Modern projector arrives at the Ritz Theatre

After months of fundraising, hard work and waiting, the Ritz Theatre received its new modern movie projector on Tues., Sept. 9, just in time for the 77th birthday of the theatre.

The Ritz Theatre opened its doors in 1937 and for its first feature showed “Wake Up and Live.” It is only fitting then that the next milestone for the Ritz falls on this date.

The projector, which was being installed on Sept. 9, is a Christie Solaria One+. It will allow the theatre to feature recently released movies to area patrons at a reasonable price. Ticket prices for movies will only increase to $7 for adults an...