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Theatre inside casino. Runs show occasionally and not so frequent. Not sure about exact schedule but today 6 pm had Frozen 2 show. Seems to be a great architecture theatre and should have great experience inside.
A_bsolutely beautiful theatre on the island T_ake in some art & culture while you're here~ * FYI - Historical theater built in the 1920's * FYI - Feels like stepping back in time with its ornately red-hued cinematic décor~ * FYI - Playing movies nightly! Check schedule here = http://www.theavalon.org/films/?date=now-playing * FYI - Watched "Kong Skull Island" here...love action flicks on the big screen! * FYI - Located a short walk along Crescent Ave Cheers~
My family rented a home in Avalon, Ca for the week of 4th of July. We were happy to hear playing at the movie theater in the beautiful Casino theater was Spider-Man a new movie that just came out! So nice to view the beautiful art and decor inside. The screen seemed out dated. The quality was not worth the cost of the movie ticket. There were huge imperfections on the screen. Sad to see this. Have been to this theater many times. It was never like this. This was my husband's first time to the island and theater. They made some upgrades to the food and drinks. But the money needs to go to the picture quality. I wanted to take a picture, but didn't want to be one of those people that have their cell phone out during the movie. It's a movie theater in a beautiful room. The sound only seemed to come from the front. Sounded strange. Again in this big round room I am sure there is a way to have better surround sound. Tuesday is "discount" day, $10 and once we arrived we were told it was cash only. After waiting almost an hour before they let us in I was happy I had the correct amount of cash for five people. No were on their website did it say cash only. No signs posted in their ticket windows either. We walked out the day before to make sure Spider-Man was the movie playing for sure. We walked around took pictures. My husband even talked with one of the tour guides. No mention of cash only on Tuesday. Not everyone carries cash these days. I was lucky I had cash since some restaurants in town are cash only also.
The only thing really worth checking out in Avalon. Please note they close the ticket booth at 5 PM so make sure you show up on time for the tour to buy the ticket. Coming here makes you feel Iike you have entered another era. This was the only place on the island that I felt had any real meaning. The rest of the Avalon has been commercialized and is just about making money. The tour guide was informative and made us feel like he was sharing a history of a place that once was. A sense of awe sweeps over when first walk under the naked mermaid into the dark entrance. The ceiling looks like red carpet..but it is really coral pressed into the ceiling made to look like palm leaves. The color is original but still after 80 years but is so vibrant in the redness you would think it was new. Then your eyes will soak in the walnut wood panels with special designs and you are in awe that someone would spend so much money to give you a feeling as if you are in another place standing in a castle. Then you enter the theater and it's like nothing else you have ever seen..... The first thing you notice are the red chairs that are thick and beautiful. You almost don't want to sit in them because they look so nice. Then the ceiling is shaped like a bowl so the sound is evenly distributed. The lights are built into gold stars with a pale silver background. Then as your eyes move away from the stage you notice the mural that is all around you. It's beautiful very colorful and makes you feel like you are elsewhere... After watching a brief film on how great Avalon was you feel a sense of sadness. A sense that this island has been left to relive the glory of what once was without any real hope of creating new memories. They used to make movies here...but that was a long time ago. After the movie the tour guide ushered us to the great ballroom. Yes, the ballroom is directly above the theater and the floor is made of beautiful wood surrounded by white arches and a patio all around to see the boats floating around the beach. Our guide was gracious enough to let is stay past the tour to take pictures. I wished I could of been here when Avalon once was.
The cinema looks classy with the art deco architecture and the art work of John Gabriel Beckman. Mr Q and I went for their Thursday movie night. The tickets man was super friendly and chatty. If I had more time, we could have a great conversation. The man who performs the organ is drowning in his own world. It was nice in the beginning, but 20+ minutes for a loud organ performance? I can't wait for the movie to get start. This cinema may not needed the mic phone to let the show begin, because of the shape of the room, but it's not a good thing when people brought their own candies, chips...you name it. The sound of chewing candy, eating chips, you can hear it all, loud and clear with echo. The seats are low, you will be a bit uncomfortable with a slightly back pain. The movies screen is above the wooden stage. There is some reflection on the wooden stage while you are watching the movie. That was a bit annoying and the sounds were a bit mono. I still suggest my friends to come here to experience this for once.
