CAPA Offers Behind-the-scenes Tour Of Ohio Theatre 7/25, 8/15, 8/29

As part of the 2009 Summer Movie Series, CAPA will offer a behind-the-scenes look at the historic Ohio Theatre with free, guided tours on Saturday, July 25, Saturday, August 15, and Saturday, August 29, at 4:30 pm each day.

The hour-long tours will begin in the front lobby of the Ohio Theatre (39 E. State St.) and will include a look at the history and restoration of the State Theatre of Ohio, as well as a demonstration of the "Mighty Morton" theatre organ by featured organist Clark Wilson.

Tours are free, but reservations are required and space is limited. To make a reservation, send an email to tours@capa.com or call 614.469.6900. Please specify your preferred date. Tours do include stairs.

Now in its 39th season, the CAPA Summer Movie Series at the magnificent Ohio Theatre has become one of central Ohio's favorite summertime entertainment traditions. Made possible through the generous support of National City Now a Part of PNC, the 2009 Series features 20 of the world's most treasured films. 2009 highlights include nine series premieres, one silent film, five musicals, two Saturday mornings of cartoons, two "Chick Flick Fridays," two "Late Nite Fridays," and two "dirty" movies.

Show times for most films are Wednesday through Saturday at 7:30 pm and Sundays at 2 pm and 7:30 pm. There are two 11 pm showings-Slap Shot on Friday, July 24, and Evil Dead II on Friday, August 21. Both films are rated R.

Day-of-show tickets are $4 and go on sale one hour prior to show time at the Ohio Theatre kiosk. Senior citizen tickets are available for $3.50. Now through August 9, strips of 10 tickets are available for $25, a savings of $1.50 per ticket. Strip tickets are good for any film in any combination. All tickets are general admission and seating is on a first come, first served basis.

For more details, including a full schedule of movies, visit www.capa.com.

The Ohio Arts Council helped fund this program with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, education excellence, and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans. CAPA also appreciates the support of the Robert Bartels, Virginia Hall Beale, and Barbara Clement Memorial Funds of The Columbus Foundation, assisting donors and others in strengthening our community for the benefit of all of its citizens, and the Greater Columbus Arts Council, supporting the city's artists and arts organizations since 1973.

Owner/operator of downtown Columbus' magnificent historic theatres (Ohio Theatre, Palace Theatre, Southern Theatre) and manager of the Riffe Center Theatre Complex, Lincoln Theatre, Shubert Theater (New Haven, CT), and Valentine Theatre (Toledo, OH), CAPA is a non-profit, award-winning presenter of national and international performing arts and entertainment. For more information, visit www.capa.com.

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