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CATLOW THEATER NEWS UPDATES
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THANK YOU Kickstarter backers!!!

November, 2012

Susan McConnell wrote and photographed for the article "Hello, Digital!" in the December/January issue of QUINTESSENTIAL BARRINGTON.

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September, 2012

Our good friend, Adreas Fuchs from Film Journal International, called to chat about the Kickstarter campaign for his article: Kickstarting The Catlow: Online campaign helps 1927 theatre go digital. This is the online preview of the feature that will be in the November (?) print issue.

September, 2012

Eric Peterson from The Daily Herald writes about the conclusion of our Kickstarter Drive: Barrington’s Catlow theater fundraising drive ends far past goal.

August, 2012

Barrington Patch reporter Morgan Delak writes about our ongoing Kickstarter fundraiser in CATLOW THEATER SURPASSES FUNDRAISING GOAL.

August, 2012

Lisa Fielding from WBBM Radio stopped by for a visit and issued the following report on our Kickstarter campaign, including the audio feed:
COMMUNITY RALLIES TO SAVE HISTORIC BARRINGTON THEATER

August, 2012

Catlow Theater co-owners Tim and Roberta are shocked after reaching their digital conversion goal on Kickstarter in just less than a week! Read about it in this Daily Herald article by Eric Peterson.

August, 2012

Natasha Wasinski's article in the Barrington Courier-Review covers our Kickstarter fundraising campaign.

July, 2012

The Daily Herald covers the launch of our 'Rescue The Historic Catlow Theater From Extinction' Kickstarter fundraising campaign in this article by Eric Peterson.

July, 2012

The Catlow and other theaters chime in on the hot topic of movie theaters forced switch over to digital from film in this Daily Herald article by Anna Marie Kukec.

May, 2012

May 28th marked the 85th year in business for the Catlow Theater. May 24th was the 24th year of ownership anniversary for Tim, Roberta and their silent partners Carl Rauchenberger, Art Rice and Karen Buzek. See our History page for more information on the Catlow.

September, 2011

WGN-TV's "Chicago's Best" program again: This time Brittney Payton returns home to Barrington to talk with her buddy, Roberta, and feature Boloney's as part of their Best Of The Northwest Suburbs episode:

May, 2010

Brittney Payton, co-host of WGN's "Chicago's Best" program, names Boloney's as her favorite sandwich shop on her blog page. She speaks highly of the Catlow as well.

Brittney's Blog

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April, 2010

The Catlow Theater and Boloney's are featured as THE BIG DEAL on ABC Chicago's 190 North, hosted by Janet Davies:

October, 2009

Roberta tells it like it is when Dann Gire, the Daily Herald Film Critic, calls in with a question.

June, 2009

IRV LEAVITT from Pioneer Press writes about his movie and dining experience at Boloney's and the Catlow. Here's the article:
A meal (or two or three) in a Catlow sandwich

November, 2008

The Catlow has established a fan club page on Facebook - the internet social networking site. The Catlow Theater group is a meeting place for friends, fans and employees present and past to gather. Feel free to jot down your favorite memories of the theater while there and share them with the world!

For all former employees... the thought was that this would be a good spot for you to meet up and keep in touch. If you find this group, pass it on to other past Catlow and Boloney's employees that you are in contact with.

December, 2007

WGN-TV's Lourdes Duarte interviewed Roberta and some Catlow and Boloney's customers for a segment entitled Ice Storm Headed To Chicagoland for the Monday, December 10th News At Nine broadcast. The interviews took place in front of the Catlow and inside Boloney's.

November, 2007

NBC 5 Chicago aired a special report by Anna Davlantes on Wednesday, November 28th entitled Extravagant Gifts: When Santa's Got Much Money. The feature included a Barrington Hills home that has a basement entertainment center built to look like the Catlow. The cost... $190,000! That's $80,000 more than the cost to build the real Catlow back in 1927.

September, 2007

WGN Radio's John Wiliams brought his Hometown Voices Tour to Barrington which featured an Audio Portrait of the Catlow Theater by Max Armstrong. To hear it, go to this page and choose Portrait 2. You'll need Real Audio Player to listen to it.

May, 2007

In his Daily Herald entertainment feature, Matt Arado writes about how local theaters - including the Catlow - can offer alternatives to the multiplex this summer.

May 28th marked the 80th Anniversary of the Catlow Theater (and Tim & Roberta's 19th year here on the 24th.) See our History page for more information on the Catlow. As part of our 80th year celebration, we will be presenting the George Lucas summer classic from 1973 - AMERICAN GRAFFITI.

This will be a one-night only event - July 9th at 7:00 P.M. - so mark your calendar!

Stealth movie making, including a location shoot at the Catlow, is featured in an article by Barrington Courier-Review staff writer Pete Gonigam.

