Authors in Architecture

 

 

ArchiTypes and the Houston Public Library are pleased to announce the fourth installment in the series, Authors in Architecture. Author David Welling will present and discuss Cinema Houston: From Nickeloden to Megaplex on Wednesday, May 20. Join us for the 6pm presentation and discussion at the Downtown Library (500 McKinney) and then a book signing and cocktail reception at ArCH (315 Capitol) at 7pm.

Motion pictures were shown in Egyptian temples, exotic Spanish gardens, and downtown picture palaces fit for a king. Art deco theatres could be found in neighborhoods across the city, and kiddie shows were standard fare for a Saturday morning. Summer evenings could be spent at the drive-in, of which there were nearly two dozen to choose from.

Most all of these theatres are gone, with only a precious few intact such as the ALABAMA, RIVER OAKS, Capitan, and Ritz/Majestic Metro. From the early nickelodeons and movie palaces to the modern megaplex cinema, these are the venues where Houstonians sought out their movie entertainment. www.cinemahouston.net

Date: Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Location: Houston Public Library Downtown and ArCH 500 McKinney and 315 Capitol

This monthly series is free and open to the public.