Cinema Chatham reimagines how patrons view social spaces during premiere week of “Nope”.

(Black PR Wire) CHICAGO, IL - Cinema Chatham Powered by Emagine, Chicago’s south side silver screen staple, opened its doors to movie lovers last year, and its mixed-use social spaces program is a revelation. Starting Thursday, July 21st, ahead of Academy Award winner Jordan Peele’s theater premier of Nope, starring Chicago darling KeKe Palmer, the cinema will host a weekend-long thematic libations-in-the-lobby style soiree. As part of the festivities, Cinema Chatham is offering specialty bar tastings, digital photo stations as well as an opportunity for everyone who stops by over the weekend to enter to win free movies for a year. 

On Friday, July 29th from 7pm-10pm, favored karaoke radio host Lady Red from WSRB’s Soul 106 will host a LIVE onsite radio show and gifting branded Nope swag to Chicago influencers, tastemakers, and esteemed Chatham community members. Patron’s will take a front row seat to Cinema Chatham’s strategic approach to showcase the theater as a destination venue location, with capabilities to present a diverse range of customized events. Boasting flexible theater spaces, the cinema’s interior and exterior square footage can be configured in a multitude of ways. “ Not only has the look and feel of the cinema’s space increased, but ideas have expanded beyond just coming to watch movies here,” explains Cinema Chatham General Manager, Bryan Miller. “Guests and members of the community have inspired so many wonderful experiences here and I’m excited to host our community and guests in movie-going and events. ” 

The Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation ( GAGDC) is one of many community organizations slated to utilize Cinema Chatham as the backdrop for their upcoming private annual event. “It's really exciting that GAGDC can host a fundraising event LOCALLY.  This fundraiser allows the organization to continue our community development work but what makes it most exciting is that we're utilizing an asset right here in the community, celebrating the reopening of Cinema Chatham”, says Chief Executive Officer, Carlos Nelson. “We will  showcase GAGDC, showcase Cinema Chatham, and keep this asset right here in our very own community” . The cinema has also partnered with acclaimed Chicago DJ’s Mike Dunn and Gene Hunt for their weekly GOTTA HAVE HOUSE music series.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

About Cinema Chatham:

Cinema Chatham is a 14-screen movie theater situated in Chicago’s Chatham neighborhood offering an upscale movie going experience with new releases, roomy, reserved seats, gourmet popcorn & alcoholic drinks.                                                                        

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