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John G. · « **Reply #90 on:** August 23, 2012, 08:38:09 AM »

Quote from: JoseSPiano on August 23, 2012, 08:05:11 AM

Oh...

Colony Music is closing next month.

*I know a lot of people who are already lamenting the closing, but... I have to wonder if they would have been more profitable if they had not continuously marked up and over-priced their merchandise. Those practices drove away many a non-casual music buyer such as myself early on.

I bought one or two vinyl recordings there. But by the time CDs came in, they were too outrageous in price to patronize.

TCB · « **Reply #91 on:** August 23, 2012, 08:38:15 AM »

Quote from: Druxy on August 23, 2012, 07:04:32 AM

Happy Birthday, TCB!

Thank you very much, Druxy.

DakotaCelt · « **Reply #92 on:** August 23, 2012, 08:38:21 AM »

Movies....

Where i grew up we did not have any theaters in town and would have to drive some distance to see movies. We did not get new releases as quickly as other part of the country and it was sometimes two or three weeks later before we got them.

The first movie I saw in a movie theater was Grease. Prior to another movie theater opening in Grand Forks we only had three screens to show any films and sometimes they would only be town for a limited engagement.

John G. · « **Reply #93 on:** August 23, 2012, 08:38:28 AM »

Page four!

Ben · « **Reply #94 on:** August 23, 2012, 08:41:07 AM »

Quote from: John G. on August 23, 2012, 08:38:09 AM

Quote from: JoseSPiano on August 23, 2012, 08:05:11 AM
Oh...

Colony Music is closing next month.

*I know a lot of people who are already lamenting the closing, but... I have to wonder if they would have been more profitable if they had not continuously marked up and over-priced their merchandise. Those practices drove away many a non-casual music buyer such as myself early on.
I bought one or two vinyl recordings there. But by the time CDs came in, they were too outrageous in price to patronize.

Rude staff and outrageous prices. I won't miss them at all.

TCB · « **Reply #95 on:** August 23, 2012, 08:41:14 AM »

Quote from: Ginny on August 23, 2012, 07:12:09 AM

Happiest of birthdays to DR TCB!

Thank you, Ginny!

DakotaCelt · « **Reply #96 on:** August 23, 2012, 08:41:56 AM »

We did have a drive-in theater in Grand Forks and I went to one film there, Xanadu!!!

Fun songs, horrid storyline... perfect for a drive-in

I thought the strangest casting in that movie was Gene Kelly... Still do to this day...

TCB · « **Reply #97 on:** August 23, 2012, 08:45:34 AM »

Quote from: Matthew on August 23, 2012, 07:40:11 AM

Happy Birthday, DR TCB

Thank you, Matthew. Do you have any more trips coming up soon?

Ginny · « **Reply #98 on:** August 23, 2012, 08:46:13 AM »

TOD - I remember going to either the Terrace or the Mai-Kai (one of the "new" theaters out on Plymouth Road in Livonia), to see THE MUSIC MAN with my parents. It's my first memory of seeing the movie version of a show I'd seen on stage. We probably went out for ice cream afterwards...

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #99 on:** August 23, 2012, 08:50:04 AM »

Quote from: John G. on August 23, 2012, 08:35:23 AM

Quote from: JoseSPiano on August 23, 2012, 07:18:40 AM
After the concert, Stephen invited us to join him and some of his friends for a post-concert dinner at Fiorello's across the street from Lincoln Center. There were eight of us. Five of us were pianists. One was a pilot. One singer. And Stephen's piano technician who is the personal piano tuner for some other concert pianists - and, who, at one time, happened to own one of Vladimir Horowitz's piano.

At first, I thought it was an interesting mix of people - in the bad sense - but the conversation was sparkling, the wine was flowing and the chocolate mousse and schlag were in abundance. We basically closed down the place, and then walked back down Broadway to Columbus Circle before parting ways. -And the weather last night was gorgeous too! -And Stephen very generously and unexpectedly picked up the tab for everyone.

It was the perfect close to a great day, and my first three days back in NYC.
Schlag!

JA!

At Fiorello's the chocolate mousse and schlag is brought to the table in a double-bucket. You can ask for equal portions of each, or 60/40, 70/30, etc. I guess since it was the end of the evening, the waiter was in a very generous mode. Four of us split the serving(!) and there was still some left on the plate when we left the table.

TCB · « **Reply #100 on:** August 23, 2012, 08:51:53 AM »

Quote from: MBarnum on August 23, 2012, 07:59:28 AM

A very happy birthday to DR TCB! Hope it is a wonderful day for you!

Thank you so much, ~~Ronnie George~~ MBarnum!

TCB · « **Reply #101 on:** August 23, 2012, 08:54:42 AM »

Quote from: DakotaCelt on August 23, 2012, 08:06:18 AM

Happy Birthday TCB! Have a great day!

Thank you, Dakota. It is nice to have you back posting.

