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Title
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AMC to Revive Empire
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Description
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''AMC Entertainment is joining the Cordish Co. in a blockbuster plan to return movies to the Empire Theater and energize the Midland Theatre complex with live music and housing.'' The joint venture in the Power & Light District will cost $60 million. The redevelopment plan ''calls for the historic Empire Theater at 14th and Main streests to be restored as a six-screen movie theater using state-of-the-art digital technology to be operated by AMC. A restaurant also will be located in the 84-year old building.'' The Midland will be improved and repositioned as a live music venue featuring national, regional and local bands, and other entertainment. The adjoining office building will be converted into 40 residential condominiums. This downtown area, which includes the new H&R Block headquarters and the new Sprint arena, is also called Kansas City Live.
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Date
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2005-07-15
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Object Type
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Newspaper Article
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Theaters Will Act in P & L District's Success
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Description
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Article describes two historic theaters that are being renovated as part of the Kansas City Power & Light District project. The Empire Theater, known henceforth as Mainstreet Theater will be a six-screen digital movie house with restaurant and bar. The Midland Theatre will serve as an alternative venue for acts not requiring the large crowd capacity of the Sprint Arena.
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Date
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2008-05-09
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Object Type
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Newspaper Article
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Title
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Theater Prepares for a New Life
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Description
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The historic Midland Theatre at 13th and Main is reopening after a $28 million overhaul. The renovation is a joint venture between AMC Entertainment--owner of the building since 1966--and the Cordish Company. Also part of the project is the redevelopment of the old Empire Theater at 14th and Main.
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Date
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2008-09-06
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Object Type
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Newspaper Article
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Title
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A Historic Makeover
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Description
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The Midtown Theatre, located at 13th and Main in Kansas City, Missouri, is expected to reopen in the spring of 2008 following a $28 million makeover. The new renovations include cabaret seating and several bars. The theatre will accommodate up to 3,200 people and will focus on live musical acts.
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Date
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2007-08-03
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Object Type
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Newspaper Article
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Title
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The New Midland
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Description
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Article describes the new Midland theater developed by AMC in the downtown Power and Light District to open September 9, 2008. The theater was originally built in 1927 by Marcus Loew and cost $4 million to create the French and Italian Baroque architecture.
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Date
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2008-09
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Object Type
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Magazine Article
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Title
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Block by Block
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Description
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Kansas City Business Journal supplement about downtown development includes articles on Kauffman Center, East Crossroads, River Market, Power & Light District, and restored theaters. It also includes an article: "Downtown Dreams" about people who live downtown.
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Date
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2008-12-05
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Object Type
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Newspaper Article
