BIG-SCREEN REVIVAL MOORPARK LIKELY TO PURCHASE HISTORIC THEATER.Byline: Angie Valencia-Martinez Staff Writer MOORPARK - The city of Moorpark is nearing the end of talks to purchase the landmark Theater The Landmark Theater in Richmond, Virginia, United States is a theater at the southwest corner of Monroe Park. It is so named because it is "one of the best known buildings in Richmond. on High Street, which it plans to make available for community use, officials said. The building, erected in 1927, retains its original ancient Egyptian motif and has elements of art The elements of art are a set of techniques which describe ways of presenting artwork. They are combined with the principles of art in the production of art. [1] deco and other architectural styles that still fit into the small-town America atmosphere on sleepy High Street. Larry Janss, a descendant of the pioneering Conejo Valley The Conejo Valley is a region spanning both Southeastern Ventura County and Northwest Los Angeles County in Southern California, United States. It was discovered in 1542 by Spanish explorer Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo, and eventually became part of the Rancho El Conejo land grant by family, put the historic performing arts theater up for sale last year because he was losing money on it. ``We are nearing a deal, but it's not a done deal,'' Janss said, adding that he looked forward to a quick resolution of the sale. ``I believe the city's Redevelopment Agency will press the theater into its full realization. It's truly a jewel.'' In recent years, the Years, The the seven decades of Eleanor Pargiter’s life. [Br. Lit.: Benét, 1109] See : Time theater has staged rock shows, folk concerts, melodramas and other productions. Mayor Pro Tem [Latin, For the time being.] An abbreviation used for pro tempore, Latin for "temporary or provisional." A person who acts as a temporary substitute serves pro tem. Clint Harper said while there are some conditions being negotiated by staff, a sale could be imminent. The selling price will not be disclosed until the deal is completed. ``A price is agreed on,'' he confirmed. ``The negotiations are almost finalized. It is going to be saved for community use.'' Assistant City Manager Hugh Riley said, ``We're close, but there's elements of the deal we haven't finished yet.'' City leaders have met in closed session to discuss the matter for months. In 2001, Janss paid $275,000 for the 300-seat theater, which was in foreclosure. He reopened it in 2003 after having spent $900,000 out of his own pocket and $750,000 in Redevelopment Agency loans. The real estate developer spent a total of $1.65 million renovating the aging, deteriorating facility - more than he anticipated. The renovation costs ate up the theater's promotion budget. Janss said he turned the ``shell of an old classic into a brand-new, modern theater,'' including new electrical and plumbing systems, modern sound, lighting and projection equipment, new curtains, a state-of-the-art concession stand Concession stand is the term used to refer to a place where patrons can purchase snacks or food at a cinema, fair, Stadium, or other entertainment venue. Some events or venues contract out the right to sell food to third parties. and a retractable re·tract v. re·tract·ed, re·tract·ing, re·tracts v.tr. 1. To take back; disavow: refused to retract the statement. 2. movie screen. Janss said he had five other offers, including some from church organizations, but feels the city is best suited to keep the theater as a performing arts center A performing arts center, often abbreviated PAC, is a multi-use performance space that can be adapted for use by various types of the performing arts, including dance, music and theatre. . The original asking price was $1.65 million. The theater opened as a single-screen film house and has since changed ownership various times. ``I have too much on my plate,'' Janss said. ``I don't have the time or youth to dedicate the 110 percent required to run a theater.'' Should the decades-old theater be purchased by the city, officials have talked about the possibility of hiring a full-time employee to oversee day-to-day operations. Angie Valencia-Martinez, (805) 583-7604 angie.valencia(at)dailynews.com CAPTION(S): photo Photo: The city of Moorpark is on the verge On the Verge (or The Geography of Yearning) is a play written by Eric Overmyer. It makes extensive use of esoteric language and pop culture references from the late nineteenth century to 1955. of purchasing the historic Theater on High Street. The venue was built in 1927. Joe Binoya/Special to the Daily News |
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