TEJAS BROTHERS

with

MINGO SALDIVAR!

$11 in advance; $16 day of the show

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The City of Grand Prairie is proud to present the 2009-2010 Uptown Arts Series!

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The Uptown Theater story...

 

• Past:

  • The Uptown Theater originally opened in 1950 as a movie theater with 1100 seats and a small stage for live performances.

    • The theater featured sloped floor for optimal viewing, a “cry room,” spring-loaded seating, limited oversized seats
    • Opened as an un-segregated house, years before other area theaters
    • Screened movies for the whole family as well as Saturday morning kiddie shows
    • Minstrel shows, stage shows, midnight shows
    • In 1950 adult tickets were 35 cents, child tickets were 12 cents
    • Pickle juice snow cones were a favorite treat
• Present:

  • The City of Grand Prairie will restore the historic downtown landmark to its former glory, but with enhancements that allow for performing and visual arts.

    • The City of Grand Prairie purchased the Uptown in 2005
    • Restoration and rehabilitation began in May 2007
    • Exterior restoration completed September 2007
    • Restoration and renovation design by Killis Almond, FAIA, a specialist in theater restoration
• Future:

  • The Uptown Theater will become the pride and joy of downtown Grand Prairie, a true multi-use facility for the community and its visitors to enjoy

    • The City of Grand Prairie will create a Presenting Series of regional and national touring acts including live music, dance and theatrical performances
    • The Uptown will serve as the home for the productions of Grand Prairie Arts Council
    • An expanded stage and the addition of an orchestra pit will allow for a greater variety of performances
    • Gallery space in the expanded lobby creates opportunity to exhibit visual arts
    • The Uptown Theater reopens November 8, 2008

 

Click Here for a Complete History of the Uptown Theater.

Call 972.237.8786 for more information.