Established in 1948. Revitalized in 1999. This is our story.
History of the Magnolia Civic Center and Cine Theatre
Established in 1948.
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Magnolia Theatre 1948
Magnolia Civic Center and Cine Theatre 2019
Magnolia Theatre 1948
Built in 1948, the Magnolia Theatre was the third film based theatre in New Albany. After 20 years, the theatre closed its doors in 1968.
Cine' Theatre 1971
Magnolia Civic Center and Cine Theatre 2019
Magnolia Theatre 1948
Three years later in 1971, the theatre reopened its doors as the Cine' Theatre for motion picture shows. The theatre closed its doors again after 28 years in the late 1990's.
Magnolia Civic Center and Cine Theatre 2019
Magnolia Civic Center and Cine Theatre 2019
Magnolia Civic Center and Cine Theatre 2019
In 1999, the facility went through major renovations and reopened as the Magnolia Civic Center and Cine Theatre in 2000. Today, the facility is used as a performing arts center; housing variety shows, high school musicals, ballet concerts and much more. The facility also offers the Magnolia Room as a conference area and rental space.
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