Contest ends at midnight on 2.11.24
Prize Package Details: ONE (1) lucky winner will receive TWO (2) free movie passes, ONE (1) concessions pass, TWO (2) Grandin Theatre glasses, ONE (1) Grandin Theatre poster, and TWO (2) comp tickets to an unrestricted Grandin Theatre Presents concert!
Total Value: $100
About The Grandin: The mission of the Grandin Theatre Foundation is to preserve the historic Grandin Theatre as a cultural and educational resource devoted to film and the cinematic arts for Western Virginia.
In 1931, Roanoke architect John Zink and his crew began construction on The Grandin Theatre. On March 26, 1932, Roanoke’s top movie palace opened its doors for the first time for a screening of “Arrowsmith.” Tickets were 25 cents for adults and 10 cents for kids at the time the auditorium and balcony sat 944. The Grandin Theatre was the first theatre in Roanoke to have “talking pictures.”
It stayed a cinema for over 40 years until it closed in 1976 and was taken over by Mill Mountain Theatre in 1976, who over the next seven years produced shows like The Sound of Music, Guys and Dolls and Annie Get Your Gun. In 1983, Jack Andrews bought the Theatre and screened classics, second run movies, and art films. He also presented Live Shows. During this time, blues musicians such as John Lee Hooker, Ray Charles and BB King rocked the house.
Two years later, the Grandin closed its doors once again, this time due to financial issues. However, in 1986, the theatre opened up again under the guidance of manager Julie Hunsaker, who brought in art house, indie and foreign films. She even brought in comedy legend Bill Murray, who in 1990, hosted a benefit to help the Grandin pay its bills. Unfortunately, it was still a challenge to keep the history alive. In November of 2001, The Grandin Theatre was forced to close for the third time.
However, just one month before, under the guidance of community developer Ed Walker, the Grandin Theatre Foundation was formed. Over the next year, the Foundation held the “Save the Grandin” campaign and on October 20, 2002, the theatre was able to reopen after raising the funds to buy and renovate the theatre. It has been keeping the history alive ever since. It’s not just about the movies.
It’s about the community. It’s the history. It’s the people. It’s the Grandin Theatre.
For More Info: www.GrandinTheatre.com
Official Terms & Conditions
- No purchase necessary to win.
- Prize package details: ONE (1) lucky winner will receive TWO (2) free movie passes, ONE (1) concessions pass, TWO (2) Grandin Theatre glasses, ONE (1) Grandin Theatre poster, and TWO (2) comp tickets to an unrestricted Grandin Theatre Presents concert!
- To enter contestants must complete the form located on this page above by the stated deadline of 2-11-24
- Winners selected by random drawing.
- Winners will be notified by email and their tickets will be available for pickup at The Grandin Theatre
- Any taxes are responsibility of prize winner.
- Limited to one entry per household.
- Subject to availability.
- Package may not be redeemed for cash, resold or transferred.
- Notification of prize and tickets will be sent via EMAIL.
- The odds of winning will depend upon the number of entries.
- Any perceived attempts at stuffing will be disqualified.
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