Crest Theatre facts for kids
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Empress Theatre, Hippodrome
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The fully restored Crest Theatre marquee on the 60th Anniversary - showing the same film that played on opening night October 6, 1949.
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| Address | 1013 K Street Sacramento, California United States |
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| Coordinates | 38°34′46″N 121°29′35″W / 38.57934°N 121.49313°W |
| Capacity | 975 |
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| Opened | 1912 |
| Rebuilt | 1949, 1995 |
The Crest Theatre is a historic theatre located in downtown Sacramento, California. It's a popular spot for movies, live shows, and special events.
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History of the Crest Theatre
The theatre first opened its doors in 1912. Back then, it was called the Empress Theatre. It was a place where people watched vaudeville shows. Later, its name changed to the Hippodrome.
A New Beginning
In 1946, the Hippodrome's large sign, called a marquee, unexpectedly fell. This event led to big changes for the theatre. In 1949, the building was completely rebuilt and given a new name: the Crest Theatre.
Movie Palace Days
During the 1950s and 1960s, the Crest Theatre was a top spot. It was one of the best places in Sacramento to see new movies. As the 1970s arrived, it started showing older films.
Modern Times
The Crest Theatre closed for a while in the early 1980s. People tried different ideas to reopen it, like making it a dinner theatre. Finally, by the end of 1995, the Crest was fully renovated. Today, its main auditorium looks much like it did after 1949. It hosts classic movies, special films, live performances, and talks. Two smaller cinemas were added next to the main theatre. These smaller cinemas closed in the 2010s. In 2015, a restaurant called Empress Tavern took their place.
Film Festivals at the Crest
The Crest Theatre is a popular venue for several film festivals. These events bring different kinds of movies and cultures to Sacramento.
Sacramento French Film Festival
The Sacramento French Film Festival started in 2001. It happens every July at the Crest Theatre. This festival celebrates French movies. You can see both new films and old classics. It is the only festival focused on French cinema in Northern California.
Sacramento Jewish Film Festival
This film festival also takes place every year at the Crest. It was started by Margi Park-Landau and Sid Heberger. Sid Heberger is the manager of the Crest Theatre. The festival shows films that explore the Jewish experience. It's a two-day event. It often includes guest speakers, live music, and snacks.
Sacramento Film and Music Festival
The Sacramento Film and Music Festival is a big event. It features films from all over the world. It also includes programs for local filmmakers and musicians. In 2008, the festival grew to ten days long. All its events were held at the Crest Theatre. Since 2011, the festival has split into two parts. WinterFEST is in January, and SummerFEST is in August. Both events show all types and lengths of films.
