The shuttered apex adult movie theater in upper fells point has reopened as a grocery store, putting. Ive been here one time just to see what it was like and i will never go back again movie theater in baltimore, md. The apex, a former porn theater, has been turned into a grocery store. The theatres interior is accented by a back lit sunburst at the apex of the screen, and rainbow prisms in the recessed. It showed x rated films from 1972 until its closing at the end of november 20. Discover baltimores forgotten movie theaters at amy davis and the. Zink, who went on to design a few other notable movie houses including the senator, the macarthur, the apex theater, and the ambassador in baltimore. Albany twin 1115 solano avenue in the heart of downtown albany, ca 94706 510 5254531. Jan 30, 2016 the artdeco apex theater, which opened at 48th street and massachusetts avenue nw in 1940, closed in 1976. Click the films for details, trailers, showtimes and tickets. The charles theatre in baltimore, md 21201 get movie showtimes and tickets online, movie information and more from moviefone. Shortly you will receive confirmation on your email. Oct 11, 20 for the last 41 years, the historic apex theatre in baltimore has shown only adult films, putting it in rare company.
Baltimore is a top stop for popular broadway shows and small theater productions. Showtimes and tickets for baltimore, md 21201 moviefone. The apex theatre was opened july 1, 1942 with remember pearl harbor and while it is not the most attractive theatre to settle on broadway, it is the only one to survive. The stavros niarchos foundation parkway, or simply the parkway, is a movie theater located at 5 west north avenue in baltimore, maryland. A baltimore movie theater is a fantastic venue for a childs or teens birthday party as it is sure to entertain all of your guests while reducing the amount. See the latest shows being performed at starfilled theaters like the hippodrome, everyman theater, center stage, and more. Spring valleys art deco apex theater was once a favorite of. City paper the baltimore business journal reports that the apex in fells point, baltimore s last porn movie theater, will be auctioned off on october 11. Apex 110 south broadway, 20 andrew gore, one of the visitors to the apex on auction day.
Fells point is a great location for entertainment in baltimore, but there doesnt seem to be much of a need for a movie theatre there. The apex, a modest movie house in upper fells point, boasted. Ive never been to the apex theatre, nor do i know anyone else who has that i know of. The senator theatre is a historic art deco movie theater located at 5904 york road in the govans section of baltimore. Broadway, 410 2760671 visit cruisinggays for hookup, photos and a map of bookstores sex shops theatres in or out in baltimore. Apex cinema roswell apex cinema mcalester apex cinema muskogee apex cinema jacksonville. In 20, a group of passionate and experienced theatre educators recognized the need to provide a training ground for young theatre artists who wanted to take their training to a higher level. The theater closed again for more renovations on 26 april 2012.
Looking for local movie times and movie theaters in 21218. Apex, baltimores last porn theater, to go the way of the vhs. Through the lens of theater design, construction, and use, the exhibition engages with a familiar. Oct 02, 20 the apex theatre, an adult movie house that has somehow survived vcrs, dvd players and the internet, will be auctioned on oct. The apex, pictured here in 1962, was opened in 1942 with remember pearl harbor but was turned into an adult cinema in the 70s.
For movie descriptions please click on the movie title. See more ideas about baltimore, baltimore city and maryland. John kilduff of baltimore was a talented artist and saxophonist of the red devils a baltimore jazz band, he sketched and designed mostly all of the advertisements and coming attraction displays for the parkway and other loews theatres such as the centuryvalencia theatres, and keiths garden theatre where he worked for years. We offer a pampering moviegoing experience with amenities such as reserved seating in cozy, oversized leather love seats, with reclining seat backs, fullservice intheatre dining and. The apex, baltimores only porn theater, sells to bidder who. The number of pornographic movie theaters still in operation in the u. Last adult movie theater in baltimore up for auction baltimore sun. Fells point also had the leader theatre, the broadway theatre and the cluster theatre. Apex theatre in baltimore md 21231 if you want to go to the movies there are a few things you have to do before you go anywhere. Greater baltimore area theatre guide maryland theatre guide.
It had the first wurlitzer theatre organ in baltimore. Transport your guests imaginations while planning a perfect event for a movie theater party. Spring valleys art deco apex theater was once a favorite. Find 1 listings related to apex adult theater in baltimore on. By 1980, only one theater would remain open, and it was the apex. The parkway is open as of may 3, 2017, and is the new permanent home of mdff. Maryland and baltimore movie theatres, theaters, 1900 to 1950. This theater managed to survive a fire that gutted the interior and charred part of. To purchase tickets please click your preferred movie time.
