![]() ![]() Santikos owns and operates 10 theaters in the San Antonio area. The Bijou Theatre and Enrichment Center (currently the Pittsfield Community Theatre) will be a space for people of all ages to engage in various forms of. “These are exciting times for Santikos, we opened two new theaters this year, Santikos New Braunfels and Santikos Westlakes, we just finished a remodel of our IMAX auditorium at Palladium, we have plans to announce future developments and remodels later this year, and we remain the most financially sound theater operator in the country,” Brooks said. Starting this summer, “Bijou Series” art films will be shown across all Santikos theaters. ![]() Santikos will continue to support independent filmmakers and art films. “We’re also pleased to continue serving the Balcones Heights community with our Santikos Northwest Theater, located just across the highway, less than 1 mile away from the Bijou,” Brooks said. The Bijou Theatre, a pillar in Knoxville’s rich history, began as The Lamar House more than two centuries ago. Santikos has operated the Bijou since December 1987.īrooks said while the company is sad to announce its closing, they’re excited about the future of Santikos. “It’s this changing dynamic of art films, and our lease coming up for renewal that led to the decision to close The Bijou,” Brooks said. “There was a record bidding war between Amazon, Netflix and Apple, and Apple won with a $25 million purchase.”Īs art films are exploring new ways to be profitable and gain exposure, it’s not always going to mean that they get shown in traditional theater settings. “‘CODA’ which won Best Movie (at the Oscars) was allowed to play in our theaters for only one week prior to opening on Apple,” Brooks said. The theater was located at Wonderland of the Americas in Balcones Heights. The theater was located at Wonderland of the Americas in Balcones Heights.Īndrew Brooks, the executive director of sales and marketing for Santikos, confirmed the closure on Tuesday, saying the closure was due, in part, to the changing art-film dynamic during the COVID-19 pandemic. BALCONES HEIGHTS, Texas The Bijou theater, San Antonio’s arthouse theater, is closing its doors after 35 years. Real estate values in that area have gone ballistic.BALCONES HEIGHTS, Texas – The Bijou theater, San Antonio’s arthouse theater, is closing its doors after 35 years. I’m sure if any such operation were to try and open from scratch at such a locale today, the surrounding yuppie parents would block it to no end. ![]() I was always amazed that the Bijou stood the test of time, with a Chicago public grade school located essentially kitty corner & across the street. With stops at Black Star Farms, Brys Estate, Chateau Chantal, and Aerie Restaurant at Grand Traverse. Until the Ripley’s Believe It or Not Museum opened up across the street. Join us at The State Theatre for the premiere of the national PBS episode of Wine First featuring Traverse City The Norway-based crew visited the Traverse Wine Coast in July 2022 to feature the magnificence of our Great Lakes wine region. The Royal London Wax Museum down the street was more our interest. Even though we grew up in the area, we never set foot in this place. Though the theatre may specialize in gay porn, I believe the accompanying book/DVD store caters to a hetero adult clientele as well. Might have just been the media trying to link the theatre to other seedy activities. Though I’m not sure if this was ever proven to be true, or just speculation due to the bomber’s supposed criminal ties. The Bijou Theatre is a touchstone of Knoxville’s long, storied history while simultaneously building a vibrant future for. There was also an apparent failed bombing in the early `90’s that I mentioned over on the Aardvark CT page.Īccording to news reports at the the time, the would be bomber accidentally blew himself up while alledgedly enroute to the Bijou. As a non-profit cultural institution, our mission is to provide a gathering place for all and present live performing arts that stimulate cultural diversity and enrich the lives of East Tennesseans. Praised by The New York Times as one of the best sounding rooms in this country, the Bijou offers a clear stage view and aural excellence from every seat. ![]() There were giant mugs shots from the `70’s in the gallery window. The Bijou Theatre is one of East Tennessee’s oldest and most revered performance venues, opening in 1909, as part of the Lamar House Hotel, one of the oldest buildings in Knoxville. Our unique space will take the boring out of work events and keep your employees and/or clients energized and engaged. that had an exhibit based on the owner of the Bijou. Holiday party, employee training, professional networking, fundraiser, professional development, etc. A few years back there was an art gallery further North on Wells St. ![]()
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