The theatre has been closed since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic in March 2020. “He invested time, energy, and volunteerism into making this part of the Traverse City Film Festival.” “Michael Moore put a million dollars into this property,” Carruthers said. Mayor of Traverse City, Jim Carruthers, was in favor of the agreement, giving credit to the founder of the organization for its past success. The Traverse City Film Festival also renovated it. The theatre’s building is owned by the city, which lets the Traverse City Film Festival use it for free. ”I’m amazed this was on the consent calendar as much as this organization brings in as a part of the film festival” said a Traverse City resident. The Traverse City Film Festival started their initial agreement with the city in 2013.
and a lot of nonprofits in the area who are looking to find homes.”
BIJOU THEATRE TRAVERSE CITY MOVIE
Do not miss seeing a movie at Bijou This lovely little gem of a theatre in Traverse City has very comfy seats, the best popcorn and the greatest volunteers Read more. “And while I think that the Film Festival has been a vital part of our city and continues to be, I know we have a very flourishing arts community…. Our little Gem of a Theatre, Bijou by the Bay Movie. “We are eighteen months from this contract expiring, and this is a city owned property,” she said. Traverse City Mayor Pro Tem, Amy Shamroe, was among one of the officials who had her doubts about the renewal. The 10-year-long agreement comes eighteen months before the previous 10-year-long agreement expires.Īlthough the motion was approved, some commissioners had their reservations about extending the agreement more than a year early. The city commissioners made the decision on Monday evening. After being closed since the beginning of the pandemic, the Carnegie building in Clinch Park will remain the Traverse City Film Festival’s Bijou by the Bay Theatre for another ten years, according to the city.
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