Programming

The variety of films, shows, and events taking place in theaters

Programming of Cinemagic Theater (Blog 1)

Cinemagic functions as a independent, local theater, and can therefore program whatever the owners can source and want to show. The theater has always shown more indie, art house or international films, rather than blockbusters.

Kennedy School Theater's "Baby Blockbusters"

Right next to the Prices page for The Kennedy School Theater, immediately standing out under the banner "Movie Specials" lay details for the theater's notable and unique approach to children at the movies. The theater's "Baby Blockbusters" advertise lower volumes and brighter interior lighting, as well as a relaxed attitude towards what would usually be socially unacceptable moviegoing practices, like breastfeeding or loud, unruly babies.

The Harbor Theatre

The Harbor Theatre operated from 1938 to 2003. Over the course of 70 years, the theatre offered a wide range of programming for the community. It was a central hub of the town's entertainment for most of the 20th century and well into the 21st.

Programming at the Rhododendron Drive-In

When the Rhododendron Drive-In opened on April 30, 1953, the theater distinguished itself from many other drive-ins of the time by showing almost exclusively first-run films, a practice that seemingly remained throughout the theater's lifespan which ended in 1979 with its final showings being that year's Last Embrace and Bloodline. This was partially due to the theater's close proximity to downtown Florence, unlike many other drive-ins which were located in more rural areas. Another notable aspect from the theater's first year of programming was its heavy scheduling.

Northern Lights Theatre Pub's Special Events

Ever since Southgate Cinemaworld reopened as Northern Lights Theatre Pub in 2004, the owner Kevin Roudebush has made it a priority to experiment w