Today was my first visit to The Kiggins Theater.
I've seen and admired the structure from outside many times. The art-deco features are probably why I like the building so much. That and the lights that have their own local history too. If you visit the Kiggins website, you can read the great little Kiggins history.
I've included some pictures of my visit today. And I can't decide if this post should go on about what a nice experience I had or talk about why we need to make conscious efforts to put our consumer dollars in our local towns.
Okay - there'll be another post later about BUY LOCAL and why it matters so much to your future. Meanwhile, let me tell you that my son has been requesting for two weeks to visit The Kiggins. Only he couldn't remember the name and was calling it Egan, Giggles, Ginnens, and other funny things. I was thrilled that there was a line at the ticket booth, just because I want the Kiggins and other downtown businesses to succeed. I don't know what their normal Saturday traffic is like, but today was some sort of special fund raiser and adults without children under 18 weren't allowed in. (and there is a rant about paranoia and fear I'll get to later...).
The first thing I noticed was the charm of the little candy and popcorn counter. The folks behind the counter were bustling and friendly. And great little hand made menu boards informed us of various popcorn-pop-combos and price. For Chris and me, it was a number 3 - medium popcorn and 2 small drinks for $7.50. Plus, Junior Mints (small box). Yum! Yum! And notice the little fund raising jar.
Next was the series of curtains that separated the theatre from the entry area. We sat just a couple of rows inside, but had great view of the screen. For the dozens of children in there, it was pretty easy to hear the movie. I was relieved at that.
After the movie was over, I took the pictures here. I think it's lovely enough that I might go back to get some more. I hope I've included some information that will get you to visit the Kiggins too. And don't forget to drop a little change (and maybe even some folding money) into their jar. The new seats are lovely and heaven knows, the theatre has used the ones they've got right to the very end.
The lovely staircase leads up to the bathrooms. And you know what, this place has class. Class the way I wish more buildings had. Craftmanship is apparent, even decades after creation and that's another good reason for the Kiggins. Please visit, and while you're downtown, spend some time walking around. Have lunch, buy some unique clothes, look around, stay awhile.
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