A super cool movie theater within the Catalina Casino. The interior wood architecture and painted dome ceiling is something you have to see for yourself and take in in person! Surround sound is epic with the shape of the theater and there are more than enough seats to find your perfect spot. On some nights there's even a musician who comes out and plays the organ before the start of the movie.
A MUST!! They have current movies that change every few days... We went to see The Martian on a Friday night- it was a little pricey at $15/person, but worth every penny once you walk inside and see how AMAZING the theatre is. So much character and old school charm. There's even hat hooks on the back of each velvet chair. (BTW, The Martian (with Matt Damon) was so good!)
Old, eclectic,but we still enjoyed the show here. There was an organ player before the start of the movie. The prices for the popcorn and sofas were not bad. The chairs need to have new foam put in and they need to put cup holders. We had to put our snacks and drinks on the floor.
Not knowing what else to do in Avalon we made our way over to the Theater. They show one movie for 2 weeks and then the movie changes. Show starts at 7:30pm every night. $15 charge for adults. Beautiful Art Deco theater with excellent popcorn.
The one showing except Saturday's has a organ player who plays before the show. Amazing experience in a throw back to a different a time vibe. Beautiful frescos on the ceilings and amazing acoustics. Wooden floors and dance row ends with working lights. This is totally worth the $15.
3 years ago
If you are in Catalina, this is the first thing you see. It's beautiful at night. You can watch a movie here or purchase the tour. I heard the place is haunted. I didn't see any ghosts when I visited the theatre. Maybe I'll see it next time. LOL! Inside you'll feel like you are part of history. The tour was so fascinating and the view from the theatre is amazing! read more
1 year ago
This beautiful, historic theater is located inside the Catalina Casino. They were showing older films the week we were in town (we saw Clueless). The theater itself is GORGEOUS and was a fun backdrop for our experience. The website isn't clear but you can buy tickets at the door via cash or credit card. I'd definitely return! read more
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2 years ago
A_bsolutely beautiful theatre on the island T_ake in some art & culture while you're here~ * FYI - Historical theater built in the 1920's * FYI - Feels like stepping back in time with its ornately red-hued cinematic décor~ * FYI - Playing movies nightly! Check schedule here = http://www.theavalon.org/films/?date=now-playing * FYI - Watched "Kong Skull Island" here...love action flicks on the big screen! * FYI - Located a short walk along Crescent Ave Cheers~ read more
My family rented a home in Avalon, Ca for the week of 4th of July. We were happy to hear playing at the movie theater in the beautiful Casino theater was Spider-Man a new movie that just came out! So nice to view the beautiful art and decor inside. The screen seemed out dated. The quality was not worth the cost of the movie ticket. There were huge imperfections on the screen. Sad to see this. Have been to this theater many times. It was never like this. This was my husband's first time to the island and theater. They made some upgrades to the food and drinks. But the money needs to go to the picture quality. I wanted to take a picture, but didn't want to be one of those people that have their cell phone out during the movie. It's a movie theater in a beautiful room. The sound only seemed to come from the front. Sounded strange. Again in this big round room I am sure there is a way to have better surround sound. Tuesday is "discount" day, $10 and once we arrived we were told it was cash only. After waiting almost an hour before they let us in I was happy I had the correct amount of cash for five people. No were on their website did it say cash only. No signs posted in their ticket windows either. We walked out the day before to make sure Spider-Man was the movie playing for sure. We walked around took pictures. My husband even talked with one of the tour guides. No mention of cash only on Tuesday. Not everyone carries cash these days. I was lucky I had cash since some restaurants in town are cash only also. read more
