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<DIV><FONT face=Impact size=6><U>AVON THEATRE NEWS & VIEWS</U></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Georgia><STRONG><FONT color=#0000ff><EM><FONT
face=Papyrus>Showtimes, Programs, Erudition and Miscellaneous
Folderol</FONT></EM> </FONT></STRONG><FONT face=Papyrus><BR><FONT face=Impact
size=5><STRONG>WEEK OF FRIDAY, <FONT color=#ff0000>SEPT. 21st</FONT>
thru THURSDAY, <FONT color=#ff0000>SEPT. 27th</FONT> ONLY!</STRONG></FONT>
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<DIV><FONT size=4><FONT color=#ff0000><STRONG><FONT face="Comic Sans MS">OPENING
FRIDAY:<BR></FONT></STRONG></FONT><FONT color=#000000><FONT
face="Comic Sans MS"><STRONG><EM><FONT color=#800080 size=3>FRI, SAT & SUN
ONLY!!</FONT></EM></STRONG> </FONT></FONT><STRONG><FONT
face="Comic Sans MS"><FONT color=#ff0000><FONT color=#000000>Julie Christie in
<U>AWAY FROM HER</U> (PG13)<BR><FONT color=#800080 size=3><EM>FRI, SAT & SUN
ONLY!!</EM></FONT> THE BEATLES in <U>A HARD DAY'S NIGHT</U>
(G)</FONT> <BR><BR></FONT></FONT></STRONG></FONT><FONT face="Comic Sans MS"
color=#ff0000 size=4><STRONG>CONTINUING:<BR></STRONG><FONT
face="Rockwell Extra Bold"><FONT color=#000000><STRONG><FONT
face="Comic Sans MS"><U>THE BRAVE ONE</U> (R) <FONT size=2>Starring Jodie
Foster<BR></FONT><U>THE 3:10 TO YUMA</U> (R) <FONT size=2>Starring Russell Crowe
and Christian Bale</FONT></FONT></STRONG><FONT
size=2> </FONT></FONT><FONT
face="Comic Sans MS"><BR><BR></FONT></FONT></FONT><FONT face="Comic Sans MS"
color=#ff0000 size=4><STRONG>COMING NEXT WEEK:<BR></STRONG><FONT
color=#000000><STRONG><U>IN THE VALLEY OF ELAH</U> (R)</STRONG> <FONT
size=3>Starring Tommy Lee Jones, Susan Sarandon & Charlize
Theron </FONT></FONT></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Tahoma color=#0000ff size=3><STRONG>Hiya Folks!!<BR>Since there
really isn't anything new this week that is appropriate for The Avon's more
discerning crowd, I thought I would take the opportunity to do some "alternative
programming" in the main Avon for <U>Fri, Sat & Sun only</U>! This will give
us a chance to do some long-needed fixes in the old theater this Mon, Tues, Wed
& Thurs, before we re-open again next Friday with IN THE VALLEY OF
ELAH. So, remember: THE TWINS will remain open <U>all week long</U>, but
the old main theater will only be open FRI, SAT & SUN<U> this
weekend</U>!<BR>Thanks!!
