The Carolina Theatre, located at 310 South Greene Street, is a grand and dynamic place. Throughout the summer, they show old movies. Nothing beats watching Alfred Hitchcock on the big screen. For Greensboro's The Big Lebowski fans, the classic movie and classic Carolina Theatre come together on Thursday, August 25th for an evening you won't want to miss. Costumes, bowling, white Russians, and audience participation are in order for the upcoming event. In the movie, Jeff Bridges is an unemployed "slacker" who loves to bowl. He gets involved in solving a kidnapping case. The movie has become a cult classic because it is so quotable and audiences love the characters (reference).
When they aren't showing movies, The Carolina Theatre might be having live shows, music events, hosting a production of the Wizard of Oz, or a Fourth of July 1776 music medley. Today, from 2:30- 7:00 p.m., the theatre is hosting The Deuterman Law Group's 3rd annual American Red Cross blood drive. Stop by today, donate blood, and purchase your tickets to next week's Lebowski event.*
While you are at it, you can marvel at the architecture of this 1927 beauty. The poster frames in the above photo are original. When The Carolina Theatre was first built, the poster holders hung outside, one on each side of the door. To preserve them, the poster holders have been moved inside to the foyer and painted green and gold. If you want to learn more about the history and architecture of this Greensboro treasure, here is a great article. Hope to see you there soon!
*Beware, The Big Lebowski is rated "R" and not just for "rowdy." The language and themes are strong in this 1998 comedy written by the famous Coen brothers.
Love the Carolina Theater! In the summertime they offer a children's program on Thursdays starting at 9.30 a.m. They feature a movie and other entertainment for only $5.
Posted by: Katja Brown | Thursday, August 18, 2011 at 06:37 AM
Big Lebowski is one of my all times favorites. It would be double pleasure to see it again in Caroline Theater.
Posted by: Irina | Thursday, August 18, 2011 at 11:05 AM
Just the bit you show, this theater looks gorgeous, they don't make them like that anymore!
Posted by: Madge | Thursday, August 18, 2011 at 01:59 PM
I love old buildings in general and old movie houses even more. What more can be said except to mash it up like this: The Theatre Abides
Posted by: Janis | Thursday, August 18, 2011 at 07:21 PM