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Wednesday, October 05, 2022The Massacre Horror Film Marathon Returns To The Davis Theater In Lincoln Square This Weekend
by Alex V. Hernandez / Block Club Chicago / September 28, 2022 Organizers will screen more than 14 hours of horror films Saturday. A portion of funds from the event will go toward Heartland Health Outreach. LINCOLN SQUARE — The Massacre movie marathon returns to The Davis Theater this weekend with more than 14 hours of horror classics and short films from local directors. Doors open 11 a.m. Saturday at The Davis, 4614 N. Lincoln Ave. The first film starts noon Saturday and the final film starts about 1
Friday, May 06, 2022Behind-the-scenes tour of historic 100-year theater in Lincoln Square
by Tom Barnas / WGN-9 News / May 3, 2022 A behind-the-scenes look at the 100-year-old Davis Theater in Lincoln Square CHICAGO — For over 100 years, the Davis Theater has entertained Chicago’s Lincoln Square neighborhood. Originally opened in 1918 as the Pershing Theater, it was originally named after World War I General of the Armies, John J Pershing. The building was designed by architect Walter W. Ahlschlager, who was also responsible for the design of such famous buildings as the uptown Broadway
Thursday, March 24, 2022Chicago's Davis Theater in Lincoln Square showing 'The Wizard of Oz' for kids ahead of Oscars
by ABC-7 Chicago Digital Team / ABC-7 Chicago / March 22, 2022 CHICAGO (WLS) -- It's Oscar week, and the Davis Theater in Chicago is rolling out the red carpet for kids. Monday night, there's a special showing of the Oscar-winning film "The Wizard of Oz" at the Lincoln Square theater. Ben Munro, owner of the Davis Theater, joined ABC7 Chicago Monday to talk about the event. Read more and Watch HERE
