Historic storefront without transoms look kinda awkward to me.
Good point. Maybe awnings will go back up after the construction work is done? Which would sort of mitigate that.imran wrote: ↑Mar 29, 2021Historic storefront without transoms look kinda awkward to me.NateM___ wrote: ↑Mar 28, 2021I grabbed a pic a couple of days ago. The first floor space looks modern with new windows and the awnings removed. I couldn’t tell 100%, but it appeared a portion of the space facing Delmar (to the East) may be subdivided.
Still, would take glass over obscured treatments any day.
Yep. We used to go to the Tivoli a lot, as it was the main venue for independent cinema in the city along with the Hi-Pointe. I really don't want to know what kind of movies they'll be showing at the Tivoli from now on but I doubt I will be interested.wabash wrote: ↑Apr 07, 2021The way it reads, it seems this is likely a net positive for the Chase, Hi-Pointe, and Alamo (should it ever open).
I think that is the biggest loss. However, movie goers have changed behavior as a result of the pandemic. Premieres are happening on HBO now, and we get independent movies on streaming services as well. We do still have Hi Point and also Plaza Frontenac - if they survive the change.kipfilet wrote: ↑Apr 07, 2021Yep. We used to go to the Tivoli a lot, as it was the main venue for independent cinema in the city along with the Hi-Pointe. I really don't want to know what kind of movies they'll be showing at the Tivoli from now on but I doubt I will be interested.wabash wrote: ↑Apr 07, 2021The way it reads, it seems this is likely a net positive for the Chase, Hi-Pointe, and Alamo (should it ever open).
There it is!urban_dilettante wrote: ↑Apr 07, 2021so does this mean yet another tax-free property? i'm guessing so.
They could operate that business on a not-for-profit basis. From the article:
Sale of the Tivoli Theatre
Supporters of Cinema St. Louis have likely heard the news of the Tivoli Theatre's recent sale by Joe Edwards to One Family Church, which has held Sunday services in its main auditorium since 2011. The Tivoli has served as the St. Louis International Film Festival's unofficial HQ for more than two decades, and CSL hopes to extend its longtime relationship with the venue under its new owner.
One Family Church has clearly indicated that it intends to continue operating the theater as a movie house, with a reopening sometime in the fall, and CSL has already been in contact with the church to express its interest in using the venue for SLIFF and potentially other fests and events. CSL is optimistic that the Tivoli will again be part of SLIFF in 2021 and the future, and we'll provide updates once we've had formal discussions with One Family Church.
Yeah I don’t think Edwards is on solid footing financially.wabash wrote:This transaction leaves me a little concerned for the financial health of the Joe Edwards empire. It just doesn't seem like the kind of asset Edwards would really ever want to sell. Hopefully it was just a good opportunity to streamline the portfolio at a time when continuing to operate the theater was complicated by the retrenchment of St. Louis Cinemas.
Did we ever figure out if something new is going in there with the work being done on it.
