The latest, hottest Bond movie, Disney’s latest triumph and an overwhelming popular vampire story take over the Fox Theatre for a one weekend film festival in January 2009.
“The Coca-Cola Film Festival gives everyone in Atlanta the opportunity to experience the luxurious setting of the fabulous Fox Theatre the way it was back in 1929 – as a movie palace.” says the Fox Theatre’s General Manager Allan Vella. “Before the film everyone is treated to a sing-a-long with the “Mighty Mo” organ, a vintage cartoon and a slideshow about The Fox. It makes going to the movies feel like a grand occasion.”
Quantum of Solace (the latest James Bond movie) — Friday, Jan. 23 at 7:30PM
Bolt — Saturday, January 24 — 2:00PM
Twilight — Saturday, January 24 — 7:00PM
MOVIES, MIXERS AND “MO!”: Come early and join in a favorite Atlanta tradition: Wine Tastings at the Fox. The Wine Tasting on Friday the 23rd for Quantum of Solace will begin at 5:30PM, and at 5PM on Sunday for Twilight. (There will be no wine tasting prior to 2PM shows on Saturday.)
Tickets are just $12 each for Wine Tasting (entry is valid only with the purchase of a movie ticket and wine tasting attendees must be at least 21 years of age.) Then pick your seat and enjoy a magical pre-show experience featuring Larry Douglas Embury at the “Mighty Mo” organ, the tradition of a sing-a-long and a classic cartoon.
TICKET INFORMATION: Individual tickets are $8 and are on sale at the Fox Theatre Box Office and at Ticketmaster, 404-817-8700, or www.ticketmaster.com. All tickets are general admission. Corporate, civic organization, social club and other group ticket rates are available by calling 404-881-2000. Tickets on sale now!
PARKING: Special $5 parking will be offered in designated lots around the Fox Theatre, while spaces are available.
MORE DETAILS: For more information about the Coca-Cola Film Festival or the fabulous Fox Theatre visit www.FoxTheatre.org. Supporting sponsors for the Coca-Cola Summer Festival include: Delta Air Lines and Your Atlanta Area Lexus Dealer.
The Fabulous Fox Theatre is one of Atlanta’s premiere venues for live entertainment. The Fox’s 4,674 seat theatre is booked more than 300 performances out of the year. An impressive range of events from Broadway to concerts to operas, ballets and movies continue to attract over 750,000 visitors per year.
In addition, The Fox is host to wedding receptions, trade shows, corporate meetings and association functions in its fabulous ballrooms, lounge and outdoor terrace. As a 501(c)(3)not-for-profit arts organization, the Fox Theatre stands today as a fiercely protected National Historic Landmark and a nationally acclaimed theater, and it proudly celebrates its 80th year in 2009. Tickets for all events are available at The Fox Theatre box office or for group sales information contact The Fox Theatre at (404) 881-2000, or visit The Fox Theatre website at www.foxtheatre.org. The Fox Theatre is located at 660 Peachtree Street NE.
Atlanta’s most dramatic cultural landmark, The Fabulous Fox Theatre, is introducing a new organization, The Fox Theatre Institute, which will provide guidance to other Georgia theatres on how to successfully preserve their theaters and assert their cultural significance in becoming economic drivers in their communities.
The Fox Theatre Institute will officially launch on July 18 in Atlanta at the League of Historic American Theatres (LHAT) conference, “Thinking Outside the Fox”, which will celebrate the saving of The Fox Theatre and many other theatres across the state of Georgia and the United States.
Through the first-ever comprehensive inventory, The Fox Theatre Institute discovered a record of 374 historic theaters in Georgia, though 114 were demolished between 1950 and the present. Currently, there are an estimated 260 historic theaters in Georgia. For the past year, The Fox Theatre Institute has been working closely with 15 of the remaining 260 historic theatres in cities around Georgia including; Brunswick, Canton, Rome, Dahlonega, Fitzgerald, Athens, Marietta, Americus, Calhoun, Thomaston, Augusta, Macon and Statesboro. The Institute will create individualized plans for progress that will directly assist the theatres with their needs including: programming, preservation, community building, operations, and economic development. After the completion of the pilot program, The Institute will expand their services to other theatres that are seeking guidance.
“The Fox Theatre’s story of survival and success is the catalyst for this movement”, says Adina Alford, Assistant General Manager of The Fox Theatre. “We want to share the knowledge that successful restorations of historic theatres have the potential to inspire communities and positively effect their cultural landscape. It’s our goal to support communities in cities throughout Georgia and the southeast through the efforts of The Fox Theatre Institute.”
With tourism being the second largest industry in Georgia, bringing in $30 billion dollars annually, theatre and the arts is a huge contributor to local economies. Subsequently, The Fox Theatre Institute has partnered with The Georgia Tourism Foundation’s “Creative Economies” initiative to launch a professional development program that will provide valuable hands-on technical assistance to theatres to ensure economic sustainability.
According to Gilda Watters, Director of The Georgia Tourism Foundation, "We are delighted to partner with The Fox Theatre Institute to better serve Georgia's historic theatre community. It is a match made in heaven! Their mission aligns perfectly with the Ga. Tourism Foundation's efforts to facilitate public private partnerships that benefit the tourism industry. Local theater leaders will learn preservation and theatre management from one of our state's, and our nation's, finest historic theaters."
Throughout The Fox Theatre’s dramatic history, it has stood the test of time as a landmark that symbolizes Atlanta’s vibrant past while adapting to modern times. Now, The Fox Theatre Institute wants to assist other theatres on their journey to create cultural centers that will foster and educate future generations on the vitality of historic theatres.
The Fox Theatre is owned and operated by Atlanta Landmark’s Inc., a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization. Atlanta Landmarks is dedicated to preserving and successfully operating The Fox Theatre, establishing The Fox Theatre as a center for community enrichment and education in historic preservation and the performing arts. The Fox Theatre Institute seeks to provide a viable model for linking communities and historic performing venues by providing successful preservation and operations expertise and experience.
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