At the starlite drivein 8721 n state road 39, mechanicsburg, indiana 46071 rated 4. Starlight drivein hwy 97, enderby, british columbia v0e 1v0 rated 4. In contrast, indiana ranks as the 16th most populous state. Mels at the starlite drivein drivein theater 8271 n. It has been owned since 1972 by stan mcculloch and his family. The family drivein theatre stephens city 2020 all you need to. The mels drivein experience mels strives to keep the spirit of the classic american diner and home style cooking alive and well. While the restoration of the theater is ongoing, the falls theatre screens firstrun movies at bargain prices. However, indiana still has 19 operating driveins making them the 4th largest drivein state in the country. Centerbrook drivein always 2 movies for the price of 1. Its 1950 again as sf classic mels drivein brings back carhop. The iconic tibbs drivein theatre changes owners for the first time in almost 25 years.
Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, and everyone in between. More than just a landmark and memorable date spot, mels drivein is a classic american icon from the movies. In shutdown, a glimpse of life without movie theaters sfgate. Hummel drivein, located just 3 miles east of winchester, indiana captures the prime of the drivein movie theater. Eventful movies is your source for uptodate lake shore drivein showtimes, tickets and theater information. We have a large selection of food items at our concession stand along with the traditional movie loves of fresh popcorn, soda and candy. In 1972, the restaurant was selected as a feature location by george lucas for his 1973 film american graffiti. Family drivein theater, stephens city, va family drivein. Movie times for mels drivein theater, thorntown, in 46071. Mels drivein on hollywood boulevard, hollywood, california. Please enjoy our list of drivein movie theaters in indiana. Welcome to the 2016 season of new millenium cinemas starlight drivein. The family drivein theatre in stephens city, va first opened in june 14, 1956. Americas last drivein movie theatres messy nessy chic.
Although the movie takes place in modesto, california, most of its scenes. Drivein movie i remember the one they had in chico, ca. Crowds enjoy a movie at a drivein movie theatre on cape cod, massachusetts. Starlight drive in theatre enderby, bc home facebook.
Movie theatre chains might be wise to come out of this with a whole new way of, hey, look at all we have to offer. Back in the 1950s, indiana had around 120 driveins. Starlight drive in theatre enderby, bc, enderby, bc. Mels at the starlite drivein in thorntown mels at the. At either the box office, concession stand or the digital shack for your.
The information above is provided as a free service. Movie showtimes, pictures, history and much more information about mels drivein theater located in in thorntown, in 46071. Over time, most of them have been clsoed and have gone dark. Back to the 50s drivein theater operates on a seasonal basis. The tibbs drivein has changed hands several times since it was built in 1967. Book the chalet with home theatre, arcade, hot tub, jacuzzi in the heart of pigeon forge stay at this romantic chalet in pigeon forge. The tradition of serving quality food prepared under immaculate conditions in a courteous and cheerful manner, with fair prices and a high standard of excellence continues at all 8 mels drivein locations. Open drivein starlite drivein 7630 south old state road 37. Demolished family drivein theatre greene bloomfield opera house greene bloomfield c1895 converted cine theater greene linton c1935 vacant.
Outdoor movie screen, outdoor cinema, outdoor theater, drive inn movies, drive in movie theater, about time movie, magazine ads, background pictures, old tv what others are saying drive in movie theater nostalgic images grand rapids michigan old signs old movies back. The personal drivein kits are now available for download. Sherman also owned the strip stores were mels army and navy store is. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online. Chalet with home theatre, arcade, hot tub, jacuzzi in the. The 1948 fire map above shows that mels drivein highlighted area was surrounded by a used car dealership, service station, welding shop and other businesses with streets that received plenty of traffic. Dating back to the 1940s, this family run collection of diners in california takes patrons back to the days of leather jackets and slickedback pompadours. Search results for drive in movie stock photos and images 2,578 page 1 of 26. The grass was neat and the concession stand was clean. The neighborhood embraced mels, making it a beloved location for family dinners. In 1972, the original mels located at 140 south van ness in san francisco was selected as a feature location by filmmaker george lucas for his 1973 coming of age film american graffiti.
Drivein movie theaters are certainly a perfect family outing. Amc opened a movie theater complex steps away, and the van ness mels. Drivein movie package for two adults or family of four at the family drivein theatre up to off moviegoers packing a drivein theater in stephens city, virginia ap images drive in movie theater, we need one around here. The first screening was a man called peter and the second, womans world. There are a number of mels in northern california that share the same general.
Take a look at how simple it is to create your very own customized mini drivein to show off your movies and videos. If out of this comes a renewed appreciation for going back to some glamour, maybe, in the movies, movie theatres will find their way, says mann. Mels drivein is an american restaurant chain founded in 1947 by mel weiss and harold dobbs in san francisco, california. Mels drivein with images american graffiti, diner, drive in theater. Urban played the stardust drivein movie theater, about 40 miles east of nashville, tennessee, thursday night for a crowd of more than 200 medical workers from vanderbilt health. It is closely associated with the film american graffiti. Family drivein theatre in stephens city is a two screen classic drivein theatre serving the washington, dc metro area. Popular attractions island at pigeon forge and titanic museum are located nearby. County of city of condition name of theatre location. Family drivein theater winchester va drive in movie.
As a result, it is one of the freshest looking driveins in the state. The centerbrook drivein theater is a drive in theater in martinsville, indiana that shows first run movies march through november throughout the year. Sign up for eventful s the reel buzz newsletter to get upcoming movie theater information and movie times delivered right to your inbox. Shermans office was in the left hand front of the theater up by the movie screen. Step back in time with a retro experience for movie magic under the stars. The new owners have put a lot of effort into improving the site, fixing up the screen, audio system and grounds. Dusk view of family drive in movie theatre kane pennsylvania usa apr 22, 2011 wellfleet, massachusetts, u.
We have a playground for the children, a concession stand that offers a full line of food, plus the standard movie theater snacksall family. Indiana drivein theaters driveins and drivein movie. Open friday and saturday when school starts in august. The family drivein is located on virginias historic rt. Mann believes this pandemic will likewise reshape the movie business. Nov 23, 2012 the driveins peak popularity came in the late 1950s and early 1960s, particularly in rural areas, with some 4,000 driveins spreading across the united states. In shutdown, a glimpse of life without movie theatres. Among its advantages was the fact that a family with a baby could take care of their child while watching a movie, while teenagers with access to autos found. Location year built architect closed decatur drivein theatre adams decatur. Keith urban hosts drivein concert for medical workers. Pearl river theater in pearl river, ny cinema treasures. Walk into this iconic local diner and your family will be transported back in time to the golden days of tinseltown. The familyfriendly drivein, which is in a theater complex that includes. The falls theatre was opened august 29, 1927 with painting the town.
Best 5 drive in movie theaters in crawfordsville, in with. This millennial keeps a slice of americana alive duration. View the latest lake shore drivein movie times, box office information, and purchase tickets online. The property included a huge parking lot to accommodate many customers. I worked part time for mel and sometimes he would have me take his rent to mr. The perfect hollywood summer vacay activities loews. The starlite drivein theater is a family owned and operated outdoor movie theater that was bought by the barnhart family. The 24 drive in has recently been sold and is under new ownership and membership. Order food online at mels drivein, west hollywood with tripadvisor. Looking forward to serving you some great movies, food and. As movie habits change, people often lament the theaters that have closed down. The all grass lot offers a nostalgic way for spectators young and old to view the latest movie releases under the stars.
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