By now you’ve probably heard that the Albany Twin Theater on Solano Avenue has closed its doors. Its last day of business was Thursday, June 15. The closure of the Albany was a sad event for local film lovers.

An organization called The Friends of the Albany Twin has formed to save the theater. They are collecting contact information from like-minded people, along with people’s levels of interest. If you sign up, you can receive emails, news of events, petitions, notices of meetings, and other information, depending on your level of interest. The goal is to create a unified effort to bring the Albany Twin back to life.

To submit your contact info, click here:

Friends of the Albany Twin Contact Form

Thanks for your interest!

This is a reminder of the big awards party at Rialto Cinemas Cerrito this coming Sunday, March 12. In addition to the viewing party, there will be food and beverages, a costume contest, games, trivia, and prizes. The event will be a fundraiser for Contra Costa Civic Theater. Our friend Melissa Hatheway will host the event.

The red carpet will start at 4 p.m., and the awards will start at 5 p.m. Tickets are $50.

Please click here for more information, and here to buy tickets on line. You can also buy tickets at the box office. We advise you to buy your tickets soon, as the event may sell out.

We’re looking forward to seeing you at the theater!

On Sunday, March 12, for the first time in three years, Rialto Cinemas Cerrito will have a viewing party of the big movie awards show. They haven’t been able to do this for the past couple of years because of you-know-what, so this will be a really special occasion! The event will be a benefit for Contra Costa Civic Theater. In addition to the awards show, there will be food and beverages, a costume contest, games, trivia, and prizes. Our friend Melissa Hatheway will host the event.

The red carpet will start at 4 p.m., and the awards will start at 5 p.m. Tickets are $50.

Please click here for more information, and here to buy tickets on line. You can also buy tickets at the box office. We advise you to buy your tickets early, as the event may sell out.

We’re looking forward to seeing you at the theater!