CHICAGO – Alamo Drafthouse Cinema … which began 26 years ago as a single screen in Austin, Texas, and has expanded to 38 locations … is opening in Chicago’s Wrigleyville neighborhood on January 27th, 2023.
Located across from Wrigley Field at 3519 N Clark St. (at Addison) on the third floor, the six screen/372 seat theaters are the company’s first location in Illinois. Tickets are available for purchase now, featuring the cinema company’s signature mix of new releases and classic films. And also through February 5th, guests will be welcomed into the new cinema with a 25% discount on food and non-alcoholic beverages. For more information and to purchase tickets, click ALAMO DRAFTHOUSE.
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Opens in Wrigleyville, Chicago
Photo credit: Drafthouse.com
In honor of the city’s deep cinematic history, the theater will feature a lobby display that is a take on the legendary Chicago director John Hughes’ iconic film, “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.” The photo op will recreate the unforgettable moment when Ferris’ reluctant co-conspirator, Cameron, sends his father’s beloved sports car flying out a window.
The cinema-eatery will also feature the Video Vortex bar, which celebrates the video rental store culture of the 1980s and ‘90s. The retro-themed design features art installations with video screens playing VHS clips and VHS-themed decor. The bar will feature an extensive menu of custom and classic cocktails along with 32 beer taps focusing on the thriving local craft beer scene.
In addition to its drink options, Video Vortex will feature an extensive collection of 11,000+ DVDs and Blu-rays available to rent for free, along with 200 VHS tapes, expertly curated by the Found Footage Festival, Midnight Rental, and Chicago’s own Bric-A-Brac Records and Strange Tapes Zine. Any guests who haven’t held onto their DVD player or VCR will be able to rent one for a small fee.
Founded in 1997, Alamo Drafthouse has been heralded for unique programming events/film curation (including Fantastic Fest), great food/drinks, and high exhibition standards, earning accolades including “Best Theater Ever” by Time Magazine and “The Coolest Theater in the World” by Wired. The following is a preview sizzle reel …
Also on the Opening Night on Friday, January 27th, Dave Franco and Alison Brie will be in attendance for a preview screening of their new Prime Video film, “Somebody I Used to Know.”
 | By PATRICK McDONALD |
