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Festive Gatherings
Activities in the stage area of the Redford
add to the fun of a visit. Organists are often surrounded by many people
(including wide-eyed children),  who
admire both the organist's playing and the well-preserved beauty of the
Barton organ. Before each film, a Redford volunteer enters a stage spotlight
and warms up the crowd with an entertaining welcome to the theater and
an introduction of the featured film.
The stage area has been used for many creative
activities. A showing of The Italian Job (1969) included the driving
of a Mini Cooper car across the stage. When Somewhere in Time (1980)
was shown, members of that movie's fan club talked about how that film
has developed a special following. A birthday salute to Elvis Presley
included songs by an Elvis imitator.
Holidays are especially fun times at the
Redford, with the organist playing appropriate tunes to enhance the festive
atmosphere. Halloween always includes classic horror movies, with both
visitors and volunteers  dressing
up in costumes. A creatively creepy Halloween display often appears in
front of the stage.
Christmas always features several holiday
film favorites, as well as a concert that often stars an organist who's
played before movies. The orchestra pit area includes a large Christmas
tree and a festively detailed model train set. As you walk out after the
final December movie, a rich chorus of "Merry Christmas" greetings surround
you as the Redford Theatre wraps up another fine year of fun.
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