Elbert Theatre

The Elbert Theatre is a historic movie and live performance venue in Elberton, Georgia, United States. It opened on February 23, 1940, built by Lucas and Jenkins, and was described at the time as the most advanced movie theatre in Northeast Georgia. Its original features included air conditioning, RCA Hi-Fi sound, Simplex Eurprex projection, an Evenlight diffusing screen, hearing aids, extra-large staggered seats, and a "magic eye" drinking fountain. For nearly 30 years it served as Elberton's main gateway to motion pictures and a regular entertainment spot for local residents. A fire destroyed the theatre's roof on August 8, 1950, but local volunteers rebuilt and cleaned the venue within 16 weeks, allowing operations to resume on November 30, 1950. In 1967 the theatre was leased by Elbert County Youth, Inc. and transformed into the TAHO Club, a local teen center. The City of Elberton purchased the building in 1989. By 1997, the City and local residents decided to renovate the facility into a functional community asset, and the Elbert Theatre Foundation, Inc. was founded to oversee the effort with support from the City and local benefactors. After four years of fundraising and renovations, the Elbert Theatre reopened in 2001 as a performing arts facility. Since its grand reopening, the Elbert Theatre has hosted local theatrical performances and concerts. In 2015, the City of Elberton completed renovations of the Elberton Arts Center as an additional performance and meeting space. The theatre's mission is to "Educate, Enrich, Empower, Entertain." It presents both movies and live shows, including productions by Encore Productions, and maintains policies on security, recording, food and drink, smoking, weapons, and age accompaniment. Tickets can be reserved by phone or email, and the venue is managed by Theatre Manager Toni King.

The Elbert Theatre opened on February 23, 1940, as the most advanced movie theatre in Northeast Georgia. It was built by Lucas and Jenkins and featured modern conveniences for its time: air conditioning, RCA Hi-Fi sound, Simplex Eurprex projection, an Evenlight diffusing screen, hearing aids, extra-large seats in a staggered formation for optimum viewing, and a "magic eye" drinking fountain. For nearly 30 years, the theatre served as Elberton's gateway to the world of motion pictures and a regular entertainment spot for local residents. Fire destroyed the roof of the theatre on August 8, 1950. Within 16 weeks, local volunteers managed to rebuild the roof and clean up the theatre so it could continue operations on November 30, 1950. In 1967, the theatre was leased by Elbert County Youth, Inc. and was transformed into the TAHO Club, a local teen center. In 1989, the City of Elberton purchased the building. By 1997, the City and local residents realized that the time had come to renovate the facility and make it a functional element of the community. The Elbert Theatre Foundation, Inc. was founded to oversee this effort, aided by the City of Elberton and local benefactors. After four years of fundraising and renovations, the Elbert Theatre reopened for use as a performing arts facility in 2001. Since its grand reopening, it has been the home of local theatrical performances and concerts. In 2015, the City of Elberton completed renovations of the Elberton Arts Center as an additional performance and meeting space.

• 2015

  The City of Elberton completed renovations of the Elberton Arts Center as an additional performance and meeting space.

• 2001

  The Elbert Theatre reopened as a performing arts facility after four years of fundraising and renovations.

• 1997

  The Elbert Theatre Foundation, Inc. was founded to oversee renovation efforts.

• 1989

  The City of Elberton purchased the building.

• 1967

  The theatre was leased by Elbert County Youth, Inc. and transformed into the TAHO Club teen center.

• 1950

  Fire destroyed the roof on August 8; local volunteers rebuilt within 16 weeks and operations resumed on November 30.

• 1940

  The Elbert Theatre opened on February 23 as the most advanced movie theatre in Northeast Georgia.

A historic, municipally owned community theatre and performing arts venue serving Elberton and Northeast Georgia.

• Movie screenings

• Live theatre performances

• Concerts

• Community events

• Venue rentals

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2. 2History of the Elbert Theatre - Elberton Theater | The Elbert Theatreelberttheatre.org
3. 3Elbert Theatre - Wikidatawikidata.org