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3 Friday / February 3, 2017

The Indiana Theatre: An Open House

05:30 pm to 07:00 pm
Buskirk-Chumley Theater
http://www.buskirkchumley.org

The Buskirk-Chumley Theater invites the community to celebrate its history on February 3rd, 2017 from 5:30-7:00pm. The evening’s activities will include a free film screening and the grand re-opening of an expanded exhibit on the history of the building that began as the Indiana Theatre. This event is free and unticketed.

Explore the expanded exhibit in the “Textillery History Gallery,” with new content focused on the history of the building and the social influence of movie theaters. Funding from Indiana Humanities has allowed the BCT to add diverse voices to the story through an exploration of the desegregation of the theater and the role of immigrants in the operation of the Indiana Sweet Shop, a downtown institution for decades, located adjacent to the theater’s lobby.

To celebrate the Indiana Theatre’s inception as a silent movie house, enjoy a screening of Sherlock, Jr., a 45-minute silent Buster Keaton movie about a film projectionist who longs to be a detective. This film was released in 1924, when the Indiana Theatre had already been in operation for two years. We don’t know if Sherlock, Jr. appeared on the Indiana’s marquee, but it is a classic representation of film from the time. We showed this film for our donors and volunteers earlier this year and it received such rave reviews that we decided to bring it back for the general public.

To provide an authentic experience, the film will be accompanied by live music arranged by Joe Donnelly. Inspired by the original cue sheets that would have guided an organist or pianist, a group of local musicians will help us unravel a mystery along with Sherlock, Jr.

You’ll also be introduced to the BCT’s latest initiative: the Bloomington Arts & Entertainment History Project, celebrating Bloomington’s role as a hub for the arts and entertainment industry for over a hundred years. Aimed specifically at third graders who are studying local history, the Bloomington Arts & Entertainment History Project will present our colorful past in relationship to our current thriving cultural scene, and invite students to add their own voice to the collective expression of our community.

Cost: Free and unticketed

For more information contact:

BCT Box Office
(812) 323-3020
[email protected]

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