by David on February 18, 2010
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Rialto Cinemas Cerrito will broadcast the Academy Awards gala. What better way to root for your favorite star than in the historic Cerrito Theater?
The event will be Sunday, March 7. Doors open at 4 – and you are encouraged to dress to the nines or come in costume.
The Rialto promises contests, prizes, a red carpet – and of course, paparazzi. Your host will be Mary Jane Lawless – and the audience itself will be part of the show.
And remember – the theater now sells both beer and wine to go with its many dining options.
Seating is general admission, with tickets costing $20. Visit the box office or buy them online at www.rialtocinemas.com.
See you at the movies!
by David on February 6, 2010
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Movie fans who enjoy relaxing with a tall, cool one while enjoying a film and some grub are in luck. The Cerrito Theater is back in the beer business!
Rialto Cinemas Cerrito was delayed in its efforts to serve beer and wine at the theater because a neighbor objected, holding up receipt of the license.
But the license has finally come through. Pilsner Urquell, Drake’s Hefweizen, Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, and more, are now available on tap – not to mention Ace Perry Cider.
But I prefer wine, you say. What’s in it for me?
Some good stuff, the theater promises, as their savvy tasters prepare a wine list for debut soon. And don’t forget the food – pizza, sandwiches, salads and more.
See you at the movies!
Members of the Friends of the Cerrito Theater’s steering committee toast the approval of Rialto Cinema Cerrito’s beer and wine license. From left, Dave Weinstein, Michael DeWitt, Thad Smith, Linda Moss, Anne Lehman, & Diane Brenner
by David on January 28, 2010
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“Nation,” a rip-roaring fantasy by Mark Ravenhill, is sure to set off sparks when it plays “live” – via broadcast – at our favorite movie house February 15 and 16.
The play, based on a novel by the highly regarded writer Terry Pratchett, is a whirlwind of shipwrecks, storms, giant pigs and more. It is aimed at families and children over age 10.
“There are some stunning underwater sequences,” the Telegraph wrote, “and more importantly a script by the usually abrasive Ravenhill that captures Pratchett’s noble mixture of humour and human sympathy.”
Monday, February 15th & Wednesday, February 17th at 7:30 p.m.
For tickets, visit www.rialtocinemas.com.
And don’t forget:
The Cerrito is presenting its Bringing Up Baby shows – designed for parents with infants – on a regular basis! It’s a great, hassle-free way to spend a night out! Visit www.rialtocinemas.com for a schedule and more details.
by Amy on December 7, 2009
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The Bringing up Baby Show for 12/8/09 is Twilight: New Moon, not Blind Side.
by David on December 5, 2009
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The city of El Cerrito’s Environmental Quality Committee and The League of Women Voters of West Contra Costa County present:
“Who Killed the Electric Car?”
A documentary film by Chris Paine
Plus: A discussion featuring Marc Geller and Jeanne Trombly from the group Plug In America – and an opportunity to see electric car conversions and speak to the people who built them.
This event is free to the public.
Was the electric car killed by an oil- and auto-industry plot? And why is it now poised for a comeback? Explore these questions at this film-based event, and learn how to make your own electric car.
“Who Killed the Electric Car,” which has become a classic, paints a picture of an industry whose aversion to change and reliance on oil may be deeper than its ability to embrace solutions. The film investigates the events leading to the quiet destruction of thousands of new, radically efficient electric vehicles.
11 a.m. Saturday, December 12 at El Cerrito’s historic Art Deco jewel, the Rialto Cinemas Cerrito, 10070 San Pablo Ave., two blocks from El Cerrito Plaza BART. Soft drinks, sandwiches, pizza, salads and more are available!
Special! Starting at 10:30 a.m. and continuing after the film, George Stuckert, Robert MacConnell and Douglas Coleman of the Electric Auto Association will display and discuss the gas guzzlers they converted into electric cars!
