Record #:

1935

Author(s):

Burtman, Bob

Abstract:

After a promising opening, the newly restored Carolina Theatre in Durham had problems, including personnel and program cutbacks, departure of key people, and underestimated revenues. Boosters feel this is all past now, and the theater will rebound.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 12 Issue 38, Sept 1994, p21, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Theaters--Durham; Carolina Theatre (Durham)

Record #:

2339

Author(s):

Moser, Bob

Abstract:

The Carolina Theatre's gay and lesbian film festival has drawn criticism from Durham Republicans and the religious right and a promise from the district attorney to see if any obscenity laws have been violated.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 13 Issue 22, May 1995, p15, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Carolina Theatre (Durham); Film festivals--Durham; Gays--Durham; Obscenity (Law)

Record #:

9096

Author(s):

Stein, Megan

Abstract:

Durham's Carolina Theatre, the last remaining historic theatre in the county, opened in 1926. It will close in May 2007 for much needed repairs which include resealing the leaky roof, replacing the out-of-date HVAC system, upgrading the dimmer system. The city of Durham is funding the repairs.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 24 Issue 22, May 2007, p34, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Theaters--Durham; Carolina Theatre (Durham)

Record #:

27139

Author(s):

Hudnall, David

Abstract:

The Carolina Theatre in Durham is one-million dollars in debt and begging the city for a cash infusion to stay open. After losing its management personnel, interim CEO Dan Berman is working to stabilize the theater financially and maintain its role as a cultural institution.

Source:

Indy Week (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 33 Issue 19, May 2016, p12-15, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Carolina Theatre (Durham)