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Authors in Architecture: David Welling - Cinema Houston: From Nickeloden to Megaplex

Presented by American Institute of Architects (AIA Houston) at Houston Public Library - Central (Jesse H. Jones)

May 20, 2009

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ArchiTypes and the Houston Public Library are pleased to announce the fourth installment in the series, Authors in Architecture. Author David Welling will present and discuss Cinema Houston: From Nickeloden to Megaplex on Wednesday, May 20. Join us for the 6pm presentation and discussion at the Downtown Library (500 McKinney) and then a book signing and cocktail reception at ArCH (315 Capitol) at...

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Motion pictures were shown in Egyptian temples, exotic Spanish gardens, and downtown picture palaces fit for a king. Art deco theatres could be found in neighborhoods across the city, and kiddie shows were standard fare for a Saturday morning. Summer evenings could be spent at the drive-in, of which there were nearly two dozen to choose from.

Most all of these theatres are gone, with only a precious few intact such as the ALABAMA, RIVER OAKS, Capitan, and Ritz/Majestic Metro. From the early nickelodeons and movie palaces to the modern megaplex cinema, these are the venues where Houstonians sought out their movie entertainment. www.cinemahouston.net.

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Houston Public Library - Central (Jesse H. Jones)

500 Mckinney
Houston, TX 77002

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Tickets:

This monthly series is free and open to the public.

Times:

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Location: Join us for the 6pm presentation and discussion at the Downtown Library (500 McKinney) and then a book signing and cocktail reception at ArCH (315 Capitol) at 7pm.

Phone: (713) 520-0155

Accessibility Info: Currently, no accessibility information is available for this event.

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