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Welcome to Save The Downtown Carlsbad Theater 2024!

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August 18, 2023 @ The Downtown Carlsbad Theater

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If you were there, thank you for your support.

If you weren't able to make it, we'll see you next time!

Save the Carlsbad Theater Radio Segment on iHeart Radio!

John Fink Save the Carlsbad Theater Radio Spot (mp3)

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Our Letter to the Carlsbad City Council

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"Long, Long Time Ago . . . "

The Feature Presentations

The History of Carlsbad Theater

The History of Carlsbad Theater

A sampling of the films shown at the Carlsbad Theater circa

1940s

The History of Carlsbad Theater

The History of Carlsbad Theater

The History of Carlsbad Theater

Click the image above to view a video and learn about the history of the  Downtown Carlsbad Theater from local Theater Historian Shawn Jones.

Blast From The Past!

The History of Carlsbad Theater

Blast From The Past!

A big night out for a family 

of four . . . $0.70!

(plus tax!)

It Was A HUGE Celebration in Downtown Carlsbad!

The Event!

  

Thank you to everyone who celebrated with us on Friday evening, August 18th, 

at our first Carlsbad Community Event at the 1927 Carlsbad Theater.


Starting with an incredible reception at New Village Arts across from the Carlsbad Theater 

with amazing treats from Carlsbad Danish Bakery, Grand Ave Bar & Grill, Mas Fina Cantina, 

Pizza Port, The Plot, Señor Grubby’s, and Wrench & Rodent, moviegoers enjoyed 

delicious food, tasty drinks, caught up with neighbors and friends and celebrated in the 

beautifully remodeled New Village Arts 


And just across the street at 6:30 PM, the legendary Carlsbad Band, 

The Langen Brothers, welcomed Save the Carlsbad Theater supporters to the beautiful venue.

                  

After a fantastic Q&A with our Guest of Honor and Oscar nominee (“Who Framed Roger Rabbit”) 

and 2023 Emmy nominee (“The Mandalorian) Dean Cundey, ASC, (pictured in phot above) delighted and 

fascinated the audience with his thoughts on film and behind-the scenes 

stories of working on “Back to the Future”, the classic film 

(“Save the Bell Tower” & “Save the Carlsbad Theater”!) was screened to thunderous applause!


A great time was had by all!


More events are being planned for the downtown Carlsbad Theater 

so visit www.savecarlsbadtheater.com for more information.


And pass the word . . . we're working to Save the Carlsbad Theater!


And thank you to Hudson Printing in Carlsbad for supporting this campaign! 

Will They "Keep The Theater A Theater"? Don't bet on it!

The Existing Carlsbad Theater

The current Carlsbad Theater layout.

The "Design Concept" from the Sales Info

This is the visual information from the sales site for the Carlsbad Theater - https://www.matthews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/State-Street-Theater-Carlsbad-CA-OM.pdf

Can you find the Carlsbad Theater in the 1940's Photo?

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    Thank you to PHIL DIEHL for the great article in the San Diego Union Tribune.  The article also appeared in the Los Angeles Times and was featured by both the Apple News Feed and the Google News Feed!

    Our Carlsbad Business Supporters

    (in alphabetical order)


    Baba Coffee - Rob Pastor

    Beach City Smoothies - Mary Jacobson

    Boar Cross'n - Emily

    Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad

    Compass & Mas Fina - Andy Davis

    Froglanders Crepes & Yogurt - Shah Khsraviani

    Gregorios - Greg and Barbi Nelson

    Handels Homemade Ice Cream - Travis Campbell & Tammi Weenig

    Lola's Deli - DeeDee Trejo-Rowlett

    New Village Arts - Kristianne Kurner 

    The New Village Arts Board of Directors

    Sleeping Tiger Coffee/Witch Creek Winery - Dru Scott

    Tio Ernie's Tortilla Mia Mexican - Mike & Sue Fraijo

    Vigilucci's Restaurant Group - Roberto Vigilucci


    Visit these wonderful downtown Carlsbad businesses and let them know how much you appreciate their support!


    Are you a business in Carlsbad and want to support "keeping Carlsbad Theater a theater"?  Let us know and we'll add you to 

    this rapidly growing list!


    And a BIG THANK YOU to the businesses and individuals above!!!

    Our Plan for The Downtown Carlsbad Theater

    Classic Movie Screenings

    Classic Movie Screenings

    Classic Movie Screenings

    Several night a week we would show classic movies on the big screen.  You may have seen some of these films but if you haven't seen them on the big screen, you really haven't seen them.  So grab a cozy seat, popcorn and a drink and enjoy your favorite classics!

    Community Events

    Classic Movie Screenings

    Classic Movie Screenings

    What better place to get people together for a community event than in the heart of Carlsbad Village!  With plenty of parking, food, drink and desserts in any direction and easily accessible by Coaster, car, walking or public transportation, the Carlsbad Theater offers the ideal location for Carlsbad to get together and celebrate, plan for the future and discuss this incredible community. 

    Live Events

    Classic Movie Screenings

    Live Events

    Live music, guest speakers, performances of local groups and organizations, "Live" podcasts . . . (the list goes on and on).  The Carlsbad Theater offers the space and set-up to successfully support great entertainment for all ages!

    Contact Us

    We welcome any ideas for supporting this grassroots effort to keep Carlsbad Theater "a theater.  Send us your thoughts.

    Save The Downtown Carlsbad Theater 2023

    2822 State Street, Carlsbad, California 92008, United States

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