Exceedingly Mundane

I was reading this article in today’s local section of the paper about our new Grandview Theater that is opening in Madison in mid-February (actually, on Gail’s birthday!!). I hope the link works, but I know that if it does, it will only be for a short time. I don’t think the Clarion Ledger or MCH keeps story content on their website for more than a week.

Anyway, it’s part of the Malco theater chain and it’s supposed to be really nice. We had initially heard it was going to have a strict dress code and an Internet cafe, but from what I’m reading in the paper, that’s not exactly correct. The dress code is apparently still be discussed. Here’s what it does say about the other amenities at our new theater:

“The 17 screen theater, which cost approximately $14 million to build, offers all stadium seating, state-of-the-art digital sound, expanded concessions, an arcade, party rooms and an Internet cafe. The Italian style lobby, complete with fountain, strives to provide a ‘five-star hotel atmosphere’. Couches and chairs in the lobby will provide seating as patrons wait for movies. One side of the lobby offers a room with a fireplace and tables for customers to sit and eat chicken fingers, mozzarella sticks and pizza from the menu at the concession stand, or desserts from the dessert case. Across the lobby is a room offering Internet availability. ‘We’ll have computers on the tables so people can check their email and surf the Web while they’re waiting for their movie’. The capacity for the theater is about 3200-3300. The 2 largest screening rooms seat 334 each.”

Also, tickets here will be more expensive than what we pay at Northpark or Parkway – it will be $6 for tickets before 6 PM and $8 for after.

Anyway, we’re really excited to have it, and have it so close by. Can’t wait to see what they have showing the first couple of weeks; I hope we get to go soon after it opens! 🙂