Office of Arts and Culture celebrates Majestic Theatre centennial with open house

What: The historic Majestic Theatre in the City Center District of Downtown Dallas is celebrating its 100-year anniversary.  The theatre first opened its doors in 1921 and is the last standing theater of Theatre Row, Dallas' historic Elm Street entertainment center.

For this momentous event, the Office of Arts and Culture is celebrating with a community open house at the theater on Sept. 19, from Noon to 4 p.m. Neighbors and community partners are invited to participate this FREE and extraordinary indoor experience with ongoing activities throughout the day.

Who: Director of Arts & Culture, Jennifer Scripps, [email protected]
Assistant Director, Benjamin Espino, [email protected]

When: Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021
Noon          Grand Opening - Majestic Theater Historical Collection Exhibit
(Lower Lobby)
Noon to 12:40 p.m.              Herbie Johnson Jazz Quartet Performance (Main Lobby)
12:40 to 1.m.                 First Majestic Theater Tour
1 to 1:40 p.m.                      Dallas Black Dance Performance (Main Stage)
1:40 to 2p.m.                  Second Majestic Theater Tour
2 to 2:30 p.m.    Special Screening '100 Years of Majestic'
Documentary Film
2:30 to 3:05 p.m.          Kamica King Performance (Main Lobby)
3:15 p.m. Free Screening - Charlie Chaplin's 'The Kid' with live
accompaniment by Paul Slavens

Where: Majestic Theatre
1925 Elm Street
Dallas, TX 75201

Masks are strongly encouraged. Theater capacity will be limited to 50%.

Parking is available at meters and surface lots nearby, and the closest DART light rail station is St. Paul Station.

The Majestic Theatre will close out its 100th-year celebration with a third major event, a special concert in April 2022, kicking off a brand-new Majestic century.

Additional information may be found at www.dallasculture.org

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