Grand Illusion Cinema Fundraiser & Screening

Earlier this year, the Grand Illusion Theater was having a difficult time making ends meet, with an all volunteer staff, there wasn't much to cut, and Seattle's 'oldest continuously running movie theater', was in danger of closing its doors. However, like the Northwest Film Forum last year, donors were able to donate enough to keep the theater going. We're guessing that there are more than a few passionate film-lovers in town who want a theater that has the guts to present a complete film festival without divulging any of the films they're going be showing.

This Saturday night the non-profit theater is planning for the future by throwing a fundraiser and screening a 35mm print of Casablanca. According to their website, they're doing up a full party with drinks, snacks and a silent auction. The doors open an hour before each screening, to facilitate all the eating, drinking and mingling.