The State Theatre is a nonprofit venue for the performing arts and entertainment, located in downtown Eau Claire, Wisconsin with seating for 1100 people. It was first opened as a vaudeville theatre in 1926, then several years later converted to a movie house that closed in 1982. In 1984 the Theatre was donated to a group of arts-minded community members called the Eau Claire Regional Arts Council to create a center for artistic expression. After a significant renovation it reopened the doors in 1986. It is now used by a number of local performing arts organizations including: Chippewa Valley Symphony, Chippewa Valley Theatre Guild, Chippewa Valley Youth Choirs, Eau Claire Children's Theatre, Valley Gospel Choir and UW - Eau Claire.It was interesting to see such an old theatre that is about 84 years old. It doesn’t seem that old from the outside. I really wanted to see it from the inside to experience the history it holds between its walls, but it was closed. Maybe one day I have the chance.
It's good to have this kind of theatre in the city because people with not much money can go and watch movies there. I haven't known before that this building was built 84 years ago; it looks not old as you said. By the way, I'm looking forward to Toy Story 3 to come to this theatre, so I can watch it with a cheaper ticket.
ReplyDeleteIt really doesn't look like a old one but one which no cared for. I am looking forward to watch a movie.
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