These 13 Theaters In Michigan Will Give You An Unforgettable Viewing Experience
By Serena Maria Daniels|Published July 07, 2015
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Serena Maria Daniels is an award-winning freelance journalist in Detroit, by way of Chicago, by way of the West Coast. She writes about Michigan for OIYS. Serena enjoys learning about language and culture and taking road trips with her beagle Ralph.
A trip to the movies. Back in the day, it was a special treat, when you would get dressed up, load the whole family in the station wagon and all sit together to watch the action unfold on the silver screen. These days, theaters are seeing a decline, as venues make way for Netflix, Hulu, and flat screens, when teens switch on their headphones and watch on their laptops. Despite this change in tastes, some amazing venues throughout the state have maintained their splendor and still show the classic films that were famous back in the heyday of cinema. Here are a few such venues.
Opened in 1928, this historic theater on the city's west side is now owned and operated by the Motor City Theatre Organ Society, which regularly screens cult classics like Jurassic Park, The Goonies, and Willy Wonka and Chocolate Factory.
We threw this otherwise non-classical venue onto the list just because of all the awesome things it has to offer. Want to grab a bite or cocktail before the movie? They've got that. Maybe a late-night bowling game? They have that, too. It's a one-stop entertainment shop.
If you grew up in the Flint area, this drive-in was proabably part of your family's upbringing.
6) Michigan Theater, Ann Arbor
Once a hub for vaudeville silent movies, this venue, just around the corner from the State Theatre, is another great alternative for independent cinema.
