Just some FYI about our First Year! (1)We were closed 4 out of our first 14 days because of bad weather. We had shortened days for several more. (2)We were unofficially opened for the Thursday premiers of Fifty Shades of Grey and Kingsmen on 2/12. (3) When we first started, we had pennies in our cash drawers because we had …
Tips for making the most of your visit to the Palace
This blog should address any questions you may have about the Palace. With us not being affiliated with any chain, we do things a bit different. If you have any questions not answered here, please let us know. 1. Purchase your tickets online. We offer online ticketing through our website www.athensmoviepalace.com. We are not affiliated with Fandango, so you will …
26 reasons you should visit the Palace
26 reasons why you should visit the Palace Our prices are lower than the closest competition and for many that’s reason enough to visit us, but in case you needed some extra persuasion, read on. Atmosphere: We have arguably the best atmosphere a theater could hope for. We have fun and inviting décor and a casual family friendly environment. It’s …
100 Days of Celebration
Our 100 day celebration will launch on Monday, March 9. Hopefully, the weather will be more cooperative this go around. Here are the details on our days. Will be updated as days become finalized. 1: 3/9: Ribbon Cutting-Celebration with popcorn samples Guests will receive popcorn samples . Just show up all day. 2: 3/10: Poster day Movie Poster giveaway. Raffle …
Decisions and Details
Building a theater… how hard could it be? Just put in some seats, install some screens, wire up some speakers, get some popcorn, right? Well. Yes and no. What kind of flooring do you want…sloped or stadium? What material do you want the seats to be? Do you want seats that rock? Do the armrests need to move? How high …
Behind the Screens: Commercials
We all watch tv and sometimes even watch the commercials, but for many, the opportunity to have a commercial for your own business doesn’t come along much. Athens Movie Palace changes this. It provides the perfect venue for local businesses to advertise in full motion, sound, and color. The other thing that is cool about this: it allows our local …
Attention to Detail: The Name
We’ve all had to make decisions about details. Pretend for a minute you are going out to buy a brand new car. You have to decide if you want a car or an suv or a truck. Then you have to decide what make. Then you have to decide the model. Then you have to decide on a color …
Now Accepting Applications
We are now accepting applications. However, before you get too excited, this doesn’t mean we have an opening date. We are a small operation and December is a very busy time just in general. I wanted to make sure we weren’t trying to evaluate applications and contact people while they may be out of town or busy with their own …
When are we opening?
One of…if not THE most common question I have been asked is “When are you opening?” If you’re looking for a date, all I can say is “we are getting closer” and are in the last stages of putting things together, but we still have a lot to do. It’s getting closer. Hopefully within a couple of months. If you’d …