This week seems to be dragging, no? But tomorrow is Friday....and we're still finding lots of new places to share with you!
Today's NY State venue will not disappoint as we head all the way to Niagara Falls! Yes, a little chance for some sight-seeing as we rock out to amazing music! Where, you ask? Today, we're taking it to the Rapids Theatre!
Remember, if you like a venue or have any questions/comments for us, please don't hesitate to contact us at BringBDtoEC@gmail.com and let us know what you think! (Please let us know, we want the boys here just as much as you do!)
Peace, Love, & Bonnie Dune!
~The Bring BD to EC Team
Rapids Theatre:
1711 Main Street
Niagara Falls, NY 14305
(716) 205-8925
www.rapidstheatre.com
Booking:
(716) 205-8925
marie@rapidstheatre.com
History:
This former Movie Theater was built in 1921 and has been
restored to all its original beauty. With its columned walls, the grand balcony
and sculpted ceiling, The Rapids Theatre has unmatched beauty in an awesome
display of craftsmanship and elegance. Please take some time to read the following
archived articles from The Rapids illustrious past:
[From the Niagara Falls Gazette, September 14, 1923:
"Many Leading Business Places Of The City Have Been Identified With The
Street Since The Village Days"]
The Bellevue occupies a lot on the east side of Main Street,
south of Michigan Avenue, with 100 feet frontage of Main Street and 160 feet
depth. The main entrance is in the center of the building, which is of brick,
concrete and hollow tile construction, is given over two modern stores on the
first floor and five offices on the second floor. The building has a handsome
tapestry brick front. Between the two stores a wide and handsome vestibule
leads up to an equally ornate lobby, from which, in turn, one passes into the
foyer of the spacious theatre auditorium, which occupies the rear of the
building.
The attractiveness of the entrance and the marble and tile
vestibule and lobby gives promise of the wonderful beauty of the foyer and
auditorium, which is nothing short of captivating. The broad foyer is done in
cypress and richly carpeted. The indirect lighting system throughout is of
particularly enhancing design and in its soft glow, one glimpses appealing
beauty on every side. There is nothing left to desire in that which the art of
builder and decorator devises.
[From the Niagara Gazette, May 23, 1961: "Bellevue Will
Become Luxury Movie House"]
Plans to remodel the Bellevue Theater to create a new luxury
motion picture house were announced today. The change will start at the street
entrance and sweep through the entire interior - with the greatest comfort and
the newest in technical equipment keys to the revamping. To herald the complete
change in the theater, a new name will be chosen soon to replace Bellevue.
Richard H. Hayman,
vice president of the Cataract Theater Corp. and Michael J. Harmon, secretary,
in making the annoucement today, said that their plans constituted a vote of
confidence in the future of Niagara Falls.
"We believe strongly in the future of our city and of
our business in particular," Mr. Harmon said for the corporation officers.
"Because of this belief, we are actually bringing into the North End of
the city a brand new theater."
The Bellevue will close within the next 10 days. The new
theater will open, it is hoped, within a month from the closing. Patrons to the
new theater will step under a modern, V-shaped marquee with the latest
combination of decorative electrical signs. The accent on luxury and comfort
will prevail in both the main orchestra floor and the loges. The techinical
improvement will include additional projection and sound equipment so that the
latest of the screen large picture super-motion features can be shown.
"Structurally,
the building is sound," Mr. Harmon said. "We are going to do the
remodeling needed to make this a completely modern theater." The gala
opening of the newly named, remodeled theater will offer a major motion picture
of the summer season, Mr. Harmon promised.
***All photos and information are courtesy of Rapids Theatre***
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