Ginny · « **Reply #102 on:** August 23, 2012, 08:55:03 AM »

Ah, it must have been The Terrace. It was one of my favorite movie theaters during my teen years. There are some great photos HERE. The marching band might be from my high school, Cody, but it could also be from Cooley, Chadsey, or Cass Tech.

TCB · « **Reply #103 on:** August 23, 2012, 08:59:16 AM »

Quote from: Doug R on August 23, 2012, 08:26:57 AM

A Very Happy Birthday to DR TCB!!!

Thank you, Doug!

TCB · « **Reply #104 on:** August 23, 2012, 09:02:53 AM »

Quote from: Ron Pulliam on August 23, 2012, 08:30:03 AM

Ooh! Ooh!

It's DR TCB's Birthday!
Happy Birthday, TCB!

Thank you very much, Ron!

Matthew · « **Reply #105 on:** August 23, 2012, 09:14:09 AM »

So, I try and stay away from anything political, I just don't care that much. But I had to share this because we love a good parody around here and even though I don't follow anything political, I do hope we can make this happen.

Matthew · « **Reply #106 on:** August 23, 2012, 09:14:51 AM »

Quote from: TCB on August 23, 2012, 08:45:34 AM

Quote from: Matthew on August 23, 2012, 07:40:11 AM
Happy Birthday, DR TCB

Thank you, Matthew. Do you have any more trips coming up soon?

DR TCB, no more trip for a while. Thank goodness because there really is no place like home.

TCB · « **Reply #107 on:** August 23, 2012, 09:16:23 AM »

T.O.D.

The posh (spice) theater in Tacoma was the Temple Theatre. It was part of the building for the Masonic Lodge in town; which is where it got its name. In addition to the "Road Show Engagements," like WEST SIDE STORY and BEN HUR, it was where the Seattle Symphony played their Tacoma concerts, and also where I saw the touring company of ONCE UPON A MATTRESS.

I think my fondest memory at The Temple was of seeing the movie, CAMELOT, and crying my eyes out.

TCB · « **Reply #108 on:** August 23, 2012, 09:31:56 AM »

Quote from: Matthew on August 23, 2012, 09:14:51 AM

Quote from: TCB on August 23, 2012, 08:45:34 AM
Quote from: Matthew on August 23, 2012, 07:40:11 AM
Happy Birthday, DR TCB

Thank you, Matthew. Do you have any more trips coming up soon?

DR TCB, no more trip for a while. Thank goodness because there really is no place like home.

Did I just here the click of ruby slippers?

Dan (the Man) · « **Reply #109 on:** August 23, 2012, 09:34:44 AM »

! ! ! ! ! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO DR TCB! ! ! ! ! !

Dan (the Man) · « **Reply #110 on:** August 23, 2012, 09:45:22 AM »

TOD:

I guess for me it was the time I went to see YELLOW SUBMARINE with my friend Billy at the Crescent Theater in Camden, NJ. We both enjoyed the movie and when it was over, Billy suggested "Do you want to stay and see it again?"

I was stunned! I didn't know such a thing was possible. But Billy told me that it was a weekday matinee and they never chased anyone out between showings. So stay I did. It was revelation for me to rewatch a movie immediately after the first viewing--enjoying the scenes I liked a lot and catching things that I had missed. I remember I had felt quite worldly afterwards.

Dan (the Man) · « **Reply #111 on:** August 23, 2012, 09:53:07 AM »

It's probably been over fifteen years since I last set foot in Colony Records and I don't think I've bought anything there since 1978.

bk · « **Reply #112 on:** August 23, 2012, 10:06:28 AM »

I'm up after a glorious ten and a half hours of sleep - give me another couple of those and I'll be all fine and dandy.

bk · « **Reply #113 on:** August 23, 2012, 10:06:48 AM »

I was asleep the minute my head hit the pillow.

bk · « **Reply #114 on:** August 23, 2012, 10:07:04 AM »

Thankfully the pillow didn't hit my head in retaliation.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #115 on:** August 23, 2012, 10:11:32 AM »

Quote from: TCB on August 23, 2012, 08:35:06 AM

Quote from: Jrand61 on August 23, 2012, 06:23:03 AM
Happy Birthday to DR TCB!!! May you have much improved health this year!!!

Thanks Jrand(almost)62, Your time is nigh!

Yes....yes it is....as is DR JOSE's.....

Jrand73 · « **Reply #116 on:** August 23, 2012, 10:12:48 AM »

I would like to see TARANTULA again at the Ritz Theatre in Mooresville......and of course ATTACK OF THE 50 WOMAN, although we saw that in the Center-Brook Drive In.

TCB · « **Reply #117 on:** August 23, 2012, 11:08:25 AM »

Inside The Temple Theatre

TCB · « **Reply #118 on:** August 23, 2012, 11:09:35 AM »

Quote from: Dan (the Man) on August 23, 2012, 09:34:44 AM

! ! ! ! ! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO DR TCB! ! ! ! ! !

! ! ! ! ! THANK YOU DAN (THE MAN) ! ! ! ! !

TCB · « **Reply #119 on:** August 23, 2012, 11:10:12 AM »

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