Catlow Theater - 80th Anniversary Commemorative Prints

INAUGURAL PROGRAM COVER

This commemorative poster is an enlarged artistic reproduction of the Catlow Theater opening-night Inaugural Program cover. The original artwork from 1927 is by noted Prairie School sculptor and designer Alfonso Iannelli.

Iannelli Studios of Park Ridge designed the interiors of the Catlow Theater. Iannelli's involvement was a major contributing factor in having the theater approved for placement on the National Register Of Historic Places.

There are two 13" x 19" print editions available:

The first is a fine art archival print on a 100% cotton rag base, buffered and acid free, with a unique museum quality feel. (260 gsm weight) Printed with archival quality pigment inks.

……… This edition sells for $35.00 - unframed.

The second edition is printed on paper stock using the same archival quality pigment inks.

……… This edition sells for $25.00 - unframed.

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CATLOW THEATER - 1927-2007

This commemorative poster is an artistically enhanced black and white photo enlargement of the Catlow Theater from 1930. It features the original marquee and the original street lamps that flank the entranceway from the street. The bottom caption reads, "1927 - CATLOW THEATER - 80th ANNIVERSARY - 2007"

This 19" x 13" edition is printed on paper stock using archival quality pigment inks.

……… This edition sells for $25.00 - unframed.

Both prints are on display in the Catlow lobby and can be ordered at the Catlow or Boloney's counter.

Schaumburg resident Terri Castonzo tells the Daily Herald's Eric Peterson how, in 1972, she had to travel all the way out to the Catlow from Chicago to see THE GODFATHER in the article Longtime fan praises Pacino.

October, 2006

Special Movie Event - To coincide with the Catlow presentation of WHO KILLED THE ELECTRIC CAR?, the Fox Valley Electric Auto Association has arranged to have a number of their member's electrically operated vehicles on display outside the theater for a special showing. The owner/operators will be on hand to answer questions about their electric autos operation and performance. The event will take place on Saturday, Oct. 28th between 4:00 & 8:30 P.M. in front of the Catlow on Main Street.

The Catlow's sister store, Boloney's Sandwich Shop, celebrated their 25th anniversary on October 1st.

September, 2006

Kay Manning included both the Catlow and Boloney's in her Chicago Tribune article ONE FINE DAY.

July, 2006

Piet Levy over at Medill News Service gave the Catlow a nice write up after a visit here one Friday evening.

March, 2006

Kevin Pang of the Chicago Tribune gives our adjoining restaurant, Boloney's Sandwich Shop, a 3 Forks Rating in the March 9th "Cheap Eats" feature.

December, 2005

Robert Loerzel of Pioneer Press was kind enough to include us in his list of local area film fans' "Best Films of 2005" feature. For more of Robert's work, look here.

October, 2005

At the Catlow, it's not just movies with us, it's all about the popcorn as well. So, we have added 3 all new made-on-the-premises varieties to the regular standard popcorn offering:

Caramel Corn
Cheese Corn
Combo Corn - cheese & caramel mixed!

They are being well received at both the theater and at Boloney's next door. Now you don't have to drive all the way into the city and get "attitude" to enjoy great popcorn flavors. Stop by the theater or Boloney's during our regular business hours to satisfy your popcorn fix.

Announcing CATLOW SOLO CINEMA NIGHTS

Can't find anyone who shares your enthusiasm for seeing this week's film?
Your mate is glued to sports, that latest T.V. show or the internet at home?
Your friends are all tied-up for the evening?
Need a little “me time” after a long week?

Whatever the reason, there is no longer any need to miss the movie because you may feel awkward going to the Catlow alone.

We are setting aside two special evenings for you to get away on your own to see our current feature. Come to "SOLO SUNDAYS" and "MONO MONDAYS" at the Catlow and enjoy some personal viewing time among other like-minded movie lovers.

But, please... don't feel limited to just those two nights... Solo Cinemaphiles are always welcomed, any night that you can make it here!

July, 2005

The Barrington Area Historical Society float won first prize in this years 4th of July parade. The float was an amazingly recreated 1/6 scale-sized version of the Catlow stage complete with a live puppet show. The float was auctioned off to help local charities.

May, 2005

May 28th marked the Catlow Theater's 78th Anniversary. See our History page for more information on the Catlow.

November, 2004

Channel 11-WTTW television producer Geoffrey Baer's documentary "Northwest of Chicago: From Farm Fields to Boomtowns" includes segments on Barrington and the Catlow Theater. WTTW Page

October, 2004

The Catlow Theater is honored to be one of 30 historic theaters included in the new book CINEMA TREASURES: A NEW LOOK AT CLASSIC MOVIE THEATERS by Ross Melnick and Andreas Fuchs. More Book Info On Amazon

September, 2004

A Chicago Tribune interview with Roberta and Tim by Verla Gillmor: "7 Questions About The Catlow Theater And Boloney's Sandwich Shop"

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