rose theater: Port Townsend Film Festival 2011 - 09/24/11 06:47 PM
12th Annual!  The town is packed and enjoying wonderful summer weather at last.  The center of the action is the Rose Theater, our beloved and beautiful 1930's theater.  Located on a side street in the historic downtown area, it is a  joy to visit anytime, with two small theaters, and the world's best popcorn. 
Last night was the free open air showing of 1944's National Velvet, with a very young Elizabeth Taylor.  What fun to sit on haybales, under the stars and enjoy a vintage movie.  Tonight's free movie will be Back to the Future, and on Sunday evening the free … (0 comments)

rose theater: Theater and Dance at the Rose in Port Townsend - 02/07/10 07:49 PM
Port Townsend's  beloved Rose Theater has added some new programs which bring a new dimension to the arts here in our little city of Port Townsend.
                                                                                                           
 This charming little theater opened in Downtown Port Townsend  in the 1930's and closed sometime in the 50's.  Re-opened in the early 1990's by Rocky Friedman, it is a delightful little theater with one small theater seating about 75 to 100, (I am guessing) with a balcony, and a tiny theater called the Rosebud seating about 35 to 50 people.  Charming 30's architecture and decor, intimate atmosphere and the best popcorn you … (4 comments)

rose theater: Cloris Leachman at Port Townsend Film Festival - 09/24/09 06:24 PM

The 10th anniversary of the Port Townsend Film Festival is starting today, September 24 and will run through Sunday.  The person most responsible for the success of our festival, director Peter Simpson  passed away this year, and he will be sorely missed by the community, festival staff, and volunteers. 
 Described on the program as "a film lover's block party", Port Townsend is just the perfect venue for this celebration of great films and filmmakers.  The main stage is in our beloved Rose Theater, with movies also shown at the Uptown Theater,  The Pope Marine Center, and the Upstage.
 The films … (2 comments)

rose theater: Port Townsend's Rose Theater - 08/07/09 05:03 PM
 
                                                                                                                           
Quaint and charming, this gem is one of 2 theaters in Port Townsend, located just off Water Street in the heart of the Victorian downtown area.  As you pass, you are drawn in by the wonderful posters in the widows, sweet little box office, and the aroma of fresh popcorn, made the old fashioned way and served with real butter. 
Originally opened in 1907 with vaudeville shows and live musical productions, it moved to it's current location in 1908 and began showing the latest innovation, moving pictures.
 In 1958 the Rose closed and would not re-open again … (2 comments)