The only thing really worth checking out in Avalon. Please note they close the ticket booth at 5 PM so make sure you show up on time for the tour to buy the ticket. Coming here makes you feel Iike you have entered another era. This was the only place on the island that I felt had any real meaning. The rest of the Avalon has been commercialized and is just about making money. The tour guide was informative and made us feel like he was sharing a history of a place that once was. A sense of awe sweeps over when first walk under the naked mermaid into the dark entrance. The ceiling looks like red carpet..but it is really coral pressed into the ceiling made to look like palm leaves. The color is original but still after 80 years but is so vibrant in the redness you would think it was new. Then your eyes will soak in the walnut wood panels with special designs and you are in awe that someone would spend so much money to give you a feeling as if you are in another place standing in a castle. Then you enter the theater and it's like nothing else you have ever seen..... The first thing you notice are the red chairs that are thick and beautiful. You almost don't want to sit in them because they look so nice. Then the ceiling is shaped like a bowl so the sound is evenly distributed. The lights are built into gold stars with a pale silver background. Then as your eyes move away from the stage you notice the mural that is all around you. It's beautiful very colorful and makes you feel like you are elsewhere... After watching a brief film on how great Avalon was you feel a sense of sadness. A sense that this island has been left to relive the glory of what once was without any real hope of creating new memories. They used to make movies here...but that was a long time ago. After the movie the tour guide ushered us to the great ballroom. Yes, the ballroom is directly above the theater and the floor is made of beautiful wood surrounded by white arches and a patio all around to see the boats floating around the beach. Our guide was gracious enough to let is stay past the tour to take pictures. I wished I could of been here when Avalon once was. read more
10 years ago
4 years ago
What an amazing structure, the even my they set up, the personnel and the atmosphere were right on point. read more
14 years ago
The cinema looks classy with the art deco architecture and the art work of John Gabriel Beckman. Mr Q and I went for their Thursday movie night. The tickets man was super friendly and chatty. If I had more time, we could have a great conversation. The man who performs the organ is drowning in his own world. It was nice in the beginning, but 20+ minutes for a loud organ performance? I can't wait for the movie to get start. This cinema may not needed the mic phone to let the show begin, because of the shape of the room, but it's not a good thing when people brought their own candies, chips...you name it. The sound of chewing candy, eating chips, you can hear it all, loud and clear with echo. The seats are low, you will be a bit uncomfortable with a slightly back pain. The movies screen is above the wooden stage. There is some reflection on the wooden stage while you are watching the movie. That was a bit annoying and the sounds were a bit mono. I still suggest my friends to come here to experience this for once. read more
A super cool movie theater within the Catalina Casino. The interior wood architecture and painted dome ceiling is something you have to see for yourself and take in in person! Surround sound is epic with the shape of the theater and there are more than enough seats to find your perfect spot. On some nights there's even a musician who comes out and plays the organ before the start of the movie. read more
11 years ago
A MUST!! They have current movies that change every few days... We went to see The Martian on a Friday night- it was a little pricey at $15/person, but worth every penny once you walk inside and see how AMAZING the theatre is. So much character and old school charm. There's even hat hooks on the back of each velvet chair. (BTW, The Martian (with Matt Damon) was so good!) read more
11 years ago
Old, eclectic,but we still enjoyed the show here. There was an organ player before the start of the movie. The prices for the popcorn and sofas were not bad. The chairs need to have new foam put in and they need to put cup holders. We had to put our snacks and drinks on the floor. read more
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Not knowing what else to do in Avalon we made our way over to the Theater. They show one movie for 2 weeks and then the movie changes. Show starts at 7:30pm every night. $15 charge for adults. Beautiful Art Deco theater with excellent popcorn. read more
The one showing except Saturday's has a organ player who plays before the show. Amazing experience in a throw back to a different a time vibe. Beautiful frescos on the ceilings and amazing acoustics. Wooden floors and dance row ends with working lights. This is totally worth the $15. read more
13 years ago
Such a cool experience watching a movie in here! I felt like I was taken back in time. As we were walking in, we heard a lady tell her friend that the seats in the last few rows are the most comfortable - we took the hint. They look like they are the original seats and further up the seats are newer (and I guess not as comfortable). Great experience! And get there early- there is a live organ player that is incredible! read more
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Avalon, CA 90704
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