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ALT Saturday, December 17 10:00am PST / 1:00pm EST / 6:00pm BST Explore the theatres that beat the wrecking ball and continue to shine as a beacon in a district over 100 years old. Each as different as the next, they each lend their own unique design and architectural features to the rich character of the largest theatre district listed on the US National Register of Historic Places. New York City's Great White Way has reigned supreme over legitimate productions, but in Los Angeles, Broadway was the epicenter of vaudeville and motion picture exhibition in the early 1900s. The development brought out prolific architects and master craftsmen, creating a story woven throughout Broadway and theatres - some lost, but many thriving in the 21st Century. Major moves over the last decade have breathed new life into the theatres and district, evidencing how important the district is not only to downtown but a flourishing reminder of the industry's roots in the home of motion pictures.

ALT Holllywood's first movie palace rings in 100 years next week and LAHTF is celebrating! Join us as we take a virtual walk through Grauman's Egyptian Theatre, from the first red carpet movie premiere with Douglas Fairbanks’s Robin Hood to the age of Netflix. While we wish we were sitting in the new seats and toasting a re-opened theatre, we can't wait to celebrate with you, our friends areound the world by sharing history, favorite experiences and appreciating the past as we look to the next 100 years. Be sure to register today, set your alarms for Saturday and we look forward to toasting Grauman's Egyptian Theatre with you! 🗓 Saturday, October 15 ⏰ 10am Pacific / 1pm Eastern / 6pm UK 🔗 Register at https://www.LAHTF.org/CoffeeCon 🆓 Free Virtual Event on Zoom