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==The Future== |
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According to the Cox Capitol Theatre website, members of the Board of Directors plan to make more renovations to the Theatre. |
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:-Some future plans include:<ref>"Cox Capitol Theatre - Macon, Georgia." Cox Capitol Theatre - Macon, Georgia - Venue for Movies, Music, Events and Meetings. Web. 01 Dec. 2010. <http://www.coxcapitoltheatre.com/about.htm>.</ref> |
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:*A flexible, multi-use facility unconstrained by fixed seating |
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:*Premier restaurant and AV facilities for all public and private functions |
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:*Non-smoking, climate controlled atmosphere with seating for over 250 people |
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:*Digital projection and sound technologies for exciting movies and presentations |
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The Cox Capitol Theatre is also planning to host the performing arts programs of the Bibb County School System in hopes of providing a first rate venue for these young artists. |
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==Timeline== |
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*August 1927: $8,000 permit issued for Capitol repairs |
*August 1927: $8,000 permit issued for Capitol repairs |
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*October 1930: Due to the closing of the Rialto, the Capitol becomes the number one theatre in Macon for first-run movies. |
*October 1930: Due to the closing of the Rialto, the Capitol becomes the number one theatre in Macon for first-run movies. |
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Revision as of 03:53, 6 December 2010
History of the Theatre
Commercial Savings and Loan was the first building located at 368 Second Street.[1] It was built in 1897, but closed shortly after. In the year 1900, Strong Shoe Company purchased the building and resided there for 15 years.[2] According to the Macon Daily Telegraph, the Cox was converted into a movie theater in 1917 and was officially opened to the public." [3] However, after 58 years, the Cox Theatre closed in 1975.[4]
The Theatre Today
A man named Tony Long had a vision for downtown Macon, Georgia. He led a group of people and launched a $1.2 million renovation to restore the Cox Theatre.[5] According to Kap Stann's book called "Moon Georgia," the Cox Capitol Theatre reopened in 2006. The Cox Capitol Theatre is a movie house and live entertainment venue.
- The Theatre now serves as Macon's venue for:
- Concerts
- -From rock bands to first-class musical tours
- Second-run movies
- -Such as vintage and independent films
- Film festivals [6]
The Cox Theatre also serves stone oven-cooked pizza from their store-front, Second Street Pizza Eatery. [7]
The Board of Directors[8]
- David Thompson (Chair) - Restoration, Finance, Fundraising Committees
- Tony Long (Vice Chair) - Head of Restorations, Programming Committees
- Mark Driver (Treasurer) - Finance, Fundraising Committees
- Wesley Griffith (Secretary) - Programming, Marketing Committees
- Gene Dunwody, Jr. - Architect, Fundraising Committees
- Brad Evans - Programming, Marketing Committees
- Duke Groover – Legal Counsel, Fundraising Committees
- Larry L. Najera, Jr.- Marketing, Fundraising Committees
- Brad Powell - Programming, Seat Sales, Fundraising Committees
- Morris Purcel - Fundraising Committee
- Teresa Roach – Marketing, Fundraising Committees
- Terrell Sandefur – Marketing, Fundraising Committees
The Future
According to the Cox Capitol Theatre website, members of the Board of Directors plan to make more renovations to the Theatre.
- -Some future plans include:[9]
- A flexible, multi-use facility unconstrained by fixed seating
- Premier restaurant and AV facilities for all public and private functions
- Non-smoking, climate controlled atmosphere with seating for over 250 people
- Digital projection and sound technologies for exciting movies and presentations
The Cox Capitol Theatre is also planning to host the performing arts programs of the Bibb County School System in hopes of providing a first rate venue for these young artists.
Timeline
- August 1927: $8,000 permit issued for Capitol repairs
- October 1930: Due to the closing of the Rialto, the Capitol becomes the number one theatre in Macon for first-run movies.
- May 1933: Tickets sold at the Capitol cost 25 cents for matinees and 30 cents for evening movies.
- October 1933: “Last Round Up” is shown on the big screen.
- May 1946: The Capitol gets new renovations which include air conditioning as well as candy and popcorn bars.
- April 2006: Cox Communications donated $300,000 to sponsor a new lighted theatre marquee that replicates the one that was on the building when it first opened in 1916.[10]
References
- ^ "Cox Capitol Theatre - Macon, Georgia." Cox Capitol Theatre - Macon, Georgia - Venue for Movies, Music, Events and Meetings. Web. 01 Dec. 2010. <http://www.coxcapitoltheatre.com/history.htm>.
- ^ "Cox Capitol Theatre - Macon, Georgia." Cox Capitol Theatre - Macon, Georgia - Venue for Movies, Music, Events and Meetings. Web. 01 Dec. 2010. <http://www.coxcapitoltheatre.com/history.htm>.
- ^ Morris, Linda S. "Capitol Theatre receives grant for sound system." Macon Telegraph, The (GA) (2006): Newspaper Source. EBSCO. Web. 1 Dec. 2010.
- ^ Manley, Rodney. "Cox Capitol Theatre's New Staff Making Big Changes - Local & State - Macon.com." Macon News, Sports, Business, Weather | Macon Telegraph. 19 Sept. 2010. Web. 01 Dec. 2010. <http://www.macon.com/2010/09/19/1268706/not-the-same-ol-song-and-dance.html>.
- ^ Manley, Rodney. "Cox Capitol Theatre's New Staff Making Big Changes - Local & State - Macon.com." Macon News, Sports, Business, Weather | Macon Telegraph. 19 Sept. 2010. Web. 01 Dec. 2010. <http://www.macon.com/2010/09/19/1268706/not-the-same-ol-song-and-dance.html>.
- ^ "Cox Capitol Theatre." Cox Capitol Theatre - Macon, Georgia - Venue for Movies, Music, Events and Meetings. Web. 01 Dec. 2010. <http://www.coxcapitoltheatre.com/_pages/about.htm>.
- ^ Stann, Kap. "Heartland Georgia." Moon Georgia. 186+. Google Books. Web. 01 Dec. 2010. <http://books.google.com/books?id=hyREtXrR90IC&pg=PA186&dq=The Cox Capitol Theatre&hl=en&ei=63r2TJDWCMOqlAeh7Z3BBQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=2&ved=0CDAQ6AEwAQ#v=onepage&q=The Cox Capitol Theatre&f=false>.
- ^ "Cox Capitol Theatre - Macon, Georgia." Cox Capitol Theatre - Macon, Georgia - Venue for Movies, Music, Events and Meetings. Web. 01 Dec. 2010. <http://www.coxcapitoltheatre.com/about.htm>.
- ^ "Cox Capitol Theatre - Macon, Georgia." Cox Capitol Theatre - Macon, Georgia - Venue for Movies, Music, Events and Meetings. Web. 01 Dec. 2010. <http://www.coxcapitoltheatre.com/about.htm>.
- ^ Fabian, Liz. "Let it show: Inaugural film festival gets under way in Macon." Macon Telegraph, The (GA) (2006): Newspaper Source. EBSCO. Web. 1 Dec. 2010.
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