"The Head Honcho"</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><STRONG><FONT face=Georgia size=4><U>AWAY FROM HER</U> (PG13) <FONT
size=2>Better late than never, right? We wanted to play this excellent and
heartfelt story a few months ago, but never had the room for it during the
Summer. So, we decided to do a Fri, Sat & Sun on it so that the many who had
asked about it could finally see it! Julie Christie is talked about for a Best
Actress Oscar nomination as a wife who is stricken with Alzheimer's. Don't let
the subject matter throw you, because this is an excellent and life-affirming
film! Olympia Dukakis co-stars.<BR><FONT size=3>NOTE: ALL SHOWS ONLY
$5.50!!<BR></FONT>
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size=3><FONT size=4><FONT face=Georgia size=2><FONT face=Tahoma><FONT
size=3><FONT size=4><U>AWAY FROM HER</U></FONT> (PG13)<BR><FONT
size=1>(Showtimes in brackets are $5.50 "Bargain
Matinees") <I></I><BR></FONT></FONT><FONT size=4>FRI: (5:00)
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<DIV><FONT face=Georgia><FONT face=Tahoma><FONT face=Georgia><FONT face=Tahoma
size=4>SAT: (2:00) - (5:00) </FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Georgia><FONT face=Tahoma size=4>SUN: (2:00 )
</FONT></FONT></DIV></FONT></FONT>
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size=3><U><FONT
size=4></FONT></U></FONT></FONT></FONT></FONT></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV></FONT></STRONG></FONT></STRONG></FONT></STRONG></FONT></FONT></STRONG><STRONG><FONT
face=Georgia size=4><U>A HARD DAY'S NIGHT</U> (G) <FONT size=2>We seem to be in
the midst of another Beatles wave of interest (honestly, though, do they EVER go
out-of-style?) and we thought it would be fun to bring in the REAL thing! This
is John, Paul, George & Ringo's first film from 1964, and boy is it a
doozy!! Here is an ULTRA- RARE chance to see it like it was supposed to be
seen on a big theater
screen!!</FONT></FONT></STRONG></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Georgia color=#ff0000 size=4><FONT size=2><FONT size=3><FONT
face=Tahoma><FONT color=#000000><FONT size=4><U><STRONG>A HARD DAY'S
NIGHT</STRONG></U></FONT> <STRONG>(G)<BR></STRONG></FONT></FONT><FONT
face=Tahoma><FONT color=#000000><FONT size=1><STRONG>(Showtimes in brackets are
$5.50 "Bargain Matinees") <I></I><BR></STRONG></FONT><FONT
size=4><STRONG>FRI: 8:00<BR>SAT:
8:00</STRONG></FONT></FONT></FONT></FONT></FONT>
<DIV><FONT face=Georgia><FONT face=Tahoma><FONT
color=#000000><STRONG>SUN:(5:00)<BR></STRONG></FONT></FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT><FONT><FONT color=#000000><STRONG><U>THE BRAVE ONE</U> (R) <FONT
size=2>Currently the #1 movie in America, this latest effort from many-talented
Jodie Foster has not exactly been marketed correctly. On the surface, it appears
to be a revenge flick, much like the old Charles Bronson "Death Wish" series,
but it really is much more than that. Jodie Foster examines the violence that
permeates our society, and, in doing so, becomes tangled up in it
herself.</FONT></STRONG></FONT></FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT color=#000000 size=2>Yes, she has a huge axe to grind, but
the role demands she become the exact person she loathes, and that takes some
mighty acting chops, folks! As many critics have liked this as have not, but
this is one you will have to make up your own mind.</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
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<DIV><STRONG><FONT face=Georgia size=2><STRONG><FONT face=Georgia size=2><FONT
face=Georgia size=2><FONT face=Tahoma><FONT size=3><U><FONT
size=4>THE BRAVE ONE</FONT></U> <FONT size=4>(R)<BR></FONT><FONT
size=1>(Showtimes in brackets are $5.50 "Bargain
Matinees") <I></I><BR></FONT></FONT><FONT size=4>FRI: (4:00) -
7:00 <BR>SAT & SUN: (1:00) - (4:00) - 7:00<BR>MON thru THURS:
7:00 <BR></FONT></FONT></FONT></FONT></STRONG></FONT></STRONG></DIV></DIV></STRONG></FONT></FONT></FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT size=2><FONT face=Georgia size=4><U>THE 3:10 TO YUMA</U>
(R)<FONT size=2> I hadn't realized how much I was craving a great western until
this exploded on our screen! I don't know how many of you have asked me "Is it
any good?", but let me tell you ALL right now: "DON'T MISS IT!!". The
performances by two of our greatest actors, Russell Crowe and Christian Bale is
worth the ticket price alone, and the co-starring role by Ben Foster as Crowe's
twitchy and very dangerous sidekick, Charlie, almost steals the movie from
those two heavyweights! If you love westerns, or, even if you just love MOVIES,
this is a don't miss one!! It leaves soon, so ya' better saddle up and ride on
