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SUMMARY:VIOLET CROWN CINEMA SETS OPENING FOR DECEMBER 9
DESCRIPTION:DALLAS (November 2022) – Violet Crown Cinemas is pleased to ann
 ounce the December 9 grand opening of Violet Crown Dallas as well as its d
 ebut film line-up. The cinema’s opening brings movies back to Uptown’s Wes
 t Village after a complete renovation of the space formerly occupied by Th
 e Magnolia Theater. \n Each of Violet Crown Dallas’ five auditoriums will
  feature digital cinema projection\, state-of-the-art sound\, and luxury r
 eclining seating. Offering traditional cinema concessions\, a kitchen serv
 ing made-to-order food\, and a bar with craft beer\, wine\, and cocktails\
 , the upscale cinema concept preserves an uninterrupted movie-going experi
 ence by not offering wait service inside the auditoriums. However\, food a
 nd drinks purchased are permitted inside the auditoriums where each chair
  includes fold-out trays for in-theater dining convenience. \n “Our progra
 mming will offer something for everyone\,” said Bill Banowsky\, founder of
  Violet Crown and Magnolia Pictures\, the original owner of The Magnolia T
 heater. “Mainstream Hollywood movies will play alongside popular art films
  and a repertory program of family favorites\, classics\, and critically a
 cclaimed indies.” \n Titles playing for Violet Crown’s opening week includ
 e: \nEMPIRE OF LIGHT (Drama) from director Sam Mendes\, who received an Os
 car for AMERICAN BEAUTY\, is a romantic drama about human connection and t
 he magic of cinema. \n  \nWHITE NOISE (Comedy)\, a film by Noah Baumbach o
 f THE SQUID AND THE WHALE and MARRIAGE STORY fame\, is an apocalyptic blac
 k comedy starring Adam Driver and Greta Gerwig. \n  \nTHE BANSHEES OF INIS
 HERIN (Drama) finds filmmaker Martin McDonagh reteaming with Brendan Glees
 on and Colin Farrell\, who also starred in his films IN BRUGES and THREE B
 ILLBOARDS. \n  \nTAR (Drama) from Todd Fields\, director of LITTLE CHILDRE
 N\, stars Cate Blanchett in a powerful and Oscar-worthy performance. \n  \
 nTHE MENU (Thriller) is a charming and entertaining foodie thriller from d
 irector Mark Mylod starring Ralph Fiennes and Anya Taylor-Joy. \n  \nEVERY
 THING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE (Action Adventure) will show for an encore ru
 n fresh on the heels of receiving eight nominations for the 2023 Independe
 nt Spirit Awards. \n The cinema will add to the lineup on Friday\, Decembe
 r 16 when it opens AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER\, James Cameron’s follow-up to
  his 2009 film\, which went on to become the highest-grossing film of all
  time. Tickets for all films including AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER are on sal
 e now at violetcrown.com. \n Violet Crown will complement its regular prog
 ramming with year-round film screenings in partnership with local film org
 anizations like Dallas Film and 3 Stars Jewish Cinema\, which will present
  its annual Christmas Eve screening at Violet Crown this year. \n In keepi
 ng with this local community spirit\, Violet Crown will also have rotating
  taps that highlight area breweries and the many styles they offer\, inclu
 ding Community Beer Co.\, Lakewood Brewing Co.\, Four Corners Brewing Co.\
 , Manhattan Project Beer Company\, and Deep Ellum Brewing Co.\, among othe
 rs. As part of its robust tap program\, the cinema will also serve kegged
  cocktails and craft cider from Trinity Cider. \n Violet Crown’s food opti
 ons will offer traditional theater fare like hot buttered popcorn and cand
 y\, expanded with a selection of small plates\, gourmet hot dogs\, pizzas
  and salads. Light bites will feature a hot pretzel\, house-made Crown Que
 so\, Air Fry Tater Tots\, Avocado Spring Rolls and PLT (prosciutto\, lettu
 ce\, and tomato) Sliders. All beef hot dogs can be enjoyed plain with typi
 cal condiments\, or upgraded with the Chicago or Swiss Italian treatment\,
  while pizzas\, which will also be available with a gluten free crust\, ru
 n the gamut from plain cheese to Margherita\, prosciutto and goat cheese\,
  or hot honey and soppressata. Lighter fare includes a field of greens and
  Caesar salad\, which can both be topped with roasted chicken or field roa
 st vegan Italian sausage. \n Free parking for Violet Crown Dallas will be
  available in the garage at 3699 McKinney Avenue located next to the cinem
 a. This will be Violet Crown’s fourth cinema – it opened its first locatio
 n in downtown Austin in 2011\, and today operates cinemas in Santa Fe\, Ne
 w Mexico and Charlottesville\, Virginia. \n About Violet Crown \nViolet Cr
 own opened its first location in downtown Austin in 2011 with a focus on h
 ospitality and art films\, and has since expanded to Santa Fe\, Charlottes
 ville\, and now Dallas. Violet Crown aims to provide the best cinema exper
 ience possible with delicious food and craft cocktails\, beer and wine\, s
 afe and clean spaces\, and courteous staff that facilitate a viewing exper
 ience free from disruptions. \n Committed to celebrating and preserving th
 e magic of cinema\, Violet Crown presents features from across the cinemat
 ic spectrum to bring extraordinary films to the screen and to the communit
 y. Not simply a business\, Violet Crown also provides spaces for public en
 tertainment and to support its neighbors\, partnering with local vendors w
 henever possible. For more information and to sign up for the latest updat
 es\, visit www.violetcrown.com.\nViolet Crown Cinema\n3699 McKinney Ave\nD
 allas\, TX 75204 United States\n
LOCATION:3699 McKinney Ave\, Dallas\, TX 75204
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