8/18/14 - An historic downtown Howell landmark is about a month away from reopening its doors. The Howell Theater was purchased earlier this year by Toledo-Ohio native Tyler DePerro, a film buff and movie enthusiast who has been remodeling the building to make it more community friendly. Part of that effort is adding stages in each of the two theaters to allow for live performances, while also installing a café-style area in the lobby. DePerro says heâs hoping for a debut weekend in mid-September with a Hollywood classic like âSinging in the Rain.â DePerro has also organized a Kickstarter campaign to help pay for a new digital projector for the theater. Donors can contribute online at various levels and in exchange for the amount they pledge, receive rewards ranging from movie passes and private film screenings to naming rights for either the buildingâs two theaters or even the building itself. The pledges wonât actually be charged unless the $75,000 fundraising goal is met by September 3rd. A link to the campaign is posted below. He'll also be hosting a free pre-opening "Pop-Up Movie" on Thursday, August 28th at 7:30pm at Blue Frog Books in Howell. (JK)
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