down here, pardner!</FONT></FONT></FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT size=2><U><FONT face=Tahoma size=4>THE 3:10
TO YUMA</FONT></U><FONT face=Tahoma size=3> <FONT
size=4>(R)<BR></FONT></FONT><FONT face=Tahoma size=1>(Showtimes in brackets are
$5.50 "Bargain Matinees") <I></I><BR></FONT></FONT><FONT face=Tahoma
size=4>FRI: (4:15) - 7:15 <BR>SAT & SUN: (1:15) - (4:15) - 7:15<BR>MON
thru THURS: 7:15 <BR><FONT
size=3>+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++<BR></FONT><U><FONT
size=4>AVON FAQ's</U></FONT><FONT size=3> </FONT><FONT size=2>(Frequently Asked
Questions)</FONT>
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<DIV><FONT face=Tahoma color=#000000><FONT size=4><U>Q</U>:</FONT><EM><FONT
size=3> <FONT face=Arial size=2>Why isn't the balcony hardly ever open any
more?<BR></FONT><BR></FONT></EM><FONT size=4><U>A</U>:</FONT> <FONT face=Arial
size=2>That's a good question! I think it just seems that way since we try to
limit its use during the warmer Summer months because it is hotter up there
(heat rises, y'know). Then, there is the problem of the middle section being
prohibited for seating (not for any safety concern, but because your shadow will
show on the screen if you are in that section and stand up). Sometimes, I will
tell people it is because our staffers are too lazy to go up and clean
there after a show! But those particular lazy staff members are
now long gone. I will talk to Sue and see if we can start to open it on a
more regular basis for the Fall and Winter.</FONT></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><U>Q</U>:<EM><FONT face=Arial size=2> Is the Avon really
haunted?</FONT></EM></DIV>
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<DIV><U>A</U>: <FONT face=Arial size=2>It sounds like you are a prime candidate
for a Haunted Decatur Tour! The tickets for the October season, which is the
14th year, go on sale at the Old Book Barn in Forsyth only on the last Saturday
of September at 9 AM. (So, that is Sept. 29th). You can get more information by
going to the website at <A
href="http://www.HauntedDecatur.com">www.HauntedDecatur.com</A> Don't
procrastinate or lollygag, because the tour tickets sell out FAST!</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>But, in response to your question: YES. And to the
logical next question you will ask, which is "Have you ever seen a ghost there?"
that answer is a most emphatic YES!! Take the tour and find out all about the
Avon's hauntings, and our whole spooky city too!</FONT></DIV><FONT face=Arial
size=2></FONT></FONT></STRONG></DIV><STRONG><FONT face=Tahoma size=4><FONT
face=Arial size=2><FONT face=Georgia>
<DIV><BR><FONT size=4><FONT face=Tahoma><U>Q</U>:</FONT><FONT face=Arial> <FONT
size=2><EM>Is the Decatur street "Skippy Drive" truly named after
you?</EM></FONT></FONT></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV></FONT><FONT face=Tahoma><FONT size=4><U>A</U>:</FONT><FONT face=Arial
size=2> "Skippy Drive" is one of about 8 streets in Decatur that were named for
my family (and me). My late father was a developer of many subdivisions and
commercial areas, and took great joy in naming streets after things he loved.
One of his subdivisions out West of town he named after all his favorite
Las Vegas casinos! Some of our customers actually live on Skippy Drive, and get
a kick out of living on "my" street! My big sister, Stephani, is the namesake of
"Stephanie Drive" (on the East side of 51 after you pass Mound Rd.), and my
sister Kandy has "Kandy Lane" named for her (that's the street the Aloha is
on).</FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV>I often wonder if people think that it is just a coincidence that I have
the street signs in The Avon's box-office, but, yes, Skippy Drive was, indeed,
named after me. My little sister, Holly, never got a street named for her, and
it is something I tease her about all the time. <EM>(She could care
less).</EM></DIV>
<DIV><BR><FONT face=Tahoma size=4>SEND YOUR "FAQ"'s TO </FONT><A
href="mailto:Info@TheAvon.com"><FONT face=Tahoma
size=4>Info@TheAvon.com</FONT></A><FONT face=Tahoma size=4> Don't worry, we
won't use your name!</FONT></DIV><!-- Bottom frame -->
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size=2>++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face="Bradley Hand ITC" size=5><EM>Well, that's it until next time,
Avon fans!</EM></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face="Bradley Hand ITC" size=5><EM>Come and See Me
Soon!!</EM></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face="Bradley Hand ITC" size=6><EM>-Skip
Huston</EM></FONT></DIV></FONT></FONT></STRONG></FONT></DIV></FONT></FONT></DIV></FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>