How Would You Like To Buy A Drive-In Theater?
Nothing brings back a memory like going to a Drive-In Theater. There is a th feeling of returning to a simpler era and enjoying a movie on the big screen….
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Century 21 facebookNothing brings back a memory like going to a Drive-In Theater. There is a th feeling of returning to a simpler era and enjoying a movie on the big screen. Thanks to Netflix and cable downloads, drive-ins are vanishing around the country. In the last report, there were less than ten left in the State of Michigan.
Century 21For Sale: One Drive-in In Movie Theater The Cherry Bowl
For Sale: The Cherry Bowl Drive-In Movie Theater
Would you like to own a piece of history?
Nestled in Northern Michigan, the Cherry Bowl Drive-In Theatre is a testament to the golden era of drive-in cinemas. With nearly seven decades of delivering movies, memories, and family fun, this iconic venue is on the market. Century 21's listing states, "Opened in 1953, this retro-themed theater invites you on a nostalgic journey." A short 40-minute drive from Traverse City, it's a unique opportunity to step back in time.
A Glimpse into the Cherry Bowl's Past
The theater lit up the night on July 4, 1953, premiering "The Greatest Show on Earth" with James Stewart and "Bride of the Gorilla" with Barbara Payton. The sprawling 10-acre site accommodates 275 cars and features amenities like a mini-golf course, playground, pole barn for storage and office space, and a diner-style concession stand framed by vintage cars alongside iconic chicken and cow statues. The latest modernization in 2014 updated the projector system, ensuring the Cherry Bowl remains a beacon of nostalgia equipped for modern audiences.
What Drive-Ins Are Left In Michigan?
If you're looking for the perfect road trip idea, you can't beat a trip to a drive-in theater. Right in the comfort of your car, you can watch great movies with your favorite snacks and have a great time. Here's a list of drive-ins, a gas tank of two drives in Michigan
- Capri Drive-In Coldwater Michigan
- 5 Mile Movie Theater in Dowagiac
- The Getty Drive-In Muskegon
- Ford Drive-In Dearborn
- Memory Lane in Monroe
- The Highway in Carsonville
- USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth
Memories Of The Gratiot Drive-In
Scott Randall WCSXThe Gratiot Drive-In Theater Roseville, Michigan
It opened in 1948 on the corner of Gratiot Avenue and Masonic Boulevard in Roseville, Michigan. The back of the movie screen was a 60-foot three-tiered waterfall and a hot pink neon sign that read " Gratiot" and, in neon green, "Drive-In." In 1948, it held the record for the most giant free-standing drive-in movie screen. Talk about the size! Over 1,000 cars on 22 acres could fit inside to watch a movie.
I remember most of the movies were second-run films. What fun we had on summer nights when they would show Dusk to Dawn horror films... one after the other. Dawn of the Dead is one of my favorites. In the '60s and '70s, drive-ins were all the rage. It was THE thing to do on the weekend for adults and teenagers. Kids loved the cartoons from Walt Disney shown before the preview trailers of upcoming flicks.
11 Great ‘This Is Spinal Tap’ Quotes That Aren’t “These go to 11!”
The iconic cult classic This is Spinal Tap was released in theaters 35 years ago today (March 2.) It is easily one of the most quotable, funniest films of all time to the point where even the biggest rock stars can own up to its painfully true moments.
Obviously, the most popular line from the film is, "These go to 11," but there are so many other golden nuggets in this brilliant mockumentary. In honor of the anniversary of the film’s theatrical release, here are 11 other quotes from This is Spinal Tap that aren't "These go to 11!"
(Note: This list is numbered, not ranked. Ranking each line would be like asking us which Spinal Tap drummer was our favorite. It’s simply too hard of a question to answer.)
1. “Here lies David St. Hubbins…and why not”
2. “You don’t do heavy metal in Dubly, you know.”
3. “I do not, for one, think that the problem was that the band was down. I think that the problem may have been that there was a Stonehenge monument on the stage that was in danger of being crushed by a dwarf.”
4. “Well, this piece is called ‘Lick My Love Pump.’”
5. “It’s such a fine line between stupid, and uh…clever”
6. “This miniature bread…”
7. “The review you had on ‘Shark Sandwich,’ which was merely a two-word review, just said ‘Sh-t sandwich.’”
8. “He was the patron saint of quality footwear.” – David St. Hubbins on the origin of his last name.
9. “We're very lucky in the band in that we have two visionaries, David and Nigel, they're like poets, like Shelley and Byron. They're two distinct types of visionaries, it's like fire and ice, basically. I feel my role in the band is to be somewhere in the middle of that, kind of like lukewarm water.”
10. “None more black”
11. “Well, so what? What's wrong with bein' sexy?” “Sex-IST!”
Erica Banas is rock/classic rock news blogger that loves the smell of old vinyl in the morning.
