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Park Theatre Trust outlines $15 million renovation plan, aims to reopen as two‑screen cinema and community hub

Lafayette City Council · February 10, 2026
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The Park Theatre Trust told the Lafayette City Council it has acquired the historic 1941 Park Theatre, is nearing a $15 million fundraising goal and plans a two‑screen cinema, community space and rooftop terrace, with Cinema SF Bay proposed as the operator and a target opening in early 2027.

Lafayette, Calif. — The Park Theatre Trust presented its renovation plan to the city council Tuesday, saying the 1941 Park Theatre will be restored as a two‑screen movie house and community facility after the volunteer nonprofit purchased the property in 2021.

Kathy Bowles, president of the Park Theatre Trust, said the group is closing in on a $15 million fundraising goal to renovate the single‑screen theater into a sustainable two‑theater cinema, a…

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