Bainbridge Cinemas
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| Address | 403 Madison Ave N # 101, Bainbridge Island, Washington United States of America |
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| Coordinates | 47°37′37″N 122°31′00″W / 47.6269°N 122.5168°W |
| Owner | Far Away Entertainment |
| Screens | 5 |
| Current use | Film |
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Bainbridge Cinemas is a movie theater located on Bainbridge Island in Kitsap County, Washington. It is the largest movie theater complex located on Bainbridge Island.
History
[edit]Bainbridge Cinemas was founded in the 1980s by Sam Granato and Jeff Brien, co-owners of the company Bainbridge Entertainment, which had earlier acquired the Lynwood Theatre in 1982.[1][2] Granato, president of Bainbridge Entertainment and future first mayor of the city of Bainbridge Island, built and developed the Bainbridge Island Pavilion, which houses Bainbridge Cinemas.[3] It is currently owned by Far Away Entertainment, though the building is owned by Madison Avenue Real Estate with the majority shareholder being John Eisenhauer.[4][5]
During the 2020 pandemic, Bainbridge Cinemas hosted events for Bainbridge Performing Arts.[6] Bainbridge Cinemas is a host venue for the Bainbridge Island Film Festival.[7]
External links
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Nelson, David (February 14, 2024). "Bainbridge's first mayor, better known for selling movie tickets, dies at 87". Kitsap Sun. Archived from the original on October 21, 2024. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
- ^ Moore, Michael C. "Lynwood Theatre Turns 70". Kitsap Sun. Archived from the original on October 21, 2024. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
- ^ "Sam J. Granato". Bainbridge Review. January 24, 2024. Archived from the original on November 19, 2024. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
- ^ Shuey, Tyler (October 15, 2020). "Get your popcorn ready! Bainbridge movie theaters reopen Friday at limited capacity". Bainbridge Review. Archived from the original on November 19, 2024. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
- ^ Pilling, Nathan (August 18, 2018). "Here's a look at six projects poised to grow the Madison Avenue corridor on Bainbridge". Kitsap Sun. Archived from the original on November 19, 2024. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
- ^ Pilling, Nathan (October 2, 2023). "Buxton Center for Bainbridge Performing Arts opens following $18M refresh". Kitsap Sun. Archived from the original on November 19, 2024. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
- ^ Hemmingsen, Jenn (November 4, 2024). "Four Day (Second) Annual Bainbridge Island Film Festival Features an Impressive Array of Indie Films". The Island Wanderer. Archived from the original on November 24, 2024. Retrieved November 23, 2024.