The forgotten cinemas of baltimore in pictures film the guardian. Flagship currently owns and operates 103 screens in 11 theatres throughout maine, massachusetts, new hampshire, vermont, maryland, pennsylvania and florida. The area kept several movies houses open into the 1970s, but since, all have closed except the apex theatre. Baltimore sun photojournalist amy davis spent a past decade documenting. Oct 25, 2019 the naylor was designed by architect john j. Apex, baltimores last porn theater, to go the way of the. The forgotten cinemas of baltimore in pictures film. Find a local amc theatre near you in baltimore, maryland. California theatre 21 kittredge street between oxford and shattuck berkeley, ca 94704 510 8480620. The apex theatre, an adult movie house that has somehow survived vcrs, dvd players and the internet, will be auctioned on oct. Apex adult theater in baltimore, md virtual globetrotting.
Find the movies showing at theaters near you and buy movie tickets at fandango. The apex, which has shown pornographic films in a squat two. The theater achieved a kind of landmark status with the help of its bestknown cheerleader, baltimore filmmaker john waters. The apex, baltimores only porn theater, sells to bidder who has no. Matthews in dupont village, village 8 continues to be louisvilles only discount house operating at full schedule seven days a week, threehundred sixtyfive days a year. Baltimores last adult movie theater heads to the auction. Get local movie show times, watch trailers, and buy movie tickets. Aurora theatre 7 east north avenue baltimore, maryland in a three block area of north avenue, near charles street, there were four theaters at one time, including the aurora, peabody. American factory takes us inside the facility to observe what happens when workers from profoundly different cultures collide.
But i have to admit, im a little sad to hear that its slated for redevelopment. Village 8 has also hosted a number of special events including the jewish film festival, asian film series and the international 48 hour film festival. A curtain is falling on the era of xrated movie theaters in baltimore with the citys. Baltimore movie theaters movie theaters and drivein movies. In his city paper feature on the place in 2010, the last dirty picture show, van smith asked a cashier when would be the best time to come and. The marquee of the aurora remained into the 1980s, and the building, which opened as a theater in the 1920s, as been used as a church.
Apex may stay open as a porn theater after all baltimore sun. Piedmont theatre 4186 piedmont avenue at linda oakland, ca 94611 510 9851252. The area kept several movies houses open into the 1970s, but. The apex, baltimores only porn theater, sells to bidder. The apex theatre in upper fells point was sold at auction on friday for. The artdeco apex theater, which opened at 48th street and massachusetts avenue nw in 1940, closed in 1976. A curtain is falling on the era of xrated movie theaters in baltimore with the citys last adult movie house up for auction next week. You must arrive 30 minutes before showtime to enjoy intheatre.
Owners buzz and kathleen cusack renovated the theater and reopened it on 15 october 2010. In 2014, a chinese billionaire opened a fuyao factory in a shuttered general motors plant in dayton, ohio. For the baltimore maryland area, kilduffs is simply intended as a tour of the city and a look at the theatre buildings and locations of theatres between the years 1900 and 1950, and how they have fared throughout the years. Search local showtimes and buy movie tickets before going to the theater on moviefone.
Find showtimes and movie theaters near zip code 21201 or baltimore, md. See 1 photo and 2 tips from 54 visitors to apex adult cinema. Find a local amc movie theatre in baltimore, maryland. The maryland film festival, a 5day annual festival created and operated by mdff, is housed in and around the parkway and throughout the station north arts and entertainment district.
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Find a movie theater close to baltimore, maryland to plan an enjoyable and convenient event. Maryland and baltimore movie theatres, theaters, 1900 to. Over the past couple of years, the theatre shu t down, and has been converted into a super marke t. Waters, who used the apex in his 2000 movie cecil b. Print and bring your ticket confirmation to the theatre to retrieve your tickets. City paper the baltimore business journal reports that the apex in fells point, baltimores last porn movie theater, will be auctioned off on october 11. The senator theatre is a historic art deco movie theater located at 5904 york road in the govans section of baltimore, maryland 21212. Baltimores last adult movie theater became a convenience store in 2014. Last adult movie theater in baltimore up for auction. The closest theaters to baltimore, maryland within a 35mi radius click on a number to locate your theater on the map below.
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