San Pedro Says "W.O.W." to $3 Movies in 78-year-old Movie Palace

June 11, 2009 - PRLog -- Warner On Wednesdays will run every Wednesday in the Summer, accept July 8.  Movies are only $3, and for $10 couples can enjoy a "date night" package of 2 tickets, 2 drinks and 2 popcorns.  

The 12 movie schedule includes:
6/17 - [PG-13] The Curious Case of Benjamin Button | 6PM AND 9PM
6/24 - [PG-13] Twilight | 6PM AND 9PM
7/1 - [G] Tale of Despereaux | 6PM AND 9PM
7/15 - [PG-13] Fast & Furious | 6PM AND 9PM
7/22 - [PG-13] The Dark Knight | 6PM AND 9PM
7/29 - [PG] Bedtime Stories | 6PM AND 9PM
8/5 - [PG] The Sandlot | 6PM AND 9PM
8/12 - [PG-13] Marley & Me | 6PM AND 9PM
8/19 - [G] The Wiz | 6PM AND 9PM
8/26 - [PG-13] Secret Life of Bees | 6PM AND 9PM
9/2 - [PG-13] Tyler Perry's Madea Goes To Jail | 6PM AND 9PM
9/9 - [PG] Coraline 2D | 6PM AND 9PM

Central San Pedro Neighborhood Council is a lead sponsor of the event, joined by the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, Sacred Grounds Coffee House, and The Relevant Stage Theatre Company.

W.O.W. brings affordable films to San Pedro at a time when families are looking for ways to trim the budget.  W.O.W. offers the opportunity to see great movies the way they were meant to be seen - in a movie theatre with an audience.  Warner Grand Theatre is not just any movie house.  It is a glorious 1931 castle of dreams constructed by the Warners at a time when cinemas were built like cathedrals.

The Warner Grand Theatre was designed by architect B. Marcus Priteca and interior designer A.T. Heinsbergen. Mr. Priteca designed three lavish art-deco movie palaces which were located in San Pedro, Beverly Hills, and Huntington Park. Priteca later designed Hollywood's famous Pantages Theater.

The Warner Grand is the last of the three original theaters left intact and has been undergoing gradual refurbishment after a lengthy period of neglect. Facing possible demolition or re-development, the theater was purchased by the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs in 1996, and efforts to both restore and program the theater have been ongoing since the acquisition.

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The Relevant Stage Theatre Company performs in residence at The Warner Grand Theatre in San Pedro, CA. TRS' mission is to challenge hearts, engage minds and expose truths. TRS tells relevant stories about the contemporary world we share.