Mon. Nov. 17

Joe Zina, executive director of the Coolidge Corner Theatre, is gone (sort of), but not forgotten (definitely). By "sort of" we mean he's stepped down from his top dog post, but will conintue his association by being on the anniversary planning committee, helping to celebrate Year 75 at the Coolidge. The theatre was born Dec. 30, 1933 - smack dab in the middle of the Depression, the first Depression - and throughout 2009 the Coolidge will hold a slew of commerative events. But that's not what Monday Nov. 17 is about. (Although they'll reveal some of next year's ideas.) The night really belongs to Zina and as such we have a free night called   "Zinapalooza." It starts at 7:00 with a champagne toast and delectable treats followed by film, dance and musical tributes.
Included in the line-up are performances by the Boston Conservatory Hoofers ndFernanda Cajide & New England Tango Ensemble. There will also be other surprise entertainers, tributes, and film clips from some of Zina’s favorite movies.
“I look forward to seeing everyone who is interested in joining in on the festivities,” says Zina. “I am so honored that members of the Board and staff wanted to put this evening together. It’s going to be fun and casual. And, of course, we’ll also be toasting and celebrating this important upcoming anniversary for the Coolidge. This is a significant transitional era for the theater. My work over the past decade has focused
on restoring and renovating this stunning original Art Deco movie palace." Hit "read more" to learn about two Anniversary related events in December.
Complimentary tickets are available on a first-come first-served basis to Coolidge members and supporters. Contact Amber at the phone number or e-mail address below.

290 Harvard Ave., Brooklihne, 617-734-2501 x113  

Monday, December 8, the Coolidge presents a program with local
author/historian Sue Quinn and journalist/news analyst Jack Beatty spotlighting the 75th anniversary of FDR’s New Deal and The Federal Theatre Project, which funded many artists and theater professionals during the Great Depression. Quinn will sign
copies of her new book on the subject, Furious Improvisation, andrare archival film clipsfrom the Federal Theatre Project productions will also be screened. This program is copresented with Brookline Booksmith and the Boston Psychoanalytic Society and is brought back by popular demand after a sell-out event this past summer.

Monday, December 15 The Coolidge kicks of a monthly classic double feature series sponsored by Trader Joes - we locals got to vote on those films earlier -  beginning with two 1933 films -- Busby Berkeley’s“The Golddiggers of 1933” and the Marx Brothers’ “Duck Soup.” The second Monday of each month the Coolidge’s giant screen will spotlight two classic films from each decade.