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.
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 18, 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 October 15, 2020. 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 August 18, 2018. 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 October 2, 2023. Retrieved November 18, 2024.