This is a revival of the same adaptation jointly produced with the lord leebrick theatre company and the university of oregon, in 2008. During the late 1950s, oregon played host to as many as 70 drivein theaters, most of which have now closed and been demolished. Oregon historic theaters inventory and assessment of. Lane county history museum eugene 2020 all you need to. It is at the southern end of the verdant willamette valley, near the confluence of the mckenzie and willamette rivers, about 50 miles 80 km east of the oregon coast. Sign up for eventful s the reel buzz newsletter to get upcoming movie theater information and movie times delivered right to your inbox. Get more info about special events like nw10, talkbacks, experience oct, and more. Eugene theater is your guide to shows in eugenes theaters. Eugene movie times eventful movies is your source for uptodate movie times and movie theater information in eugene. Find 1 listings related to amc theaters in eugene on. Eventful movies is your source for uptodate broadway metro showtimes, tickets and theater information. The project is currently focused on the silent era, from the end of the 19th century until the late 1920s. Visit the highlights of eugene on a stressfree guided tour of downtown, and the surrounding areas.
Movie theaters go to the movies or catch a film screening during a local film festival. In the summer toss out a picnic blanket for a movie in the park, and in the winter catch a holiday film at a local hotel or community center. Join the 202021 season today to receive first access to tickets for hamilton and its premiere in the 202122 season. No children under age 6 will be admitted to any rrated feature after 6. Visit filming locations from cottage grove to dexter where famous movies such as stand by me.
The oregon theater project is an ongoing research project on the history of movie going and exhibition in oregon. Located in corvallis, or and opening in 19, the theater has served the area as a movie theater for over a century. Sharing stories about oregon and oregon history on facebook, in presentations, videos and on youtube. Majestic theater, corvallis the majestic theater is a well known theater in the southern willamette valley region. The oregon theater project is an ongoing research project on the history of moviegoing and exhibition in oregon. The combined population of the area is currently about 65,000. Partnering with organizations such as pacific power, travel oregon, and oregon main street, their want to preserve historic theaters stems far beyond the campus of the university of oregon. As part of my degree program, i did an independent study project on movie theaters in eugene and springfield during the nickelodeon era 19051919, which i turned into a website and an article in oregon historical. Discover and share movie times for movies now playing and coming soon to local theaters in eugene. Distribute relevant information about funding sources and. There are still 4 remaining drivein movie theaters sort of as explained below in oregon concentrated in the northern portion of the state.
During the 1960s, while operated by moyer theatres of portland, they began to feature firstrun movies. There are still 4 remaining drivein movie theaters sort of as explained below in oregon concentrated in. We very much look forward to having you, your family and our community back in our theater to experience the magic of the movies. Cinemark 17 showtimes moviefone movie theaters moviefone. The best eugene movie theaters with photos tripadvisor. It is best to call ahead or check with organizers websites to. The university of oregons community service center, in partnership with pacific power, oregon main street, and travel oregon, conducted an inventory and needs assessment of historic theaters in oregon between september 2014 and august 2015. The first unit was named the eugene hook and ladder company no. The 700seat valley river twin was built by moyer theatres opening on april 21, 1971, it was later operated. Many events listed here have been canceled or postponed due to the covid19 emergency. May 01, 2018 i am the subject specialist librarian for cinema studies, and i recently completed a second masters degree in film studies. Our 50 favorite stars of oregonfilmed movies and tv shows. Tracing the history of oregon movie theaters oregon. Bijou art cinemas 492 east th avenue eugene, or 492.
Call attention to our states rich cultural resources. Describe the history of theaters in oregon and summarize their cultural, economic, and. Students explore oregons past through the lens of its theaters. Find showtimes and movie theaters near zip code 97401 or eugene, or. Catvideofest is committed to raising awareness and money for cats in need around the world. Three other owners will take the downtown theater on west broadway, which has been renamed broadway metro. The timespan covers a period that film historians define as the nickelodeon era, a time of rapid change and growth in filmmaking and moviegoing in the united states.
Movie tickets can be purchased in advance for the larger movie theaters bijou 492 e. The website aims to document the history of moviegoing in oregonwhy people went to the movies, where people watched them, and what people thought about them. Broadway in eugene national tours, local convienience. For their final project, students published their findings on the oregon theater project, an online resource the class created to detail the history of moviegoing and movie theaters in oregon from the turn of the century through the silent film era. Tracing the history of oregon movie theaters oregon digital. Showtimes and tickets for eugene, or 97401 moviefone. Find a local amc movie theatre in corvallis, oregon. The eidoloscope, devised by eugene augustin lauste for the latham family, was demonstrated for members of the. Hamilton is the story of americas founding father alexander hamilton, an immigrant from the west indies who became george washingtons righthand man during the revolutionary war.
These 18 photos of oregon in the 1960s are mesmerizing. Search local showtimes and buy movie tickets before going to the theater on moviefone. May 26, 2015 partnering with organizations such as pacific power, travel oregon, and oregon main street, their want to preserve historic theaters stems far beyond the campus of the university of oregon. Eugene oregon history all oregon oregon directory of. Catvideofest is a joyous communal experience, only available in theaters, and raises money for cats in need through partnerships with local cat charities, animal welfare organizations, and shelters to best serve cats in the area. Cinemark 17 in springfield, or 97477 get movie showtimes and tickets online, movie information and more from moviefone. The eugene drivein had two different locations during its 40 seasons in eugene.
