UNfortunately, this event has already occurred.
In a time before limitless television channels and the internet, entertainment opportunities were fewer, making local theaters an appealing option, and Council Bluffs had many. But the metro movie story goes deeper than that. Many don't realize the region was once a major force in the Hollywood film industry. Richard Warner from the Historical Society will take a look back at the Bluffs' movie houses of memory, from the pre-urban renewal downtown theaters to the Midlands Four and Mall of the Bluffs. Kelli Bello, Production Manager of the Firehouse Letterpress, will explain how Omaha became known as a major distribution hub of Hollywood film and promotional materials from the 1930s-1980s. She'll share pieces from the shop owner Larry Richling's extensive collection of vintage film and projection equipment, press kits, posters, and letterpress advertising blocks.
Contact: Richard Warner
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Categories: Arts & Culture, Educational
