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AADL Talks To: Russ Collins, Executive Director/CEO Marquee Arts
Russ Collins grew up in Ann Arbor and received a Masters degree in Arts Administration from the University of Michigan just before becoming Manager of the Michigan Theater in November 1982. Russ walks us through the evolution of the Michigan Theater over its near-100-year history, from the vaudeville and silent film eras through the ups and downs of the celluloid and digital eras. He also takes us into the weeds of technical changes over the years; discusses historical preservation efforts in renovations to both the Michigan and the State theaters; and touches on programming and marketing challenges following the collapse of the newspaper industry. Russ will retire in December 2024.
Ned Richardson Preparing Drive in Theater for 8mm Film Fest, July 1989 Photographer: Colleen Fitzgerald
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1989
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Eyemediae, 16th Annual 8 mm Film Festival, 1986
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1986
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Cinema Guild, Michael Curtiz Festival, undated
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Ann Arbor Film Cooperative, Joseph H. Lewis Festival, undated
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Ann Arbor Film Cooperative, Michigan Lesbian and Gay Male Film Festival, undated
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Ned Richardson at Temporary Drive in Theater for 8mm Film Fest, July 1989 Photographer: Colleen Fitzgerald
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1989
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Ann Arbor News, July 11, 1989
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BIG SCREEN — Ned Richardson takes a look at the temporary screen Eyemediae of Ann Arbor of Ann Arbor put up before hosting a drive-in movie at Elbel Field yesterday. Subsequent films in the festival will be shown at Eyemediae, 214 Fourth Ave. The series will continue until July 23 with Rainer Werner Fassbinder's 'The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant' being shown at Eyemediae tonight.
Ann Arbor News, July 11, 1989
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BIG SCREEN — Ned Richardson takes a look at the temporary screen Eyemediae of Ann Arbor of Ann Arbor put up before hosting a drive-in movie at Elbel Field yesterday. Subsequent films in the festival will be shown at Eyemediae, 214 Fourth Ave. The series will continue until July 23 with Rainer Werner Fassbinder's 'The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant' being shown at Eyemediae tonight.
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Nick Zedd Poster, 16th Annual Ann Arbor 8 mm Film Festival
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1986
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