As of the 2010 census, eugene had a population of 156,185. Movies were introduced early on and on october 16, 1922 it was renamed heilig theatre. Portlands first theater, the new market theater at sw first between ash and ankeny was built in 1872 by captain ankeny. The eugene hosted the muchanticipated local premiere of birth of a nation in the summer of 1916. These 18 photos of oregon in the 1960s are mesmerizing only. This past week we finally broke down what theaters we are going to be reaching out to for our case studies with our project. Eugenes hult center for the performing arts hosts over 700 shows per year and is home to the nationally recognized. Senior tickets are valid for adults 60 years and older. See views of the emerald city from above at skinners butte, explore the university of oregon, tour the cascades raptor center, and more. Go to the movies or catch a film screening during a local film festival. The lobby of the oriental theatre which was one of the most ornate theaters ever built.
One owner will take bijou art cinemas, the twoscreen theater on east th avenue. At the advent of the 20th century, the city of portland, oregon, was among the first on the united states west coast to embrace the advent of the silent and feature film. Skinner established a donation land claim and a small cabin on the west side of skinners butte or yapoah. The oregoncalifornia railway now southern pacific was completed to eugene in that year and the whole town turned out to celebrate. The egyptian theatre, built in 1925, is located downtown at 229 south broadway on the main street of the city of coos bay. Aronson believes the platform can contribute valuable new information to film scholarship. As part of my degree program, i did an independent study project on movie theaters in eugene and springfield during the nickelodeon era 19051919, which i turned into a website and an article in oregon historical quarterly. Introduction home town show, movie theater history in eugene.
Valid ids will be required to attend rated r movies. As part of the oregon historic theaters project, the university of oregon s community service center identified historic theaters across the state and recorded details about the building and owneroperator contact information. From the oregon coast to eugene springfield, explore boutique movie theaters and large movie houses. We will keep you informed as to when we will reopen. The oregon theater project provides a historical sketch of movie theaters in oregon from the beginning of cinema at the end of the 19th century through the silent era 18961930. Hometown show provides a historical sketch of movie theaters in eugene and springfield, oregon, from 19061919. Eugene oregon history oregon directory of oregon web. Eugene springfield there are three major movie complexes and one independent film house here in the eugene, springfield area. Get local movie show times, watch trailers, and buy movie tickets. Movie show prices remained a bit higher than the other theaters in town, 2550. Home to more than 140,000 people, eugene is oregons second largest city. One of portlands most ornate theaters, walter tebbetts oriental theatre at grand and morrison streets.
Here are 18 incredible photos that will transport you back in time. You must be at least 17 years of age or have your parent accompany you to view the movie. This website uses cookies to provide you with a better experience. As part of the oregon historic theaters project, the university of oregons community service center identified historic theaters across the state and recorded details about the building and owneroperator contact information. Cinemark 17 springfield or eugene movie listings showtimes. There are still 4 remaining drive in movie theaters sort of as explained below in oregon concentrated in the northern portion of the state. The citys first movie palace, the majestic theatre later known as the united artists theatre, opened in 1911. The interior of the theater is something to be marveled. Coos bay is the largest city on the oregon coast and the largest deep water port between san francisco and seattle. Sign up for eventfuls the reel buzz newsletter to get uptodate movie times and theater information delivered right to your inbox. There he founded the town of eugene city, oregon on june 6, 1853. Find the movies showing at theaters near you and buy movie tickets at fandango. By clicking i agree when using the cinemark movie rewards program webpage at cinemark. Jun 12, 2018 for their final project, students published their findings on the oregon theater project, an online resource the class created to detail the history of movie going and movie theaters in oregon from the turn of the century through the silent film era.
Movie theaters in eugene and springfield, oregon, 19061919 hometown show provides a historical sketch of movie theaters in eugene and springfield, oregon, from 19061919. Find broadway shows, musicals, plays and concerts and buy tickets with us now. Youll find gorgeous shots of mount hood, portland state university, breitenbush hot springs, civic stadium and more. In 1912, the savoy theatre in eugene, oregon, used movie posters and a grand entrance to attract passersby. Child tickets are valid for children 11 years and under. Find a local amc theatre near you in corvallis, oregon. Students explore oregons past through the lens of its.
The city was incorporated in 1862 and later changed its name to simply eugene. An important message from the bijou art cinemas regarding our ongoing response to covid19. View the latest broadway metro movie times, box office information, and purchase tickets online. Movie listings and times for cinemark 17 springfield or. We sincerely appreciate your understanding during this challenging time.
Use the interactive timeline below to explore the states theaters throughout the decades. During the late 1950s, oregon played host to as many as 70 drive in theaters, most of which have now closed and been demolished. There was the standard home edition and a second special edition. The building was remodeled into offices in the 1980s after being used as a garage and for car parts storage for nearly a century. An important message from the bijou art cinemas regarding our ongoing response to covid19 in light of the ongoing concerns regarding covid19, in line with the direction, regulations and recommendations of federal, state and local government authorities, we are temporarily closing to the public until further notice, effective tuesday, march 17. The issue also includes a special section celebrating the national historic preservation acts fiftieth.
Home town show, movie theater history in eugene and springfield. On april 3, 1872, a fire department was formally organized in what was then called eugene city, having been named after the towns founder, eugene skinner. A movie theater american english, cinema british english, or cinema hall indian english. If you have purchased advance tickets on our website for a movie that will be impacted by our closure period, you will receive a refund for both the cost of your ticket and the online service fee. Set in a subterranean morgue, shakespeares hamlet is filtered through the conventions of early zombie movies. The owners of the two bijou movie theaters in eugene have parted ways following a bitter legal dispute. The best 10 cinema in eugene, or last updated may 2020 yelp. My research could have been done using the microfilm of the local. Pages in category cinemas and movie theaters in oregon the following 21 pages are in this category, out of 21 total. World famous txtabeer and a fun and funky movie vibe make this a eugene classic. The ohq fall 2016 issue includes articles exploring historical evidence of fish distribution in the upper klamath river watershed, early movie theaters in eugene and springfield, and a photo essay featuring a selection of political photographer bette lees oregon images.