The Regent

Yesterday, my wife and I went to see Fahrenheit 9/11 at Picton's Regent Theatre, during the last day of its run. We paid for our tickets, and bought popcorn and drinks. Surprised that we were only out seventeen bucks, my wife made sure to let the concierge know we thought this a very good deal! We went to see Fahrenheit 9/11 on a Thursday, rather than go to the movies on the weekend, because word was, the dreadful Catwoman movie was playing on the weekend.

The Regent Theatre is one of those grand old multi-use theatres that used to be plentiful in most towns, until the multiplexes in the suburbs gave them the bum's rush. Apparently, the theatre needs a million dollars in renovations, which is of huge distress to the community. The county has a very lively arts scene, with many local playwrights, songwriters, and musicians, and this is the one major showcase locale. If they cannot preserve the theatre, they will simply lose the ability to use a local large venue.

We'll certainly support the theatre via patronage - I love old theatres, and miss them in Ottawa.

We came home to find our daughter awake, and her grandparents asleep on the couch. :-)